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* This one’s pretty darned good, but what’s your own caption?…

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:42 am

Comments

1. I’m just going to get on my bad motor scooter and ride……….

   Comment by Anonymous Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:43 am

2. Only the Lonely.

   Comment by Blue Dog Dem Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:44 am

3. He had realized too late he was at the wrong wedding.

   Comment by OneMan Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:46 am

4. “Step aside, he’s with the band”

   Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:46 am

5. Wishin’ he would have saved money with GEICO

   Comment by FormerParatrooper Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:47 am

6. I thought this was where they were wanting extra’s for that new awesome show “The Mayans”

   Comment by The Real Captain Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:48 am

7. I coulda been a contender.

   If wishes were dollar bills, I’d be rich. Oh wait, I am rich.

   Comment by Huh? Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:48 am

8. This is the last time I ask Madigan for directions

   Comment by Wow Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:48 am

9. Wait a minute….Diana told me this was a costume party.

   Comment by Ole' Nelson Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:49 am

10. On the outside lookin’ in.

    Better to be ignored than humiliated.

    Comment by Huh? Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:50 am

11. “Shoulda sent Evelyn… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:51 am

12. Missing Winnetka resident, last seen in Southern Illinois. If you have any information about his whereabouts, please call . . . .

    Comment by Keyrock Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:51 am

13. Goofy wanna-be biker clad in ridiculous costume awkwardly stalks right wing extremist political rally participants trying to find a friend… none were found.

    Comment by El Conquistador Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:51 am

14. Oh God, I’ll be glad when this is over.

    Comment by Huh? Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:53 am

15. Italian fashion model crashes political rally

    Comment by Hamlet's Ghost Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:53 am

16. “I’m sorry, Mr. President… I’m sorry, Mr. President… I’m sorry, Mr. President…”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:53 am

17. Tryin’ to fit in, stickin’ out like a sore thumb.

    Comment by Huh? Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:54 am

18. I wonder if Berlusconi would have given me a shout out?

    Comment by Archpundit Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:54 am

19. The Wild One episode 6: Lone-Wolf Stranger In A Crowd

    Comment by Stumpy's bunker Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:55 am

20. Well, at least I can see over everyone’s head.

    Comment by Huh? Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:55 am

21. Having been assured that people ‘down south’ dress like this, the governor suddenly realizes he’s the victim of a cruel hoax.

    Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:56 am

22. Wait — this isn’t the International Men of Leather Conference?

    Comment by wordslinger Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:56 am

23. “I wish Diana was here…”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:57 am

24. Gov. Desperation stands in line to surrender the remaining shreds of his dignity at Donald Trump’s feet.

    Comment by Northsider Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:57 am

25. Down in the polls, governor refused stage pass to avoid tarnishing the image of drumpf.

    Comment by Huh? Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:57 am

26. Head and Shoulders above everyone else, and they’re still not looking at me. My advance man is toast (banned exclamation).

    Comment by Stumpy's bunker Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:58 am

27. “No, the President knows you’re here. This *is* where he wants you. Anything else?”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:58 am

28. Playin it smart! Showing my respect for the President and my love for the people of Southern Illinois…but keepin a low profile.

    Comment by Anon Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:59 am

29. Where is that Halloween party again?

    Comment by Groundhog Day Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:59 am

30. “If Cardinal Cupich could see me now… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:59 am

31. “Now I know how Peter Breen feels… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:00 pm

32. *Curb Your Enthusiasm theme song swells in background*

    Comment by Roadrager Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:01 pm

33. Forrest Gump Jr

    Comment by Hamlet's Ghost Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:01 pm

34. “I’m wearing a blue hat, that’ll offset a lot… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:01 pm

35. “I miss Z and Goldberg… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:02 pm

36. “Here goes my streak of never failing… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:02 pm

37. Hells Angel at Altamont.

    Comment by Henry Francis Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:06 pm

38. Monday is World Stroke Day. Wonder if there’s any fundin’ left that I can cut…

    Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:06 pm

39. ==“Here goes my streak of never failing… “

    Next thought: “ha, I can only be failed.”

    Comment by Archpundit Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:06 pm

40. Don’t worry, Bruce — in a few short weeks, you can blend in with the natives by dressing like this
    https://therake.com/stories/icons/celluloid-style-la-dolce-vita/

    Comment by Soccermom Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:06 pm

41. Get your motor runnin’
    Head out on the highway
    Looking for adventure
    At a downstate Trump rally

    Yeah, darlin’
    Gonna make it happen
    This will save me from electoral disgrace
    Fired all of my staff once
    And disappeared in this place

    I must be smokin’ somethin’
    Heavy metal blunder
    Breakin’ like the wind
    And the feeling that I’m under (30%)

    Yeah, darlin’
    Gonna make it happen
    This will save me from electoral disgrace
    Fired all of my staff once
    And disappeared in this place

    Comment by Dance Band on the Titanic Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:07 pm

42. Bruce to the Bone

    Comment by Roads Scholar Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:07 pm

43. “I’m the Governor, on a steel horse I lie”

    Comment by AlfondoGonz Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:08 pm

44. I may not be in charge of Illinois, but I own my vest and patches

    Comment by Andy Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:10 pm

45. Sons of Mockery

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:10 pm

46. “You don’t wanna get mixed up with a guy like me — I’m a loner, Dottie. A rebel.’

