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* Lance Trover’s birthday was yesterday. I meant to do a caption contest in his “honor” but forgot. So, let’s give him a belated present…
Also, it’s come to my attention that Lance’s mom is a regular reader of this blog and also reads comments, particularly when they’re about her son.
I don’t think I’ve ever met her, she sounds like a fine woman, but, oh, is that ever a big mistake on her part. /snark
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:21 pm
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“So, Govenor… I trolled Lou Lang’s Twitter, I set up some more pictures for you to take, with your ‘thumbs up’ thing you do, and I got new batteries for the Rauner Word Jumble. It was a pretty good birthday… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:26 pm
“I tell ‘ck’ all the time, don’t say anything unless it can end with ‘until the Turnaround Agenda is passed’ and stop ‘thinking’… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:27 pm
“No, actually its Goldberg that has the fan club… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:28 pm
“Governor, about IllinoisGO… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:30 pm
That guy is the king of snark?
Comment by Minnie Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:30 pm
No lapel pin? How do we know he’s sincere?
Comment by Casual observer Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:30 pm
“I’d stay with the ‘Hang In There’ tactic. I can’t see why you’d want to back down now… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:31 pm
Mr. Burns and Smithers looking for a location for the new Springfield Tire Fire
Comment by Ghost Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:31 pm
“I’m with you, Governor, you know that, but, if either my state Rep or state Senator steps down, I could see myself in the general assembly… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:33 pm
“Remember, it’s Ron, R-O-N Sandack, not Don. Governor, he just wants to be noticed… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:35 pm
Lance: So she tells me, “You never finish anything. You finish that smarmy tweet to Lou Lang, you get taken care of again, baby.”
Bruce: That’s great. Your mother sounds like a wonderful woman.
Comment by Daniel Plainview Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:36 pm
LT: Just a suggestion, sir. You might want to switch out your Van Cleef & Arpels cufflinks when meeting with the Immigration groups.
Comment by Jocko Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:37 pm
“Governor, I was told once the Tribube is sold, you’ll get to appoint the Editorial Board, not unlike appointing Sara or Avery… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:37 pm
Happy Birthday Lance! At least your mother will approve of this comment
!!
Comment by Realkewlio Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:37 pm
Bruce to Lance: “Did your mother get you that tie?”
Comment by Timmeh Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:38 pm
Yes mr Governor, I know it is striped tie day but my mom bought this for me and she asked me to wear it on my birthday …. yes I know it’s striped tie day …”
Comment by Spliff Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:38 pm
We’re just leaving the frat house party! All LOL.
Comment by sal-says Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:39 pm
You see Lance, this is how I’m going to hold the bat. You know, the bat I’m going to whack those AFSCME bums with.
Comment by Gruntled University Employee Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:41 pm
Trover: “You see sir, I’ve been struggling at the plate in my softball league.”
Rauner: “Have you tried a different grip on the bat? Here, let me show you the ol’ BVR grip that won me league MVP in ‘97…”
Comment by Cubs in '16 Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:43 pm
BR: Lance, who is the worst legislator in the Democratic caucus?
LT: Well, that’d be hard to say, sir. They’re each outstanding in their own way…You’re talking about Dunkin, sir.
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:44 pm
“Yes Governor, I know that’s not how they say it in Austria but where I’m from, we pronounce it Vy-Anna.”
Comment by Fellow Little Egyptian Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:46 pm
thinking “at least I don’t have to carry the coat for this guy.”
Comment by walker Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:46 pm
Yes sir. It’s called a “necktie” sir. Yes sir, most Governors wear them all the time. Yes sir, I know you don’t like them. No sir, it wasn’t my idea.
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:49 pm
LT: Can you get me off the hook, Bruce? For old times’ sake?
BVR: Can’t do it, Lancey.
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:50 pm
Happy birthday!
Gov thoughts “Man I wish I had shades like those”
Comment by yes Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:51 pm
BVR: Lance, button your jacket.
LT: Um, this is an older jacket, governor. It’s too tight in the shoulders I think.
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:52 pm
You boys just keep your head down looking for change
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:53 pm
My futures so bright I got to wear shades
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:58 pm
“Governor Rauner, Sir, I still say you should go with the Varden grip - most tour pros use that over the interlock.”
