During my internship at the capitol for the legislative session, I mentioned to my co-workers that the craziest things happened in that building. Their response? "Oh, duh. Thats why its called the freak show." And it really was.I had some of the weirdest experiences during my capitol days, which is why I never left the house without my camera. I had to be prepared for the unexpected. Sometimes I would arrive and find Bugs Bunny, Batman & Robin, and Spongebob in the front steps advocating for more money towards tourism. Other times I would have to run to the underground offices and find snake farmers allowing the public to pet their pets. I met Vince Young, Rick Perry, and Miss Texas. I ran into the "little people" organization and watched mimes in the main rotunda. Ice cream socials were my favorite, but nothing beat signing the delivery of...no, not a flower arrangement, but a tree.
In conclusion the capitol provides a lot more entertainment than most people are aware of. Its only that chaotic during session though, so I suggest you wait until 2009 to check it out.
