Al Franken fundraiser

Al Franken draws a map of the United States freehand from memory while answering questions about healthcare and other topics at a fundraiser for his Senate campaign at Capitol City Brewing Company, 14 Jul 2008. He later auctioned off the map.

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sally henny penny says:

he's my geographic hero! I wish I could do that.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

KCIvey says:

I used to be able to do the periodic table.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

savor_soaps says:

NY's lookin' a bit strange (not to say I could do any better!)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

dwroelands says:

So, the ability to do party tricks qualifies you for public office?
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

GregNotCraig says:

@drwroelands - yes. how do you think most of our elected officials got there in the first place? ;)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Xine. says:

Hawaii and Alaska are not happy.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

sarcle says:

no way that's freehand...

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Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

'SeraphimC says:

But... but... he's a comedian! He's not supposed to be smart like Bush!

/end sarcasm
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Junpei says:

Michigan doesn't look so hot. Forgot the rest of the thumb on the UP, aka Keweenaw Peninsula.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

GaryRHess says:

@leexine he just drew them in the lower-left corner like most maps have them. His coat is obviously covering them. >.>
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

knomat says:

When did West Virginia acquire 1/3 of Maryland? Not bad at all from memory though.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

DBarefoot says:

But can he do the rest of the globe?
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Dave Kliman says:

there's video of him drawing that, without lifting the pen, freehand. check on youtube.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

leksicography says:

gimmick!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

shammonds says:

I think Maine is a lot bigger irl.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Dan Dixon says:

It looks like he's practiced that. :)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

lharrod says:

He really can do this. Pretty smart. I remember when he did this years ago on SNL. Blew my mind. He did it on a big white board during Weekend Update (he was going over the upcoming primaries state-by-state).

Couldn't find that vid online, but I found this instead...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HfcrqXtxOM
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

marsdencartoons says:

Oh no. That means he's talented and possibly highly intelligent. Drats, another 'elitist'...

In related news: NAVY SEALS - are they too fit and elitist to defend fat stupid people?
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

preilly79 says:

wait, are they floppy disk labels he's using to stick the paper to the wall? old skool!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

DunK'N says:

that's pretty impressive.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Cyn V. says:

They appear to be "Hello My Name Is:" labels, adhering the paper to the wall.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Zlatko Unger says:

thats pretty cool!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt Valencia <>< says:

healthcare is more ugent then..
subprime and fuel crisis..

And Al is Smart Enough, Good Enough and GOSH DARNIT, People Like him..

Give me a break..
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

jbenson2 says:

Instead of studying the shape and position of the US states, he would have been better served if he put his dedication into studying federal and state tax laws.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

beppok says:

(So, the ability to do party tricks qualifies you for public office? )

In Minnesota it does.

If you can't do party tricks you have to be able to rassle.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

htgnef says:

I hate the guy's guts, but that is pretty good.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

gus.andrews says:

Holy cow, nice work, Al!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

nathan.vanfleet says:

I like how geography god is knowing only about the US. Forget about anything that might be outside it, this would not at all make him anymore godly. Please let him be president and deal with outside countries! This is brilliant! I wonder what Mexico and Canada would come out like!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

CatsFive says:

"Quarters" is a party trick... or do you Americans count studying and knowing facts as party tricks? Maybe they should film students taking quizzes and exams on American Idol? Hey, jerk, fold your high school diploma into a hat why don'tcha!

Frankie rules. Apparently, his drawing this map from memory now makes him un-American... But don't worry, Frankie, we have lots of room for folks like you up here in Canada.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

snekse @ Gastronomic Fight Club says:

That's pretty cool.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

russor_work says:

I put this up on MapMixer, after perspective correction.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Davidinmotion says:

Please, can you add this great photo on the pool:

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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Josh Thompson says:

As a native Marylander, I'm slightly offended by his butchery of the panhandle. Still pretty impressive though! I hope he wins.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Lesuerg56 says:

Thanks for sharing the great photo! We have posted the pic under "Al Franken falls short in Senate bid" at www.duhmagazine.com, with your name linked back to this web page. Let us know if the attribution is correct. Thanks!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Eyeteeth.org says:

I used this at the Minnesota Independent, with linkback credit:
minnesotaindependent.com/17771/star-tribune-f ranken-presu...

Great shot! And ditto what Lesuerg56 said: lemme know if you want it attributed differently.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

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