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* Declared Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ameya Pawar…
* The Question: Caption?
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 2:57 pm
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With a B? Billionaire? Oh, I’ve made a mistake.
Comment by Name/Nickname/Anon Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:00 pm
Don’t bother to plug in that mic alderman, no one’s gonna be able to hear you over that guy’s shirt.
Comment by Arsenal Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:00 pm
I can do this people, I just need JB money.
Comment by Rocky Rosi Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:02 pm
“Honestly, I have no idea why I’m running. I just said I would term limit myself and… I dunno… and g question…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:02 pm
“Thank you, I’ll be here all week…be sure to tip your servers!”
Comment by Skeptic Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:04 pm
“Today I’m raising the $20 in gas money needed to drive outside of Cook County…need to start the ‘downstate campaign.’”
Comment by NIU Grad Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:07 pm
“Well, I got someone a garbage can last week, I did a 50/50 sidewalk thing on the fall, and I plan on expediting some festival permits, so I’ll be busy outside campaigning for the office of governor of the 5th largest state in America”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:07 pm
“Someone help the Lt. Governor up, and give her back her tracking camera…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:09 pm
“Paging Mister Quixano. Mister Alonso Quixano. Your party is waiting at November 2018.”
Comment by thunderspirit Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:09 pm
“I’m as qualified as Evelyn Sanguinetti. That should scare all of you, but… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:09 pm
“To dream…. the impossible dream….”
Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:09 pm
“Listen, nobody thought Donald Trump could win either”
Comment by JS Mill Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:11 pm
“Let’s give a quick round of applause to Mr. Yaffe and Mr. DeGroot… they’re here to take what I say and use it against formidable candidates, as I help Gov. Rauner. Welcome gentlemen.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:11 pm
And I actually DO HAVE government experience !
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:11 pm
“How do I look without a tie? Do I look Rauner-esque enough?”
Comment by Nick Name Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:12 pm
“I’m here to make life miserable and impossible for any Democrat that has the possibility to beat Bruce Rauner. I’m proud of that.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:12 pm
“I’ve been out campaigning. All over. The 6th Ward, the 10th Ward, even the 35th Ward… I’ve been like ALL over everywhere…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:13 pm
“No, being progressive doesn’t mean making things progressively worse in beating Rauner, I’m here to waste money for everyone, including Rauner”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:15 pm
I’m not Rauner. That should be enough, right?
Comment by Casual observer Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:16 pm
“With myself, Mr. Pritzker, Mr. Kennedy and whoever else in the race, you’re gonna get Pat Quinn again, and you’re gonna like it!”
Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:16 pm
“I can’t believe it… it’s my own Ward… they’re towing my car… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:16 pm
“You serious? There’s other offices I could run for besides governor? Really?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:17 pm
“Yes we can.”
Comment by walker Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:17 pm
Winston Churchill was once asked to give the qualifications a person needed in order to succeed in politics. He replied: “It is the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month, and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn’t happen.”
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:17 pm
“I came to this race after running into Tio Hardiman at the gas station the other day. We began talking about the 2018 election cycle, then out of no where Rich Whitney pulls up in his Prius…”
Comment by Saluki Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:17 pm
“How about this… I mean well, and, and, and I’ll try real hard… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:18 pm
OK. Thanks for coming out. Is this mic all plugged into the cassette recorder?
Comment by A guy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:19 pm
“Whoa! Sir…Sir!…Sir, thus is a cash bar… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:19 pm
“Vote for me, because nothing demonstrates the history of good government and honesty in this state like making a Chicago alderman governor.”
Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:20 pm
“Welp… I’m here to say… greed… for lack of a better term… is bad. Greed doesn’t work… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:21 pm
“I just look at the budget crisis as one big pothole, and boy do I know a thing or two about filling potholes!”
Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:22 pm
“I’ve seen Springfield, first-hand. The pictures in the book I read… are not only spectacular but show great depth…
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:24 pm
“This is a campaign for governor event, guest parking permits can be picked up at the Ward office…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:27 pm
Big time…I’m on my way I’m making it
Big time…I’ve got to make it show yeah
Big time…So much larger than life
Big time…I’m going to watch it growing
Big time.
