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* Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Rep. Mike Zalewski recently discussed the mayor’s gun possession penalty increase bill with the media…

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 9:04 am

Comments

1. Rep. Mike Zalewski uses his hypnotic powers to will Todd Vandermyde not to open his mouth.

   Comment by Yossarian Lives Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 9:06 am

2. Zalewski thinking to himself: “Don’t look directly at the finger. Don’t look directly at the finger. Don’t look directly at……. OH GOD OH GOD I LOOKED AT IT.”

   Comment by Empty Chair Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 9:07 am

3. “Ask that again…

   Ask it again I will take the #$@& #$ Microphone and (Bleep for 3 seconds) … and your Dog too!”

   Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 9:08 am

4. “You forget, I’m the Mayor. I know where you live, ok?”

   Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 9:10 am

5. “You let f*&^!@# KEN DUNKIN out-maneuver you?!?!”

   Comment by dave Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 9:12 am

6. Zalewski thought bubble: “Did he just say ‘pull my finger?”

   Comment by phocion Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 9:15 am

7. “I am quite certain Mike Zalewski doesn’t want to disappoint me. I hate being disappointed.

   I remember getting a birthday gift.

   I was dissapointed.

   I went to my friends’ house who gave me the gift, knocked on the door, asked for my friend, and when he came to the door, I showed him the gift he gave again …

   I proceded to take a bat I brought along and smashed the gift into a thousand pieces.

   I took out a plastic bag I had in my back pocket, opened it, put every piece, even the most tiny of tiny, in the bag and tied it up top.

   I gave the bag to my friend, pieces almost ripping the plastic, looked him in the eye, like I am looking at you, and said…

   ‘I wanted to let you know, I was disappointed.’, …and I handed him the bag.

   That was 33 years ago, and I haven’t spoken one word to him. His family still lives across the street from my parents.

   Mike Zalewski doesn’t want to disappoint me. I think he knows that.”

   Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 9:17 am

8. The exact moment Rep. Zalewski realized that he was working with Rahm…

   Comment by OneMan Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 9:20 am

9. Rep Zalewski is surprised an elected official would suggest so explicitly someone do that do that to the horse they rode in on.

   Comment by OneMan Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 9:21 am

10. Dammit, beaten to the punch on finger jokes.

    Comment by Tom B. Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 9:22 am

11. “I made it clear; you do not want to be “dead” to me….”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 9:22 am

12. RE: If this bill doesn’t pass maybe I’ll start carrying a gun. How do people feel about that? You disappoint me — BANG! You’re a jerk — BANG!

    MZ: I knew it was a bad idea to bring him on on this.

    Comment by Quizzical Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 9:23 am

13. MZ: Worst finger gun demonstration ever.

    Comment by So. ILL Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 9:28 am

14. Rep Zalewski just realized he had been to Arby’s for lunch.

    Comment by OneMan Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 9:29 am

15. “Hey Mike, why are all the Quinn liaisons taking all the seats?”

    Comment by Jimmy Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 9:29 am

16. Zalewski - upon realizing he is not indispensable.

    Comment by Bogart Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 9:30 am

17. Zalewski - upon realizing he is not indispensable.

    Comment by Bogart Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 9:30 am

18. Rep Zalewski was the first to see Mike Madigan enter the room

    Comment by OneMan Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 9:31 am

19. “Hey Mike, I am going on a ride-along with CPD tonight. Is this how you throw the pitchfork?”

    Comment by tsavo Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 9:39 am

20. The drums have started. Go to the council chambers. Hear and obey.

    Comment by Weltschmerz Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 9:47 am

21. “I always get the ‘last word’… those who go against me may not be around to hear it, but I get it…”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 9:54 am

22. Poor Mike, but these are too funny. It’s such a great picture - so glad it’s a caption contest. Classic.

    Comment by in the city Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 9:57 am

23. I’m in between Rahm and Vandermyde, what did I get myself into?

    Comment by Todd Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 10:00 am

24. “All Glory to the Hypnotoad.”

    Comment by SirLankselot Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 10:11 am

25. I swear I’m only doing resolutions and Task Forces next Spring.

    Comment by Mike Z. Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 10:13 am

26. Empty Chair, that’s as funny as it gets. Well done.

    Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 10:37 am

27. RE: Just check the tie, man. If it ain’t tight, no use going on.
    MZ: What?!

    Comment by zatoichi Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 10:38 am

28. Oh god, I hope the imodium kicks in soon.

    Comment by Huh? Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 10:40 am

29. Rep Zalewski is surprised when the mayor announces that Zalewski is going to be Quinn’s Lt Gov candidate.

    Comment by OneMan Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 10:42 am

30. Oh my god I left the iron on!

    Comment by Biker Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 10:46 am

31. Y u no pass gun bill?
    —
    Zalewski’s expression reminds me way too much of this:http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/y-u-no-guy

    Comment by Mittuns Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 10:51 am

32. Zalewski - “I do believe, I do believe…”

    Comment by Ready To Get Out Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 10:51 am

33. Rahm announces that “the Combine” has chosen Rep. Mike Zalewski as Pat Quinn’s running mate.

    Unfortunately, they forgot to tell Zalewski.

