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* As you already know, House Speaker Michael Madigan was the Grand Marshal in this year’s Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade…

Not to get all Sneedly on you, but I’m told his hat was an exact replica of one worn by Richard J. Daley when he was Grand Marshal.

* And, just in case you’d like an optional second caption opportunity, click here.

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 8:24 am

Comments

1. “Madigan: In touch with voters — out of touch with fashion.”

   Comment by Anon Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 8:30 am

2. The end of the rainbow.

   Comment by Keyrock Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 8:30 am

3. Governor Rauner’s favorite Leprechaun leads his troops to victory!

   Comment by Irish Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 8:31 am

4. “After years of frustration, Michael finally became Miss Grand Tower.”

   Comment by Anon Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 8:31 am

5. They’re always after me Lucky Charms

   Comment by Wilson Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 8:32 am

6. Oh look! Robert Duvall is playing a leprechaun!

   Comment by Gordon Willis Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 8:32 am

7. “Do you feel lucky? Well do you punk?” ( Dirty Harry)

   Comment by Honeybear Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 8:35 am

8. Meh, he’s still not in the ballpark with Rauner when it comes to green.

   Comment by wordslinger Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 8:35 am

9. For the optional:

   Leprechaun and Leprechaunt.

   Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 8:36 am

10. Did you get a free bowl of soup with that hat?

    Comment by SAP Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 8:38 am

11. I thought leprechauns were always smiling due to the rainbows and pots of gold. Did this leprechaun lose his?

    Comment by Gone, but not forgotten Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 8:39 am

12. Madigan and the parade routes he controls.

    Comment by Jocko Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 8:42 am

13. And if Illinois had a May 15th primary he would be leading the cinco de mayo parade…and the labor day parade if it were September 15th and the Macy’s parade if it were on December 15th…do ya get it now Bruce? .

    Comment by anon Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 8:42 am

14. Gone, he is smiling.

    Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 8:43 am

15. Damn kids better get off my lawn.

    Comment by OneMan Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 8:45 am

16. “I am the true heir.”

    Comment by Amalia Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 8:51 am

17. Is it an Optimo?

    Comment by Sam Weinberg Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 9:13 am

18. “The luck of the Irish is mine, Brucie”

    Comment by downstate commissioner Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 9:13 am

19. “St. Patrick banned snakes in Ireland, now it’s time to ban another snake lying in Springfield…”

    Comment by downstate commissioner Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 9:17 am

20. Madigan, and the green beer drinkers he controls.

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 9:17 am

21. When a grimace becomes an acceptable substitute for a smile.

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 9:18 am

22. I zoomed in and gave a grin when I realized that Madigan was in the front row of a picture posted on Rauner’s twitter account.

    Comment by FAIRNESS AND FAIRNESS ONLY Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 9:24 am

23. “I have this pot and it’s f-ing golden.”

    For the Governor: “It is often that a person’s mouth broke his nose.”

    Comment by Himself Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 9:25 am

24. Sporting the traditional powerbroker regalia of ancient Ireland.

    Comment by Wi Tu Lo Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 9:28 am

25. So, where are all the mad men?

    Comment by Keyser Soze Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 9:31 am

26. ===- Sam Weinberg - Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 9:13 am:
    Is it an Optimo?===
    I heard it is. Great shop. Hats perfectly fit your head.

    Comment by Been There Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 9:48 am

27. Mike Madigan and the Leprechauns he controls.

    Comment by Gruntled University Employee Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 9:52 am

28. The end of a ship is drowning
    The end for a kiln is burning
    The end of a feast is frowning
    The end of a man’s health -is mourning
    The end of Bruce Rauner is governing

    Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 10:18 am

29. I’m thinking, “The Last Boss at dusk.”

    Comment by Visitor Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 10:19 am

30. Envy from the tippy top of me head to the tip toes of me feeties.

    Comment by A guy Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 10:19 am

31. Ken Dunkin’s ad is right, the Irish political bosses do control Chicago.

    The Don Draper hat is kind of cool though.

    Comment by Payback Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 10:31 am

32. It’s a twofer. I get to wear the green of the Irish and AFSCME too. What more could a guy ask for?!

    Comment by Anonymous Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 10:37 am

33. Gotta wear Daley’s hat if your gonna fill Daley’s shoes.

    Comment by Groucho Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 10:45 am

34. I miss Da Speaker on Twitter.

    Comment by Ahoy! Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 11:11 am

35. I’m sure he had to take in about 3 yards.

    Comment by mokenavince Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 11:12 am

36. His precinct totals come in by their precinct number…

    He knows his election day judges by how they take their coffee…

    His yard signs straighten themselves up when he looks at them…

    His Ward Office phones screen themselves…

    He chose “13″ for his Ward to prove a point…

    Cell Phones are really afraid of HIM…

    The Hogwarts Sorting Hat has consulted him for years…

    Absentee Ballot requests have a box to check just for him…

    He created Terrence Goggin out of clay, pipe cleaners and marbles…

    The hat was black before he wished it to be green…

    He is…

    The Most Interesting Speaker We Have.

    “Vote Accordingly, my friends… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 11:16 am

37. Willy, how long have you had that gem in memory?

    Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 12:34 pm

38. Dean Wormer?

    Comment by Anonymous Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 12:42 pm

39. - Commonsense in Illinois -

    They’ve been rattling around my hollow noggin for a while.

    This picture rattled them loose

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 12:43 pm

40. That hat’s no joke.

    A Guy: Hey get back to work.

    Comment by walker Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 12:51 pm

41. Rauner’s not gonna get bye me!

    Comment by Hedley Lamarr Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 1:23 pm

42. “Kid, for the last time, I don’t have any Purple Horseshoes!”

    Comment by CrazyHorse Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 1:31 pm

43. Key difference: Richard J. Daley was actually liked by some Chicagoans.

    Comment by Anonymous Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 1:33 pm

44. Mike, you think I’m the best IL Governor over the past 14 years, admit it, admit it, admit it!!!

    Comment by Earnest Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 1:36 pm

45. Canst nobody take me lucky charms!

    Comment by Boone's is Back Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 2:16 pm

46. All Hat no cattle

    Comment by Lucky Pierre Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 2:26 pm

47. “And ‘ere will be no jokin’ about the size o’ me shillelagh!”

    Comment by Arthur Andersen Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 3:34 pm

48. An Irish blessing:

    May your smile be big and wide,
    And may your pockets always have
    a coin or two inside!
    May your mornings bring joy
    and your evenings bring peace…
    May your troubles grow less
    as your blessings increase!

    Comment by Mama Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 5:53 pm

49. Wearin’ of the Greens:

    Green hats for the Irish’s Grand Marshall.

    Wear green on St Patrick’s Day so you won’t get pinched.

    Comment by Mama Monday, Mar 14, 16 @ 6:24 pm

50. “I love this kryptonite hat the Governor gave me”

    Comment by Peon Tuesday, Mar 15, 16 @ 6:28 am

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