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Famous Friday [Round Up]
Titanic + Avatar = Oil Spill, Planet Earth is warming – the bedroom … not so much, not telling the truth about your military experience is sweeping the nation, when in doubt – blame the Olympics, Sally Albright has been firing off some great FB updates, we just need some …
Boehner Tells McCartney to ‘Let it Be’
Paul McCartney, a popular musician, recently expressed his true feelings about George W. Bush. [classy] “After the last eight years, it’s great to have a President who knows what a library is….” Rep. John Boehner was not pleased with McCartney: “Like millions of other Americans, I have always had a …
Gulf Spill Celebrity Advice: Take 5
Meet Spike Lee. He has advice. You should listen because he’s famous. [go off] Related: James Cameron makes movies and knows how to plug holes. Why has nobody called Bruce Willis?
Closing Bell: Happy Birthday Tommy McFly
He’s one of Washington’s most popular radio personalities and a good friend of FamousDC. Happy Birthday, McFly. Update: And now he does teevee! h/t BR
World Cup iPhone Wallpapers
With the World Cup just 8 days away, who doesn’t need a new iPhone wallpaper? [dope] A big h/t to Phil Coffman for the sweet designs.
Facebook Launches Politics Page
Facebook just launched a politics page: [groovy] The U.S. Politics on Facebook page highlights the use of Facebook by politicians, elected officials, and political campaigns. The Page also shares tips and best practices as well as news from Facebook. One of the featured politicians on the front of the page: …
Hyper Hill
The most under-paid weatherman ever [rapper] Sometimes it’s okay to grab a stick and start swinging [oil spill] Colt 45 [Works Every Time]
Larry Craig Appears On Daily Show [The Rest of Us Wonder Why]
This is what happens when you no longer have people under the age of 60 working for you: So of course, that issue was completely avoided since field segments at The Daily Show always stick to the script. Right. Let’s just say this former staff member will probably have to …
Rumor: Cy Young Award Renamed After Stephen Strasburg
Stephen Strasburg hasn’t even made his major league debut, but he’s that good… “Lord knows he’s earned this honor,” said Scott Boras, agent for baseball phenom Stephen Strasburg, after learning that Commissioner Bud Selig is close to announcing that MLB will change the name of the “Cy Young Award” to …
Happy Thursday: A Lesson in Class
We could all learn a few things from Armando Galarraga. [class act] UPDATE: Friends in high places Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm (D) said Wednesday night that she’s issuing a proclamation making Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga’s effort historically accurate.