Im not sure the Nathan Lane angle isnt more coincidence than design. But regardless, its remarkable that the Governor of NJ found this line in the movie important enough to make it an issue. I mean doesnt McGreevey have enough problems with that state than worry about a one-liner muttered by an animated jungle animal? I can just see his future campaign commercials now. All those attack ads against Timon. A grainy, black & white video of Timon catching a smoke behind a tree when hes supposed to be working. Statistical research showing the decrease of rainforest vegetation since Timon took residence in the jungle. And a silhouette testimonial from a former disgruntled tree monkey who Timon allegedly stole a banana from back in college. Way to go McGreevey. Youve single-handedly used the media to create a conflict with an animated movie character. Nice to see you choose your battles. The funniest thing is that most people wouldnt have thought twice about the NJ reference, may not have even remembered, or wouldnt have seen it at all had McGreevey not made it the platform for his stay in office. But now hes taken the gloves off, local news stations run tickers teasing the confrontation, and people across the country are now talking, in not-so-glowing terms, about the residents of New Jersey. McGreeveys done more harm to the NJ residents reputation than that mean, old bully Timon did has. Way to go Governor!