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Statewides a big hit at Chicago’s Pride Parade

Monday, Jun 26, 2023 - Posted by Rich Miller

* The Daily Beast

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) showed up to Chicago’s annual Pride Parade Sunday ready to party—even at one point catching a Jell-O shot tossed his way by an onlooker and downing the alcoholic gelatin dessert in one gulp.

* Video of the catch doesn’t appear to be available, but we do have this…


* Block Club Chicago

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias gained some new social media fans after posting a “thirsttrap” photo of his water-drenched look.

Um…


I will never unsee that.

* NBC 5

Equality Illinois hosted a pre-parade VIP event during which Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin spoke about LGBTQ+ plus rights, along with Gov. J.B. Pritzker and First Lady of Illinois M.K. Pritzker.

“All I have to say is more glitter, less Twitter,” M.K. Pritzker said.

“This was a protest march many years ago, and it’s evolved into sort of a combination so very very proud to be here every time and proud to be with Equality Illinois,” Gov. Pritzker added.

* The state’s First Lady wore no ordinary t-shirt. “More Glitter, Less Twitter” is from UK-based designer Ashish Gupta and is currently on display at the William Morris Gallery


       

46 Comments
  1. - Torco Sign - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 9:35 am:

    “More Glitter, Less Twitter,” disseminated by Pritzker’s Chief of Staff…on Twitter.


  2. - Amalia - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 9:36 am:

    MK Pritzker rare BoHo princess look. It’s fantastic.


  3. - Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 9:38 am:

    Remember…

    It’s about Alexi. Always. It’s about Alexi.

    The social media Alexi has reinforces the persona, not the office, not the policies, not even the politics… the responses to that tweet take away so much from what should be the message.

    To the overall post,

    Keeping in mind how Republicans are excluding, it’s days like this parade that reinforces how small the GOP is and they celebrate that too, while…


  4. - Montrose - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 9:42 am:

    I am sure the scene was almost identical with statewide electeds at the Miami pride parade.


  5. - NIU Grad - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 9:47 am:

    “It’s about Alexi. Always. It’s about Alexi.”

    No substance. All headlines.

    People think it’s fun now…when the first scandals start bubbling up because of mismanagement, it’s all going to look goofy and ridiculous.

    One of the main reasons he lost in 2010 (in my opinion) is that he only focused on himself and no one knew what he stood for. I’m not seeing that much has changed over his ten years in exile on the beach…


  6. - Three Dimensional Checkers - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 9:48 am:

    Lexi is going to get some DMs from Tennessee Lt. Governor Randy McNally.


  7. - Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 9:53 am:

    ===One of the main reasons he lost in 2010 (in my opinion) is that he only focused on himself and no one knew what he stood for. I’m not seeing that much has changed over his ten years in exile on the beach…===

    Alexi makes Frerichs look selfless and humble.

    That’s saying something.


  8. - the 647 - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 10:00 am:

    All I know is I’m now following sexy Alexi.


  9. - Frida's boss - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 10:01 am:

    Not sure I’d be taking any random jello shots at a parade. Not unless I’ve got the next 12 hours of my schedule cleared in case something else is in it. ;)


  10. - spoon - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 10:04 am:

    Alexi… the new Aaron Schock.


  11. - ChicagoR - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 10:05 am:

    That Lexi pic makes me regret skipping the parade this year.


  12. - McCloon - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 10:08 am:

    Frida nailed it. Who knows what was in that Jell-O shot. Seemed like an unnecessary risk of unknowingly dropping some acid.


  13. - Give Me A Break - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 10:12 am:

    When I saw the Gov doing the shot, first thing I thought of his security detail was probably not thrilled with him consuming it and why did something thrown at the Gov get close enough to him to grab it?

    OK, old rant done.


  14. - JS Mill - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 10:20 am:

    @Spoon- big differences between shock and Alexi. Shock voted against LGBTQ rights and denied his own sexuality for many years. Shock would never walk in the PRIDE parade. Give Alexi credit for that.

    On scandals they are equal though.


  15. - Lucky Pierre - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 10:21 am:

    No stranger danger for JB


  16. - Rudy’s teeth - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 10:30 am:

    Can’t stop laughing and crying at the thought of Darren Bailey in a wet tee shirt and shorts marching in the Pride Parade on Halsted Street.


  17. - Cool Papa Bell - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 10:35 am:

    Gosh - happy people having a happy time.

    Good on everyone who was there and enjoyed themselves.


  18. - ZC - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 10:36 am:

    >> Not sure I’d be taking any random jello shots at a parade. Not unless I’ve got the next 12 hours of my schedule cleared in case something else is in it. ;)

    I assumed he swapped it out … maybe not. Or was it all planned? C’mon we need some intrepid investigative reporters. Because yeah, I would not down something someone randomly hurled at me on the Parade route, either. But maybe I am lesser than the great Khan’s digestive system.


  19. - Amalia - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 10:42 am:

    @Frida, spot on. I can just hear my mother warning me off drugs….where did they get that? who knows what’s in it? that said, that whole catch and consume thing was pretty epic.


  20. - Give Us Barabbas - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 10:51 am:

    Re, the jello shots, Thompson set precedent with drinking out of a plunger one time, but yeah, I wouldn’t have risked it myself.


