High Hopes for Harmony Haman

The most recent power shuffle in the palace has elevated a relatively unknown minister, Herman, Hyman, Haman, to Mishneh LaMelech, second to the king.

“I have big plans for our Grand Persian Empire,” said Mr. Haman at a press release on the palace lawn. “There are 127 lands in the empire, and it’s time that we all become one – with the same culture, same holidays, same food, same salami and French Persian fries... living and eating in peace and harmony. After all, ‘Haman is the name and Harmony is the game!’ But if our so-called citizens do not cooperate, especially the Jews, then it’s Trouble... with a capital T!”