Romney‘s Staff Play’s April Fool’s Prank on the Boss
- Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:01am by
Scott Baker
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MILWAUKEE — Mitt Romney, who’s known for his fondness of playing practical jokes, on Sunday found himself the victim of an April Fool’s Day prank orchestrated by his staff — with help from Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson and Rep. Paul Ryan.
Romney, who was scheduled to address a pancake brunch in Milwaukee, was warned by some of his advance staff that there had been a light turnout. The former Massachusetts governor waited behind a curtain — as he usually does — while Ryan began introducing him to a smattering of applause.
But when Ryan finally called out his name, Romney entered with Johnson to find the room — which had been decked out to look like the site of an actual rally — completely vacant, save for a few staffers who watched their boss’ astonished reaction. The campaign later posted a video online.
For more of Romney’s reaction click here.
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tketterer
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 8:07pmShould’ve just hid his mormon underwear!! Oh wait, they can’t even take them off to do yardwork.
Report Post »Weedwod
Posted on April 3, 2012 at 2:29amDo you take your underwear off to do yard work?
Report Post »trinity729
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 12:40pmSorry, my inner grammar Nazi won’t let it slide. “Play’s” should not have an apostrophe in that headline!
Report Post »guido.cavalcanti
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:55amIs Romney’s campaign think tank trying new and inventive ways to portray him as “relatable” and “normal”? Either way, funny stuff.
Report Post »Exrepublisheep
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 3:09pmYup!
Report Post »filiusdracul
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:49amThe more I know Mitt, the more I like him too. (…and I do actually “know” him.) Too bad so many people are easily distracted by the negatives of a person that they miss the positives. People just can’t believe that he can be as “real” as he seems, but he is.
Report Post »One Man Mormon Blues Band
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:18amWhat a nasty bunch of people have posted here.
Report Post »lvjohn
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 10:51amObama played a joke on himself, he looked in th mirror, vote the bass tard out in Nov
Report Post »qzak491
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 9:51am.
Report Post »I believe Paul supported Romney. That’s the real joke, I thought Paul was smarter than that. I guess he’s been corrupted or paid off by soros. This is not going to be an “election” if Romney runs against osama, it will be a changing of the guard. soros will win either way.
guido.cavalcanti
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:49amPaul hasn’t supported or endorsed Romney in any way, shape, or form, nice try.
Report Post »Clive
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 12:57pmsorry guido, he endorsed him officially 3 days ago. “nice try”.
Report Post »jrmhrpr78
Posted on April 3, 2012 at 8:35amCLIVE, What kind a stuff are you smoking? Ron Paul has done no such thing. Check your facts before you spout nonsense. In trying to make someone look dumb, you look even more dumb yourself.
Report Post »tess q
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 9:50amsomewhat funny. this is probably one of those jokes that you had to be there to get the full jest of it. i am sure they need a good laugh now and then while on the campaign trail.
Report Post »GUT_CHECK
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 8:32amno one shows up for romney rallies anyway.
not like President Paul”s rallies
(freedom, prosperity, peace!!)
Report Post »therealconservative
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 9:07amNow That’s Funny
Report Post »Zerodawn
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 8:12amyea that is a bit funny
Report Post »bigdaddyt46
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 7:51amyeah i was surprised i thought he was gonna pull off his mask to show he’s really obama april fools either way you get me.
BWAAAHAHAHAHAHA
Report Post »blanco5
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 7:59am“Obamney”
Report Post »EP46
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 4:53amApril Fool 2012…barry is potus…great American Hoax
Report Post »Simonne
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 4:17amThe more I know about Mitt, the more I like him. This was so funny.
Report Post »The Gooch
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 10:18amI almost envy anyone who can be so easily impressed.
Report Post »The Gooch
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:24amIf it involves Romney and does not involve his hair, like it, I am unmoved.
Crisco in the gel mix… you will be a fly magnet.
Any prank involving glue. Comedy gold. Sir, we HAVE to cut the comb out!”
Any dye related prank. Maybe a red, white and blue effect if possible. Caps are good for this attempt.
For the truly bold, any prank involving a hair removal product. Too much! NEVER!!!
This was weak sauce. Entering a room (seemingly) full of Black Panther members. That would’ve been April Fools worthy. “Excuse me while I soil myself.”
Report Post »macpappy
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:24amDamn, and I thought maybe Romney was playing a joke on us.
Report Post »marine249
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:18amo- bo man off with their heads
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:16amwell he has a sense of humor.
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