Strange bedfellows ...

Next week’s episode of Rick Mercer’s comedy/news show will be a must-see event. (CBC TV at 8 p.m. on Tuesday.) We wouldn’t want to spoil the surprise, but just think of the political fun that could be had with that Holiday Inn commercial -- the one where the guy finds himself saying goodnight to all the characters from his office, who are lurking in his bed and all over his hotel room.