Post Archive
2009
Leader of the PAC?
Apparently starting a PAC is the new pink. Even Joan of Arc wants in on the action.
FDC Upgrades
We’re in the midst of upgrading our tubes, so forgive us for the down time that might occur in the next few hours. We promise to be back up just as soon as we figure out what country the GoDaddy call center is in.
Drudge Loves His Headlines
What’s better? The headline that even we’re too scared to click on. or…. The fact that Steny made the picture and is looking a bit nervous.
Rantworthy: Confessions of a Silver Ticket Survivor
Here at FamousDC, we not only get tips, story ideas and other inappropriate electronic messages, but sometimes we’re sent very colorful emails from readers who simply want to rant about something that has them all fired up. The latest submission comes from Travis Hare. And while his story is less …
Caribou Coffee Introduces A Special Blend
From a tipster: “Caribou Coffee on 18th and M Street, NW has jumped on the Obama marketing bandwagon and introduced a special coffee of the day – the Obama.” We’re told that Democrats love the blend, but Republicans find the brew to be a little bitter.
Obama Speech Writer Dips Pen in Company Ink
This is what happens when you’re good with words… From Gawker: Sorry, ladies: We’re told Jon Favreau, Barack Obama‘s 27-year-old single speechwriter, now has a girlfriend. With ample clearance. According to Gawker, Favreau is dating a fellow White House staffer, who just so happened to pose for Maxim magazine wearing …
New Media Douchebags
Consider this a viral intervention: If this video describes one of your coworkers, cousins or friends, do what’s right …
Save the Environment: One Jet at a Time
You make the calll: 600+ = Number of private jets arriving at Dulles for Barack Obama’s Inauguration 300+ = Number of private jets arriving at Dulles for George W. Bush’s Inauguration Bloomberg News: [Obama] set a record, topping the 300 the airport accommodated for President George W. Bush’s 2004 inaugural, …
Inauguration Celebration from Your Desk
This is a great place to spend a few Monday minutes [gigapan]
Extreme Mortman Farewell
Everyone knows FamousDC is a big fan of Extreme Mortman. We thought he’d be around forever, like Dan Snyder. It looks like Mr. Extreme is changing jobs and saying goodbye to Extreme Mortman. Naturally, we’re sad to the see the site go, but we wish Howard all the best at …
JoMa = Next David Gregory
During President Obama’s first visit to hang with the White House press corps it was all smiles and handshakes, except for one reporter. Yes, one reporter remembered his job responsibilities as a member of the Fourth Estate. That reporter, a FamousDC Secretary of Education, is JoMa. We’re sure JoMa is …
Funny Or Die High-Fiving the Inauguration
HIGH-FIVE INAUGURATION! from Almost Twins HIGH-FIVE INAUGURATION! – watch more funny videos Did you wonder who all was in the video? Did you recognize someone, but can’t remember their name? Did we just see Nelly in there? Here’s a full list: Pundits Larry King, Arianna Huffington, Joe Scarborough, Mika …
Looking for Something to do today?
Head on over to the Corcoran Gallery of Art. The Corcoran has partnered with Christie’s to display a historic Abraham Lincoln manuscript immediately following the Presidential Inauguration. Lincoln delivered the four-page speech at the White House on November 10, 1864, immediately after his second-term as President. Written in his own …