    – MrJM

    Comment by @misterjayem Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:11 pm

47. “You know, looking around, I think I might have overdone it just a little bit.”

    Comment by lakeside Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:12 pm

48. The cheese stands alone….

    Comment by Anonymous Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:12 pm

49. Bruce Rauner was visibly dejected when his Jax Teller costume earned only a fourth place ribbon at the 4H Halloween pageant

    Comment by Uncle Merkin Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:13 pm

50. I know Ives is up there somewhere.

    Comment by Give Me A Break Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:13 pm

51. This picture is just sad on so many levels.

    Comment by So_Ill Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:14 pm

52. “I’m here to shake things up,” repeats confused elderly man.

    Comment by Uncle Merkin Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:14 pm

53. Dance Band- The Stepenwolf take off is hilarious. I almost did a spit take with my coffee. Sometimes I almost, almost, think we’re going to miss him when he’s gone. (We really won’t) Our loss is Italy’s gain I suppose. Too bad Slipin Sue didn’t tag along and wear her Halloween costume too.

    Comment by Old amd In The Way Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:15 pm

54. I hate my life

    Comment by DuPage Bard Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:15 pm

55. “Is there any seating left in the ‘bad hombre’ section?”

    Comment by Uncle Merkin Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:15 pm

56. “… with the patches, they’re bigger than the pins. They just gotta let me in, they just gotta… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:20 pm

57. “Hope Mike Pence put me on the list… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:20 pm

58. “Wait a minute, this isn’t the governor’s mansion, and these aren’t trick-or-treators.”

    Comment by Pot calling kettle Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:21 pm

59. Still refusing to say if he voted for Trump, Rauner denied entry into main part of rally.

    Comment by Grandson of Man Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:22 pm

60. “Maybe I shoulda wore my ‘Cowboy Woody’ outfit…”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:22 pm

61. ABATE called. The want their hoodie back.

    Comment by Pot calling kettle Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:23 pm

62. Where’s the mercy table? I need to get a patch.

    Comment by Pot calling kettle Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:23 pm

63. -merch- (but “mercy” kind of works…)

    Comment by Pot calling kettle Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:25 pm

64. Can I at least talk to Rep. Bost?

    Comment by Pot calling kettle Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:26 pm

65. Local ABATE chapter president (pictured in background) turns his back on Bruce and walks away.

    Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:28 pm

66. I was gonna ride my Harley on stage and make a grand appearance, but Trump didn’t want me to upstage him, so here I am with the common folk.

    Comment by XDNR Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:28 pm

67. Standing next to a guy wearing a “Blacks for Trump” t-shirt, for once the Guv is not the most ridiculously dressed guy at an event.

    Comment by Henry Francis Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:30 pm

68. “Wait a minute. That don’t look like Ivanka.”

    Comment by Cadillac Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:31 pm

69. Even Diana holding her Women for Trump sign couldn’t get us on stage.

    Comment by XDNR Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:31 pm

70. And suddenly cruel reality sets in for Bruce.

    Comment by Chicago 20 Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:32 pm

71. The moment in which the realization that his first recorded failure in life is imminent.

    Comment by Ole' Nelson Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:37 pm

72. I thought we were shooting an episode of Undercover Boss.

    Comment by Sigh Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:37 pm

73. Born to be fired.

    Comment by Anonymous Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:39 pm

74. “Look at that guy in the blue hat. Get him out of here. Out. Out. Out. Get him out of here.”

    Comment by Ducky LaMoore Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:41 pm

75. MrJM: I had to look up the quote. Thought it would be from “Rebel Without a Cause” or “The Wild Ones.” Hilarious [extra exclamation points]

    Comment by Cailleach Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:44 pm

76. And for this I stayed up last night to saddle soap my vest…

    Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:51 pm

77. I just want to ask him if I can get in Witness Protection and they help me just disappear.

    Comment by SOIL M Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:54 pm

78. Why are we fighting? And what for?

    Comment by Groucho Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:54 pm

79. –”Is there any seating left in the ‘bad hombre’ section?”–

    Well done.

    Comment by wordslinger Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:55 pm

80. What am I doing here? I rode down for this?

    Comment by Huh? Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:56 pm

81. No kidding. Whatever happened to dress up nicely at an event like this. I personally didnt see the gov., but his outfit was less offensive than most.

    Comment by Blue Dog Dem Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:57 pm

82. The last four years has been the worst return on investment that I have ever had. What am I supposed to tell my investors? All that money wasted.

