If he is no longer making fun of himself, because he is too busy proving to the nation that he is a serious commander-in-chief-in-waiting and if his followers regard humour as apostasy, then the man is in danger of becoming an icon on a pedestal.

BBC: Washington diary: Political humour

That will be the main aim for the weekend -- to go out there and try to enjoy it because there is no point in playing the game if you are not having fun.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS