Stir that succotash, will ya, Newt?
Excuse me, I hate to complain and everything, but…
Yes, what is it, Governor Gingrich?
Well, I’m not a governor. I used to be the Speaker of the House of Representatives. I’m running for the Republican nomination, and I was wondering, how come I have to eat in the kitchen, standing up?
Oh, this is Iowa, Governor. Everybody eats in the kitchen.
Hang on just a minute, I can see that Rick Perry guy getting his picture taken with folks, and there’s Michele Bachmann signing autographs and what-not, and here I am standing next to some lady in an apron…
Right, Governor, I need you to reach over and stir that big vat of succotash on the stove for a minute. Mix ‘er up real good, will you?
Um, okay, sure, but you see…
Was there some other thing you’re not happy with, Governor Gingrich?
Yes, it’s this name tag. My name isn’t actually spelled KNUTE…
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Top: Newt Gingrich, former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, eats before speaking at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition’s Presidential Forum at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa October 22, 2011.
Right: Texas Governor Rick Perry poses for a photo with a supporter before speaking at the Forum.
Bottom right: Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann signs autographs after her speech at the Forum
REUTERS photos by Brian C. Frank
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