Gov. Walz and his daughter ride "The Slingshot" at the state fair

[jlw]

Originally published at: Gov. Walz and his daughter ride "The Slingshot" at the state fair - Boing Boing

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[Jim1]

Daughter: No, turkey is meat.
VP Dad: Not in Minnesota.

[hectron]

Here’s a primer on MN terminology from Dessa that includes a pretty accurate description of how the state fair is regarded here:

[MagicFox]

As a Minnesotan born and raised, 100% accurate. No notes.

Uff da!

[mick129]

Video for BBS:

Gov. Tim Walz and his daughter try the Slingshot at the Minnesota State Fair

[DreamboatSkanky]

Hey, that commie Walz talked nice to that dog instead of…[checks GOP playbook]… strapping him to the roof of the car or…shooting it…?

IS THIS THE AMERICA LIBERALS WANT??

[euansmith]

[llamaspit]

Wait? What? A somewhat normal human who can talk to his wonderful teenage daughter in a funny and affectionate happy family way? What? He’s a national politician? And he’s not a lawyer? And he’s pro-union?

Come on now, you’re messing with me.

[Amstrad]

See also Charlie Berens from Wisconsin if you want to immerse yourself in the culture:

Midwest Voice Translator

[Franko]

as a fellow vegetarian who has had VERY similar exchanges with midwestern family members, i feel for her, lol.

[d4l3d]

Intensive training for the White House ride.