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* Yesterday’s question was “Gov. Pritzker is to the looming end of the spring session as ____ is to ____?” Check out Earnest’s answer…

Sorry to be so literal, but

as the warp is to the weft.

I had no idea what Earnest was talking about until I talked to someone who does a lot of weaving. Check out Wikipedia’s definition…

Warp and weft are the two basic components used in weaving to turn thread or yarn into fabric. The lengthwise or longitudinal warp yarns are held stationary in tension on a frame or loom while the transverse weft (sometimes woof) is drawn through and inserted over-and-under the warp.

I asked about the “looming” end of session and Earnest replied with a looming-related answer.

I love you people.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 9:09 am

Comments

Wow…that is stunning. My mom was a weaver and had a huge loom so I get it but that’s like
astro physicist level
analogy power

This is a special place with special people
thank you for the 10 billionth time

Comment by Honeybear Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 9:18 am
Anytime you get to thinking you’re smarter than the average bear, read some of the comments on this blog.
It will bring you back to earth.

Comment by efudd Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 9:20 am
Comment of the year

Comment by Todd Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 9:21 am
What? I thought everybody knew that…

Comment by Skeptic Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 9:21 am
I thought it was a Star Trek reference.

Comment by JS Mill Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 9:22 am
This is such a great blog community. I’ve lost count of the times my opinions about people, policies and events have been set or re-set (or at least shaped) by the thoughts posted by other commenters. Thanks to all for being just a great group of people.

Comment by Father Ted Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 9:26 am
Is it too early for Golden Horseshoe Nominations?

Comment by SOIL M Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 9:29 am
That is just awesome. Literally.

Comment by JoanP Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 9:29 am
The fact that you took the time to research it is just one little thing that makes Capitol Fax a great site.

Comment by XonXoff Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 9:31 am
There is no other blog in the world where you can learn about cannabis, infrastructure and construction issues, bonding and banking issues and at the same time have your knowledge of weaving expanded.

Comment by Give Me A Break Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 9:35 am
And this analogy was spooled on a thread.

Comment by A guy Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 9:38 am
“as that comment is to restaurant quality”.

Top shelf.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 9:41 am
It just occurred to me that it’s even more meta, since politicians are known for their dodging and weaving as well.

Comment by Skeptic Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 9:42 am
Learn something new every day, especially here.

Comment by FormerParatrooper Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 9:45 am
Well played. Had no idea what that meant. Glad I know.

Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 9:48 am
I love puns with double meanings that make you think

Comment by Rabid Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 9:54 am
Some of the yarns spun on this blog keep me in stitches.

Comment by Former cadet Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 10:07 am
Rich — I think there should be room for a best single comment in the Golden Horseshoes.

Comment by Soccermom Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 10:11 am
This is one of the very few blogs on which I bother to read the comments. Earnest’s is a great example of why. Thanks for expanding my knowledge.

Comment by Draznnl Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 10:13 am
There were some really great comments in the gun violence post from yesterday as well. Big shout out to FormerParatrooper in particular.

The community here is very high-brow; and as stated earlier can really challenge the notions that you have in a meaningful and impactful way. It is something when debate can actually result in an opinion changing; not just reinforcement of entrenched positions.

Comment by State of DenIL Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 10:16 am
Impressive

Comment by OneMan Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 10:30 am
== I thought it was a Star Trek reference. ==

Nah, that would be Worf and weft.

Comment by Northsider Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 10:44 am
Oh. My. Goddess…..

Comment by Amalia Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 10:44 am
Well played, Earnest.

Comment by Fixer Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 10:53 am
Very imaginative

Comment by Huh? Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 11:18 am
I. Did. Not. Know. That.

Comment by lake county democrat Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 11:35 am
I looked it up, read that it was about weaving, did not even get the loom reference until you explained it. DDDDDOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH

Comment by I Miss Bentohs Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 3:06 pm
I only know that because we have a community radio station in Champaign whose call letters are WEFT. The call letters were chosen for that reason.

Comment by filmmaker prof Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 3:44 pm
Oh. Ohhhhh. That’s gooooood. Kudos Earnest.

Comment by Left Leaner Wednesday, May 22, 19 @ 5:01 pm
When Earnest posted that yesterday, I knew that warp and weft were weaving terms. Somehow I missed the “looming” in the set-up. Great work, Earnest (banned punctuation). And Rich, you get a gold star for taking the time to do the background research.

When you say, “I love you guys”, keep in mind that we love you too, and really appreciate you allowing us to hang out here. There’s a lot of smart people here, and I usually get a good laugh or two each day here.

The musical selections are restaurant quality.

Keep up the good work, everyone (banned punctuation again).

Comment by Lynn S. Thursday, May 23, 19 @ 1:47 am