But then if all of a sudden, we're in first place at the break, and we're still playing well, then maybe there will be some more excitement.

WSJ: The $230 Million Underdogs

"Well, maybe people will believe things, but that's why we politicians are here, to put things on the right course, " Papandreou said when asked about the poll.

CNN: Papandreou: Greece won't default on debt

Maybe "Weekend at Bernie's II" will be an evening well spent, we convince ourselves, against all common sense.

WSJ: Jason Gay: Let's Go Eat Another Bleeping Snack