Post Archive
2009
Admit It, You Might Have a Facebook Problem
Believe it or not, we all have Facebook problems. Some of them are just more serious than others. Since we’re the folks that first warned you about Facebook abuse , we figured it was our duty to enlighten our fans here at FamousDC about the tell-tale signs of a rapidly …
Sen. Franken Is One Sharpie Guy
We’re pretty sure we couldn’t pull this off even if we traced it. [Franken draws US map]
Note: She Said “Yes” Before Being Airlifted
This is why you never ask for anybody’s hand in marriage while hiking a path called Billy Goat Trail. It began as a romantic hike, and ended with a helicopter rescue after one of the hikers fell and was injured, just moments after she accepted a marriage proposal. [Potomac River] …
Happy Day After Labor Day
Welcome back. What did we miss? College football returned with a bang … The Nevins family took to the WaPo’s Op-Ed page … DC Metro closed 3 stations (including Reagan National Airport!) for Labor Day weekend … Van Jones decided to spend some more time with his family … The …
But Can He Cha Cha? Tom DeLay On Entertainment Tonight
We’ll give it up — he doesn’t look half bad out there on the dance floor.
Famous Friday [Round Up]
Jenna Bush Hager got a Today show gig, Huffington Post moved next door to the White House, Kate Michael blocks time on her schedule to respond to facebook invitations, The Hill redesigned their Web site, We like you too Politics Magazine, Gov. Rod Blagojevich gave Rahm heartburn, Harry Reid told …
DC Stands for Damn Cool
It takes a reporter named Gabriella BOSTON to cut New York City down to size. Washington Times: D.C.’s power, prestige takes bite out of Big Apple In the blatantly self-reverential battle between New York and Washington for the title of “Most Important City in America,” New York has always claimed …
Internet Addiction Center Opens
UPDATE: @Unsilent asks … Yes, but do they have WiFi? [brilliant question] @RaysIndex Can i find it on Google Maps? @meechone Or virtual classes? We know a few political pundits that could use a little web rehab. The center, called ReSTART, is somewhat ironically located near Redmond, headquarters of Microsoft …
Spokesman War 2009 [NRCC vs. DCCC]
The DCCC recently blasted NRCC spokesman Paul Lindsay. According to the DCCC flack Ryan Rudominer, it seems as if Lindsay is talking out of both ends. [we thought political committees were supposed to attack Members of Congress] The Democratic political committee sent out an In Case You Missed It that …
FamousDC Endorsement the New Oprah?
The money votes have been counted … [did our endorsements help?] After a fierce competition and some surprise wins during the final hour, we’ve wrapped up FishbowlDC’s Summer Superlatives. Now, the moment you’ve all been waiting…. your 2009 FishbookDC!!! [click here]
Please Release Me: Discover Colombia Through Its Heart
Colombia [think South American country] is working hard to shake the image Pablo Escobar left behind. In September, Colombia ’s official country image campaign, Colombia is Passion, will bring a piece of Colombia to the United States, with the “Discover Colombia Through Its Heart” cultural art exhibition. The exhibit features …
Presidential Pastime: Blaming the Media
After a whirlwind courtship that landed Barack Obama in the White House, we thought the love between the media and POTUS would last forever. But like all summer flings, the romance is gone. The honeymoon is now officially over. Ben Smith: Blaming the media, again … Greg Sargent: Obama’s Political …
@WAS_Nationals Not Very Good at Twitter Either
UPDATE: @frankstrategies alerts us that this Twitter account might not be official. Whew. We still however think this would be a great idea for a fan give-away. —————————————————- It’s no mystery that the Nats need a little help on the field. We also know they can’t spell . But now …
Taking the Health Care Debate to the Woods
Leave it to the geniuses at Funny of Die to capture the moment perfectly. Gus Porter, American Legend with Thomas Haden Church from Thomas Haden Church