Grief counselor
Poor Rex. He’s tossed into a game in which the team is behind, leads us back to victory and still gets booed by Bears fans. We suspect he’ll remain in the NFL for a time after this season, likely his last with the Bears, but after his football career fizzles it may be good for him to give back to the community by offering guidance and counseling to those who’ve survived horrific experiences. Rex has been crucified in this town time and time again, and, in a lot ways, has bounced back every time. “Listen, I helped get the Bears to the Super Bowl,” he would say, “and the fans still hated me. Gotta keep your head up, son. Gotta keep on truckin’.”
Audience choice:
Sitting on the sidelines
Audience Comments: “Greeter at Olive Garden”; “Hand model”;
“Throw rolls at Lamberts.”
Best of Chicago 2008
