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* It’s probably no surprise that I use the Google News service to keep track of media reports. My “Pat Quinn” search used to flag stories about a former NHL coach of the same name.
Today, though, a different Pat Quinn surfaced. From a press release…
For many students, the new school year marks the start of the school sports season — where aspiring young athletes return to familiar sports or decide to try their hand at a new one. But the high cost of outfitting a child with equipment that he or she will almost certainly outgrow and may very well lose interest in makes many families think twice — and then some — about signing their children up.
“Parents are faced with a couple of reality checks when their child wants to join a school sport,” said Pat Quinn, brand director of Play It Again Sports. “If a child is successful in the sport and wants to continue, chances are he or she will need to replace outgrown equipment regularly. And, if the child doesn’t stick with the sport, then the initial investment in equipment may seem ‘wasted.’ Buying quality used sporting equipment can help parents support their child’s interest in a sport without breaking the family budget.”
Makes sense to me, and prompted me to think of this…
* The Question: What jobs do you think Gov. Pat Quinn is most qualified to do? Explain.
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 10:36 am
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He’s make a great cab driver. He tends to move slowly and safely towards the goal (with only the occasional odd digression from the path) and he would tell strange but interesting stories along the way.
Comment by Skeeter Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 10:39 am
PQ is a skillful organizer, advocate & petition passer who knows how to attract publicity for his cause.
Comment by reformer Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 10:39 am
Chicago River Tour Boat narrator…
Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 10:44 am
Political activist throwing rocks at the establishment.
Comment by cermak_rd Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 10:45 am
He would make a great Walmart greeter. He likes to talk without saying much. He seeks attention and would get plenty there. He likes to feel he is helping the “people” and can do so here by handing them their carts.
Now he talks without saying much, he takes every opportunity to drum up attention, and he continually hands us our a… every day with his lack of effective leadership.
Comment by Sunshine Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 10:47 am
Sleep Aid Sound Machine
Carnival Barker for the Intellectually Gifted
Circle-Talking consultant
Professor of Irrelevent Illinois History in its Wrong Context of Your Subject.
Professional Paragraph-Filler for High School and College students
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 10:49 am
Lt. Governor. No, seriously.
Comment by Peter Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 10:51 am
I guess I could go on and on, but I don’t want to pull a “Pat Quinn”…
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 10:52 am
Being a insect Gadfly
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 10:53 am
A painter, listening to him is as interesting as watching paint dry.
Comment by Springfield Dan Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 10:56 am
Founder and Editor of “Pat Facts” for books … they would be the absolute, complete, opposite of “Cliff’s Notes”…
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 10:57 am
Running a not-for-profit working to keep the government agencies and utility companies honest while making money by contesting real estate taxes.
Comment by Belle Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 11:00 am
He’s most qualified to be a reformer - he has the gadfly skills and the power of the veto to do so, but opted for cutting deals to keep power instead.
Comment by lake county democrat Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 11:02 am
After governor?
Given Quinn’s zeal for moral responsibility and the Common Good:
1. Clergyman, probably Lutheran or Methodist, given his views.
2. Philosopher
3. Political columnist
4. Nonprofit board chair
5. High school track coach, which taps into his passion for kids, parenting and athletics.
Comment by Yellow Dog Democrat Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 11:09 am
After reading: “More on the prison worker investigation”
Maybe Quinn could best serve swatting ‘kangaroo rats’ in Building 19?
Comment by sal-says Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 11:11 am
Summer camp counselor.
Comment by Wensicia Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 11:13 am
Life Coach and Motivational Speaker for the “Second Bananas Finish First!” Organization.
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 11:13 am
Apparently not much….
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 11:15 am
Lieutenant Governor. Somewhat important and visible, but not at the helm of our state.
Comment by Anon Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 11:17 am
hot dog or peanut vendor at the old ball park. he is good at slinging it.
Comment by langhorne Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 11:17 am
Mayor of Springfield. The one where Homer Simpson lives.
