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Step 1
Observe the mannerisms of George Bush before you tell your joke. President Bush has a distinctive speaking style where he squints his eyes and shifts his body as he moves from point to point. Consider using these mannerisms to create subtle cues for the joke's punchline.
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Step 2
Practice a Southern accent to make your George Bush joke more effective. You should watch the President's speeches to get his Texas twang down and imitate parts of these speeches to improve your accent. If you tell a lot of jokes related to Southern culture or figures, this is good practice for future endeavors.
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Step 3
Add the folksy touches that make George Bush a common part of many political jokes. The president often tells personal stories, laughs and tries to include members of the audience at his speeches to demonstrate his genuine nature. Place new touches when you tell jokes to different crowds to determine the best way of telling the joke.
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Step 4
Weigh the importance and gravity of the subjects you include in your George Bush joke. Jokes about his questionable policies on the environment and his past business failures are more amusing to the general public than jokes about the war in Iraq or terrorism.
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Step 5
Consider the audience for your George Bush before you begin writing and practicing. Your joke may be more successful among a room full of strangers at a comedy club than among your family depending on their political affiliations.
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Step 6
Think about utilizing a classic blue suit and gray hair to help your joke land successfully. If your routine features multiple George Bush jokes or political anecdotes, this type of outfit will be appropriate for this type of humor because a blue suit is associated with traditional politicians.
