We are accepting nominations for the 2011 Dano Awards
By Grant Jedlinsky
It’s that time of year, Gonzos!
The last column of each annum is a look back at some of the amazingly boneheaded things people in our region have said and done.
Each of those folks gets a coveted Dano, which is named after me because it celebrates glaring stupidity.
For some reason, this is always one of the most talked about columns of the year. My email box fills to the brim and the phone rings off the hook.
Today, I’m soliciting your nominations. In the comments, name the category (which you can make up if you wish to) and then tell us the name of the person or panel who deserves the Dano. Please include a link if you can.
This year’s column will run Dec. 18, so time’s a wasting.
November 20, 2011 - 10:00 AM
Can anyone even challenge ole Ewell Hunt? Although his “stupidity” resulted in the death of a young mother, so maybe his malfeasance isn’t in the lighthearted context intended by the Danno.
Is it possible for Bowers to win all of the Dano awards? I think you have to set a limit for him.
How about Bill Stanley threatening to stick his Glock in the face of anybody who comes on his property?
The Local Free Market Capitalist of the Year Award to Mr Bojangles- Stan Seymour.
The Micro Managing Politician of the Year Award to Butch Church.
The Creative Accounting of the year award to Gov. Bob McDonnell.
The North American Van Lines Mover of the Year Award to Ralph Smith (not!)
The Paranoid Group of the Year Award to the local Tea Party, ICLEI Division.
The Creepy Crawler of the Year award to Jerry Sandusky
The Most Unelectable Politician of the Year, Local Division, Tripp Godsey
Better stop, I could do this all day! I’ll leave Boss Hogg for somebody else.
To Sheriff Hunt in Franklin Co. The D A of the year award for thinking that the folks in the county would re-elect him after the bonehead move he made in May.
(use your imagination to figure out what D A stands for)
“Can anyone even challenge ole Ewell Hunt? Although his “stupidity” resulted in the death of a young mother, so maybe his malfeasance isn’t in the lighthearted context intended by the Danno.”
My thoughts exactly, Kristen. Tragedy is a disqualifier.
For the “Coulda Gone The Rest Of My Life Without Seeing THAT” Dano Award, I nominate River Laker.
Mike T,
You mean D A doesn’t stand for Dano Award?
For the “How to Make Friends and Influence Enemies in Salem” Dano Award, I nominate Stan Seymour.
Dan@10:52
Same thing!
For the “Let’s Make A Big Deal Over Something That’s Probably Not” Dano Award, I nominate those who decided an ABC hearing was necessary in the River Laker/202 Club fiasco.
For the “In Denial” Dano Award, I nominate all the people who AREN’T part of the 1%, but continually defend them as if the 1% actually gave a rat’s ass about them.
I nominate the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors, with (now former) Del. Dave Nutter included, for the “Terminal Intermodalitus Infliction Award” for its wrongheaded lawsuit to block Norfolk Southern and the Commonwealth of Virginia from building and funding the intermodal terminal in Elliston. Had the suit not been filed, taxpayer money would not have been wasted (especially in a county were money is tight and much needed for new schools), new jobs from the terminal and related businesses could already be created, and perhaps other tax revenue other than residential property tax could be generated. But no, the burned-out Wilson’s Restaurant and decrepit sausage factory had to be protected.
Wow dave, you were on a roll! Good list!
For the “Oh no they Didn’t”
I nominate the citizens Great State of Virginia for being short sighted and naive in handing over control of both houses of government along with the governorship to the GOP.
@11 – I just straight nominate the Laker clown. With the absurdity of the 202 incident and whatever venture is next,anyone hear the songs his “band” is putting out there, I think he is the epitome of the Dano Award. Hell Dan, you should have put a bike helmet over yourself on that award. It’d be fitting when given to Laker.
13 Suns
I like the way you think!
The Carpet Bagger has to go to Ralph Smith and Bill Stanley who will relocate to keep power.
The My Family Supports me to the point of criminal mischief to Wanda Simpson of Allegheny County.
Folks, let’s keep this thread clean with Dano nominations. Please argue with each other on the Friday open thread. Thanks!
For the Two Faced Clueless Politician of the Year award I nominate Don Assaid, formerly of the Botetourt County Supervisors for thinking, well, just for thinking!!
The Don Quixote windmill award to Bob Goodlatte for introducing the insane
BBA for the 1000th time in 19 years.
The Don Quixote windmill award to Bob Goodlatte for introducing the insane
BBA for the 1000th time in 19 years.
Only a rabid leftwing nut would think balancing the budget is insane. Why are you people so allergic to fiscal responsibility?
The “I’m the most immature person in the room award” to Ed Elswick for stomping his feet and stalking out of The Roanoke Co. bd. meeting on windfarm regs.
The “Lump of Coal in my stocking award” to Morgan Griffith for his shsameless shilling for the Coal Companies.
Also to Morgan Griffith the “Why Don’t You Get A Room, Cheapskate” award
for uwing his Congressional office as a permanenmt bedroom.
Hey dave,
You’re on the ball! Will you write the column for me, too?
Dan
Nope. I’m just an old frustrated sportswriter! But yo have to admit there is a wealth of material out there this year! This should be an easy and fun one for you to write!
The Montgomery County School Board for the “Sports Uber Alles” Award for the new Blacksburg High School. While whining about not having enough money and downsizing the building so there isn’t enough space for the current enrollment in the cafeteria or auditorium, and cutting out faculty offices, the board managed to keep the massive gymnasium, a second gymnasium, and six (count them, six) locker rooms — one each for boys and girls for PE, varsity teams, and JV teams.
For the “But If Anyone Asks, We’ll Just Call It An ‘Historical Document’” Dano Award, I nominate The Giles County School Board.
For the “It’s all about the Benjamins”
I nominate the VHSL who has set up a playoff schedule in which a team that wins 1 game qualifies for the playoffs. They have set up a system in too many teams can qualify and are even embassed to make the playoffs as in the case of my alma mater PCHS. I mean no disrespect to the school, coaches or kids, this is about the VHSL money grab and not thinking through the ramifications of its current playoff system. We have why too many divisions and games.
Hey Dan, i didn’t think of it that way but since i got popped earlier this year for a comment i made it is very suitable. I agree with everyone on the Hunt deal, don’t award him for anything because he really does not deserve it. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Im gonna have to hit the fringes on this one,,,
I must nominate the unnamed 14000 plus people who voted
against Hunt.
Dont get me wrong. The voters voted their conscience
and thats to be applauded. However, were there not a total of
at least 3000 (petitioners) of these people that didnt want to shame this buffoon
out of office shortly after Memorial day? To me this shows the fear of retribution there that shouldnt go overlooked. Citizen review board?
The “Ain’t no mountain low enough” award to the coal companies and teir political defenders who want to flatten all the mountaintops in SWVA.