Comment by Cheryl Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 11:19 am
Author …
50 Shades of Purple …
A story about the love of your voice, being ‘held’ in Limbo as a LG… and liking it, and finally coming to terms with breaking free from your ties … no matter what shade of purple they may be …
50 Shades of Purple - the book all the Gadflies call a “Must-Read”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 11:21 am
Health Insurance sales. I can see him rabidly passing out magents and pens with his name on them to prospective clients. He can then dive into the minutiae such as policy limits, deductibles and the like and wonder why everyone else is not as interested as he is.
Comment by Jake From Elwood Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 11:24 am
Canoe Czar.
Soy Boy.
Seriously, I could see him taking a shot at a Senate seat down the road if he’s not re-elected. He’d be very good at that, mixing it up with the Tea Partiers, raising hell and drawing attention to issues he’s passionate about.
Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 11:24 am
#2 at the Better Government Association
Comment by That Guy Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 11:25 am
Official engraver and caretaker for Roland Burris’ mausoleum.
Comment by Anonymice Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 11:29 am
In reality, I could see Pat Quinn joining Fox News as a Dem Talking Head. As a (when he does it) Former governor of a large state, it would be a nice fit to counter the heavy number of Repub talking heads and wouldn’t be too intimidating, yet can make some noise at the same time, no matter what your political leanings.
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 11:34 am
Salesman at Gary’s Shoes and Accessories for Today’s Woman.
Comment by Bluefish Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 11:35 am
Put Quinn in charge of Veterans Affairs. Quinn is a big advocate for veterans - - then move Sheila to the governor’s post.
Comment by Mama Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 11:36 am
Greeter at the Rest Stop/Welcome Centers. Can talk about the “Land of Lincoln” all day like some kind of robotic mantra.
Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 11:58 am
Oompa Loompa.
Comment by Boone Logan Square Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 12:29 pm
Desk Clerk at Super 8
Comment by Leatherneck Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 12:29 pm
Better yet: Spokesman for Super 8 (a la Tom Bodette for the Motel 6 commercials).
Comment by Leatherneck Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 12:31 pm
Engineer of a train that only drives off of cliffs.
Comment by heet101 Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 1:09 pm
Governor of a large but troubled midwestern state.
Comment by Skeeter Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 1:09 pm
Obviously, that last post was intended as a joke. Of course he’s not qualified to be Gov.
Comment by Skeeter Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 1:12 pm
Motel Spokesman
Comment by Homer J. Simpson Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 1:14 pm
Boone Logan Square nailed it. LOL
A GOP paperweight. Then he could be with the IPI and the Civic Federation all the time.
Comment by Irish Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 1:15 pm
Social Director for the Love Boat
Comment by southern Illinois Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 1:18 pm
GQ model
Comment by jt Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 1:24 pm
Have Sunday news conferences
Comment by mr. whipple Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 1:43 pm
“Cheezborger, cheezborger, chips, no Coke, Pepsi” I think about sums it up.
Comment by Tommydanger Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 1:46 pm
Tossing free samples of salt water taffy to the crowd at the State Fair.
Operating the Himalaya at the State Fair. (And by operating, I mean narrating it as it goes backwards around and around.)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himalaya_%28ride%29
Comment by Cheswick Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 2:37 pm
A union buster or an anti-union “labor consultant”
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 2:49 pm
I certainly don’t picture him as a hockey coach.
Comment by titan Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 5:07 pm
The new Mr. Rodgers.
Comment by Keyser Soze Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 5:17 pm
He was well qualified as a sort of Ralph Nader for various reforms. The problem is that even there, the cause seemed secondary to his self-promotion, but at least he did not crusade for things that were outright bad. The funny thing is that now that he is Governor, and has the bully pulpit, he seems incapable of building the kind of movement that he could before he went for statewide office.
Comment by jake Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 6:13 pm
Big Boy pancake flipper
Comment by Palatine Wednesday, Aug 8, 12 @ 9:01 pm
Chief of Bain Capital.
Comment by Cincinnatus Thursday, Aug 9, 12 @ 8:43 am
Court Jester or he does look alot like Larry from the 3 Stooges. Maybe he could be in the next movie
Comment by Strobby Thursday, Aug 9, 12 @ 9:12 am