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* The original ad is here. From the HuffPost…

Jimmy Kimmel spotted a pretty unusual political ad that was made for a candidate in Illinois but that’s getting attention far beyond the state’s borders for an unexpected endorsement.

It’s “not a major name,” Kimmel noted. “But a really good one.”

That name? Dick Bigger Jr., a farmer featured in a spot for Susana Mendoza, a Democrat seeking reelection as state comptroller.

* Full video is here, but this is a short clip…

Kimmel should’ve used some of the outtakes.

* Longtime readers will remember Tim Nieukirk, who ran for governor in 2006 as a write-in. We profiled the “Get Nieuked” campaign’s YouTube “ads” on the blog and Fox News eventually did a piece on him. He even showed up for my bipartisan preelection party. I’ve invited Dick Bigger Jr. to this year’s event.

Tim’s first spot…

“Ricky, get off my Trans Am!” still makes me chuckle. And “In bed with…” remains a classic.

Tim is getting married soon, by the way.

*** UPDATE *** Stephen Colbert also did a bit on it and he used some of the outtakes…

Thanks to a commenter for providing the link.

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Nov 4, 22 @ 9:33 am

Comments

The Mendoza ad was also featured on Colbert.

Comment by KSDinCU Friday, Nov 4, 22 @ 9:35 am
Imagine situations like paper files where the surname is first.

Comment by Big Dipper Friday, Nov 4, 22 @ 9:38 am
He won’t go with the name Richard, will he? Lol

Comment by Grandson of Man Friday, Nov 4, 22 @ 9:43 am
===I’ve invited … Bigger Jr. to this year’s event.===

As he should, glad to read this. Hope he makes it.

He is a hero, should be feted, he should be celebrated.

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 4, 22 @ 9:44 am
Sorry…

===Tim is getting married soon, by the way.===

… I forget. My best to Tim. Congratulations.

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 4, 22 @ 9:46 am
Colbert did a long piece on the commercial with outtakes in his monologue also. I think he mispronounced her name several times, unless I have been for years.

Comment by DEE Friday, Nov 4, 22 @ 9:48 am
I forgot about Tim! Good times.

Comment by Team Sleep Friday, Nov 4, 22 @ 9:50 am
-I’ve invited Dick Bigger Jr. to this year’s event.-

What happens if he stays for more than four hours?

Comment by Ron Burgundy Friday, Nov 4, 22 @ 9:51 am
Some people in my family still shout out, for no appropriate reason, “Ricky, get off my Trans Am!” I just love that bit.

Comment by Cheswick Friday, Nov 4, 22 @ 9:56 am
Jimmy Kimmel did his sort of in-kind campaign contribution.

Comment by Steve Friday, Nov 4, 22 @ 9:57 am
Here’s Colbert’s take: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTNH86ZLW7Y

Comment by JoanP Friday, Nov 4, 22 @ 9:57 am
Looking past the obvious humor angle, these two late night placements show that Susana’s crew is planning ahead for the future. Good on them.

Comment by Responsa Friday, Nov 4, 22 @ 10:04 am
Comptroller Mendoza is getting some amazing free advertising! She has excelled at throughout her career. Mr. Bigger may need to hire an agent.

Comment by Kerry Friday, Nov 4, 22 @ 10:10 am
Is Tim marrying “your sister”?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-aAD81KRvo

Comment by Michelle Flaherty Friday, Nov 4, 22 @ 10:33 am
That he’s from Biggsville is just something you can’t make up

Comment by Nick Friday, Nov 4, 22 @ 11:07 am
Dick can’t get any bigger than being on the late night shows.

Comment by Norseman Friday, Nov 4, 22 @ 11:25 am
It was knee-high by the Fourth of July.

Comment by Six Degrees of Separation Friday, Nov 4, 22 @ 12:04 pm
Does this signal the return of a sense of humor for the political class? Hallelujah.

Somebody notify Bill Maher.

Comment by This Just In Friday, Nov 4, 22 @ 12:17 pm
Great clips. Nice to see some humor at this late stage. Although, its too bad that DB,jr beat out a guy named Peter Little from Hancock County for spot.

Best line of the year … In reference to “Jr.” …. that’s like adding sprinkles on a cupcake!” Classic!

Comment by Just Sayin ... Friday, Nov 4, 22 @ 12:52 pm
Mr. Bigger is not the first such risque name in Illinois politics. Anyone remember Richard Phelan or Richard Devine? Substitute the nickname.

Comment by Suburbanon Friday, Nov 4, 22 @ 1:17 pm
Dick Bigger, Jr. has a really great head of hair.

Comment by SubRosa Friday, Nov 4, 22 @ 1:28 pm