Iowahawk: Seething Midwest Explodes Over Lombardi Cartoons

Iowahawk ^ | 2/8/2006 | David Burge

[dighton]

Green Bay, WI - Like a pot of bratwurst left unattended at a Lambeau Field pregame party, simmering tensions in the strife-torn Midwest boiled over once again today as rioting mobs of green-and-gold clad youth and plump farm wives rampaged through Wisconsin Denny’s and IHOPs, burning Texas toast and demanding apologies and extra half-and-half.

The spark igniting the latest tailgate hibachi of unrest: a Texas newsletter's publication of caricatures of legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi.

Protestors demonstrated against the images throughout the Badger State yesterday, with violent egging and cow-tipping incidents reported in Oconomowac, Pewaukee, Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Antigo, Oshkosh, Waubeno, Wauwautosa, Waunewoc, Wyocena, Waubeka, and Washawonamowackapeepee.

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[Gunflint]

"...Uff da reference..."

Norwegian for 'Oy Vey'.

[Chena]

ROFLMAO!!!!!!!! Awesome, hilarious post! I've sent the link on to all my Cheesehead family members and friends.

[Freebird Forever]

But by far the fiercest demonstration took place in Green Bay's Lambeau Shrine parking lot where throngs of Packer faithful burned Texas flags and effigies of Roger Staubach as Lutheran pastors led them in chants of "Those who defame the Vince suck" and "Favre is Great." Many of the frenzied demonstrators were seen ritualistically beating themselves with mozzarella sticks.

I suspected that the Holy City would bear the brunt of the unrest. But please cut Roger Staubach a little slack. If they burn Barry Switzer instead, some of us down here may even join in solidarity with the militants.

[John O]

Thanks for a great laugh. I sent it to my Packer fan friends and family and to a couple dallas fan types (no accounting for poor taste I guess). IH really did his homework. I recognized everything in the article.

[Designer]

"Is that an OLIVE on top of that cheese?"

It's an olive with a lighted fuse stuck in it.

Oh, the humanity!

[Stand Watch Listen]

Hmmmmm…green/gold???...but on the other hand…my HDTV did show truer colors… ;)

[Designer]

"Uff Da" is Norwegian for "Oh S...".

Yup, and around here they're called "Iowegians".

[LexBaird]

You mean this?

[Delta Dawn]

I'm not sure about the embassy, but the LoneStar restaurant is a goner for sure.

[Colorado Doug]

C'mon people, it's not that hard! Every other letter is an "o"!

Okomonowok. I didn't have any trouble with the "o"s ;-)

[raynearhood]

"Those who sow the curds of blasphemy will reap the cheddar wheel of destruction,”

The funniest thing I have ever read.

[raynearhood]

bump.. to show some friends at work. It will be appreciated.

[AmericaUnite]

I love Iowahawk's stories. I should remember to read them more often.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Sorry I missed this post last week. Very well done, Iowahawk! That guy is pretty darn funny. :)

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Cheesehead Ping! :)

[knittnmom]

It's a common exclamation among the Norwegian population; roughly translates to "Oh, good grief!" or "That's gotta hurt!" depending upon the context or situation.

[phantomworker]

Thanks for the ping! I can imagine all the gratch talk or frunchroom chadder about Lombardi!

Did you see this thread the udder day?

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1580034/posts

[pankot]

"Uff Da" is like the F word--it means all kind of things depending on context

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[delacoert]

ROFL

Blasphemy I tell ya.