    Comment by Bill White Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 10:54 am

34. It was some really killer weed…look, Mike is still buzzed from it

    Comment by titan Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 10:55 am

35. Zalewski - I think this guy has a gun!

    Comment by Ghost Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 10:58 am

36. Thank God I learned how to sleep with my eyes open in college.

    Comment by PublicServant Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 11:03 am

37. Deer hunting starts in a couple of weeks. Better get the “in the headlights” look going.

    Comment by Darienite Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 11:06 am

38. Oh crap, did he really just say that I am not going to be told what to do by the Speaker ?

    Comment by Siriusly Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 11:16 am

39. My goodness. Does he use THAT word in EVERY sentence?

    Comment by Joe from Joliet Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 11:17 am

40. “Let’s say I shoot you with this 9.5 mm pistol . . .”

    Comment by The End Is Near Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 11:27 am

41. “Dis here’s 4 an a half good reasons to do dis thing…”

    Comment by Anonymous Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 11:29 am

42. Z.to self ” OMG….is that a finger in my pocket.”?

    Comment by Anonymous Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 11:30 am

43. “Eat… brains…”

    Comment by PolPal56 Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 11:48 am

44. @PublicServant, you grabbed my first one. Lo these many years later how clearly I remember perfecting the technique of sleeping with my eyes open in an 8:00 a.m. class (well, yeah, sometimes 9:00, 10:00… 1:00…)

    Comment by PolPal56 Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 11:51 am

45. “Must not think of ‘Spanish Inquisition’ sketches . . .”

    Comment by Anon. Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 12:15 pm

46. Zalewski: gotta stay awake, gotta stay awake

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 12:15 pm

47. Rep. Mike Zalewski reacts with astonishment as Emanuel tells his dead fish story.

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 12:17 pm

48. Zalewski: this guys does cuss more than a sailor.

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 12:18 pm

49. Mike Z. at 10:13 is all the funnier because it might actually be a real post.

    Comment by crazybleedingheart Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 12:26 pm

50. What’s Rahm gonna say when I sponsor Brandon’s new concealed carry bill

    Comment by Todd Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 12:58 pm

51. So that’s what they mean when the file down weapons.

    Comment by A guy... Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 1:23 pm

52. “Don’t look at the finger, don’t look at the finger, don’t look at the finger.”

    Comment by Charlatan Heston Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 1:23 pm

53. Shazam!

    Comment by 13th one Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 1:28 pm

54. This “krokodil” stuff is the real deal…

    Comment by Gabe Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 1:40 pm

55. Hokey smokes, that finger was loaded!

    Comment by dupage dan Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 2:03 pm

56. “.. and Vandermyde said, I can shoot that apple right out of your hand..trust me”

    Comment by Anonymous Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 2:09 pm

57. In an episode of stunning clairvoyance, Rep. Zalewsiki realizes just how fast his bill will get derailed on procedure.

    Comment by PrairieFire Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 2:28 pm

58. Zalewski: I can’t believe this guy believes what he is saying! It hasn’t worked for decades, how does he think it will work now?

    Comment by G.I. Joe Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 2:29 pm

59. Geez Rahm, like I said, ” I was tripping a lil too much Xanax, cut me some slack already!”

    Comment by anonymouse Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 2:43 pm

60. Zalewski: 5 shots of espresso, what was I thinking ?

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 3:20 pm

61. Zalewski: You’re going to put the finger where ???

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 3:49 pm

62. Rahm Emanuel: Did I ever tell you about my run in with Sharia law ? I was in Afghanistan. A Taliban cut me off in traffic. I flipped him the bird. They removed half my finger as punishment.

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 4:09 pm

63. I will join you on the resolutions, please no new task forces

    Comment by Dennis R Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 4:10 pm

64. “Rep. Zalewski’s thoughts: OH MY GOD! This guy can’t really be SERIOUS about this Proposal of his now, CAN he?? I can’t believe I agreed to take the Podium next to him…just CANNNN’T believe it!!!”

    Comment by Just The Way It Is One Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 4:34 pm

65. dupage dan @2:03 pm–that was hilarious! Thanks. (”Rahmbo LIVES, ey??)!

    Comment by Just The Way It Is One Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 4:37 pm

66. A guy, lol!

    Comment by Arthur Andersen Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 4:45 pm

67. “Notes?”

    Comment by mcb Friday, Nov 8, 13 @ 6:59 pm

68. Z’s favorite, and mine, was Empty Chair’s comment. HIlarious. EC wins.

    Comment by Rich Miller Saturday, Nov 9, 13 @ 11:17 am

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