From Tapped online:

WAAAAH. Fox News has decided to sue Al Franken for using the phrase "fair and balanced" in the subtitle to his new book, arguing that Franken's "intent is clear -- to exploit Fox News' trademark, confuse the public as to the origins of the book and, accordingly, boost sales of the book." Actually, guys, as anyone can see -- not that you don't already know it -- Franken is making fun of you.

Tapped can't figure out which moron at Fox decided this was a good idea. Roger Ailes is surely smart enough to know that the very best thing Fox could do to promote Franken is to sue him. All it does is make Fox look thin-skinned and lame, and inspire discussions about idiocy of the slogan itself.

The filing itself has already provide its share of fun. According to the New York Times, the written complaint -- and that's the right word -- says that "Franken is neither a journalist nor a television news personality." (Says who? What, do we carry badges now?) The complaint continues, "He is not a well-respected voice in American politics; rather, he appears to be shrill and unstable. His views lack any serious depth or insight." Funny -- that never kept Bill O'Reilly, Sean Hannity, or Geraldo Riviera off the air.