Althouse: Things that happened in Nebraska that got reported in The Guardian.

August 31, 2023

Things that happened in Nebraska that got reported in The Guardian.

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68 comments:

Kate said...: HAHAHAHA!

I purposely showed my husband this picture from the NYPost earlier this morning. We have so many questions.; 8/31/23, 10:29 AM
Joe Smith said...: The car suspension is not up to the task.

But, 'Murica!

The British papers print stories about the U.S. like we in the U.S. print stories about Florida : ); 8/31/23, 10:30 AM
n.n said...: Ole; 8/31/23, 10:37 AM
Rory said...: Seems to be an entry in a parade related to a rodeo. Also seems to be a converted police car:

https://youtu.be/T0ghSa-_TvY?si=VPG5S7ac2Z-ni2Hz; 8/31/23, 10:41 AM
Mr Wibble said...: "Do you know why I pulled you over?"
"Yeah, sorry officer. I try to make him wear a seatbelt, but there's only so much I can do."; 8/31/23, 10:47 AM
PM said...: "That's not a knife."; 8/31/23, 10:47 AM
Curious George said...: New Headline: The only thing that has ever happened in Nebraska that wasn't reported by David Begley on the Althouse Blog.; 8/31/23, 10:50 AM
David53 said...: Boy & Dog license plates. Ha!; 8/31/23, 10:51 AM
farmgirl said...: This just made my day!!! See how that car lists w/Watusi weight??
Lololol!!

There may be hope for us, yet!

Be best.
America- the beautiful!; 8/31/23, 10:51 AM
phantommut said...: I love this country.; 8/31/23, 10:55 AM
Iman said...: The suspension has no panther love for Jumbo!; 8/31/23, 11:00 AM
mezzrow said...: Versatility made the Crown Vic the choice for police departments across North America.

And that's no bull...; 8/31/23, 11:05 AM
Kevin said...: Why didn't he designate it as an emotional support animal?; 8/31/23, 11:11 AM
Left Bank of the Charles said...: Don't take your bull to town, son
Leave your bull at home, Lee
Don't take your bull to town; 8/31/23, 11:12 AM
Goetz von Berlichingen said...: That car looks remarkably capable of carrying that load. maybe the driver is himself a Watusi and only was taking the bull with him in case he gets thirsty on the drive. If you know the Watusi you will know what I mean.

I love Nebraska and will be vacationing there in October. Born in Nebraska but haven't been back in many years. Lovely people. Lots to do outdoors. Weather sucks, usually, but I am hoping for a big Nebraska thunderstorm so that my German wife can experience it. She has never seen the Missouri river either. She thinks the Rhein is a big river. It'll blow her mind.

I'd like to say hello to Begley while I am there.

Norfolk in Nebraska is pronounced 'Nor-fork' because it is situated on the north fork of the Platte river.

Looking forward to Runzas, steaks and fresh sweet corn, and long walks along the Missouri where one doesn't need to deal with pesky mountains like here in the Sierra Nevadas. The Henry Doorly Zoo is world class. But I'll be sad to see the spot where Johnny Rosenblatt stadium used to exist. Spent many a day there watching the Omaha Cardinals play. Met Curt Flood and Lou Brock when they played there. I was even introduced to Stan Musial there once.

Might even take in a Huskers game. I have the connections.
Go Big Red!

Goetz von Berlichingen; 8/31/23, 11:34 AM
lonejustice said...: "Nebraska Man" is trying to outdo "Florida Man."; 8/31/23, 11:34 AM
Ice Nine said...: One quick glance to the left by Howdy and it's Safelite time.; 8/31/23, 11:36 AM
Leland said...: What's wrong with a man taking his bovine for a ride?; 8/31/23, 11:39 AM
James K said...: "Was that wrong? Should I not have done that? I tell you, I gotta plead ignorance on this thing..."; 8/31/23, 11:45 AM
traditionalguy said...: This may be a sign of a Hindu President coming to pass. Other than that I have no thoughts.; 8/31/23, 12:01 PM
Dave Begley said...: Nebraska. It's not for everyone.

Seriously, think of the difficulty and risk to get that bull into a car.

And the bull's name is Howdy Doody.

