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Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Mercury Jaquiss At Acme

Posted by Scott Moore on Tue, May 15 at 11:41 PM

This was my favorite moment of the post-election/post-“Digital Politics” grabassery tonight at Acme.

At some point, prized Willamette Week reporter Nigel Jaquiss walked onto the patio, and grabbed a back table with a city hall staffer. Here is the conversation that followed among people where I was standing (I’ll keep their identities anonymous, which is fine because most of the dialog was from me anyway):

“Hey, isn’t that prized Willamette Week reporter Nigel Jaquiss?”

“Didn’t he win a Pulitzer?”

“Yeah? Where is it then?”

“I don’t think he carries it around with him.”

“Oh yes he does. He melted it down and turned it into a belt buckle with a giant ‘P’ on it. That way, all he has to do is point to his crotch and say, ‘Hey, ladies, check out my award.’”

(BTW, the Pulitzer website has provided a helpful guide to the pronunciation of the award: “PULL it sir.”)

I was also repeatedly challenged to an arm wrestling match by Sten staffer/mustachioed strongman Rich Rodgers.

This is why I cover politics.

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Gee Scott--no wonder you were so "exhausted" last night, man.

:::::::fleeing:::::::::

Posted by carla | May 16, 2007 11:20 AM

Oh, I hate it when people say Pyoooolitzer.

Also, cyooolinnary (culinary to the rest of us).

Thanks!

Posted by Hula | May 16, 2007 11:31 AM

got a little crazy with the N key

Posted by Hula | May 16, 2007 11:33 AM

It is not the first time Rich Rogers has displayed his bravado via daring feats of strength. He has earned the scorn of some but the support of many more. He is truly a force to be reckoned with.

Posted by Jessica Roberts | May 16, 2007 1:37 PM

Rodgers shoved a drink in my hand which I think he called a "Makers Mark". I'd already had a couple wines. Knocked me for a loop.

Posted by Dave Lister | May 16, 2007 2:24 PM

Voting doesn't makes sense without Rich Rodgers on the ballot!

Posted by Mike Merrill | May 16, 2007 3:04 PM

Rich Rodgers should run for Senate...of the universe.

Posted by Scott Moore | May 16, 2007 3:30 PM

If you haven't already got a copy, you'll find plenty of Rich Rodgers in the "Men of City Hall" 2008 calendar. Rich graces the months of January through November.

While there are other males who work in City Hall, Rich is the only one who distinguishes himself as a Man.

For that reason, and out of respect for the sanctity of family during the holiday season, the month of December simply has a picture of a Pontiac Trans Am and an empty bottle of Old Crow Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey.

Posted by Ty Kovatch | May 16, 2007 5:31 PM

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