Al Franken Draws a Map of America

Travel Blog  •  Eva Holland  •  09.09.09 | 1:12 PM ET

From memory. Apparently the good Senator’s been pulling out this party trick for years, but his latest display—presumably, his first since taking office—is drawing a lot of online attention. Here it is, from the Minnesota State Fair:

Hey, wouldn’t it be nifty if an excellent grasp of the country’s geography was a prerequisite for federal office, rather than a viral video-worthy feat?

Tags: Geography for Fun and Profit, Maps, Politics, North America, United States, News and Briefs

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7 Comments for Al Franken Draws a Map of America

Hal Amen 09.09.09 | 2:02 PM ET

That’s freaking amazing. Texas looks a little funky, but I don’t think there’s a person out there who can get it right freehand.

Nicely done, Senator!

Rebekah 09.09.09 | 2:19 PM ET

His Maine and Florida look a little wonky, but he’s still kind of amazing!

Joey 09.09.09 | 3:12 PM ET

I still can’t believe Stuart Smalley is a US Senator. What a joke! This country is totally screwed.

Anthony Borelli 09.09.09 | 4:05 PM ET

Al is a lunatic.  I admit, though, that this is pretty impressive.  Good for him.

Ñé 09.09.09 | 4:56 PM ET

Al Franken is one of the smartest senators the country has. It’s sad that so many on the right dismiss him due to the fact that he was a comedian.

He might be the subject of a viral video, but it’s absurd to jump to the conclusion that he doesn’t have an “excellent grasp of the country’s geography”.

Eva Holland 09.09.09 | 4:59 PM ET

Ñé, you misunderstand me: He clearly *does* have an excellent grasp of the country’s geography, I only wish that wasn’t such an anomaly that he becomes an internet sensation as a result.

TambourineMan 09.11.09 | 3:39 AM ET

Big deal. Joni Mitchell can draw a map of Canada, with your face sketched on it twice.

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