Comment by Bogey Golfer Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:58 pm
Mother And Child Reunion - Paul Simon, enhanced by VanillaMan
No, I would not give you false hope
On this strange and mournful day
But the man you are working for
Doesn’t understand anything he’ll say
Oh, little darling of mine
I can’t for the life of me
Remember a prouder day
When you told what you’ll be
But it just don’t work out that way
This governor’s can’t govern a lick
He’s making Illinois more sick
No, I would not give you false hope
On your happy birthday
But the man you are working for
Can’t get reelected that way
Oh, little darling of mine
Don’t believe him so
He speaks in a strange way
His garbage van moves too slow
He can’t do the job that way
He’s proving he can’t govern - No
Over and over again
But I would not give you false hope
On what should be a good day
But the administration will fall
It’s only a motion away
Oh, his bloviating anti-union
Doesn’t reflect the Illinois way
Oh, the polls are showing disillusion
So it’s only a moment away
Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:58 pm
“Governor, we took care of that, …one of the holes at the Fairgrounds… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 2:58 pm
I’m so brilliant mom calls me son
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:01 pm
BR: They are ants, Lance. They are ants.
Comment by Ghost Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:02 pm
“Lance, I sleep great, not a care in the world. Why?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:03 pm
“… and we’ll live off the fat of the land… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:07 pm
Put Goldberg on it. He’s a sneaky little *%#* just like you.
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:08 pm
- 47th Ward -, that’s your riff, well done, lol
“Governor, no, actually that IS part of your job… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:11 pm
I agree. Let’s ditch these ties.
Comment by Anon Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:13 pm
BR: Lance, you don’t look so hot, and why are you wearing sunglasses?
LT: Sorry sir, I think I just have some brown water flu this morning.
Comment by Passing Through Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:18 pm
Rauner (talking low from the corner of his mouth): “The photographer is right over there. Don’t look at the camera. Don’t…look…at…the…camera”
Comment by Cubs in '16 Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:18 pm
“Watch where you step, Governor, Lou Lang and the Speaker were just here with something in a bag.”
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:19 pm
BR: Lance, your mother calls everyday, asking do you take time to eat a hot lunch. Will you tell her to stop?
Comment by Wensicia Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:20 pm
“Governor, I called HBO, they don’t know about ANY show starring all of us… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:21 pm
Gov; “Today I’m Maverick, you’re Goose”
LT” “mmm….ok”
Comment by Minnie Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:21 pm
“Where should we have Breakfast?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:22 pm
Well sir, the good news is that we finally turned a House Democrat against the Speaker. The bad news? It’s Ken Dunkin sir.
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:22 pm
“I don’t know why I have to be ‘Mr. Pink’… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:24 pm
“The darts aren’t firing out of these new cuff links, LT. Guess it’s on to plan B.”
“I don’t know, Governor, I think you may have shot this squirrel here.”
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:25 pm
“I keep telling her you’re really busy but Evelyn really wants to see you… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:25 pm
Lance, do you like movies about gladiators?
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:27 pm
“What did I learn? Governor, we don’t rat on our friends, and we keep our mouths shut… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:30 pm
Don’t worry about Miller sir. My mom’s got it.
Comment by A guy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:35 pm
Looks like they were attending the funeral for the state of Illinois. Keep up the work.
Comment by pool boy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:36 pm
LT: My mom is “Oswego Willy” on Cap Fax.
BR: Really? She needs a hobby.
Comment by Speaker Madigan Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:38 pm
“I don’t think I can annoy him anymore, I think Lou Lang blocked my Twitter, Governor”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:43 pm
===LT: My mom is “Oswego Willy” on Cap Fax.
BR: Really? She needs a hobby.===
…and a new cammie.
Comment by A guy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:44 pm
“Governor, the Apple you sent the speaker was received. You got Apple Sause in return… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:45 pm
“Governor, I don’t think Mrs. Rauner is too happy at work these days… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:47 pm
Willy and VanillaMan - you are too much! Can not even come up with anything as pointed, timely or relevant as your snark!
Comment by illini Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:51 pm
The blind leading the blind?
Comment by Blind Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:53 pm
No Lance, “wept” sounds too mawkish. Let’s go with “cried.”
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:55 pm
BR: I heard the shrimp at Golden Corral is outstanding. Can you see if reservation are available?
LT: aaa…OK.
Comment by zatoichi Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:57 pm
“Governor, why did yiu give Ken Dunkin my personal cell number?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 3:59 pm
HBO - “Dad’s Home State” - Season 2, Episode 4
Bruce takes a stroll to clear his head, Diana sends Payton Prep fundraising emails to Spam. Bruce’s New State Rep gets her “Voting Chart” primer. Goldberg writes a letter to BlueStreamRoom on meeting coverage, Lance tweets to Mom about being in a Caption Contest. Comedy, 61 minutes.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 4:10 pm
“Governor, what do you suppose it’s like to work for a living and worry about bills? Hahahaha. Nevermind. We don’t care.”
Comment by Albany Park Patriot Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 4:21 pm
47th Ward @ 3:27pm for the win…haha
Comment by State House Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 4:25 pm
- 47th Ward -,
We’re all playing for 2nd…
(Tips hat to - illini -)
“Caption?”
“Governor, no more shakes I’m lactose intolerant”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Dec 4, 15 @ 4:43 pm