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:28 pm
Yes, I look forward to running for Mayor in 2019 - I figured why pass up a practice round
Comment by EVanstonian Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:30 pm
Um……..Hi my name is Amaya…….um……….good appetizers right?…….um……….I’m running for Governor…….uh,um…..things will be different, but the same…..um……………..San Dimas High School Football rules!! -Drop mic leave stage
Comment by DuPage Bard Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:30 pm
“I can’t promise you any money you donate today won’t be wasted. It will however be appreciated. So, pass that hat, and I don’t want to hear any change. Paper money, k? Or checks, checks are good… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:34 pm
“Well I was drunk…the day my mom… got out of prison….
…. and I went….to pick her up… in the rain….
….but before I could get to the station in my pickuppppppppp truck……..
….she got run over by a danged old train….
….and I’ll hang around as long as you will let me….”
Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:35 pm
“Look to your left. Look to your right. One of those two people will leave here tonight wondering why in the world I think I can be governor… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:37 pm
“Thank you ma’am for that question and I do plan to hit all 113 counties, including Lincoln County… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:38 pm
“My name is ‘Pawar’, not ‘Patsy’… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:43 pm
“In addition to the menu items, the special today is bone in ham with mash potatoes”
Comment by Fiscal Sense Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:43 pm
The meter is running outside so I’ve asked the wait staff and bus boys to pick up the pace a little.
Comment by A guy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:43 pm
Why is every other caption from OW?
Comment by Ok Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:45 pm
“I know it sounds like an odd thing to say about now, but I only rented this room for 90 minutes so if you’re here for the baby shower that’s suppose to start in 5 minutes, stay seated. The rest of us… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:45 pm
Still can’t add anything - Ok -?
“Caption?”
“Please, only take the food you know you’re going to eat, I’m getting charged by the plate… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:47 pm
You bet I’m going to visit Lincoln County…why?
Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:48 pm
Tables 1 through 5 can come up to the buffet line now.
Comment by Norseman Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:48 pm
“Well… Pretend my Ward is a little state. I’ve been governor of the 47th Ward for 6 years. That’s impressive.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:50 pm
“I’ve heard of Charleston… Marion… Yep, even “Kye-Rho”… But where is that Kay-Rho?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:53 pm
No my middle name is not “Fodder”.
Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:54 pm
“Opp… Ladies and gentlemen, the guest speaker for us tonight, to rally all of us Democrats together… for me… Diana Rauner… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:55 pm
“It is written”
Comment by AlfondoGonz Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:57 pm
“As governor, I plan on implementing a ‘Graffiti Buster’ type program like I have in my Ward, ending graffiti everywhere in Illinois…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:57 pm
Wouldn’t I be better than Pat Quinn?
Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:59 pm
I heard Gas is cheaper outside of Chicago… We’re gonna change that
Comment by A-Aron Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 3:59 pm
“I have gotten some really great support from Republicans too, ironically, and a group called ‘IllinoisStop’… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 4:03 pm
“Oh yeah?! You’re so smart, how would you waste $50,000 you had to spend?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 4:07 pm
“B-9….B-9. The next number is G-11…G-11″
Comment by Fiscal Sense Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 4:10 pm
“Well, I heard the City Treasurer was thinking about a run statewide, so I figured, meh, why not me too, ya know… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 4:10 pm
I was announcing my candidacy when I started to float above my body. Then I saw a bright, bright light. I started to look for relatives who had come to greet me as I crossed over to the other side, but the light turned into a train barreling through a tunnel at me. Then I was back in my body and the light had turned into a camera flashbulb. I realized then that I had brought back an important message from the other side: the candidate who has the gold, glitters.
Comment by Earnest Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 4:11 pm
“Vote for me, and all your wildest dreams will come true.”
Comment by IllinoisBoi Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 4:11 pm
“I plan on getting the support of all my fellow Alderman, indicted or not… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 4:12 pm
So, I hear the caps are off- Bruce doesn’t know who he’s messing with- it’s going to be a Pay-War now baby!!
Comment by DuPage Bard Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 4:12 pm
Uh … uh … maybe, as Governor … I could, uh … fix that.
Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 4:14 pm
I want all of you guys to be my Pawar Rangers and all you ladies to be my Pawar Puff Girls…
Comment by IllinoisBoi Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 4:15 pm
Please write your checks to the “Ameya Pawar for Governor Fund”.
Comment by No Longer a Lurker Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 4:18 pm
I wanna thank both of you for coming here tonight.
