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TexasTowelie

(112,162 posts)
Mon May 4, 2020, 04:23 AM May 2020

Gov. Whitmer sends Bell's beer care package to 'SNL' star Cecily Strong

Well, one thing's for certain: Cecily Strong won't hold the wrong beer ever again when portraying Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

You may recall last week Strong played the role of the Michigan governor during a "Saturday Night Live" sketch that didn't make the live airing but was posted online after. The State of Michigan took notice — and so did Whitmer, who told Fox 2 that she found it funny, but took issue with Strong holding a Labatt Blue rather than a Michigan-made beer.

"We love Canada, but we drink Michigan beer," Whitmer said, holding a Bell's Two Hearted Ale.

Turns out, Whitmer took it a step further: She sent Strong a "care package" of Michigan beer and goodies, all from Comstock-based Bell's Brewery, the largest and perhaps most recognizable independent craft brewery in the state.

Read more: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/05/03/gretchen-whitmer-cecily-strong-snl-bells-beer/3074371001/

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Gov. Whitmer sends Bell's beer care package to 'SNL' star Cecily Strong (Original Post) TexasTowelie May 2020 OP
Well, all the more reason to like her! MyOwnPeace May 2020 #1

MyOwnPeace

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1. Well, all the more reason to like her!
Mon May 4, 2020, 07:37 AM
May 2020

I've got the same on tap here at home - sure makes social distancing easier!

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