Last week, while Wisconsin and Michigan duked it out over which state’s outline more closely resembles that of a mitten, we asked Tribune readers what they think Illinois’ shape looks like. Here’s a sample of those responses.
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An arrowhead
Kathy Boss, Lincolnshire
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Take the profile of the Grinch, turn it upside down and voila!
John Izzo, Flossmoor
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A whole ham or, if you turn it sideways, a car
Carmelita and Bill Rock, LaPorte, Ind.
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A ballerina’s foot
Linda Lorang, Fairfax, Va.
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A holster, but never mind; I really don’t want more guns
Steve Martin, Vernon Hills
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A profile of the Cat in the Hat
Diane McConnell, Green Bay
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The headless profile of a Chicago politician. Big belly, low-slung belt, etc.
Betsy Rehm, Libertyville
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A short sock, a hot water bottle or an IV bag
Ruth and Miles Hoffman, Lake Zurich
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A ’70s toy, Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, or Mugsy from the old cartoon duo Rocky and Mugsy
Stephen T. Ziliak, Chicago
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An upside-down fat man wearing a hat
Cami Reister, Grand Rapids, Mich.
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The profile of Bart Simpson
Ron Hoover, Chicago
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