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* It’s boring around here today. Let’s do a caption contest instead of a question. Madigan usually spices things up, so have at it…

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 2:26 pm

Comments

1. Kevin Youkilis? He’s got two hits in his last twenty two at-bats. Hope he’s got some magic left because I’m not giving him any of my leprechaun magic.

   Comment by Uncle Leo Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 2:31 pm

2. I don’t understand Steve. Why is everyone calling you Oswego willy?

   Comment by Zuckerburger Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 2:37 pm

3. “Lemon? I knew it was a lemon, where’s my apple?”

   Comment by House of Pain Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 2:38 pm

4. “Is Quinn putting *ketchup* on that dog? Oh that’s it…”

   Comment by Tony Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 2:41 pm

5. This IS my happy face. You don’t want to see my angry face.

   Comment by Anonymous Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 2:45 pm

6. Here, I’ll look away while you fill that bag with money.. ehr i mean retainer fees.

   Comment by ChiGuy Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 2:45 pm

7. I AM smiling.

   Comment by SAP Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 2:46 pm

8. Mike Madigan disproves the claim that he never has to look over his shoulder.

   Comment by Foxfire Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 2:47 pm

9. “Come and join me on the dark side!”

   Comment by Spliff Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 2:50 pm

10. This song explains it all: http://www.myspace.com/music/player?sid=71495896&ac=now

    Comment by Anonymous Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 2:52 pm

11. “I didn’t get a harumph outta that guy!”

    Comment by Old Shepherd Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 2:52 pm

12. Oh no Mr. Bost it is you who are mistaken..about a great many things!

    Comment by Coyote Chris Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 2:53 pm

13. The key to this business is personal relationships

    Comment by dickey fox Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 2:55 pm

14. Don’t your dare say I’m responsible for the debt.

    Comment by Hickory Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 2:58 pm

15. “You don’t want to get me angry. You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry.”

    Comment by Judgment Day (Road Trip) Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 2:58 pm

16. “I still can’t fathom that caption contest with Preckwinle, Why? In that outfit and shoes? Why?”

    Comment by stunned Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 2:59 pm

17. I don’t want to know what you just did.

    Comment by Huh? Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:00 pm

18. I don’t know how to type the sound of human heads exploding.

    Comment by Ace Laredo Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:07 pm

19. Ooh that Pat Brady….he’s after me lucky charms!

    Comment by Eastsider Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:07 pm

20. “Michael, why are the drapes open?”

    Comment by wordslinger Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:07 pm

21. “Mr. Speaker, what we would like to do is tweak your district with this new map.”

    “Speaker, Tom Cross just sent this to you … it’s his tab at Medinah Country Club … last election … you remember …”

    “Mr. Madigan … I think I speak for SOME mushrooms who think … and this is up to you … that maybe you should step aside.”

    “Speaker, I think what the senate bill is really saying is that you are WRONG …”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:08 pm

22. “Don’t worry, you’ll be fine.”

    Comment by TwoFeetThick Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:10 pm

23. Can you spare a square?

    Comment by Rutherford B. Jayes Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:11 pm

24. What do you mean I look kind of like Clint Eastwood? Kind of? How about exactly! You feel lucky?

    Comment by zatoichi Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:11 pm

25. I can see for miles and miles.

    Comment by amalia Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:13 pm

26. “A German, a Politician and an Irishman walk into a bar …”

    “As a caucus, I think we should follow what Rahm is saying in this instance …”

    “It wouldn’t have amttered who was the governor, this WAS the fairest map … right?”

    “Maybe we would should add to this bill that you can’t have an outside job is you are a member of the General Asembly ….”

    “Knowing what I know now, Mr. Speaker, I still would side with Rod …”

    “Speaker, Roland Burris on Line 4 …”

    “No, it’s not a joke. That’s what the message says, Speaker, Tom Cross wants to play golf against you for the Gavel, winner gets to be sspeaker …”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:14 pm

27. “have mattered” … sorry

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:15 pm

28. Where did I leave those keys?

    Comment by Humble Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:16 pm

29. ===
    - Zuckerburger - Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 2:37 pm:

    I don’t understand Steve. Why is everyone calling you Oswego willy?===

    “thank you”(?)

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:17 pm

30. Leave the cannoli, take the gavel.

    Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:18 pm

31. Yes I am gettin jiggy with it!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-nuGadCi6Q

    Comment by House of Pain Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:21 pm

32. (whisper) “Who is going to tell the Speaker he can’t do that?”

    “Speaker Madigan, I am honored and grateful that you have invited me to your office on the Inauguration Day of your daughter. And may your caucus be a majority caucus.”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:22 pm

33. I can’t wait to see what that dopey Improv guy on Twitter chimes in with.

    Comment by Ace Laredo Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:25 pm

34. Mr Speaker, I just found a way to avoid extending the 67% income tax increase!

    Comment by Palos Park Bob Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:27 pm

35. Obviously Zuckerburger let his/her head over the Weber Kettle too long last nite….

    “Look we had to wait five weeks, because Boss Toss’ league isn’t over until 8-1-12… he is the leading pitcher for the U12 underhand, slow pitch softball girls league.”

