We got bush. We've got bush.
Posted on 05/17/2006 1:24:42 PM PDT by Caleb1411
I'm a little embarrassed that Texas is being thrashed by the state of Kentucky when it comes to political candidates with screwy hick nicknames.
Take Jason "Booger" Jude, 27, who is running for sheriff in Kentucky's Martin County.
In snooty Austin, if a guy nicknamed Booger were running for office, he'd probably change his name to something more pretentious. In Kentucky, a guy running for office might change his name to Booger. Unless he were already known as Gatemouth.
So Jude's name will appear on the ballot as Jason "Booger" Jude. Booger is sticking with his nickname because everybody knows him as Booger. So if he didn't put Booger on the ballot, people might not pick Booger. So to speak.
"I've had (the name) ever since I can remember; my dad used to call me Little Booger," explained Booger, who runs the jail transport for the county. "My slogan is, 'When you go to the poll, pick a Booger. Flick the rest, pick a Booger.' "
I don't know if there are any other Boogers running in Kentucky. But there sure are a lot of local candidates up there with colorful nicknames. Everywhere you turn there's a Crawdad, a Hoss Fly or a Hog who wants your vote. According to the Lexington Herald-Leader, others running in Kentucky are Hot Dog, Tonto, Tank, Mule Train and Walleye.
Just think how much better shape this country would be in if we had a president named Walleye, instead of a president who is walleyed.
Up in Kentucky, sometimes people have nicknames based on their occupations. On one ballot you'll find Jack "The Tireman" Roberts and Gary "The Welder" Asher.
This wouldn't be happening in Austin. We're too highly caffeinated and wired. Around here it would be Fred "The Tonerman" Smith running against Travis "The Web Page Designer" Jones.
Imagine what it would be like if the candidates in California had nicknames: Running for office would be Spritzer, Pedicure Boy, Fruit Cup, Pony Tail Puppy, Metrosexual, Wax Back Man, Arugula Breath, Radicchio Rash, Yogurt Meister, Soy Muffin, Kiwi Cluster and Wheatgrass Dude.
This is not to say everybody in Kentucky has a still, plays with snakes in church and keeps a bunch of dogs under the porch. In fact, not everyone in Kentucky is happy with Booger's campaign slogan: "When you go to the poll, pick a Booger."
When Booger tried to use it in an ad in the Big Sandy News, the newspaper wouldn't run it.
"We were afraid it would offend some people," said Tony Fyffe, the managing editor. He said the newspaper didn't have a problem with the nickname, just the motto.
But Booger's mom isn't real happy about the newspaper treating her boy that way.
"That's how everybody here in the county knows him, is by Booger," said Ivy Jude, who is Booger's campaign treasurer.
Personally, I think she should change her name to Mrs. Booger. Or maybe Ma Booger. I'd vote for a guy whose campaign treasurer was Ma Booger.
Imagine Pick a Booger for President.
At least he acknowledged that "Fruit Cup" would be a likely candidate nickname in California.
Had a dog named Booger.......
Ha! I'm from Kentucky. Never been called Booger, but I have a cousin called Bubba. His real name is Junior.
See this is what I hate about being from Ky. It is a beautiful state full of wonderfully, friendly people. However, whenever you hear Ky on the news, it's about the Derby, basketball, bourbon, or some weird animal or redneck, hillbilly story. When I lived in San Diego, I worked at FedEx and I came into work one day and a guy I worked with came up to me and said he'd seen Louisville, Ky on the news. I was like, "Oh, yeah. What was it about?" A pig had gotten out of a truck on the Watterson Expressway during rush hour and stopped traffic for a long time. News, huh?
Did you get him from "Old Man Lucas"?
It's the Austin anti-American-Statesman.
"Imagine Pick a Booger for President."
We did once. Twice actually. In the 90s.
Nah, just a pit bull mut.......
True. But would still make a great campaign slogan.
Booger pickin' ping
In my Kentucky lineage is one "Possum Bill."
Not to mention the real names such as, Queen America, and the obligatory Daniel Boone, Andrew Jackson, etc.
Kelso is a commie
John "Koo Koo" Kelso: Nothing to say ...again.
You've got my vote Tonto, but they won't let me vote in Tennessee since I live in Texas.
Don't forget the '70s.
Imagine Pick a Booger for President.
Hmmm.....
Now that is scary.
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