[As presented on the Monday, May 3 broadcast of the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, seen weeknights (11:35 PM‑12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.]

10.       "The Gulf of Mexico was overdue for its 3,000-mile oil change."

9.         "We promise we'll get around to it by Labor Day."

8.         "Relax, it's only leaking 210,000 gallons a day."

7.         "Giving everyone a free BP travel mug."

6.         "Louisiana hasn't had a disaster in 5 years."

5.         "Guy from Goldman Sachs said it would make money."

4.         "Blame FEMA."

3.         "Did you hear Ricky Martin's gay?"

2.         "Blame Toyota."

1.         "Honestly, we're so reckless - surprised it took this long."

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