This is my state. And I do love it so.; 8/31/23, 12:16 PM
Dave Begley said...: Goetz:

Happy to meet up.

dbegley@lawyer.com; 8/31/23, 12:18 PM
stlcdr said...: What were the 'citable issues'?

My guess is that the 'bull riding' was not actually a problem (as in a law against it), but there were other issues?; 8/31/23, 12:28 PM
ga6 said...: Ford should use the photo in their advertising:
"Sturdy, long lasting, holds up to the toughest use"; 8/31/23, 12:30 PM
Robert Marshall said...: Reminded me of an old song. The Orlons did it first, and best:

Wah, wah-a Watusi
C'mon and take a chance and get-a with this dance
Wah, wah-a Watusi
Oh, baby, it's the dance made-a for romance
(Shoo-bop, shoo-bop, ahh); 8/31/23, 12:38 PM
Wince said...: Where does the bullshit go?; 8/31/23, 12:38 PM
Dave Begley said...: The Nebraska volleyball team played before 92,003 fans last night in the football stadium.

It was a world's record for attendance at a women's sporting event.

Now understand that Memorial Stadium last night was the third largest city in the state. People drove from all over to see that event. And it was on TV.

I consider that event another example of the uniqueness of Nebraska. Nebraskans love their college sports, reward excellence and are very proud of female athletes. Nebraska is a volleyball hotbed.

Now the Corn just needs a football team half as good as its volleyball team.; 8/31/23, 12:53 PM
Eva Marie said...: “The only thing that has ever happened in Nebraska that wasn't reported by David Begley on the Althouse Blog.“
Because in Nebraska that’s not news.; 8/31/23, 12:59 PM
Rusty said...: Blogger Dave Begley said...
Nebraska. It's not for everyone.

"Seriously, think of the difficulty and risk to get that bull into a car."
Maybe he likes riding in the car.; 8/31/23, 1:01 PM
Darkisland said...: And the bull's name is Howdy Doody.

I was more of a Rootie Kazootie fan myself.

As a 5 year old my goal in life was to marry Polka Dottie.

John Henry; 8/31/23, 1:16 PM
NorthOfTheOneOhOne said...: Dave Begley said...

And the bull's name is Howdy Doody

Obviously named by someone who spent a good deal of time walking behind it.; 8/31/23, 1:16 PM
Big Mike said...: “The bull looked me square in the eyes and indicated that it wanted a ride in the car, Officer. Would you tell him ‘no’ to his face?”; 8/31/23, 1:25 PM
PB said...: I think the bull likes it.; 8/31/23, 1:51 PM
Smilin' Jack said...: Now that’s a carjacking deterrent.; 8/31/23, 2:15 PM
Rosalyn C. said...: I really had to laugh when I saw that half of the back window was covered in bullshit. People do love their pets.; 8/31/23, 2:19 PM
Temujin said...: Nebraska competing with Florida.; 8/31/23, 2:22 PM
BG said...: I just noticed the license plate. “Boy & Dog”
Get along little doggie…yee haw!; 8/31/23, 2:34 PM
gspencer said...: Tires are underinflated. And I'd check the shocks and springs.; 8/31/23, 2:40 PM
gspencer said...: from the early 1960s,

Wah, wah-a Watusi
C'mon and take a chance and get-a with this dance
Wah, wah-a Watusi
Oh, baby, it's the dance made-a for romance
(Shoo-bop, shoo-bop, ahh)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcQQi9vbZZE; 8/31/23, 2:45 PM
Virgil Hilts said...: Just realized Ann had a Nebraska tag; amazed that I missed several posts. I miss lots of things about Nebraska (I knew from the age of about 5 that I would leave). When I was about 20 at UNL I woke early one saturday after a heavy snow and ran north on 14th until I was over the hill. I found myself in a prarie where in every direction it was white and the sky was white; there were no buildings, telephone poles, cars, visible wheat or grass. It was not snowing or foggy, but it was pure white in every direction and, of course, not a sound.
One of the coolest moments of my life.; 8/31/23, 2:45 PM
gadfly said...: It's "Howdy Doody Time," starring Buffalo Bob from Doodyville, NE; 8/31/23, 3:06 PM
madAsHell said...: I'm thinking he should have waited for the new Ford F-150.........powered by gasoline.

