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Pritzker Takes A Shot Of Malort On 'The Daily Show'

Pritzker called Malort "a Chicago special" and Jordan Klepper of "The Daily Show" compared it to "sucking on the leg of a wet dog."

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker answers questions during his daily press briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic held in his office at the Illinois State Capitol, Thursday, May 21, 2020, in Springfield, Ill.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker answers questions during his daily press briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic held in his office at the Illinois State Capitol, Thursday, May 21, 2020, in Springfield, Ill. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP, Pool)

CHICAGO — In honor of the Democratic National Convention coming to town, Gov. JB Pritzker showed Jordan Klepper of “The Daily Show” around the Windy City for a segment Monday on the program.

While Chicago’s many world-class museums were discussed, the pair opted instead to stop at Gman Tavern for a shot of Malort, which Pritzker called “a Chicago special” and Klepper compared to “sucking on the leg of a wet dog.”

In between talking about the convention and presidential race, they also swung by Guthries Tavern, Murphy’s Bleachers and Wrigley Field.

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Along the way, Klepper asked Pritzker a hard-hitting question that’s been on many peoples’ minds: Is “The Bear” a comedy or a drama?

“I don’t know why it’s in the comedy category,” the governor said. “But I’ve got to say it’s one of the best shows on TV and it shows off Chicago.”

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