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Herman Cain Quotes & Unforgettable Moments (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

First Posted: 11/21/2011 9:47 am   Updated: 11/21/2011 11:29 am

Former Godfather's Pizza CEO and Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain surged to the top of the polls this fall, managing to hold a surprisingly steady frontrunner status alongside fellow contender Mitt Romney, all the while dealing with a persistent sexual harassment scandal and some major blunders along the way.

Cain hasn't run an average campaign by any means -- something he's happy to boast about. His charismatic presence an unorthodox style have represented a change from the type of politician Americans have grown increasingly impatient with, which has in turn made him quite popular with conservative voters. But Cain's lack of experience in politics has provided more than a few gaffes and unconventional quotes or actions.

Here's a look at some of Cain's most unforgettable moments so far:

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When Herman Cain started leading in the polls in early October, Sarah Plain called the former pizza mogul the "flavor of the week." Cain fired back, telling Jay Leno on the "Tonight Show" that actually, he's "black walnut" -- a flavor that lasts longer than a week.

"I can eat black walnut all the time -- it's not a flavor of the week! It's not that heavy. You can eat it on the cone or in a cup," Cain later said on "Fox and Friends."

Over a month later, when pressed in an interview with GQ to name what ice cream flavors his competitors would be, Cain replied that Mitt Romney is "just plain vanilla," Rick Perry, "rocky road," and Michele Bachmann, "tutti-frutti." He added after that last one, "I know I'm going to get in trouble!"

In that same interview Cain was asked what you can tell about a man by the kind of pizza he likes and asserted that the more toppings you pile on, the more manly you are. Not vegetables, though. That's "sissy pizza," the candidate said.
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Former Godfather's Pizza CEO and Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain surged to the top of the polls this fall, managing to hold a surprisingly steady frontrunner status alongside fellow cont...
Former Godfather's Pizza CEO and Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain surged to the top of the polls this fall, managing to hold a surprisingly steady frontrunner status alongside fellow cont...
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happiness333
02:06 PM on 11/22/2011
I do give THANKS...THANKS for knowing Herman Cain...will NOT...NOT be the president of
THESE UNITED STATES!!!
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Thelastofthemoderates
01:59 PM on 11/22/2011
"Mmmmm - - -Man no eat pizza with vegitables, that sissy, Man eat meat... EAT MEAT!!! I big man in my pimpy hat"
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Stephen Holland
11:10 PM on 11/21/2011
Is it just me or does gov. Christie share a big likeness to Mr. Potato ?
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stephan67
Eternity and a day
04:50 PM on 11/21/2011
He's one of the most ridiculous candidates in American political history.Goodbye Cain ,we're tired of you.
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Pete Marriott
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04:43 PM on 11/21/2011
Herman Koch/Cain is a disgusting racist pig! I can't believe this bigot is being allowed to Campaign for the most important job in the world! He's a true life Clayton Bigsby who's non-deserving of all the media attention this human compost heap gets. May a flock of Crows, Seagulls & Pigeons simultaneously deliver their droppings on his bigoted shiny bald head and some of it splats in his mouth as he freak outs.
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den1953
The National Inquire of Politics the GOP!
03:01 PM on 11/21/2011
I think the black walnut finally cracked?
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Ricci Dats Me
02:50 PM on 11/21/2011
It amazes me that they still have failed to point out his amazing television career. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs7fJ6jAOVU seriously. HE WAS GOOD!
02:41 PM on 11/21/2011
Herman Cain & Rick Perry were kicked in the head by a Texas mule.
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dmsdzinr
Progression wit a twist of sarcasm.
02:28 PM on 11/21/2011
I never thought there would be competition for the CraZee Corner formerly OWNED by Sarah Palin and Michelle Bachmann. But Herman Cain is the New King of CraZee!!!
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LameDuckHunting
YOUR AD HERE........
02:05 PM on 11/21/2011
Herman Cain has raised the simple book tour to the level of High Concept Performance Art......................
01:54 PM on 11/21/2011
Defending his lack of his knowledge on foreign policy - Imitating satire of the Simpsons was the best "We need a leader not a reader"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=la_G3Srs3Eo&feature=youtu.be
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tpcinaz
I love republicans...they taste just like chicken.
01:00 PM on 11/21/2011
The most unforgettable and rediculous Herman Cain quote?

"I'm running for President of the United States".
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02:01 PM on 11/21/2011
the only thing is we only have one more choice AND its not the freeking DEVIL hater of our Lord Mit Romney HERMA is OUR #1 choice
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tpcinaz
I love republicans...they taste just like chicken.
04:41 PM on 11/21/2011
Your lobotomy is ready.
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filo
We're all Bozos on this bus.
11:04 AM on 11/21/2011
This Thanksgiving I'm thankful Cain will never be POTUS.
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shankapotomus
11:45 AM on 11/21/2011
Since you won't ever see it with the news protection of O.

http://cnsnews.com/blog/dan-gainor/occupy-oakland-calls-shutdown-all-west-coast-ports
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