Kinky for Governor

Kinky Friedman, the self-described "Texas Jew Boy" has filed to run as an independent for governor of Texas.

I had followed Kinky's musical career for a while, but first heard him in person in the late 70's introducing a little counter culture in a one-night performance at a little theatre on the north side of Chicago. His best known song (I won't say it was a big hit) was "They Don't Make Jews Like Jesus Anymore" and he rallied the crowd with that feminist tease "Get Your Biscuits in the Oven and Your Buns in the Bed". And here's some of Kinky's humor.

Kinky on his signature gathering to get him on the ballot. Tribune:

"All I can say is, thank God for bars and dance halls," said Friedman, who wore his trademark black cowboy hat while explaining where some of the signatures were collected.

Kinky for Governor.