  21. - Grandson of Man - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 10:52 am:

    Watched much of the parade on TV and didn’t see any Republicans. Somebody mentioned somewhere that Republican governors used to support LGBTQ+. Clearly today, with the loss of the suburbs/collars, that couldn’t be possible. There is no reconciliation between moderate suburbanites and downstate. A candidate palatable to suburbanites is a RINO to others.


  22. - Just Me 2 - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 11:20 am:

    Alexi understood the assignment.


  23. - Cool Papa Bell - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 11:25 am:

    Alexi defining “Thirst Trap”


  24. - The Truth - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 11:43 am:

    Zero chance I’m consuming any Jell-O shot thrown at me at any parade, and I’m not even a high-profile politician.


  25. - Just Me 2 - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 11:44 am:

    No way can J.B. be POTUS now after blatantly violating the law in public. I’m sure Republicans will draw up impeachment resolutions within hours.

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/walkingsf/37412353584


  26. - levivotedforjudy - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 12:40 pm:

    And to those “hatin” on Alexi, how do your abs look? That parade is supposed to be FUN! I think he had the right attitude.


  27. - Lucky Pierre - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 12:55 pm:

    It’s not possible for Republicans to support the gay community?

    Complete hogwash, the highest ranking openly gay US official to hold federal office is former director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell.

    He was appointed in 2020 and served as a member of President Trump’s cabinet.

    https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/diversity-inclusion/484026-trump-names-the-first-openly-gay-person-to-a/amp/


  28. - Excitable Boy - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 1:01 pm:

    - Seemed like an unnecessary risk of unknowingly dropping some acid. -

    On the other hand, maybe JB considered that and decided it would be awesome.

    Really though, be careful team JB, there are too many nuts out there.


  29. - Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 1:29 pm:

    ===It’s not possible for Republicans to support the gay community?===

    Name the illinois legislators that supported SSM?

    There was only four…


  30. - Nick Name - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 1:55 pm:

    Gov. Pritzker: like a boss.


  31. - JoanP - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 2:10 pm:

    = more glitter, less Twitter =

    I need one of those t-shirts.


  32. - Excitable Boy - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 2:10 pm:

    - the highest ranking openly gay US official to hold federal office is former director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell. -

    Wow, this is huge, I’m sure the LGBTQ community will be switching allegiance in droves.


  33. - Cool Papa Bell - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 2:19 pm:

    =It’s not possible for Republicans to support the gay community? … He was appointed=

    ONE guy who didn’t have to stand for election in a GOP primary was put in a job that 99% of Americans can’t name the person holding that job. Also he was in the roll from February to May, also he was just “acting”. He never made it to appointed because of, why?

    Scroll the list of openly gay elected officials in the US. Let know the ratio of D to R.


  34. - twowaystreet - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 2:55 pm:

    Alexi’s theme song for re-election should be a a new take on a classic.

    “Lord, I was born a panderin’ man.
    Trying get your vote, doing whatever I can.
    And when its time for governin’
    I hope you’ll understand
    That I was born a panderin’ man.”


  35. - cermak_rd - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 3:19 pm:

    I don’t get the Alexi-hate here. It’s a parade, it’s supposed to be fun! Even when Jesse held the office he went to the parades and flashed that gorgeous smile. It’s not the time to discuss modernizing the office or the streamlined method of getting appointments.


  36. - Interested Bystander - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 3:26 pm:

    So Alexi thinks he’s Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy now?


  37. - Almost the Weekend - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 3:53 pm:

    Alexi is lucky social media wasn’t around in 2010, I’ll leave it at that.


  38. - Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 3:58 pm:

    ===I don’t get the Alexi-hate here.===

    “Narcissism disguised as altruism”

    It’s he. Hi.


  39. - Surge voter - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 4:28 pm:

    Agree with Cermak_rd. I don’t get the Alexi hate. The only thing for sure is It’s making O W happy. What’s that about?


  40. - The Captain - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 4:35 pm:

    Lol at the people who came here to complain. You came here to complain about people having fun in the rain on the weekend. Get over yourselves. Not every single thing has to be completely miserable all of the time.


  41. - Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 4:39 pm:

    ===What’s that about?===

    Alexi doesn’t care, why do you?


  42. - Frida's boss - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 4:39 pm:

    Would have been a better pic if JB was next to him in a white wet t-shirt as well, both dropping acid from randomly thrown jello shots. Now that would be a party.


  43. - Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 4:45 pm:

    ===complain===

    Criticizing narcissistic behavior isn’t complaining, I find it amusing that Alexi loves himself so much. The fact it’s not about him is a chef kiss self own.

    :)


  44. - Dotnonymous x - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 5:54 pm:

    My…eyes.

    You slay me, Miller…indelibly.

    Alexi had better avoid the gazing pond, eh?

    He’s too sexy for his shirt…


  45. - Zoolander - Monday, Jun 26, 23 @ 6:23 pm:

    “Have you ever wondered if there’s more to life, other than being really, really, ridiculously good looking?” Alexi Zoolander

    “People come up to me all the time and say ‘you should be a model,’ or ‘you look just like a model’ or ‘maybe you should try to be a man who models.’ And I alwys have to laugh because I’m so good looking. Of course I’m a model.” Alexi Zoolander


  46. - ChicagoR - Tuesday, Jun 27, 23 @ 8:57 am:

    “Would have been a better pic if JB was next to him in a white wet t-shirt as well, both dropping acid ”

    Better acid than molly. I don’t think there’s a big constituency that wants to see the two of them make out.


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