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* Two people texted me during Wednesday’s budget address wondering why the governor had his hands behind his back throughout most of his speech…

* The Question: Caption?

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:12 pm

Comments

1. “It’s simple, I’ll just hide my hands; budget doesn’t count if my fingers are crossed!”

   Comment by First Gentleman Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:15 pm

2. He’s simply proposing his budget to the hearing impaired.

   Comment by A guy Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:15 pm

3. Governor Rauner hides his hands, stopping his inclination to “pointing fingers” at everyone…

   Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:19 pm

4. Looking out across the assembled legislators, Governor Rauner sees an equal number of Democrats and Republicans and declares that the House chamber is as balanced as his budget.

   Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:20 pm

5. First Gentleman beat me to it! Either that or he’s flipping off Madigan the whole time.

   Comment by Archiesmom Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:20 pm

6. Losing a bet to Goldberg, the Governor extends his middle fingers each time he says “Democratic” or “Madigan” during his speech; providing unanticipated entertainment for the interpreter.

   Comment by Cubs in '16 Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:20 pm

7. Using his “Boy Band” training, Governor Rauner stands, feet shoulder width apart, hands behind his back, the “Power” move of all “Boy Band” members…

   Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:21 pm

8. Skating on thin ice.

   Comment by walker Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:22 pm

9. Governor Rauner, waiting patiently, with hands behind his back and swaying front to back, for someone to admit they ate the Frozen Strawberries…

   Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:24 pm

10. Governor Rauner sheepishly hides his hands, realizing now that eating Cheetos before a speech is a bad idea…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:26 pm

11. There are two schools of thought on holding your hands behind your back like that. One is that is makes you appear untrustworthy, you are hiding something. The second one is that it makes you appear vulnerable to criticism.

    I think that is pretty funny in this case, as one is probably the reason why Rauner did it, but the other is obviously closer to the truth.

    Comment by Henry Francis Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:28 pm

12. Not to embarrass Mayor Emanuel with is beautiful 8 fingers and 2 thumbs, Governor Rauner hides his hands, thoughtfully.

    Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:29 pm

13. There’s a “The Princess Bride” reference here… somewhere…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:32 pm

14. In one of my hands I’m holding a veto pen. In the other, the income tax hike. Who wants to guess first?

    Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:33 pm

15. That manicure will ruin my “down home, one of you” vibe. Better hide it…

    Comment by HangingOn Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:41 pm

16. I know what you’re thinkin’, “Did he overspend by seven billion or only four?” Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I kinda lost track myself. But bein’ that this is a $38 billion budget, the best, most balanced budget in state history, you’ve gotta ask yourself one question: “Do I feel lucky?”

    Well, do ya punk?

    Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:42 pm

17. Realizing his nail polish clashes with his tie, Governor Rauner didn’t want anyone to see the fashion mistake…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:45 pm

18. Could he be giving the two Dems standing behind him the old finger salute?

    Comment by Mama Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:46 pm

19. “This administration is running like a fine-tuned machine.”

    Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:46 pm

20. Rauner, still excited receiving a Friendship bracelet from Speaker Madigan, felt it was best not to have it accidentally appear…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:47 pm

21. He is using his fingers to count the number of votes he needs to pass his budget.

    Comment by Mama Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:47 pm

22. Holding a snow globe behind his back and muttering “Rosebud”, Governor Rauner begins his Budget Address…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:49 pm

23. I have to keep my hands behind my back so I don’t rip this necktie off.

    Comment by don the legend Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:51 pm

24. It was at that very moment when he realized that, while he remembered to wear the neck tie, he had completely forgotten to put on his pants.

    Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:52 pm

25. Governor watched Terror Island night before and is thinking Harry Houdini being held by cannibals

    Comment by Railrat Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:56 pm

26. Rauner: (Thinking) … and at the “right” time, I’ll unplug the extension cord I’m holding and the TelePrompTer will stop… just before it gets too serious…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:03 pm

27. Given the illustrious history of Illinois Governors past, one has to at least contemplate the idea of handcuffs.

    Comment by titan Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:06 pm

28. Because he is literally pulling this out of his “behind” with both hands

    Comment by Michelle Flaherty Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:08 pm

29. Picture at his recent address, Governor Rauner shows where he is pulling his budget proposals from.

    Comment by Southside Markie Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:08 pm

30. You have the right to remain silent, put your hands behind your back

    Comment by Rabid Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:10 pm

31. “Pick a hand. In one hand is a budget with reforms, in the other is a plan to do nothing and blame Madigan”

    Comment by AlfondoGonz Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:11 pm

32. Goldie told me to lip snyc

    Comment by Rabid Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:14 pm

33. “The IPI handcuffed me.”

    Comment by JoanP Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:19 pm

34. I bet you chuckled a little when you deleted that last one Rich.

    Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:25 pm

35. Are those pack of Kool-Aid taped up

    Comment by Rabid Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:26 pm

36. There was no backup plan. That’s bush league.

    Comment by Deft Wing Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:31 pm

37. My professional guess is that he was told to do that after the SunTimes edit board.
    Go watch. His hands are all over the place. He is literally flailing.
    Whoever advises him on such matters probably told him to hold his hands behind his back so they’d be occupied and he wouldn’t talk with his hands, which distracts from the message.

    Comment by Michelle Flaherty Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:32 pm

38. Forced to walk the plank

    Comment by Rabid Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:37 pm

39. I’am I funny do I amuse you?

    Comment by Rabid Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:42 pm

40. Magic trick. It looks like his hands are behind his own back when they are really behind the Senate Republicans and ready to stab.

    Comment by Earnest Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:43 pm

41. You got the campaign ad mixed up with the budget speech

    Comment by Rabid Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:47 pm

42. “I don’t know what to do with my hands.”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqhkdHlCHLk

    Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:55 pm

43. It’s like everybody on boss madigan is here

    Comment by Rabid Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 4:12 pm

44. As the Democrats laugh, the Governor keeps his clenched fists behind his back while presenting a calm demeanor to his audience.

    Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 4:14 pm

45. Hiding his “Trump” hands.

    Comment by enoughalready Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 4:23 pm

46. No surprise, he isn’t all that handy at governing.

    Comment by Elliott Ness Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 4:35 pm

47. Failure to communicate

    Comment by Rabid Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 4:35 pm

48. Thats good… Very…

    Comment by Rabid Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 4:37 pm

49. It is in your hands, not mine, that the budget lies……

    Comment by Elliott Ness Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 4:41 pm

50. Driving the ship of state nuts

    Comment by Rabid Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 4:41 pm

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