    Comment by CircularFiringSquad Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:27 pm

36. “It’s a Republican message. It means It means Tom Cross plays golf with the Lobbyists.”

    “Jason Plummer is on Line 3 … he says its urgent, something about inviting you to his birthday party …”

    “Alexi is in the ante-room …”

    “Speaker, there is a genlteman in the lobby, wearing a red shirt, suit, and tie, and I think he has a tail … says ‘you’re time is up’ or something …”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:27 pm

37. Speaker Madigan laughs hysterically at another one of President Cullerton’s jokes.

    Comment by House of Pain Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:31 pm

38. Pat Brady says he stole me Lucky Charms?

    Comment by just sayin' Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:32 pm

39. “Yes Speaker … you have dinner scheduled with Pat Brady toinght … I checked it twice.”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:32 pm

40. “Tell me do you feel lucky punk..well do ya?”

    Comment by House of Pain Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:32 pm

41. Sorry Eastsider, just saw you already had the definitive answer. Well played.

    Comment by just sayin' Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:34 pm

42. “Pride Parade? No Governor I won’t walk with you!”

    Comment by House of Pain Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:34 pm

43. What do you mean the dry cleaner is not going to have my purple sequin jacket ready in time for the Pride Parade?

    Comment by Bluefish Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:35 pm

44. “Yes, Speaker Madigan, what we would like to do is expand the ‘Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Slayer’ franchise with ‘Speaker Madigan, Mummy Assassin’ …”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:35 pm

45. You talkin’ to me? You talkin’ to me? You talkin’ to me? Then who the hell else are you talking. . .

    Comment by Downsta8ter7 Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:39 pm

46. “This young man is looking for Speaker Cross …”

    “And at Table 4, we will have the Speaker, Governor Quinn, and 2 SEIU lobbyists …”

    “Speaker, me and a few of the Dem staffers were wondering if you would consider what the House GOP is doing and giving us a few weeks off in September? No campaigns, no legislation, just ‘R & R’ …”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:44 pm

47. “This bill is just too important, no matter what happens to the Dem majority in the House, right Speaker?”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:45 pm

48. ===- Rich Miller - Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 3:18 pm:

    Leave the cannoli, take the gavel.===

    “Rep. Smith? Won’t see him no more… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 4:04 pm

49. “Whoa… just thought of Blagojevich. Man that guy still gives me the willies. Wonder what he’s up to right now?”

    *shudder*

    Comment by Freeman Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 4:05 pm

50. Who ate my apple?

    Comment by You Can't Stop What's Coming Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 4:06 pm

51. You’re wrong Mike.

    Comment by Bonsaso Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 4:28 pm

52. Off with his head, he didn’t call me Emperor !

    Comment by sal-says Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 4:40 pm

53. “Speaker Madigan! You answer to the Voters!”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 4:40 pm

54. “The ‘Eye’ of Sauron isn’t fiction anymore; it’s right here looking at YOU!”

    (Replace YOU with whomever is challenging or criticizing me at the moment.)

    Comment by Wensicia Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 4:40 pm

55. The next 40 years of one party rule should be just as good, with higher taxes of course.

    Comment by Steve Bartin Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 4:46 pm

56. It’s the look over the shoulder that sells it…

    Comment by soccermom Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 4:51 pm

57. “I dunno know about you, but that wae really funny”

    Comment by One to the Dome Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 5:21 pm

58. They really don’t love me, do they???

    Comment by SuzyQ Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 5:47 pm

59. “What’s that? Jesse Jr. has been on medical leave for exhaustion for the past two weeks? Yeah, and Tom Cross is gonna be speaker next year.”

    Comment by ToddAF Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 6:02 pm

60. “I’m so tired, I haven’t slept a wink I’m so tired, my mind is on the blink…”

    oh, wait, that’s Jesse…..

    Comment by amalia Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 6:33 pm

61. whatchu talkin bout Willis?

    Comment by retired ed Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 7:04 pm

62. Photo of a man who has never been “exhausted.” He has, however, driven many men to “exhaustion.”

    Comment by Skeeter Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 7:24 pm

63. Madigan settles, once and for all, the question that is implied by the phrase, “If looks could kill…” and settles it both ways.

    Comment by aufjunk Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 7:55 pm

64. Mr. Speaker….relax.. I was talking about the cubs record to this point…..Not the vote total on pension reform.

    Comment by John A Logan Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 8:24 pm

65. At Saputos……”Who is sitting at my table!”

    Comment by PONPON Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 8:58 pm

66. Is this a dagger which I see before me,
    The handle toward my hand? Come, let me clutch thee.
    I have thee not, and yet I see thee still.
    — Macbeth, Act II, Scene 1

    Comment by Anonymous Monday, Jun 25, 12 @ 10:02 pm

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