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Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:24 pm EDT

Bill Guerin: Enemy of Detroit, coincidental friend of libertarians

By Greg Wyshynski

Normally, one would assume this photo featuring Bill Guerin(notes) of the Pittsburgh Penguins would be locker room material for the Detroit Red Wings prior to Game 7. But the fact that their roster has exactly four American players leads us to believe that, by and large, the Wings (a) are apathetic towards U.S. political discourse and (b) probably all drive Saabs.

Mondesi's House hipped us to their coverage of this humorous image:

A couple people just sent me this shot of Bill Guerin at the Rowdy BBQ on Route 51 today. Looks like he has good taste in food, because any friend of barbecue is a friend of mine.

If you're not familiar with the place, they're located in the beautiful part of Pittsburgh that is cluttered with "For Rent - Levitske Brothers" buildings. And they're pretty famous (at least to me) for some great slogans on their signs, like the one during Lent that read, "Eat our fish or go to Hell."

Stick tap to The Pensblog to initially posting this thing on Twitter. Glove tap to Billy Guerin for being a 38-year-old dude who may or may not understand the sweeping power of the Internet; either way, we all win.

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  1. RyanB
    1. Posted by RyanB Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:32 pm EDT

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    That is one of the best pics I've seen in a while.
  2. miah
    2. Posted by miah Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:32 pm EDT

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    ah, the sweet, sweet escapades of Billy G...
  3. Jerk Store
    3. Posted by Jerk Store Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:32 pm EDT

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    i thought the red wings probably all drove ladas
  4. Ron L I'll Fish 4 Food
    4. Posted by Ron L I'll Fish 4 Food Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:39 pm EDT

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    awww, damn censors!!!! Grrrrrrr Giant C.O.C.K., thats what he's standing next isn't it?
  5. Ron L I'll Fish 4 Food
    5. Posted by Ron L I'll Fish 4 Food Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:41 pm EDT

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    "Eat our fish or go to Hell." hmm, gotta pass, I'll Fish 4 My Own, and take my chances.
  6. Deker
    6. Posted by Deker Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:41 pm EDT

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    Thanks for clearing that up, I was wondering what's [profane] for male chicken.
  7. Disco Dan
    7. Posted by Disco Dan Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    Bad Ass Billy Guerin FTW
  8. banginpanger.com
    8. Posted by banginpanger.com Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:51 pm EDT

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    Bill Guerin was alive during the last American revolution too.
  9. John T
    9. Posted by John T Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:52 pm EDT

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    Funny how you make fun of our economy...but which city is the one that CAN'T AFFORD A BASKETBALL TEAM?? or which city had to file for bankruptcy before....hmmm IMAGINE THAT GOOOOOOO WINGS!!!
  10. Disco Dan
    10. Posted by Disco Dan Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:02 pm EDT

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    Pittsburgh can afford a basketball team idiot its just that no owner or potential owner thinks it would be a good market for basketball, and they would be correct.... it would be like the NJ Devils, never selling out games... Detroits biggest industry has been bailed out and THEN filed for bankruptcy ... meanwhile, Pittsburgh has one of the most stable economies in the US.... At least you guys have Eminem and Kid Rock....
  11. Disco Dan
    11. Posted by Disco Dan Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:08 pm EDT

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    oh, and Pittsburgh never filed for Bankruptcy, are you thinking of Cleveland ?
  12. mtw26
    12. Posted by mtw26 Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:08 pm EDT

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    P.S. The Economist rated Pittsburgh the best place to live in the U.S. And is in the top 30 worldwide.
  13. Brian S
    13. Posted by Brian S Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:11 pm EDT

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    p. ussy tearin' billy guerin!!!
  14. Aaron S
    14. Posted by Aaron S Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:13 pm EDT

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    As a Red Wings fan.. I have to say this sign is great.
    Believe it or not, not all of us want the bailout.... So the wings can lead the charge toward impeachment.
  15. Shawn
    15. Posted by Shawn Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:15 pm EDT

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    I could have sworn that guy was hanged after they found him hiding in a hole in Iraq no?
  16. jason
    16. Posted by jason Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:18 pm EDT

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    Detroit can't even afford a football team! [rimshot]
  17. Erik
    17. Posted by Erik Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:21 pm EDT

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    @10: You're a clown. No one in Pittsburgh gives a damn about basketball. Pitt has been a top 10 team for like, a decade now and no one gives a crap because they play during Steelers and Pens season. It's a football and hockey town.
    Also, like #15 said, Pittsburgh has been named the most livable city in America in four different surveys this year. Detroit was named by Hobo Quarterly the best place to live in a rusted out car. You can bail out theeeeese nuts, suckbag.
  18. WingeyDo
    18. Posted by WingeyDo Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:26 pm EDT

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    Picture is stupid... therefore, perfect for Pens fans' mentality.
    Go Detroit Red Wings!
  19. Fin-atic
    19. Posted by Fin-atic Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:29 pm EDT

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    At first glance I thought that was Forrest Gump........
  20. Lets Go Red Wings
    20. Posted by Lets Go Red Wings Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:34 pm EDT

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    at 18. very funny. i grew out my playoff beard too and now my friends call me Osama. imagine if guerin and i walked into a marine bass camp... headlines would say THE REAL SADDAM AND BIN LADEN CAPTURED!!!
  21. Lets Go Red Wings
    21. Posted by Lets Go Red Wings Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:35 pm EDT

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    and iron that damn shirt!!!
    LETS GO RED WINGS!!!
  22. WingeyDo
    22. Posted by WingeyDo Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:46 pm EDT

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    Pittsburg fans... it's not too late to buy a winged wheel sweater.
    just sayin...
    GO WINGS!
  23. KJ
    23. Posted by KJ Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:52 pm EDT

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    Good luck Detroit - Break a leg Osgood - No, seriously BREAK A LEG :)
    Go Pens!!!!
  24. Marshall
    24. Posted by Marshall Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:58 pm EDT

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    red wings dont need a bailout but the pens do.
  25. Sixburgh
    25. Posted by Sixburgh Thu Jun 11, 2009 6:00 pm EDT

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    Those aren't wrinkles in the shirt! It's called muscle!
    Oh and wings fans, be sure to tune in to our Cup Celebration parade. You might get to see the Super Bowl trophy too! And that'll be the only time you'll see on your tvs!
    Let's Go Pens

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