Coach Taylor– the fictional character from award winning show, Friday Night Lights soared to stardom when he stole America’s heart as the beloved father-figure and inspirational football coach on the Texas based drama. Many will tell you- he’s not terrible to look at either. The show faces many issues around contemporary …

Earlier today, an anonymous contributor sent us The GOP Communications Staffer Emotional Guide to the #SOTU Address – As Told by Taylor Swift. Not long after this glorious compilation of gif-reaction excellence entered the digital world, we got word that someone wanted to respond. This person, another communications staffer but …

It’s that time of year again – the President’s State of the Union Address. Yay! For those of us who work in communications, the #SOTU is a magical night where we get to not only listen and parse every single word of a very long speech, but we also get …

1. If Todd Akin gets the slice of king cake with the baby he will ask where the stork went. 2. Joe Biden will flash John Boehner and become outraged when all he receives is a flag pin. 3. You just can’t hang enough beads from the House Gallery. Or Nancy Pelosi’s neck. 4. Obama’s tableau will block the view of VP Biden and John Boehner. And let’s be real, everyone watches for a) Joe’s smile or b) Boehner’s tears. 5. While crazy hats are encouraged on Bourbon Street, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee still won’t fit in.

If you’re a press flack on Capitol Hill trying to get your boss media attention, you better learn how to throw elbows. h/t Emily Miller

We’re moments away from the State of the Union Address.  There are millions of people online scrubbing the internet for information – but what exactly are they looking for? Google Trends has the answer: [and it’s quite hilarious] jersey shore season 4 ted williams leaves rehab taco bell meat anti …

As if Rep. Paul Ryan, who’s giving the SOTU response tonight, needed anymore pressure. Related Note: Earlier today Rep. Eric Cantor invited Rep. Nancy Pelosi to sit next to him at the SOTU.  She declined, but only because she already had a date.

You already know where the best bars to watch the SOTU are located, but what about watching online? Check out Mashable’s list. h/t Mindy Finn

Nate Beeler [Fire and Ice]

Computer hackers have always been so creative and friendly. Hackers struck at least 10 House websites overnight, substituting expletives aimed at Pres. Obama just hours after his State of the Union address. [hack job] Who knew they could do so much damage from their parent’s basement.

He wants to end ABC store’s monopoly in Virginia.

Guests expected to sit with first lady Laura Bush during President Bush’s State of the Union address on Monday: [who’s who]

DCist has all of the local road closings for tonight’s State of the Union