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* Yes, we’ve been doing a lot of caption contests lately. But, hey, it’s summer. We need a fun outlet. And this should do the trick. Here’s Gov. Pat Quinn wearing a Packers jersey and stocking groceries at a food pantry to settle his NFL Championship game bet with Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker…

* Roundup…

* Gov. Quinn pays Bears-Packer debt to Wisconsin governor

* Quinn makes good on losing Bears bet

* Better late than never - Quinn makes good on bet

* Quinn just a bit cheesed at losing NFC bet

* Raw tape…

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 3:04 am

Comments

  1. Hmmmm….Maybe we should increased the tax on packaged food in Illinois…

    Comment by Mark Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 3:21 am

  2. Gov. Quinn discovered today there is more food at a Wisconsin pantry than there is in his Chicago refrigerator.

    Comment by Dirty Red Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 5:44 am

  3. “Mmmmm……ramen!”

    Comment by Dooley Dudright Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 7:05 am

  4. Wasn’t the bet, that he’d wear a Bambi costume in Oct.? Maybe I’m dreaming.

    Comment by MC Gone Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 7:05 am

  5. This stinks, why do the frinken Packers have to have green for their colors? I look like an AFSCME member standing in the rotunda.

    Comment by Give Me A Break Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 7:15 am

  6. This is ramen, mighty ramen, ramen that may have been made in part from fine Illinois soy, you know I have been a big proponent of soy, a fine bean, a bean that can do mighty things. Look there is some Captain Crunch, good man the Captain, I have asked the department of agriculture to work on improving our crop of crunchberrys…

    Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 7:22 am

  7. You gotta taste my macaroni. It’s the cheesiest.

    Comment by Boone Logan Square Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 8:02 am

  8. Ramen noodles–I seem to recall that I had those in my refrigerator once–maybe 5 or 6 years ago, or was it longer?

    Comment by train111 Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 8:04 am

  9. Despite his best efforts, Pat Quinn keeps his word.

    Comment by Leroy Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 8:05 am

  10. “If you didn’t know better, you’d think it’s another Pat Quinn flip-flop. But on this occasion, it’s actually Governor Quinn keeping his word. Governor Quinn is repaying a bet from last football season but, as usuall, his payment is exceptionally late.”

    Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 8:07 am

  11. “OK Mr. Cameraman, make sure you are getting my good side”

    Comment by Ghost of John Brown Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 8:11 am

  12. Deep into the heart of enemy territory, disguised as a native, the governor’s not so secret plan to find a way to tax WI residents is underway.

    Comment by Kerfuffle Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 8:33 am

  13. it only works if you use an apple pie, bro

    Comment by olin Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 8:36 am

  14. “I don’t know why they call this stuff hamburger helper. It does just fine by itself, huh?”

    – MrJM

    Comment by MrJM Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 8:46 am

  15. Quinn searches for the macaroni and cheese with his picture on the box, which due to his agreement with Kraft, is the only boxed food he is allowed to serve.

    Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 8:52 am

  16. Iftheytrytomalemewearcheeseheaiamgoingtacklesomeone

    Comment by super bowl champions Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 8:55 am

  17. After decades in politics Pat Quinn engages in real work for an hour.

    Comment by Bluefish Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 9:35 am

  18. Wisconsin food pantry workers union provides evidence of another mid western governor undermining collective bargaining agreements with non union labor.

    Comment by downstate hack Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 9:36 am

  19. “They didn’t tell me a case of dry noodles was this heavy.”

    Comment by Wensicia Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 9:43 am

  20. Governor Quinn stocks boxes of ramen noodles, the Official Food of Illinois.

    Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 9:46 am

  21. Gov. Quinn pays off his debts on the same schedule that Illinois pays its bills…..

    Comment by Plutocrat03 Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 9:54 am

  22. Governor Quinn: Do I get to take this home with me?

    Comment by Rahm's Parking Meter Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 9:58 am

  23. Coming to a used book store soon from the publishers of the Governor Blagojevich book, its
    “From Mac N Cheese box star to Cheesehead stocking boy… the rise and fall of another Illinois Governor”

    Comment by SportShoz Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 10:03 am

  24. Another late payment by the State of Illinois.

    Comment by Old Milwaukee Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 10:06 am

  25. Sorry, Pluto beat me to it. Note to self: read comments before posting.

    Comment by Old Milwaukee Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 10:08 am

  26. Caption: “Who Say’s I have NO spine?”… I prefer to be referred to as lacking vertebral fortitude…” Oh, Look Ramen noodles… A penny..”

