Politician promises weight loss

A low-ambition campaign promise: Adeline Geo-Karis promised that, if elected Comptroller of Illinois, she would lose 50 pounds. She didn't win.

Bloomington Pantagraph - May 23, 1986

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Posted By: Alex - Thu Sep 05, 2024
Category: Politics | 1980s | Dieting and Weight Loss

Comments

That reminds me of an old Mafalda cartoon. "Those regimes look fine, but which one can really make me lose weight?" said one middle-aged lady to another. "I have a couple in mind, but I don't want to ruin their vacation by talking politics." said Mafalda.

Posted by Yudith on 09/07/24 at 07:40 AM