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Working in the media really sucks. CareerCast recently ranked the worst jobs for 2016 and the industry made the list more than once – and we gotta tell ya’, they might be on to something. Early hours, late nights and days so long you can barely remember your own birthday or that it’s Christmas day …

Is your office gathering together to watch the US World Cup match today? Any special plans? Email us pictures and we’ll post them to FamousDC.com. Best picture wins a FamousDC prize pack. Here’s how DC is watching the game so far… President Obama Wendell White, FamousDC Contributor Senator Chris Murphy …

Breaking: CNN is still looking for this roundup #NATIONAL Yellowstone … Yikes; Goodbye Letterman; RGIII is keeping #10, DeSean Jackson; CRAWFISH; We heard the last HIMYM episode sucked but need to catch up on seasons 1-9 so NO SPOILERS for the next year and a half; Microsoft rolled something out …

This morning the Today Show did a segment on Capitol Hill staffers and their love of mobile devices. When producers showed an example of an iPhone and Blackberry in action, up popped an email from Don Seymour. Always working… h/t ML

What would happen if reality shows were based in the District… Survivor – Intern Wars: Tribes of white badged interns compete in a series of challenges (first contestant to actually get around Rayburn wins!). The surviving intern gets upgraded to the ever coveted staff assistant spot. Those who get kicked off the island go back to grad school. Money Metro: WMATA wisely decides to invest in metro cars with flashy disco lighting and lets customers who have been stranded during their commute compete in a trivia challenge to recoup their wasted fare. Cake Boss: Georgetown Cupcake and Sprinkes fight it out like the Sharks and Jets. What Not to Wear – Casual Friday: Just because you have plans after work on Friday doesn’t make that mini skirt and sequined bandeau appropriate. Offending contestants are required to wear overalls the remainder of the workday. The Amazing Race: Happy Hour Contestants bolt from the office at 5pm to try to get the best bar stools and the biggest buzz on before 7pm. Say Yes to the Dress – Pantsuit Pandemonium: Watch as Lohmans and Dress Barn open their doors in a blowout sale. See hair fly when the last matching blazer goes out the door. The Biggest Loser – Electoral College Edition: Poor Mitt.

He doesn’t watch much TV, but when he does it’s Sports Center. [just picked up more votes] h/t Rick Klein

Apparently TV commercials are too damn loud. [netflix] Though Congress still bickers over net neutrality, spying on Americans, and universal health care, at least Democrats and Republicans can agree on one thing: TV commercials are too damned loud. After approval by the House, the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act …

This is the bizarre kind of stuff you can do when you have zero chance of winning. h/t Mrs. Lazy Hazy

This was destined to be a train wreck the moment the camera turned on. When you have to read notes in order to get your name right during an interview, your chances of getting elected skyrocket.

Too soon MSNBC, too soon. h/t Leslie Bradshaw

Team Conan… Conan O’Brien made his return to TV in a much-hyped 60 Minutes interview with Steve Kroft. It was a decidedly Team Conan segment, and also a surprisingly serious and frank discussion with the comedy host. Watch it here. Watch CBS News Videos Online

If you’ve never been to the Tune Inn, you’ve got a few days until it becomes a popular tourist trap. Looking for a chance to be on TV? Quit trying to figure out how to get invited to Top Chef’s Restaurant Wars and go to the Tune Inn Wednesday, May …

Wesley Snipes has aged. h/t next round PS: Lovin’ the bow tie, Wes.

It’s likely that none of the Super Bowl ads this year will be nearly as exciting as John Edwards’ past: [baby daddy] The Super Bowl isn’t a sporting event. It’s a business. And that business is advertising. This year, with every ad spot already sold out, prices topped out at …