    Comment by Statesman Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 10:08 am

  27. “- MC Gone - Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 7:05 am:

    Wasn’t the bet, that he’d wear a Bambi costume in Oct.? Maybe I’m dreaming.”

    Uh, maybe this guys IP address should be passed to the ISP.

    Comment by JL Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 10:24 am

  28. Sadly the definitive answer would understandably not pass Rich’s family filter, but would refer to a certain famous SNL music video starring Justin Timberlake and Andy Samberg.

    Comment by just sayin' Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 10:28 am

  29. Jersey should read “ZERO”

    Comment by GMatts Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 10:37 am

  30. Plutocrat3 wins a free subscription to Cap Fax (the free edition). Took my thoughts.

    Comment by Wumpus Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 10:45 am

  31. Pat Quinn plans to test out the Workers’ Comp reforms after throwing out his back while lifting a box of ramen noodles.

    Comment by Wumpus Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 10:49 am

  32. Just sayin’ has added a new, and valid, angle to the discussion.

    Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 10:50 am

  33. Later, Quinn was caught trying to sneak out some of the ramen in Betsy. He was heard mumbling something about his empty fridge and was willing to show a picture as proof.

    Comment by Miss Marie Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 11:09 am

  34. They call him Mr. Touchdown!

    Comment by JBilla Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 11:18 am

  35. “Maybe if I shopped here my fridge wouldn’t be empty.”

    or

    “Another Illinois governor in uniform in Wisconsin doing community service.”

    or

    “So this is what a food pantry looks like in a state that pays it’s service providers.”

    Comment by Irish Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 11:35 am

  36. Hey, that roach has a yellow head!

    Comment by zatoichi Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 12:01 pm

  37. Cheeseheads report to the food pantry for decontamination procedures, STAT!

    Comment by dupage dan Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 12:24 pm

  38. Why a #75 Baluga jersey, Bulaga means surprise. Oh! just like my tax and toll increases.

    Comment by Mr. Ethics Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 12:41 pm

  39. “Another Illinois governor in uniform in Wisconsin doing community service.” — Ironically, the federal pen in Oxford WI is not that far (same town) as a Boy Scout Camp, someday if God has a sense of humor I will encounter Rod on a service day (they use prisoners to do work at the camp from time to time)…

    Too bad the scouts don’t have a haircare merit badge, he would be perfect to lead that.

    Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 12:44 pm

  40. In true form it took the Gov. of Illinois more than six months to pay off his bet

    Comment by Ironic? Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 12:56 pm

  41. JL, if the comment was about Bambi’s mother, then I would consider it. Bambi lived.

    Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 1:37 pm

  42. Gov. Quinn finally makes a sartorial decision that makes him look successful.
    MrJM, nice Vacation reference.

    Comment by Cranky Old Man Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 1:43 pm

  43. “I should take some of this Ramen back to my Super 8 room for dinner.”

    Comment by OverTheRainbow Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 1:51 pm

  44. While exploring the concept behind the “Peter Principle” - Quinn finally discovers his level of incompetence . . .

    Comment by Seduction of Peter Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 2:21 pm

  45. In an interview Governor Quinn said,” I would have done this sooner but Governor Walker’s failure to honor the signed agreement with his union employees made it diff….what?…that was me?….(clears throat)…In the Land of Lincoln our food pantries are also an important source of……what?…they closed?…lack of funding?… Who did that? …..me again? ….

    Comment by Irish Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 2:47 pm

  46. Forrest Gregg , he ain’t.

    Comment by x ace Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 3:21 pm

  47. Pat Quinn wears a Packers jersey and stocks groceries at a food pantry to settle his bet with Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. Many state workers harmed by Walker’s policies are expected to visit the pantry. In a related event, Gov. Walker will soon visit an Illinois pantry and cook meals for Illinois workers harmed by Quinn’s anti-government worker policies.

    Comment by truthman Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 5:17 pm

  48. Quinn to himself, “This isn’t so bad. If I lose the election I can get a job. Now I have experience. The cameras have to be good for business. That’s it, I am asking for an application just in case…. jeesh, its better that what Rod and George are doing, what do they get 13 cents an hour, I bet this pays minimum wage. Yeah, I knew this governor thing would lead to good things…Hell, I didn’t lose a bet, I won an opportunity.”

    Comment by What's in a name? Wednesday, Aug 3, 11 @ 5:35 pm

  49. “I love my job, I love my job, I love my job.” (Devil Wears Prada)

    Comment by PoliGeek Friday, Aug 5, 11 @ 1:45 am

  50. I think these are the best captions I’ve ever read on here.

    Comment by PoliGeek Friday, Aug 5, 11 @ 1:48 am

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