Romney does Letterman's Top 10 list, asks "Newt Gingrich, really?"

Mitt Romney on Monday stopped by the studios of CBS' "Late Show with David Letterman" to deliver the popular late night host's satirical "Top ten list" - in this case, the "Top ten things Mitt Romney would like to say to the American People."

The candidate, who made only a brief appearance on the show, put his self-deprecating side on display - and managed to take a gentle dig at his fellow frontrunner, Newt Gingrich, in the process.

"What's up gangstas, it's the M-i-double tizzle," Romney recited as the number nine thing he wanted to say to the American people.

"I just used all my campaign money to buy a zoo with Matt Damon," Romney quipped, as the number four thing he wanted to say to the American people.

Number two on the list perhaps resonated a little more strongly with the candidate: "Newt Gingrich, really?"

Romney saved his "big reveal" for the top of the list: "It's a hairpiece," he joked.

Watch Romney read the list above.

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[Ericwvb]

The quality of humor has declined significantly since Herman Cain dropped out of the race. Herman Cain making Barbara Walters yell out "WHAT?" by saying he would like to be secretary of defense shows what we're missing with him out of the race. Amongst this group of professional clowns, he towered over them!

[Dianna-Rene]

Personally I think Mr. Romney's "self-deprecating side," is a polar contrast to Mr. Perry's disturbing, uncomfortable to watch version. It was like watching a palsied performer, juggling ice picks blindfolded. Nails on chalkboard sensibilities.

[jimbom121]

They are both uncomfortable to watch.

[pengpeiyi]

I always appreciate it when politicians can get up there and poke fun at themselves a bit. I enjoyed seeing Perry get up on Letterman right after the "Oops" heard 'round the world. I'm really curious how well Newt could do on a stage like this. He just seems to grumpy to me...

[offthefence]

It's funny only because it's true.

[josephp5]

How about, "I'm still getting millions of dollars every year from my old corporate raider gig and I only pay a 15% tax rate, while you working stiffs out there pay 28% and more!"

Maybe it's not that funny because it's true.

[2happy2ride]

It's not only NOT funny it's NOT accurate. That LIE is straight out of the liberal talking points stump bag.
The 15% is on Capital Gains and it was already taxed once as income at 35%. And if he's making money because of his investments, good for him. He's rich & you're envious.

[pengpeiyi]

Your comment shows your complete lack of understanding of how taxes work. And seriously??? In America have we really gotten to the point where we hate people because they make money??? Seriously??? Or do we just hate them if they worked for the money... if he'd won the lotto or something like that, then he'd be alright.

[hrs66]

That was actually pretty funny.