And they say that lefties are humorless

This was posted on The National Review Online's group Weblog The Corner.

MIKE TAYLOR IS BACK IN THE MONTANA SENATE RACE [Kathryn Jean Lopez]
His opponent, Senator Baucus, is leaking that Taylor's campaign theme song comes from the Pet Shop Boys.

This is of course, a joking reference to the contention that Democrat Baucus’ attack ad against Taylor implies that Taylor is gay. Not a great joke, but any Pet Shop Boys reference is welcome and amusing.

Six minutes later Lopez felt compelled to give a warning to the humor-impaired

BTW, THAT WAS A (BAD) JOKE [Kathryn Jean Lopez]
Just in case you either thought it was a good joke, or true.

Did anyone believe that it was true? Or was she just worried that her rapier wit would go over the heads of her readers?

Humor is a tough business. Leave it to the pros.