Archive for October, 2008

Hyper Hill

Posted on 29. Oct, 2008 by .

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You’re doing great work here [millennial] Prepare to Qualify [pole position] Bad Fantasy Pick [V. Young] Mmmmmmmmmmm [drop] 2Pac is pissed [elvis] Too soon! [liz]

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Move Over Joe the Plumber, You’ve Got Some Competition

Posted on 29. Oct, 2008 by .

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… And that competition just so happens to carry a name with recent significance. [coincendence?] Joe the Plumber, meet Mike “the One.”   According to reports, he’s just like Joe, but more “handy.” Right now it’s unclear as to whether Obama will have him on the campaign trail for the final push.

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Who Rules the FEC? The Same Man Who Rules the Les Paul

Posted on 29. Oct, 2008 by .

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If you think all politico types are dull, boring and few beers short of a good time, you haven’t met FEC Chairman Don McGahn. McGahn, who recently took over the election oversight reigns, is likely to have more socially networked friends than you do.  And no, it’s not because some staffer trolls around all day [...]

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FamousDC Question of the Day

Posted on 29. Oct, 2008 by .

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With gas prices at an three year low, DCist asks, how long will we have to keep paying the taxicab gas surcharge in DC?

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Happy Wednesday Morning

Posted on 29. Oct, 2008 by .

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Happy Wednesday morning. Who broke a heel last night? Anyone get fired up in Cleveland Park? Isn’t campaigning for Congress supposed to be tough?

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Show And Tell [Then Show Some More]

Posted on 28. Oct, 2008 by .

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This blog entry is not meant to be funny or off-colored.  Our only intention was to report the facts.  [Although if it makes you laugh, you're not alone.  We tested it on a class full of 4th grade boys, and they all found humor in it.] Politico is reporting that Boehner is showing off his [...]

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Now We Know What a “Metallic Cloque pencil Skirt” Is

Posted on 28. Oct, 2008 by .

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J. Crew is cashing in on Obamamania.  Proof is here.

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Hyper Hill

Posted on 28. Oct, 2008 by .

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Going Out Guide [WaPo] Pick Up Guide [draper] Neighbor [benefits] Sushi [concierge] Laugh [his story] Sad [ethics]

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Bitter Cold Irony You Can Believe In

Posted on 28. Oct, 2008 by .

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“I will only hold up your stupid global warming sign if you give me some hot chocolate after this is over.” Note the winter gloves and temperature on the right.

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What People Do Instead of Early Voting

Posted on 28. Oct, 2008 by .

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Why vote when stuff like this is happening?

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Thanks to Obama, We’ll Let Vegas “Redistribute the Wealth”

Posted on 28. Oct, 2008 by .

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Penn State vs. Texas in the BCS Championship?  Learn Why Obama Had Deemed It So Why would you take sporting advice from a politician?  Before this year, you probably wouldn’t.  Politicians, love them or hate them, only tell you what you want to hear, and most of the time, never deliver on any promises. But [...]

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Happy Tuesday Morning

Posted on 28. Oct, 2008 by .

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Man, it is gross outside. We hope you enjoyed your rainy commute. As a FamousDC tradition, here’s a nice, warm link to go with your morning coffee. (wouldn’t that be nice?)

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Drudge Hooked on Phonics

Posted on 27. Oct, 2008 by .

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Reads even better if you’re six beers in, says a loyal FDC tipster.

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Twitter or Die Tryin’

Posted on 27. Oct, 2008 by .

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And this time it’s for real. Attention nerds who think Twitter is a priceless resource.  Apparently the terrorists agree. A draft US Army intelligence report has identified the popular micro-blogging service Twitter, Global Positioning System maps and voice-changing software as potential terrorist tools. [shat] What’s next?  Google is going to take over the world?  Oh wait…

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FamousDC Gets Fishbowled

Posted on 27. Oct, 2008 by .

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Our friend Pat G over at FishbowlDC was kind enough to interview FamousDC last Friday. We think it’s definitely worth checking out. 

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