Retiring Guy's Digest: What's the matter with Iowa? After messing up her state for 8 years, Kimmi the Clown sez that "we'll be fine!"

Sunday, April 12, 2026

What's the matter with Iowa? After messing up her state for 8 years, Kimmi the Clown sez that "we'll be fine!"

Dear, Kimmi,

The fact that your state's governor's race has been rated a "toss-up" is a clear indication of "not fine"!

Best, Retiring Guy

Headline: Des Moines Register, 4/9/2026

Brianne Pfannenstiel Stephen Gruber-Miller report that Kimmi sez 'pshaw':
Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds, who will not seek another term in office, told reporters she does not believe Iowa's race is a toss-up.
"Not at all," she said. "… I'm not saying it's not going to be hard. Nobody goes into these races thinking it's a cakewalk. I definitely don't think that. But I definitely think that we'll be fine."

According to Merriam-Webster, the first known use of 'pshaw', as in an interjection used to express irritation, disapproval, contempt, or disbelief, occurred in 1607.

Other coinages from the same year include: