Ahem.

*Taps mic*  Testing, testing? Is this thing on? Yes? OK.

Senator Kirk, may I have a word with you?

Sen. Mark Kirk
Courtesy U.S. Senate

“Bros with no hos, “ sir? What’s that supposed to mean?

I am sure you would rather not answer the question. Which is why you should not have uttered such an offensive phrase in the first place. But if you simply cannot resist the urge to make such a remark publicly, then you would do well to remember this rule:  The Mic. Is. Always. Hot.

Failure to remember this rule will necessitate future red-faced explanations from you, OK? And that is probably no fun at all–for you.

You’re welcome.