Post Archive
2009
Sarah Palin Has Fancy Toenails
The Huffington Post, known for its mind blowing investigative journalism, has done it again. This time, toe jam: At the Autism Speaks walk in Purchase, New York on Sunday, something about Sarah Palin’s toenails stood out. But wait, there’s more… According to related stories, this isn’t the first time they’ve …
Chuck Todd And His Goatee Set To Write A “Nuanced Analytical Narrative” About Obama and Clinton
From what we gather, it’s a magical romance that started in Iowa and ended up at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. [pins and needles]
“Does President Obama Know Who I Am?”
Yes, he understands you’re a 12 year-old kid with a microphone. [and he’s a tad bit busy] h/t Wake Up Call
“Blonde Charity Mafia” Postponed Until Fall
This news will disappoint about three people: "Blonde Charity Mafia," a new reality show about young socialites in Obama-era Washington, DC, has been delayed until fall, according to the CW network. If this show can’t compete will the summer schedule, it has little chance of getting off the ground.
Only In The Midwest
Because we have a lot of FamousDC readers who adore the Midwest, we occasionally find it our duty to update them on happenings back home. 1. Matt Blunt has one more reason to hate scooters. [beep, beep] Former Gov. Matt Blunt was issued a summons by Springfield police on Monday …
Morning Link Love
Below are a few morning links you can enjoy while sucking down your second cup of burnt coffee. In case you have money, and access to a trapeze, this is certainly something you should try once. [getting high] Dear Megan Fox, This is no way to increase your fan base. …
Cillizza Says Pols Shouldn’t Twitter. Update: Should Twitter.
9:00 am: the Fix says politicians should not to Twitter. 4:30pm: the Fix says he hopes politicians continue to Twitter. What will tonight bring?
David Simon’s Salad Dressing Incident
David Simon, journalist and creator of the popular HBO drama, The Wire, spoke about the future of professional journalism. Among the topics he addressed: why he had a salad dressing stain on his shirt and the state of the newspaper industry. [watch it here] h/t Mortman
Washington Nationals Look To Catch Fire. Succeed.
In a recent attempt to entertain 30 or so fans, the Washington Nationals rewarded ticket holders to a fireworks display. The only problem, the show was cut short when some of the debris landed on top of the fire chief’s head. [unbelievable] According to a sources, Vince Coleman was not …
Why Politicians Shouldn’t Tweet
How many Capitol Hill press flacks that despise Twitter, will forward Chris Cillizza’s latest column to their boss? SUBJECT: Twitter is not your friend. No doubt any number of your colleagues have urged you to begin Twittering — sending your thoughts on life, the universe and everything out to the …
We Love Lists, But This Is Too Much
There’s good ways to drive traffic to your blog, then there’s this. [awful timing] UPDATE I: Ruffini calls it "link bait" UPDATE II: Two readers claim Mary Katherine Ham should be on the list. UPDATE III: Ann Coulter is neither "new" or "media." UPDATE IV: Upon further review, this list …
Social Media = Narcissism + ADHD + Stalking
This pretty much sums it up perfectly. h/t Despair Inc.
Emily Miller vs Kevin Spacey
Emily Miller, the former DeLay spokesperson, who’s afraid of nobody, recently laid some smack down on Kevin Spacey – who is playing Jack Abramoff in the movie “Casino Jack.” According to reports, Abramoff blames Miller for the reason he’s in prison. [ignore the fact that he’s a criminal]. Miller, who …