David Cross

Wednesday night comedian David Cross performed at Washington D.C.’s Warner Theatre, and at the end of his routine he dropped a bombshell. Cross, who attended the White House Correspondence Dinner with his Hollywood starlet girlfriend Amber Tamblyn, boasted he snorted cocaine at that dinner while seated adjacent to Obama cabinet members, and by his accounts “super close to the president.”

It remains unclear weather the controversial comedian was still working his routine, or weather he actually pulled an illicit stunt on a dare from his friends. David Cross has made rose to prominence in the world of comedy by pushing the limits and exhibiting outlandish behavior for our collective benefit. His quirky character of Arrested Development, an underrated sitcom that has garnered critical acclaim, showcased the comedians dedication to pushing the boundaries of what is appropriate.

What is clear is that the nations leading political commentators are in an uproar about Cross’s apparent admission. Cross admitted that the act was “crazy and there’s security, Secret Service is standing there… I’m there and the president is right here with all these people at the table. Cross claims he has photographic evidence of him snorting cocaine “maybe 30 feet from the president of the United States.”

Either an insane act of defiance and rebellion, or a Machiavellian publicity stunt, Cross has succeeded in gaining the attention of the nation. Surely talk show hosts and comedians across the country will be using cross for fodder for material.