I think there is huge wake up call coming for electric vehicles. Any engineer with a pencil, and a scrap of paper could have calculated the fall-out.; 8/31/23, 3:06 PM
Michael K said...: I love the horns on the hood of the car. Reminds me a bit of the car in "Death Wish."; 8/31/23, 3:10 PM
NotWhoIUsedtoBe said...: I thought this was bullshit, ahem, but found the local tv coverage with video.; 8/31/23, 3:10 PM
Leland said...: If the bull's name is Howdy Doody, does that mean the man's arm is... [shutter]; 8/31/23, 3:23 PM
walter said...: The motorcycle is in the shop.; 8/31/23, 3:47 PM
Oligonicella said...: We have bison and cross-breed ranches here. You'll sometimes see trailers with them in them. Usually with roofs though.; 8/31/23, 3:48 PM
FullMoon said...: Lowriders could add hydraulics to solve the suspension situation.; 8/31/23, 4:16 PM
FullMoon said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 8/31/23, 4:21 PM
papper said...: picture looks like a fake/blow up bull.; 8/31/23, 4:21 PM
Dave Begley said...: More from the AP.

"Rhonda Meyer told US92 that “Lee thinks he's a movie star” after the video of his traffic stop went viral, but that he's also a little shy.

Meyer said Howdy Doody is like a member of the family now, but she wasn't always wild about how much her husband spent on the bull over the years.

“The amount of money that he’s spent on this whole darn project between the car and the bull I could’ve had a brand new kitchen,” Rhonda Meyer said."; 8/31/23, 4:28 PM
Ann Althouse said...: “ Virgil Hilts said...
Just realized Ann had a Nebraska tag…l

I’m pretty sure there’s a tag for each of the United States states. If one is missing, I can’t imagine which one it would be.; 8/31/23, 4:40 PM
FullMoon said...: "Rhonda Meyer told US92 that “Lee thinks he's a movie star” after the video of his traffic stop went viral, but that he's also a little shy.

Likes to be noticed anonymously. Minor problem is stop signs and parking lots 'cause people always want to talk and ask questions and tell you about the watusi bull they, or their father, used to have.; 8/31/23, 4:41 PM
Leora said...: Where was he taking the bull and for what purpose?; 8/31/23, 5:10 PM
Wince said...: I guess this makes us the Peanut Gallery?; 8/31/23, 5:41 PM
Goetz von Berlichingen said...: Full Moon

Or the old one they have at home in the garage that they're gonna fix up when they retire.; 8/31/23, 5:59 PM
Oso Negro said...: That’s right! Don’t fuck with white people in flyover country. We do shit like this; 8/31/23, 6:07 PM
Mikey NTH said...: Wooly Bully?; 8/31/23, 6:10 PM
Tomcc said...: "Now, how do I get him out?"; 8/31/23, 6:57 PM
Mad Anthony Wayne said...: Can’t take an African immigrant to go get a Runza without getting hassled by the cops…; 8/31/23, 7:42 PM
Left Bank of the Charles said...: “I’m pretty sure there’s a tag for each of the United States states. If one is missing, I can’t imagine which one it would be.”

North Dakota?; 8/31/23, 8:38 PM
tommyesq said...: What did the bull do while the cop was talking to the driver?; 8/31/23, 9:48 PM
tommyesq said...: Also, check the license plate!; 8/31/23, 9:50 PM
Kirk Parker said...: "Hey, Tampopo, top this!!!"; 8/31/23, 11:51 PM
Rusty said...: Leora said...
"Where was he taking the bull and for what purpose?"
What if they're roaming the countryside picking out heifers.
"Ya like that one?"
"moo".
"How about that one?"
"MOO!"
"OK. We'll ask the rancher."; 9/1/23, 7:17 AM
Rusty said...: The drive through at MickyDs would be funny as hell.
"Ill have a double cheeseburger and a chocolate shake."
"MOO?!"; 9/1/23, 7:18 AM
Laughing Fox said...: That's someone who can manage both cattle and cars!; 9/1/23, 10:58 AM
mikee said...: Sensibly, "warnings" were issued by the officers who conducted the traffic stop.
And, I suspect, selfies were taken.; 9/1/23, 11:04 AM