Caption contest!
Monday, Apr 27, 2015 - Posted by Rich Miller
* From Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey’s Facebook page…
Granted it’s not the best picture of us but it was still a pleasure to have Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger stop by my office to chat about various issues and how we can work together in our respective capacities.
The pic…
- AlabamaShake - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:48 pm:
“Rauner’s Turnaround Agenda means that we can’t afford a decent camera to take a picture that is in focus.”
- Rich Miller - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:49 pm:
“I’m Mini-Me! Come and get me! “
- Rich Miller - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:50 pm:
“Could someone put a fricken bell on him or something?”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:51 pm:
“Next on ‘Chicago Morning!’ we’ll head to Lincoln Park Zoo and see those cute animals and talk what’s the best way to grill swordfish, and it’s casual Friday, how wacky do your co-workers take it? See you in a bit.”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:52 pm:
Munger, “Guess dressing up for work is optional here?”
- Give Me A Break - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:52 pm:
I’m telling you right now Leslie, get out of Springfield while you can that place cost me my hair.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:54 pm:
Munger, “John, you make Bruce’s casual style look formal.”
- Hon. John Fritchey - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:55 pm:
Worst part is that I even dressed up today…
- Rich Miller - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:56 pm:
“Now go get your shine box, Leslie! Seriously. My sheen is dulling.”
- Hon. John Fritchey - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:57 pm:
The other part is that I’ve come to realize that a shaved head makes you look photoshopped into every picture you’re in. Would’ve been nice for Sandack to tell me that in advance.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:57 pm:
Fritchey, “Geez, gimme a minute to put on my flip flops”
- Hon. John Fritchey - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:57 pm:
Rich, you were nicer when we were younger. Actually, not really
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:59 pm:
Who? Commissioner Fritchey?
Fritchey, “I like the unfocused ones, they’re artsy”
- Rich Miller - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:59 pm:
“Listen, I’ve decided I’m not even gonna try, I’m just gonna wear versions of this until I’m dead. That’s it.”
NSFW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdLf4fihP78
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:04 pm:
You’re a good sport Commisioner Fritchey.
Fritchey, “Can we make this quick, I got Cubs tickets and I already put sun tan lotion on.”
- VanillaMan - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:09 pm:
“Leslie, they call me MR. Lavender Plaid!”
- VanillaMan - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:09 pm:
“Leslie - OK, can I have my neck chain back, please?”
- VanillaMan - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:11 pm:
Fritchey without his powdered wig.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:11 pm:
Fritchey, “I live by one motto; it’s 5 o’clock somewhere.”
- Anonymous - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:12 pm:
I’m here to shake things up.
- VanillaMan - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:12 pm:
Unfocused Illinois political leaders.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:12 pm:
Fritchey, “Do me a solid, bro, take the picture this way, I don’t want the margarita blender in the background.”
- VanillaMan - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:13 pm:
That the last time I let Monet take our photo.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:13 pm:
Fritchey, “They clean the offices every night, why do you ask?”
- OneMan - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:16 pm:
Hey, lets edit the governor’s wikipedia entry again…
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:17 pm:
Fritchey, “I could say my suits are at the cleaners, but who we fooling, right?”
- OneMan - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:18 pm:
The kids we all thrilled Comptroller Munger decided to take a picture with the cool social studies teacher.
- OneMan - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:19 pm:
Shorter commute, no dress code, who wouldn’t want to be a county commissioner…
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:20 pm:
- OneMan -, that’s solid!
Fritchey, “After the picture is done, I gotta bail, this is prime tan time on the roof.”
- VanillaMan - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:21 pm:
Glamour Shots make me look twenty years younger!
- walker - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:21 pm:
Leslie: “Every time I see him, I’ve got to bite my tongue.”
- VanillaMan - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:22 pm:
We want our fair share!
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:22 pm:
Fritchey, “When I have to go to court, I wear this, but…with a plaid sport coat…”
- VanillaMan - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:23 pm:
Daddy Warbucks proud of Annie becoming Comptroller
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:24 pm:
Fritchey, “I have 94 vacation days on the books. I mean, really, I need a vacation from this?”