Comment by Downstate Weed Chewing Hick Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 4:19 pm
I’ve studied emergency management and I’d say Illinois’ situation qualifies as a man-made disaster…
I don’t have a billion dollars, but I do have plenty of common sense…
So this guy just had a sling shot and stone and next thing “whammo!” he ended up the head honcho…
Comment by Veil of Ignorance Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 4:20 pm
“The question isn’t how many people I plan to help as governor, the question is who’s real chance am I going to ruin by running for governor. For me, I can’t wait to see who’s chance I spoil… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 4:23 pm
Don Quixote is seen delivering his appeal to the Windmill Manufacturers Association.
Comment by Tommydanger Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 4:25 pm
“How committed am I? Well, I’m committed, sure, but I ain’t taking a second mortgage on my house committed, so take that for what it’s worth… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 4:29 pm
If the above commenters want to write comedy, they should apply for a job at SNL.
The guy standing up with the mike in hand has the guts to run for office, and actually got elected. More than some commenting here above.
Comment by Anon III Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 4:37 pm
Those of us who are about to die salute you.
Comment by Cook County Commoner Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 4:41 pm
- Anon III -
If Pawar is running for Governor, the least of his worries is a caption contest.
“Caption?”
“I don’t see me as being completely under qualified. Nope. I see myself with loads of room for growth. Loads. Like ‘lots of lots’ in growth…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 4:41 pm
Anon III, are we supposed to be impressed?
Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 4:42 pm
I’m kind of like the MLB team that wins the first game of the year before the rest of the teams play their first game. I’m alone and in 1st place for now!!
Comment by 4 percent Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 4:50 pm
“Alderman Pawar addresses the largest crowd he will face during this election cycle.”
Comment by Gooner Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 4:53 pm
“Chicago aldermen who have moved on to higher office? I’m sure there are a lot…. give me a minute… it’s coming to me…”
Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 4:53 pm
“What’s my motivation to run? Dan Proft got a radio gig out if his run… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 5:02 pm
–Anon III–
“Oh look at me! I’m too cool to make jokes in a Caption Contest, which is the whole point!”
Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 5:19 pm
“I’m running for Governor in spite of the fact that it will slightly increase my chances of going to federal prison… Slightly.”
Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 5:21 pm
Hey in India 814 million voters !! Illinois democratic control of votes ?! Piece of cake!!
Comment by Railrat Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 5:22 pm
1.4% - Hey Rahm, one of your alderman is trying to get out of the backyard.
Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 5:33 pm
“Yes, there were times, I’m sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew
But through it all, when there was doubt
I ate it up and spit it out
I faced it all and I stood tall
And did it my way”
Comment by Triple fat Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 6:02 pm
@Willy - you might have as much fun here as you did with Jason.
@Wordslinger - cudos to quoting the Steve Goodman lyrics - great post.
I take my leave, and tip my hat, to those far more capable than me to add any captions!
Comment by illini Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 6:49 pm
Illini, John Prine, too. He explains in this great recent Rolling Stone article why he didn’t take a writing credit.
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/john-prine-at-70-inside-his-wild-past-grounded-present-w458832
Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 6:58 pm
- illini -,
Thanks, appreciate it.
Pawar might be more Icaris than Plummer. Doesn’t mean the funnies won’t continue.
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 7:03 pm
“Oswego? Never heard of it.”
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 8:36 pm
(Tips cap, very respectfully, to - Ducky LaMoore -)
“I’m going to take 5, Mike Noonan asked to speak with me, but I’ll be back… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 8:42 pm
(Tips the respect cap to OW)
“I’m back. Talked to Noonan. Does anyone know if Jesse White is really retiring…?”
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 8:51 pm
@Wordslinger - thanks for the link. My first recollection to the lyrics was with David Allen Coe.
Comment by illini Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 9:24 pm
“I promise to bring Oreo production back to Illinois”. …”we may have to import milk,however”
Comment by blue dog dem Wednesday, Jan 4, 17 @ 10:37 pm
“I’m good enough, I’m smart enough and people like me… a lot”
Comment by the cardinal Thursday, Jan 5, 17 @ 8:21 am
I’m thinkin about somethin, give me minute…
Comment by Exhausted Thursday, Jan 5, 17 @ 9:05 am