# Rush Limbaugh stealthily inducted into Hall of Famous Missourians. **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [May 14, 2012, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-stealthily-inducted-into-hall-of-famous-missourians/621940 "2012-05-14T23:44:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Rhythmdvl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/85f322/32.png) [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-stealthily-inducted-into-hall-of-famous-missourians/621940/41 "2012-05-15T17:49:03Z")
Best Buy is my favorite place to buy histrionics. Tweeter Etc. is for girls. ---
**Author:** ![Lobohan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobohan/32/79_2.png) [@Lobohan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobohan)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-stealthily-inducted-into-hall-of-famous-missourians/621940/42 "2012-05-15T17:55:06Z")
> [@Rhythmdvl](#): > > Best Buy is my favorite place to buy histrionics. Tweeter Etc. is for girls. Obsolescence happens so fast in histrionics, I rent mine at the Rent-to-Own place across from the Payday Check Casher and the Doughnut Shop. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-stealthily-inducted-into-hall-of-famous-missourians/621940/43 "2012-05-15T19:11:28Z")
They have a Democratic governor named Nixon? Is this some sort of bizzaro state, or what? ---
**Author:** ![dngnb8](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/977dab/32.png) [@dngnb8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dngnb8)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-stealthily-inducted-into-hall-of-famous-missourians/621940/44 "2012-05-15T19:15:13Z")
> [@Rhythmdvl](#): > > First… _timbertool_? Wasn’t that one of the regular features in Highlights magazine? Timbertoes? ---
**Author:** ![dngnb8](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/977dab/32.png) [@dngnb8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dngnb8)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-stealthily-inducted-into-hall-of-famous-missourians/621940/45 "2012-05-15T19:16:18Z")
> [@Lobohan](#): > > Are you trying to get a rise out of me, detective? Batman? ---
**Author:** ![bup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6bbea6/32.png) [@bup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bup)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-stealthily-inducted-into-hall-of-famous-missourians/621940/46 "2012-05-15T19:30:41Z")
> [@dngnb8](#): > > Timbertoes? Weren’t they people made of wood who went around with saws and cut things up? For some reason I find that creepier than a cartoon pig making pork barbecue. ---
**Author:** ![Lobohan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobohan/32/79_2.png) [@Lobohan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobohan)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-stealthily-inducted-into-hall-of-famous-missourians/621940/47 "2012-05-15T19:57:50Z")
> [@dngnb8](#): > > Batman? Verbal Kint. Who might actually also be Batman. ---
**Author:** ![Cumberdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8c91f0/32.png) [@Cumberdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cumberdale)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-stealthily-inducted-into-hall-of-famous-missourians/621940/48 "2012-05-15T20:07:23Z")
He has left a mark in talk radio and helped give AM radio new life. I don’t feel it is a good one, but many people disagree with me. To get a bit sidetracked, for me he ruined talk radio. Before he burst onto the scene I used to listen to local talk shows broadcast from Dallas. They had a good mix of from right wing to moderate to liberal. Also the hosts would actually interview other people, musicians, authors etc. and discuss local along with national and international issues. After Rush you pretty much only get far right wing blowhards who only talk and occasionally answer phones. I really miss the old shows and stopped listening years ago when podcasts and mp3 players came about. ---
**Author:** ![Anne\_Neville](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Anne\_Neville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anne_Neville)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-stealthily-inducted-into-hall-of-famous-missourians/621940/49 "2012-05-15T20:14:27Z")
> [@John\_Mace](#): > > They have a Democratic governor named Nixon? Is this some sort of bizzaro state, or what? They have their own [earthquakes](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Madrid_Seismic_Zone), too. But theirs are in the middle of a tectonic plate, not along the edges, so they must be Bizarro earthquakes. ---
**Author:** ![dngnb8](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/977dab/32.png) [@dngnb8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dngnb8)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-stealthily-inducted-into-hall-of-famous-missourians/621940/50 "2012-05-15T20:17:56Z")
> [@Lobohan](#): > > Verbal Kint. Who might actually also be Batman. Being a fan of Batman, especially the Dark Knight animation, there was a Noiresque series where the character always referred to Batman as detective. I bet the inspiration came from The Usual Suspects ---
