Foxworthy highlight of Presidential Celebration

Comedian Jeff Foxworthy kept the audience laughing at the Optometry's Meeting® Presidential Celebration, sponsored by Hoya on Saturday, June 27 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center.

Widely known for his redneck jokes, his act goes well beyond that to explore the humor in everyday family interactions and human nature.

Foxworthy currently hosts the hit FOX TV show "Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?"

Foxworthy told the audience, "I am big fans of yours because without you I would not be able to see."

He also joked, "Your job is probably a lot like mine because people tell you way more than you want to know."

Foxworthy queried the audience, "Maybe you guys can answer this: how come you only lose expensive sunglasses?"

He also questioned some practices.

"I don't know why optometrists do that puff of air in your eye," he said. "It doesn't do anything, right? It's you all's inside joke."

Video of Foxworthy's performance is available online at www.youtube.com/aoaweb.