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2009
Hyper Hill
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Rep. Aaron Schock…The Ladies Man
Now, we aren’t endorsing or promoting this event, but we thought it was worth pointing out to the masses. The Women Under Forty PAC is holding their Fall Bash tomorrow and a few things caught our attention. One, it is geared toward women under forty, but open to the public …
Famous Birthday Greetings
FamousDC wishes Happy Birthday to two people that keep DC Famous: Sean Spicer Ana Marie Cox Now get out there and make some bad decisions!
Do As He Says, Not As He Salts
Any guesses as to which politician is featured in this story? HE dumps salt on almost everything, even saltine crackers. He devours burnt bacon and peanut butter sandwiches. He has a weakness for hot dogs, cheeseburgers, and fried chicken, washing them down with a glass of merlot. Mike Huckabee? Joe …
Famously Quoteworthy: Too Soon
On his new radio show last night — now called "Foley on Politics" – ex-Rep. Mark Foley (R-FL) told listeners, "I’ve always enjoyed having conversations" [via Wake Up Call]
Famously Questioned: Are You Asking Us?
We think former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, who is looking to challenge Sen. Barbara Box in California, has a new website that’s "coming soon." [question mark]
Take the Metro Home Tonight
DC cab drivers are on strike today. WJLA: D.C. Taxi Drivers Strike Over Fares You might have some trouble catching a cab in the District Tuesday because of a strike to protest low fares. … The strike was primarily organized by two cab driver union, according to John Porterfield, a …
Chief Zee Pullin’ ‘Em at SneakerBall
Hint: If you’re trying to garner the attention of WUSA’s Angie Goff – you don’t need to do so by making repeated visits to the Grooming Lounge and spending your paycheck on Vineyard Vines neck ties. Apparently all it takes is a maroon gown and a headdress. Chief Zee has …
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DeLay Impresses Fans, Makes New Friends
Before last night’s Dancing With the Stars episode aired, it was unclear as to whether Tom DeLay would be able to impress America, and more importantly, develop a fan base — especially going up against Peyton Manning and MNF . 10 seconds into his "Wild Thing" dance [and after the …
FunnyorDie: Protect Insurance Companies PSA
Protect Insurance Companies PSA from Will Ferrell Thanks William!
Stop, Step Away From the Twitter Machine
Robert Henson, the Redskin’s super-duper reserve rookie linebacker who hasn’t played a down in the NFL, recently got a few hits in via Twitter. "All you fake half hearted Skins fan can . . . I won’t go there, but I dislike you very strongly, don’t come to Fed Ex …
Entertainment Alert: City Council Meetings Are The New Town Halls
Now that recess is over and Congressmen seem to be done with these health care town halls, Americans are going to have to visit their city/town council meetings for cheap forms of entertainment. For example, watch this lady drop a bomb during a discussion of education…apparently her testimony "wasn’t relevant" …
Famously Quoteworthy: Obama Keeps Us Laughing
A great one-liner from the President last night while appearing on Letterman. “I think it’s important to realize that I was actually black before the election.” Letterman’s response: “How long have you been a black man?” Priceless. Read the rest here.
A Little William McGurn With Your Morning Coffee
Pour a little of this in your Cocoa Puffs. Wall Street Journal: When Speechwriters Kiss and Tell When the sun rises over our capital city this morning, its denizens will awake to a truly novel tale: The aggrieved ex-staffer—wait for it!—disillusioned by Washington. The tome out today is by former …