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* From left: Illinois Radio Network superstar Dave Dahl, myself, Steve Brown…

* The Question: Caption?

(Photo credit: Amanda Vinicky.)

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:04 pm

Comments

  1. 3:1 Khaki’s Ratio.

    Comment by Goonhammer Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:06 pm

  2. Certainly not “extreme”.

    Comment by ryan Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:07 pm

  3. It’s five o’clock somewhere. We gone!

    Comment by The Colossus of Roads Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:07 pm

  4. “…for those just tuning in, we have Governor Bruce Rauner on the line, and I was just told by my producer that the Governor will stay for the next 90 minutes, taking your calls, so we’ll stay with him for a bit. You were saying Governor… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:07 pm

  5. 300 years of life experience

    Comment by MurMan Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:07 pm

  6. “Oh…Steve….I know you like to sing, but this isn’t the time for Puccini..”

    Comment by Skeptic Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:08 pm

  7. Didn’t know Brown could sleep standin’ up
    Or
    They said the new Blue Room was too small
    Or
    Want to say somethin’ about Amanda sizin’ up the crew, but that would be an inappropriate work place comment.

    Comment by Anonin' Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:09 pm

  8. “Fellas, sorry, the bug cooking segment is going long, then we have news, weather, and then sports… sorry for the delay…”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:10 pm

  9. “While all who attended received a free sport-coat and tie, some were visibly disappointed when told that the Salvation Army’s kitchen had run out of soup.”

    – MrJM

    Comment by MrJM Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:12 pm

  10. Dave Dahl had thought they could get rid of their playoff beards

    Comment by OneMan Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:12 pm

  11. Dahl: Why isn’t the Blue Room blue?

    Miller: If I hear “functioning in the extreme” one more time I’m gonna scream.

    Brown: Hey, Speaker, say “functioning in the extreme” again. I think Miller’s about to crack.

    Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:12 pm

  12. The Green Room magician isn’t doing very well as this audience seems to show

    Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:12 pm

  13. Speaker Madigan begins his lecture on carving an apple correctly.

    Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:13 pm

  14. At the end the assistant principals all knew that they were not going to end up being named the new principal.

    Comment by OneMan Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:14 pm

  15. The mandatory annual civics course for statehouse denizens was never much fun, but the session on recall was deadly.

    Comment by Anon. Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:15 pm

  16. the older guys at the bachelor party not only realized that the person who showed up about the ‘noise complaint’ wasn’t a cop, they also realized they were not in the mood for what came next.

    Comment by OneMan Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:15 pm

  17. The voice in his head kept saying ” ban for life”.

    Comment by The Colossus of Roads Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:17 pm

  18. Rich Miller thought bubble:
    “First he tells me to pay attention. Then he makes Brownie stand next to me. Now he keeps repeating the word moderation. Is this some sort of intervention?”

    Comment by Bluefish Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:18 pm

  19. “I put on pants for this, and Brown is ready for a barbershop quartet over here. Can we get this presser started already, guys?” - Miller

    Comment by Anonymiss Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:19 pm

  20. Worst Dockers ad ever.

    Comment by Michelle Flaherty Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:20 pm

  21. Man, we all ought to be out on the lake today.

    Comment by sal-says Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:20 pm

  22. Miller: i dont always listen when brown speaks, but when i do, i drink dos eques….

    Comment by Ghost Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:21 pm

  23. The Pep boys, without any pep.

    Comment by A Jack Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:21 pm

  24. Though bubble for all three “…and we have at least 6 more weeks of this?”

    Comment by One to the Dome Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:22 pm

  25. “You expect me to believe what?”

    Comment by Bill White Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:22 pm

  26. As extra innings drag on, those in the press box become more and more haggard, but adrenaline keeps the players resolute.

    Comment by Precinct Captain Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:23 pm

  27. Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen

    Nobody knows but Jesus

    Anybody knows the trouble I’ve seen

    Glory, Hallelujah

    Comment by Tom B. Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:24 pm

  28. Instructor Steve Brown demonstrates correct posture at the “Public Speaking for Journalists” class.

    Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:25 pm

  29. “Gentlemen!
    Mr. Brown will now take you where you are to fully disrobe!”

    Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:25 pm

  30. “…and in my other hand, I hold a simple deck of cards…”

    Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:27 pm

  31. Evelyn Sanguinetti speaks while others wait patiently for the real press conferences to begin after…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:29 pm

  32. “…why do I ask myself this?… you may be already wondering…why I ask myself… this…question…”

    Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:29 pm

  33. “BOZO CIRCUS IS ON THE AIR!”

    Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:31 pm

  34. “…and before we get to Former Governor Quinn’s description of his legacy as a Former Treasurer…I’d like to take this time to remind you that the doors to this hall are not locked…”

    Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:33 pm

  35. “I know what you’re saying to yourselves. I know it. I was once you guys too. ‘Why buy a time share’…amiright?”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:34 pm

  36. “I have no idea what pic to use for the next Caption Contest.”

    Comment by Wensicia Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:35 pm

  37. Even though it wasn’t on Atkins Rich along with the rest were disappointed when it turns out there wasn’t going to be punch and pie after all.

    Comment by OneMan Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:36 pm

  38. “…yes, it may sound very familiar and you may even find it a bit dull, but when was the last time we considered the importance of crop rotation in each of our counties?”

    Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:36 pm

  39. ===“I have no idea what pic to use for the next Caption Contest.”===

    Genius, well played.

    Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:36 pm

  40. “AS THOUGHTLESS TOOLS OF THE LIBERAL MEDIA…”

    Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:38 pm

  41. “There goes Madigan, feedin us that phony baloney sausage again.”

    Comment by Politix Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:38 pm

  42. Dave Kujan: “First day on the job, you know what I learned? How to spot a murderer. Let’s say you arrest three guys for the same killing. You put them all in jail overnight. The next morning, whoever’s sleeping is your man. You see, if you’re guilty, you know you’re caught, you get some rest, you let your guard down.”

    Comment by Gooner Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:39 pm

  43. “…you’ve probably heard me say this a million times before…”

    Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:40 pm

  44. Not a caption, but I like how this one doesn’t have the frequent admonishment to keep it clean. Which I take as a “Have at it, kids!”

    Comment by hold on Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:42 pm

  45. “…Miller?…Miller?…Miller?…Dahl?…Dahl?…Is there a Mr. Dahl here?…anyone?…anyone?…”

    Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:44 pm

  46. Exhibit 1-center. The after-affects of a liquid lunch.

    Comment by PublicServant Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:46 pm

  47. “…it might be just me, but I’m not sensing a lot of excitement…Mr. Brown? Could you please begin using your Taser?”

    Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:46 pm

  48. “… So, in that spirit, I’m switching to pears…”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:47 pm

  49. Notepad? Pen? Nah, I didn’t bring them because Brown writes all this stuff down for me.

    Comment by In a Minute Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:49 pm

  50. Why is everyone asking me about my playoffs beard?

    Comment by Tommydanger Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:49 pm

  51. …and that’s the way the cookie crumbles.. :p

    Comment by MP Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:49 pm

  52. The Speaker Man: “Let us pray.”

    Comment by walker Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:49 pm

  53. Now, how many fingers do I put down for a slider?

    Comment by Tommydanger Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:50 pm

  54. I coulda been a contender!

    Comment by Tommydanger Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:50 pm

  55. Mama said there’d be days like this.

    Comment by Tommydanger Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:51 pm

  56. “Friday afternoon wearin’ a tie, stuck in a room that looks like the Rathskeller!”

    Comment by Anyone Remember Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:52 pm

  57. “…Well Mr. Dahl, I’m glad you had your little snooze and are now back with our group. Later, I’ll let Mr. Brown take you into our back room to bring you up to speed on what you’ve missed…”

    Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:52 pm

  58. the Marx Bros from the alternative universe

    Comment by DPGumby Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:55 pm

  59. Eliane announces she’s leaving J Peterman to run for Mayor of NYC as George, Jerry, and Kramer look on.

    Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:58 pm

  60. Please tell us something we don’t already know or go back to No Comment.

    Comment by Mama Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 2:59 pm

  61. Steve Brown proudly brings out the newest duckling for their first press conference as others listen to the traditional canned opening.

    Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 3:04 pm

  62. Steve Brown has a wax museum figure for the Press Hall of Fame and I don’t?

    Comment by Amalia Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 3:04 pm

  63. (Warning: This will only make sense to those who watch the show “Intervention”):

    Dave Dahl reads his “bottom line” letter to Rich while interventionist Jeff VonVonderen (Steve Brown) assures Rich that the room is full of people who love him like crazy and want to get him back… Rich, will you go to treatment today to overcome your addiction to politics?

    Comment by ??? Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 3:04 pm

  64. Whatever is worse than a thorn, between two thorns

    Comment by Dave Dahl Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 3:06 pm

  65. “…is there something you’d like to share with the rest of us Ms. Vinicky?”

    Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 3:07 pm

  66. Rich - I definitely stayed at the bar too long last nite.

    Dave - Me too.

    Comment by Joe M Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 3:08 pm

  67. Speaking truth to power.

    Comment by Enviro Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 3:17 pm

  68. The Wizard, the Spinmeister Extraordinaire, and some guy watching the White Sox lose another game.

    Comment by Judgment Day Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 3:20 pm

  69. Rich Miller’s body language that the Speaker not be attending Miller’s 60th birthday bash as Madigan will be busy negotiating a 2016 budget.

    Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 3:21 pm

  70. “… I wouldn’t make any plans this fall either…”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 3:22 pm

  71. “I miss Rod.”

    Comment by Arthur Andersen Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 3:27 pm

  72. “Is the buffet open yet?”

    Comment by Filmmaker Professor Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 3:36 pm

  73. Three models waiting to audition for a Men’s Warehouse commercial.

    Comment by No Longer A Lurker Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 3:38 pm

  74. “I wish Oswego Willy had won.”

    Comment by Arthur Andersen Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 3:39 pm

  75. “Did I shave my legs for this?”

    Comment by crazybleedingheart Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 3:40 pm

  76. Waiting to audition for the Miller Light Tent.

    Comment by Cheswick Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 3:40 pm

  77. Miller thought bubble: sweet mother of God prevent me from saying something inappropriate!

    Comment by Honeybear Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 3:48 pm

  78. “Rich….Hey Rich! Amanda’s taking pictures again!”

    Comment by Anon221 Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 3:59 pm

  79. ===Please tell us something we don’t already know or go back to No Comment.===

    This is EXACTLY what I was thinking.

    No joke.

    Winner.

    Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 4:03 pm

  80. The crew waiting for the Governor to speak off topic without prepared remarks. And waiting….waiting….waiting…zzzzz.

    Comment by 13thone Friday, Jun 19, 15 @ 4:20 pm

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