You all saw the Blondie comic strip today? If not the exchange between Dagwood and Mr. Dithers goes as follows: Mr. D.: Have you ever traced your family tree, Dag? Dag: No, I hear that's really expensive. Mr. D.: I know how you can get your complete family history done for free Dag: Really, how's that? Mr. D.: Run for public office. Or is that just a variation on a genealogy joke that's been around for ages?