Congressman says shit on air.
As Politicians go, John Shimkus is a big dog. He’s an Illinois Congressman from the 19th district. John serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and is a member of three Energy and Commerce Subcommittees: Telecommunications and the Internet; Health; and Energy and Air Quality. Shimkus said SHIT on my air. Shimkus was in my building for an interview on our news talk sister station. Before he left, we asked him if he’d like to make an appearance on our show. He said sure. At the moment he came into the studio, we were playing a contest called "Password" with a caller contestant. John agreed to act as the "celebrity contestant." The caller was given the password - (fertilizer) - and Shimkus was to be given three one word clues to say - Fertilizer! The caller says, "Manure." Shimkus blurts, "SHIT!" By his enthusiasm exclaiming SHIT, it was apparent he thought he’d won the game. He of course didn’t, as we couldn’t stop laughing long enough to continue playing. The callers in the subsequent days bragged they were listening to hear this Great Moment in broadcasting - and for most this sealed their support for Shimkus - as this was the first time most had heard a politician being "real." FCC complaints? Not one. Everyone thought it was golden.