**Author:** ![Folacin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folacin/32/3195_2.png) [@Folacin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folacin)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-stealthily-inducted-into-hall-of-famous-missourians/621940/51 "2012-05-15T20:18:06Z")
> [@Una\_Persson](#): > > Rush is a timbertool but there was no “stealth” about this. It’s been one of the top news items on radio and TV for _weeks_ here in Missouri and Kansas, as well as a frequent topic on talk radio and talk TV shows such as “Ruckus.” Well, this bit was kind of stealthy: > [@](#): > > The unveiling of Limbaugh’s bust was kept secret from all but invited guests until less than an hour before the ceremony. > > While Republican lawmakers were invited, Democrats were not and visitors were blocked from entering. All but one of the doors to the House chamber were locked with armed Highway Patrol and Capitol Police patrolling the hallways outside the chamber. Also interesting that apparently the Speaker gets to select HOF members, but a separate organization (controlled by the Dem governor) apparently controls statues in the rotunda - so perhaps an ongoing spat. Of course, we Missourian’s have much more important things to worry about, but that won’t stop anyone in Jeff City. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-stealthily-inducted-into-hall-of-famous-missourians/621940/52 "2012-05-15T20:23:24Z")
> [@Stink Fish Pot](#): > > Here’s a serious question for those anti Rush being in the Missouri HOF: > > Should it be a popularity contest? Right now, it sounds like the state legislature puts people in, correct? If you turn something like this political, you are going to see people being banned for being in the wrong political party. Benedict Arnold is one of the most famous people from Connecticut but I doubt he’ll ever be added to the state HOF. So to a certain extent, popularity is an issue. ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Fun\_Ball](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_fun_ball/32/17664_2.png) [@Happy\_Fun\_Ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Fun_Ball)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-stealthily-inducted-into-hall-of-famous-missourians/621940/53 "2012-05-15T21:59:30Z")
We should convince Michael Moore to live in Missouri for a while so we can induct him… I wonder how the Republicans would feel about that? ---
**Author:** ![crypto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b3f665/32.png) [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-stealthily-inducted-into-hall-of-famous-missourians/621940/54 "2012-05-15T22:43:49Z")
> [@Dewey\_Finn](#): > > Benedict Arnold is one of the most famous people from Connecticut but I doubt he’ll ever be added to the state HOF. So to a certain extent, popularity is an issue. True, but he’s a special case… after all, he did try to upend the revolution, and he didn’t live in the US after the Revolution was over. He ended up living in England, so I am guessing he lost is claim to the Conn. HOF. Folks from Missouri, don’t sweat it. I doubt he will drag in the masses (or his ditto-heads) Besides, you can skip this HOF and go to the Bowling HOF instead (isn’t this in St. Louis?) Now THAT"S a good time had by all. Earl Anthony, anyone? ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2012, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-stealthily-inducted-into-hall-of-famous-missourians/621940/55 "2012-05-16T00:25:30Z")
Well, he was no Dick Weber. But then, who is? That’s just how he rolled. ---
**Author:** ![MacCat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maccat/32/216_2.png) [@MacCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacCat)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2012, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-stealthily-inducted-into-hall-of-famous-missourians/621940/56 "2012-05-16T00:36:42Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > That’s just how he rolled. Oh spare me… ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2012, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-stealthily-inducted-into-hall-of-famous-missourians/621940/57 "2012-05-16T04:27:42Z")
[Famous people from Missouri.](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Missouri) Plenty to choose from. Including [criminals.](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Missouri#Criminals_and_outlaws) Does James Earl Ray get a HOF bust? ---
**Author:** ![Rachellelogram](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rachellelogram/32/8689_2.png) [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2012, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-stealthily-inducted-into-hall-of-famous-missourians/621940/58 "2012-05-16T06:13:40Z")
The REAL debate here is whether to pronounce it Mizuree or Mizzurah. ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2012, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-stealthily-inducted-into-hall-of-famous-missourians/621940/59 "2012-05-16T07:31:32Z")
> [@rachelellogram](#): > > The REAL debate here is whether to pronounce it Mizuree or Mizzurah. Oh, it has to be Mizuree, or “Shenandoah” just wouldn’t sound right. ---
**Author:** ![foolsguinea](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foolsguinea/32/14751_2.png) [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2012, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-stealthily-inducted-into-hall-of-famous-missourians/621940/60 "2012-05-17T22:57:14Z")
> [@John\_Mace](#): > > They have a Democratic governor named Nixon? Is this some sort of bizzaro state, or what? It’s getting bizarre. Anyone not scared about the ongoing ascendance of the Conservative Movement should look at what’s actually happening in state legislatures like Missouri’s. These are the farm teams for Congress, and they are full of dangerously corrupt, dangerously silly amateur dabblers in politics who happily bow down to Rusty Limbaugh and his type. Jay Nixon is probably the most trusted figure in Missouri politics, though. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-stealthily-inducted-into-hall-of-famous-missourians/621940.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-stealthily-inducted-into-hall-of-famous-missourians/621940.md?page=4)