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I give you the face of the #BudgetBeard - literally. More to come at https://t.co/QKbtSygWCs from @ChrisKaergard pic.twitter.com/1cGPFM8BFI
— Andy Abeyta (@andy_abeyta) July 9, 2016
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 12:37 pm
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I am so glad to get that fur is off my face. It was getting too hot for the summer heat.
Now my significant other will let me in the house.
Now I don’t have to taste my lunch for dinner. Those crumbs in the beard were a mess.
I won’t be getting any more kisses from Rich’s dog, Oscar. He was always trying to kick the crumbs out of my beard.
Comment by Huh? Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 12:43 pm
Behold: Illinois’ final popular budget-related cut.
– MrJM
Comment by @MisterJayEm Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 12:43 pm
Who are you and what happened to the Beard?
Did you see the face on my new baby? Didn’t recognize me without the beard?
Comment by Huh? Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 12:45 pm
“Wonderin’ what I do when BigBrain does not pay our local agencies. Better get some glue”
Comment by Annonin' Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 12:45 pm
Since I didn’t get a call back from that Duck Dynasty audition, I decided to cut the beard. They said it wasn’t scraggly enough for the show.
Comment by Huh? Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 12:48 pm
Which one of these men would you buy a used car from? That’s what I thought……Neither one!!
Comment by Big Joe Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 12:54 pm
So that’s who that is!
Comment by Chicago Cynic Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 12:57 pm
There are lots of hipster wannabes who would kill to have that kind of beard.
Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 1:03 pm
“Service Cuts”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 1:05 pm
Rich Miller’s much younger brother. LOL.
Comment by pool boy Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 1:08 pm
Never denigrate the power of the beard!
Comment by d.p.gumby Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 1:11 pm
“… and then… all his superpowers faded… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 1:12 pm
No guys, this is how I’m drawing attention to the cost overruns of the Brazilian Olympics. Your move, Pearson.
Comment by LizPhairTax Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 1:16 pm
Gadzooks, grow it back. /s
Comment by Norseman Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 1:18 pm
“We’re told Kaergard, while shaving his face, kept his 3 foot braided ponytail… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 1:21 pm
“Collecting remanence of the beard was daunting, as the beard, removed from Mr. Kaergard’s face, kept moving and evading capture… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 1:28 pm
“The beard, upon completing its mission, asked for a bowl of Chili, and privacy, as it plans to spend time with its family in the coming weeks… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 1:31 pm
In other news, Central Illinois women still disappointed.
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 1:46 pm
Asked if it had any regrets, the Beard said “Only that I didn’t communicate the need for better structural reform of all facial hair. But it is tough to do this in a state dominated by Mike Madigan’s cleanshaven look.”
Comment by Robert the Bruce Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 1:48 pm
No spare change to assist the budget standoff was found in Chris’ beard.
Comment by Now What? Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 1:58 pm
Even the media is not protected from haircuts in the stopgap budget.
Comment by muon Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 1:59 pm
“Wait until you see the beard that I will grow 6 months from now!”
Comment by Stones Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 2:03 pm
Stopgap budget results in fleecing of higher education, human services and reporter. Rauner spokesperson says the excess hair is wasteful (edit: unnecessary).
Comment by Earnest Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 2:04 pm
no fly list — fly list
Comment by Todd Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 2:06 pm
Before- After- still to come the after, after, when the swelling goes down from shaving that beard.
Comment by A guy Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 2:25 pm
In an unanticipated development, Kaergard can no longer buy beer.
Comment by Educ Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 2:25 pm
Pearson’s problem was with the guy on the left. The guy on the right is ok.
Comment by A guy Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 2:26 pm
“Richard Kimble has now shaved and is still looking for the one armed man somewhere in Chicagoland. If you see this man… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 2:28 pm
Donated it to “Locks of love for Cocker Spaniels”
Comment by A guy Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 2:28 pm
Kaergard is now in the process of throwing away about a dozen clip-on ties that no one knew he was wearing…
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 2:31 pm
…do you wanna go?
to that shack outside LaGrange.
You know what I am talking about,
ahow, how, how,
……
(crash);boom;screech;ehhehehhehe
……
Do you know the way to Santa Fe?
I going to find some peace of mind in Santa Fe….
Comment by zatoichi Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 2:32 pm
While losing all that sweet Smith Bros. Cough Drops endorsement money, the beard plans to move to the Florida Keys and fish and write in retirement.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 2:34 pm
ZZ Top just canceled your callback.
Comment by SAP Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 2:36 pm
zatoichi: You beat me to it.
Comment by SAP Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 2:36 pm
Who. Cares.
Comment by Filmmaker Professor Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 2:40 pm
Helped! Well a little bit, maybe
Comment by Federalist Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 2:41 pm
Looks like Rauner campaign poster material:
Left: Status quo budget under Madigan
Right: Trimmed budget the Governor proposes
Comment by Joe M Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 3:01 pm
“My face is as empty as a promise from an Illinois politician”
Comment by YungG Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 4:00 pm
Now, as you can see, I’m not David Letterman.
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 4:04 pm
Primp and Clipperstance.
Comment by Jake From Elwood Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 4:07 pm
Kaergard Loses FY 16 Budget Beard, Launches FY 17
Comment by Juvenal Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 4:35 pm
Face off with pearson come January
Comment by Rabid Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 4:46 pm
And they call the “stopgap”a gimmick!
Comment by My New Handle Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 4:53 pm
It’s hard to get many people to pay attention. I appreciate Chris Kaergard’s efforts with his pen & his beard.
Comment by James Knell Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 7:12 pm
It got pretty hairy for awhile
Comment by expat Monday, Jul 11, 16 @ 8:09 pm
“Me no nothing new, Oh, I got new glasses 2 years ago”
Comment by the Cardinal Tuesday, Jul 12, 16 @ 6:35 am