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Overheard in DC: Homeless Edition
A tipster sent in the following overheard in DC: I’m walking out of Metro Center on Monday and two homeless guys are talking. One says to the other: “I don’t care if they win another game. We can get a good draft pick and select a quarterback.” Homeless Redskins Fans …
Reason #46 Why We Love This Country
Can we talk about the people who thought of getting Levi Johnston to do ads for their pistachio company? They are the smartest people in the world. Next Ad: "Hi. I’m Levi Johnson, and I KNOW nuts…"
Hyper Hill
WH briefing room [Bellantoni TwitPic] Can’t Make it Up [Planned Parenthood] Top 10 Annoying Habits [METRO] Steele Blames [Hill Aides]
Your WTF of the Week: Is Our Space Program That Bored?
It’s time to get NASA more funding. They’re taking drastic steps. NASA will tomorrow launch a spectacular mission to bomb the Moon. [moon madness] But that’s not the best line … The attack on the Moon is not a declaration of war or act of wanton vandalism. Pluto finally gets …
There’s No Crying in Health Care Reform
Patrick O’Connor: House feels left out on health care
REMATCH: @DavidAll vs. @MichaelTurk [The Battle Over Thongs]
The first battle between @davidall and @michaelturk took place during the FamousDC Twitter tourney — and now, the rematch. Michael Turk has a message for the voracious social networker David All, and he is going to wear it on his sleeve. According to Jacque Bland and Tara Palmeri with The …
Actually … Let’s be Honest – They’d be “The Rush Limbaughs”
Yesterday we mentioned that radio giant Rush Limbaugh might be in the business of buying a NFL team. Rush Limbaugh has talked in the past about being interested in buying the St. Louis Rams if they ever came on the market, and now he’s reportedly in one of three groups …
Tom DeLay Powers On, Dances With Two Broken Feet
First of all, what the hell happened to Macy Gray? Given her natural ability and grace, there is no way she already got voted off. We’ll just assume she was so good, she got an automatic pass to the finals. As for Tango Tom, he did not disappoint. ABC, who …
Famously Spotted: Uncle Sam
What’s more American than Uncle Sam panhandling for $12 trillion? According to a tipster, who spotted Sam this morning in Dupont Circle, he was passing out pamphlets and making up reciting all sorts of stats on the deficit. [rain man style] He also mentioned that there were multiple Uncle Sams …
Brett Favre for President
Do the other candidates get equal time after the three hour Brett Favre infomercial last night? [almost 40 ]
Famously Tweeted: Baby Time
Congrats to all the new fathers. @MKHammer: Congrats on politi-Twitter baby boom, @thenote , @jaketapper , @PatrickRuffini , @jeffemanuel ! As Bebe’s Kids would say, "We multiply!" Who doesn’t love NYE?
Famously Facebooked: Somebody Sell Us a Pig
Facebook Status Abuse: FarmVille: THE CIRCUS IS IN TOWN! You know what they say about elephants, y’all: They never forget. Well, for the next 48 HOURS in FarmVille, you can send a BABY ELEPHANT to your friends so that they’ll never forget YOU. Be sure to hurry, these not-…so-little critters …
Rush Limbaugh Going As Jerry Jones For Halloween
Rush Limbaugh must be getting bored behind the mic. Rush Limbaugh has talked in the past about being interested in buying the St. Louis Rams if they ever came on the market, and now he’s reportedly in one of three groups vying for ownership. [if you’re giving money away…] Donovan …
Barack Obama’s Facebook Feed
Facebook hilarity. Christopher Beam and Chris Wilson: Barack Obama’s Facebook Feed
TheHillIsHome: Chill on the Hill
Halloween is right around the corner, so grab your flashlight and travel with TheHillIsHome’s Elizabeth Festa as she embarks on the Capitol Hill Ghost Tour. TheHillIsHome: Chill on the Hill If you’re interested in joining the tour, cruise on over to DC Like a Local to sign up.