Super Hugh-Ro

You may have seen that I was in attendance at the PC Party press event this afternoon at St. Vital Park. I would like to share a story with you that likely won’t make the daily news or tomorrow’s paper.

My wife and oldest son Sebastien were also in attendance at the time. While all the candidates were lined up by Hugh, my wife pointed at the PC vehicle with his picture on it. She then pointed to Hugh and told Sabs that Hugh was “that man” on the vehicle. As my son has many The Batman DVD’s (a show that comes with a great Winnipeg/Sisler/Red River College connection, no less), he was quick to think Mama meant “Batman”. He spent the rest of the event calling Hugh “Batman” and proudly declared “Dada wook with Batman”.

So if Hugh McFadyen is indeed The Batman, what does that make his nemesis Gary Doer? I guess that depends on the issue in question. If it is the promise to end hallway medicine in six months, he is The Joker. If you are trying to get a straight answer on Crocus, he is The Riddler. And if you want to talk about long term economic viability, he is Mr. Freeze.

Thanks to Hugh, my son thinks I’m the coolest Dada ever. After all, I know Batman…