- VanillaMan - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:26 pm:
Captain Picard meets Lieutenant Ripley
- Let's make a deal - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:27 pm:
When did the Comptroller get to meet Howie Mandel?
- VanillaMan - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:27 pm:
“So Leslie, what do I have to do to get you to buy this car today?”
- OneMan - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:28 pm:
Fritchey had to bolt for his job driving for 1-800 Limo
- VanillaMan - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:29 pm:
“So Leslie - which briefcase do you think contains the Fair Share cash in Deal or No Deal?”
- VanillaMan - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:30 pm:
“You are in good luck Leslie, I’m also an Uber driver and my car is a 1967 hearse.”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:30 pm:
Fritchey, “Shorts? No, no shorts. Not until May, mid May…”
- Anonin' - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:32 pm:
Didn’t realize Fritch was datin’ again
- VanillaMan - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:33 pm:
“I have pajamas that look just like that John!”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:34 pm:
Fritchey, “It’s like working at home, but the pizza guy doesn’t stop by…”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:35 pm:
Fritchey, “The shirt is designed TO be wrinkled…”
- A guy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:36 pm:
Fritchey: “No, really, I’m looking at your pendant and I’m hypnotized…just can’t avert my eyes”
- D.P.Gumby - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:36 pm:
“I found this shirt out back of Schock’s old office”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:38 pm:
Fritchey, “People usually give a 3 business day warning before stopping by…”
- VanillaMan - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:41 pm:
“Leslie, if you don’t have a problem with legalized weed, uh - I found this in a friend’s car…”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:41 pm:
Fritchey, “We do work hard here. Just yesterday I ordered pens…”
- VanillaMan - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:43 pm:
Bruce Jenner, before and after.
- A guy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:43 pm:
=== Hon. John Fritchey - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:57 pm:
Rich, you were nicer when we were younger. Actually, not really
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It’s up to you to prove that he was ever either nice or young. lol.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:44 pm:
Fritchey, “There’s a great snack counter downstairs… for when I get the munchies…”
- Anonymous - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:44 pm:
The Turnaround Agenda will empower photographers to stabilize their hands by freeing them from the corrupt bargain of forced union dues.
- AC - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:47 pm:
Fritchey and Munger exchange crazy governor stories.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:48 pm:
Fritchey, “That couch? That couch ain’t for sitting, that couch is for napping.”
- AC - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:49 pm:
Fritchey admited he shaved his head, because he didn’t want anyone confusing him with the last person that had his job.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:50 pm:
Fritchey, “The Cook County Board offices? It’s like a college dorm, but without the R.A. or having homework.”
- Anonymous - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:00 pm:
Euro trash gives estimate
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:02 pm:
Carl Spacker poses with Bushwood Country Club member.
- Tanner Tannington - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:06 pm:
“Leslie, you MUST get a home tanning bed - everything you wear goes better with a tan.”
- Upon Further Review - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:10 pm:
“Carl Spacker poses with Bushwood Country Club member.”
Priceless!
- Upon Further Review - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:13 pm:
She said, “So the Governor appointed me to fill the vacancy created by the untimely passing of Comptroller Topinka.”
He said, “Heck, that’s nothing. My committeeman had a parley with me to be slated for State Representative in return for a endorsement of Blagojevich for Congress. That’s real horse trading.”
- vibes - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:20 pm:
Are you sure that county resolution said we had to unbutton TWO buttons, John?
- Team Sleep - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:20 pm:
“Like the end of session and this picture are both a little blurry.”
- Hon. John Fritchey - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:28 pm:
“I heard you’re in charge of checks. How do you like these checks?”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:29 pm:
Fritchey, “Yeah, we have cable and Internet, so I keep fairly busy…”
- Empty Suit - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:31 pm:
“At least I’m not an Empty Suit”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:32 pm:
Fritchey, “I went too far a few months back, hung a disco ball, but…I got to keep the lava lamps and the Xbox…”
- 19 Warder - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:33 pm:
Leslie you should refer to yourself as the Honorable Leslie Munger , you must learn to demand respect never mind trying to earn it that takes time and effort .
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:34 pm:
Fritchey, “I draw the line on t-shirts…on Tusedays”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:40 pm:
Fritchey, “After this? Think I’ll cross over and head down to City Council for a bit a heckle them…”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:45 pm:
Fritchey, “Welp, … no one told me I can’t wear it I guess…”
- Elo Kiddies - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:47 pm:
“Wait til I tell me kids: I met Pitbull!”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:52 pm:
Leslie Munger and Oscar Madison
- Hon. John Fritchey - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:53 pm:
By the way, I liked all of you better when you were busting somebody else’s stones.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:57 pm:
Commissioner Fritchey, you’re a good sport, and you get it. All in fun.
OW
Fritchey, “…no, cargo shorts are only for casual Friday only…”
- Ducky LaMoore - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:58 pm:
@ Hon. John Fritchey
You look like the love child of Gilbert Gottfried and Paul Simon. And I’m so sorry this is how you had to find out….
- The Colossus of Roads - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:58 pm:
Who needs a smartphone, my jitterbug is just fine.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 4:07 pm:
Fritchey, “Usually about this time I prank call John Daley about something going on in the 11th Ward, if you guys want to stay and watch…”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 4:09 pm:
Fritchey, “Tom Dart has a shirt just like this, so it’s a gamble wearing it some days…”
- 47th Ward - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 4:15 pm:
Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame, but I know, it’s nobody’s fault.
- Yellow Dog Democrat - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 4:15 pm:
If you want a friend, get a dog.
If you want to get re-elected, post your dog’s picks on Twitter.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 4:17 pm:
Fritchey, “…just counting the days until the Dead come to town…”
- Yellow Dog Democrat - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 4:19 pm:
In Fritchey’s defense, Munger started it. #BestTannedPol
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 4:27 pm:
Fritchey, “You guys just missed Lou Lang, but he left brownies…”
- zatoichi - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 4:28 pm:
Makin nice.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 4:32 pm:
Fritchey, “Lotta the time, it just feels like I’m living in the movie ‘The Hangover’, know what I mean?”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 4:54 pm:
Fritchey, “Yeah, bean bags, not guest chairs. Very Zen.”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 4:55 pm:
Fritchey: “How’d you know my hero was Howdy Doody?”
- Arthur Andersen - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 5:11 pm:
“If 8 more of you $@@#%ers comment, do I get a Century Club trophy?”
- Ha - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 5:13 pm:
Lex Luther and cat woman reminisce and plot
- Amalia - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 5:22 pm:
NU purple, old politics
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 6:22 pm:
Fritchey, “You caught me on a good day, I think a constituent might come in… any minute… just walk in… Ok, let’s take the picture…”
- Anon - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 6:27 pm:
Munger wore her Wu-Tang medallion.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 6:37 pm:
Fritchey, “Here’s what I’ll do. I’ll throw this picture up on my Facebook page and see if I get any feedback…”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 6:55 pm:
Fritchey, “Some days I dress as a tourist and people watch at the Bean. It passes the time.”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 6:58 pm:
While taking a ten minute break from his food truck “Fritchey’s Fritters”, John takes a picture in his County office…
- David E Miller - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 7:18 pm:
I still love the guy… but don’t get a toothache
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 7:18 pm:
Fritchey, “It’s not even May, and I have a full summer glow…or it could be the lighting, you never know…”
Again, all the best Commisioner Fritchey, you are a good sport, as always.
You have a hat to match that shirt? A good hat and sunglasses would really add to it I think…
OW
- Streator Curmudgeon - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 7:32 pm:
Fritchey: “It’s definitely true you can make a zoom lens for your digital camera out of a toilet paper tube and a shot glass. Here, I’ll show you.”
- Hon. John Fritchey - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 8:44 pm:
OW, if I can’t laugh at myself…well I guess in this case, others will do it for me
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 8:52 pm:
Much respect, Commissioner…
- Southsider - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 10:04 pm:
Fritchey? WTH I thought it was Pitbull…fireball
- VanillaMan - Tuesday, Apr 28, 15 @ 8:11 am:
The only reason I do it is because I love you both as though you are both my sisters.