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February 29, 2008 1:15 PM

Boston Mayor Tom Menino is running for president. Here's why he'd be a better president than Mitt Romney. And he's done vocals for a techno track.
posted by Mayor Curley (13 comments total)

These clams are good.

Now these videos, on the other hand...
posted by dersins at 1:31 PM on February 29, 2008

At long last, America could be safe from LED's attached to circuit boards!
posted by JDHarper at 1:32 PM on February 29, 2008

I met him a couple of times while working one summer with Boston Neighborhood Network News. He's funny, quick-witted, swears like a sailor, and had the richest tan you'll ever behold.

That guy does one lousy Menino impression.
posted by not_on_display at 1:34 PM on February 29, 2008

About a year ago I was out for a few drinks with some friends from work, and the mayah was apparently having a fundraiser on the second floor of the bar. This was a Tuesday night (don't judge) and there weren't that many people at the bar so I could hear his "thank you" speech in the second floor without making out anything he was saying. The thing is, that would probably still be the case if I was standing right next to him.

And definitely a bad Menino impression.
posted by preparat at 1:37 PM on February 29, 2008

And he's done vocals for a techno track.

He just lost my vote.
posted by rocket88 at 1:37 PM on February 29, 2008

Ah good old Mumbles Menino. I am mad at him for the crap he's pulling with Boston Public Library (self link!).
posted by jessamyn at 1:37 PM on February 29, 2008

That guy does one lousy Menino impression.

I disagree. He doesn't have the timbre down, but he does the distinctive glottal vowels and the start-stop tempo very well.
posted by Mayor Curley at 1:39 PM on February 29, 2008

a frankenstein who hates fire.

I think I'm gonna say that all weekend.
posted by kuujjuarapik at 1:39 PM on February 29, 2008

That guy does one lousy Menino impression.

Needs more Elmer Fudd.
posted by ericb at 3:14 PM on February 29, 2008

The real 'Mumbles Menino.'
posted by ericb at 3:17 PM on February 29, 2008

Been there, done that... At a tribute to a local Boston Music Scenester, Hizzonah was asked to speak, and the Acme Theatre put a screen up and projected subtitles... I wish I had video. It was a hoot.
posted by Gungho at 4:55 PM on February 29, 2008

Likes to muzzle freedom of expression too. FAIL.
posted by Scoo at 10:22 PM on February 29, 2008

One of the better Mumbles impersonators is a regular on Boston sports radio WEEI's "Whiner Line." Listen to the Whiney Awards nominations -- including one from the Mayor -- here. Thank you all for comin'!
posted by schoolgirl report at 8:47 AM on March 1, 2008