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Retiring Congressman Pranks Dennis Kucinich, Sprints Down Hallway, and Even Plays ‘Duck Hunt’ — And Here’s the Whacky Video of It All

Aug. 8, 2012 12:05pm Benny Johnson

Maybe it was the stress of being a Blue Dog Democrat over the last couple years, or maybe Congressman Dan Boren (D-OK) just wants to go back to Oklahoma. But whatever the reason, the retiring congressman decided to have the time of his life in a one-of-a-kind exit interview.

The Capitol Hill social site Cloture Club sat down with the congressman and asked the question- “What are five things you would like to do before you leave congress?” Mr Boren’s answer: Ding-Dong-Ditch fellow Rep. and one time Presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich.

Congressman Dan Boren Pranks Dennis Kucinich in Funny Exit Video

The Congressman Knocks...

Kucinich ditched.

The interview then spiraled into a series of pranks for the congressman to get out of his system before he vacates his office. For example, Boren — who is a board member at the NRA — says in the video that “I hunt in my office all the time,” pulls out an iPad from his desk, and then plays the once-popular Nintendo Duck Hunt game. The congressman also punches every button in the elevator during votes, finally answers a constituent phone call, and races a reporter at full speed down the halls of the Rayburn Congressional Building.

Congressman Boren races at full speed down the hall against a reporter

Watch the hilarity here:

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JACKTHETOAD
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 6:01pm
He doesn’t need to get back to Roswell. I think they’ll find him first.

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2AM
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 11:40pm
That was really stupid. He obviously didn’t test that outside of his “yes” men.

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- charleyrocks
  Posted on August 9, 2012 at 6:08am
  See the humor and enjoy it.
  
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behonest
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 11:00pm
I really miss the real blue dog democrats no more debates just plain old socialism left behind

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PALE RIDER
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 6:13pm
WOW- I want to do this for 185,00 a year…….

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djohn78
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 4:19pm
I want those 4 minutes of my life back!

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Daddymac10
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 4:18pm
If a vote is in process, shouldn’t all the congressmen and congresswomen take part in it??

Bachmann / West 2012 …write-in

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Pbizzel
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 4:11pm
I wish all the congressmen would do this so we knew they at least had a since of humor.

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- AZindependent
  Posted on August 8, 2012 at 5:53pm
  Please don’t show Barney Frank’s farewell pranks, thanks in advance.
  
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Nanny
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 3:13pm
It sure beats one more gimmick to raise our taxes. Lighten up he’s a good man with a sense of humor which too many people are lacking these days.

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- Mil Mom
  Posted on August 8, 2012 at 3:56pm
  I’m from OH, that scowl on Kucinich’s face ought to have the title, “Priceless” under it!
  
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eyestoseeearstohear
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 2:23pm
APPARENTLY this is what ALL OF THEM DO ALL DAY ANYWAY,
which is NOTHING AND PLAY GAMES!

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maweaver
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 2:13pm
Lighten up people… Its just a silly skit done with the cooperation of Dan Boren. Good grief, SNL does it all the freakin time. I thought it was quite funny. Have a laugh and take it for what it is.

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Karama
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 1:54pm
Wow if that kinda dip can get into congress I bet I would be a shoe in! Karama 2016. (Course I may not stand a chance now that I think about it because I support that evil nasty TEA Party.)

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- Mil Mom
  Posted on August 8, 2012 at 3:54pm
  @Karama
  Posted on August 8, 2012 at 1:54pm
  
  Wow if that kinda dip can get into congress I bet I would be a shoe in! Karama 2016. (Course I may not stand a chance now that I think about it because I support that evil nasty TEA Party.)
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  Pay close attention to the term “Outgoing Congressman”. There’s been official notice, “No Blue Dog Democrats Allowed: posted with the Democrat Party, Think Tennessee’s primary winner who isn’t supported and they’re trying to get the D taken from beside his name on the ballot! The Repubs will be watching to see if they can do it to us TEA PARTY people!
  
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- Gorp
  Posted on August 8, 2012 at 6:03pm
  Come on Karama! Your Avatar makes you look like a cartoon. Who’d ever vote for a cartoon? I mean who would ever vote for a cartoon? Huh? Huh? LOL
  
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Constructionist
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 1:49pm
I find it humorous that answering a constituent’s phone call ‘just once’ would be something on the congressional bucket list.

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a1776patriot
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 1:28pm
Figures it would be those 5 instead of – Balance the budget, audit the fed, retire the debt, increase domestic energy production and eliminate earmarks.

I know it sounds like I’m being all “oooooh you’re no fun…” But if I was slacking off at my job making funny videos and there was dire work to be done at my employers business to save it – it would be no fun for me. Good riddance to this tool!

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OniKaze
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 1:22pm
At least he was honest about his answer…… Notice, that none of the things he said or did had anything to do with “making our country better” and all about doing things to “entertain” himself….

Although, I must admit, I might have done the same thing… But I am not a congressman… He is…

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gigalynx
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 1:15pm
What a dumbass!

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Galts_Gulch
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 12:53pm
That’s the best thing to have come out of congress in a long time.

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- Mil Mom
  Posted on August 8, 2012 at 4:00pm
  @Galts_Gulch
  Posted on August 8, 2012 at 12:53pm
  
  That’s the best thing to have come out of congress in a long time
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  Maybe we could get the Cloture Club to hold official Dem Sprints, While the Repubs vote in both Houses to repeal Obama care! {Just before b o and family leave on their next junket overseas, OF COURSE!}
  
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DIVINEPROVIDENCE1776
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 12:34pm
Fiddling while the Republic burns.

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Nathaniel Horn
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 12:24pm
Now that’s my kinda Democrat!!!

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LeadNotFollow
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 12:23pm
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There went four minutes of my life, I will never get back.
Thanks for NOTHING Blaze.

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- MeteoricLimbo
  Posted on August 8, 2012 at 1:10pm
  looks like you followed…
  
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www.TopTheNews.com
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 12:18pm
He might be weird, but he has voted to uphold the Constitution far more than many people in either party…

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- supermansdad
  Posted on August 8, 2012 at 12:45pm
  Many times better than even Paul, who adds pork projects to bills with no chance of failure so he can vote against it.
  
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