    Comment by Huh? Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:58 pm

83. “So this is how you shakeup America”

    Comment by Almost the weekend Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 1:02 pm

84. Fan waits for Ted Nugent to take the stage at the Jackson County Fair.

    Comment by benniefly2 Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 1:03 pm

85. I must be in the Front Row!

    Comment by West Sider Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 1:11 pm

86. “Didn’t you used to be….”

    Comment by West Sider Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 1:12 pm

87. More patches than Illinois’ finances.

    Comment by train111 Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 1:16 pm

88. “I’ve never seen this airport so busy…guess they are flying international out of here now…”

    Comment by Saluki Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 1:26 pm

89. “I’ve made a yuge mistake.”

    Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 1:27 pm

90. “Focus, Amanda. Focus is good. Focus. That’s the ticket. Focus, Amanda…”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 1:33 pm

91. Guy on right: “If you’ll just follow me, sir, we have a special, ahem…room for folks like you.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 1:36 pm

92. “No, honest. I just left my MAGA hat out in my saddlebag.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 1:38 pm

93. “Is this the set for Svengoolie? I’m his special guest this week.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 1:41 pm

94. “I haven’t been this confused since those two minutes I was in charge.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 1:42 pm

95. “I KNEW I shouldn’t have hired Jerry Long as my advance man.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 1:46 pm

96. With apologies to Queen -

    “Flat-bottomed polls
    You make the Rauner man go down.

    … Get on your bike and ride (away)!”

    Comment by Anon Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 1:48 pm

97. “There must be some mistake. I’m famous. I’m the Worst Governor in America.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 1:48 pm

98. “Is that Dan Quayle workin’ the door?”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 1:51 pm

99. “Really. I’m a close personal friend of The Mooch!”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 1:53 pm

100. This reminds me of back in jr. high, when a guy wore a red leather, studded Micheal Jackson jacket to our sports banquet.

     Comment by Anonymous Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 1:58 pm

101. In only four short years, Bruce has gone from being stopped at the velvet rope (at Pullman) to being ostracized entirely.

     Comment by Jocko Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 2:14 pm

102. “Madigan…and the roadies he controls!”

     Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 2:21 pm

103. Everyone wanted to see the State agency where there aren’t any computers and the staff is shuffling paper. Well here it is…

     Comment by Huh? Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 2:35 pm

104. Bruce to himself….. I hope they don’t get mad that I’m wearing my Halloween costume before the 31st.

     Comment by Steward As Well..... Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 2:40 pm

105. He’s gotta give me a cool nickname with this outfit

     Comment by overcooked Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 2:46 pm

106. The latest Rauner promotion: A remake of the 1979 classic “The Warriors.”

     Comment by Pot calling kettle Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 2:51 pm

107. Gov. Rauner showed up dressed as “Eddie” with TP, rice, and a squirt gun in his bag.

     Comment by Pot calling kettle Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 2:54 pm

108. “Hey Governor, what are you rebelling against?”

     Whadda you got?

     Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 3:07 pm

109. For decades Bickle had dreamed of being close to his hero but it seems his accumulation of flare over time had led to his being placed in the nosebleed section.

     Comment by LINK Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 3:37 pm

110. Ahab can sense by the smell of a whale in the air…

     Comment by Chicago 20 Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 3:49 pm

111. My slide in the polls continues unABATEd.

     Comment by SAP Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 4:25 pm

112. Shoulda stayed at the mansion to hand out candy. Woulda been more fun.

     Comment by Huh? Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 5:02 pm

113. “This, even after I traded my pins for patches to keep the metal detector from goin’ off. Baloney.”

     Comment by Arthur Andersen Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 5:09 pm

114. ===to keep the metal detector from goin’ off===

     Finally, somebody figured it out. Thanks!

     Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 5:11 pm

115. But, I AM the Governor. (Stomps foot.) Why won’t anyone believe me?

     Comment by Pot calling kettle Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 5:16 pm

116. God, I’m a failure. This is a new experience.

     Comment by Huh? Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 7:15 pm

117. “Gosh darn it. I shoulda remembered that The Donald doesn’t like Harley-Davidson. I coulda worn my urban rancher outfit, and I bet I woulda got in.”

     Comment by 47Chief Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 7:58 pm

118. “Gee, I shoulda stayed for the trick or treat at the Mansion. I coulda worn my Frankenstein costume. Diana got to wear her witch costume….I think it was a costume. Oh, well, at least the kids woulda liked me.”

     Comment by 47Chief Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 8:25 pm

119. - @misterjayem - Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 12:11 pm:

     “You don’t wanna get mixed up with a guy like me — I’m a loner, Dottie. A rebel.’

     Classic line, best caption of the day. If I don’t remember later, this definitely is worth a Golden Horseshoe nom.

     Comment by Notorious RBG Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 9:51 pm

120. Y-M-C-A…..

     Young man..

     Comment by Shannab Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 10:42 pm

121. Leading from behind

     Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Oct 30, 18 @ 10:26 am

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