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* As we’ve discussed before, Rep. Jaime Andrade has been trying to eliminate the horde of pigeons at the Irving Park Blue Line stop for over a year. This time the pigeons fought back. From CBS 2…
Talk about dumb luck during a Morning Insiders interview – near a very busy Chicago Transit Authority stop nicknamed the “pigeon poop station.”
While we were shooting a follow-up story about the problems at the station, the unthinkable happened. CBS 2’s Lauren Victory was talking with a lawmaker who was fighting to fix the problem, and he fell victim to it right when the cameras were rolling.
That’s right, a pigeon relieved itself on state Rep. Jaime Andrade (D-Chicago) right on cue as he spoke.
Andrade had just been badmouthing the pigeons.
“I’ll just have to go clean up,” he said. “That’s what happens to my constituents. They get s**t on all time.”
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Sep 16, 19 @ 1:28 pm
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Triumph the Insult Comic Pigeon
Comment by Bertrum Cates Monday, Sep 16, 19 @ 1:30 pm
That’s good luck. In Haiti.
Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Sep 16, 19 @ 1:31 pm
No pun intended.
Comment by Grandson of Man Monday, Sep 16, 19 @ 1:35 pm
This is probably the main reason the Eastern Bloc wants no part of Chicago in Illinois… Cow dung on your boots no problem.. a pigeon pooping on your Carhart coat>> that is a problem
Comment by NotRich Monday, Sep 16, 19 @ 1:36 pm
He’s looking at this all wrong. How could his point be better made. His response was very classy. Idea: when you get your ‘do over’, wear one of those super classy umbrella hats. Maybe just a visual will do the trick.
Comment by Sayitaintso Monday, Sep 16, 19 @ 1:39 pm
=== This is probably the main reason the Eastern Bloc wants no part of Chicago in Illinois … ===
Then, they would want to isolate any urban area. They would also want to stay away from the Capitol, which is notorious for it’s Pigeon problem.
Comment by Norseman Monday, Sep 16, 19 @ 1:44 pm
===Then, they would want to isolate any urban area===
Plenty of pigeons on farms.
Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Sep 16, 19 @ 1:45 pm
==Talk about dumb luck during a Morning Insiders interview==
A robust set of bird puns available for use here. A missed opportunity.
Comment by lakeside Monday, Sep 16, 19 @ 1:46 pm
I would like to commend Rich’s alliteration, however.
Comment by lakeside Monday, Sep 16, 19 @ 1:50 pm
Sesame Street has it covered:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDJsgtoizj8
Comment by Skeptic Monday, Sep 16, 19 @ 1:52 pm
This all reminds me of the scene in “Milk” where Harvey Milk takes on the issue of dog poop in order to get some positive local press.
Comment by NIU Grad Monday, Sep 16, 19 @ 1:54 pm
Instant karma’s gonna get ya,
Poop on ya, right on the shoulder…
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Sep 16, 19 @ 2:05 pm
This story has made national news.
Comment by Just Observing Monday, Sep 16, 19 @ 2:09 pm
It’s approaching hockey season….baby hawks needed with their parents to nest over there.
Comment by Amalia Monday, Sep 16, 19 @ 2:25 pm
CBS #2
Comment by LizPhairTax Monday, Sep 16, 19 @ 2:28 pm
When pigeon is on the menu, a lot of folk turn up their nose at it. Call it squab, charge $25.00 and it becomes exotic and people eat it.
There is an idea to generate revenue and to cull the pigeons at the same time.
Comment by FormerParatrooper Monday, Sep 16, 19 @ 2:39 pm
Mess with the bull, get the horns.
Comment by Jibba Monday, Sep 16, 19 @ 2:40 pm
Ok, guess I cant quote what the bird did. But usually it’s the legislators doing the (bad word)
Comment by Bruce (no not him) Monday, Sep 16, 19 @ 3:26 pm
They need to call the Decatur Birdman?
Comment by Dotnonymous Monday, Sep 16, 19 @ 3:35 pm
This means war. #TeamJaime
Comment by The Captain Monday, Sep 16, 19 @ 4:25 pm
=== Plenty of pigeons on farms. ===
Sorry, when my parents sent me to my uncle’s farm, I was too busy shoveling the larger variety of droppings out of the milk stalls to notice. P.S. And wishing I had been sent to YMCA Camp instead.
Comment by Norseman Monday, Sep 16, 19 @ 4:29 pm
And do not worry if you are attending my September 24, 2019 ROOFTOP fundraiser. I will ask the southern caucus to send me their best pheasant hunters so I may strategically stage them on the rooftop to get the pigeons if they come in for an attack.
Comment by Jaime Andrade Monday, Sep 16, 19 @ 9:18 pm
In further developments, it was revealed that the pigeon in question has been on Madigan’s payroll for the past six years….
Comment by Stuntman Bob's Brother Monday, Sep 16, 19 @ 11:06 pm