Archive for July, 2009
Famous Friday [Round Up]
Posted on 31. Jul, 2009 by fdc.
Glenn Thrush read his negative comments and responded, Ali McSherry didn’t like Blue Ridge Restaurant, Chuck Clapton made it into the Famous six moderates NY Times health care photo, Chris Jackson headed back to Georgia, Megan McArdle burned up 1,583 words to explain why she’s opposed to national health care, Rahm Emanuel took his kids [...]
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Beer Summit Finally Over | Entire Nation Suffers Media Hangover
Posted on 31. Jul, 2009 by Redneck Genius.
Obama thought the press coverage on last night’s beer summit was a bit ridiculous and we couldn’t agree more. [drinking problem] At one point CNN split the screen into six windows in order to cover all the angles, literally. And then of course, Biden showed up – and the cable stations nearly fell over themselves [...]
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Hyper Hill
Posted on 31. Jul, 2009 by fdc.
FamousDC [Twitter ] FamousDC [Facebook ]
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Separation of Church and State [Troopers]
Posted on 31. Jul, 2009 by Redneck Genius.
This young man is about 10 seconds away from being the most popular kid at school. Not only can he brag about evading the police, he drives better than most Diplomats. The editors here at FamousDC demand a raise in his allowance and a guest appearance on COPS. Note: The reason for the police chase: [...]
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Happy Friday
Posted on 31. Jul, 2009 by fdc.
Remember to watch out for gas prices while you’re driving around this weekend. Hutchy – Gas Prices
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Your WTF of the Week
Posted on 30. Jul, 2009 by Redneck Genius.
Don’t even want to know… Hutchison site is loaded with hidden phrases—including two “Perry gay” references, which the campaign says it’s removing. [taking SEO to a whole new level]
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Local Bartenders Weigh In on the Beer Summit
Posted on 30. Jul, 2009 by Redneck Genius.
The Washington Post surveyed local bartenders on the preferred beer selections of President Obama, Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and Cambridge Police Sgt. James Crowley ahead of their summit this evening. What beer will the President serve? What American beers do they recommend? [interesting]
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Hyper Hill
Posted on 30. Jul, 2009 by fdc.
Pointed finger [Obama ] Picnic [Hostess Goddess ]
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Breaking Snooze: Guy Falls Asleep Reading “50 Most Beautiful List”
Posted on 30. Jul, 2009 by nolongerfamous.
Dude, the paper is upside down … [h/t Mask via Gavin]
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Extreme Mortman’s Facebook Update [He's Still Got It]
Posted on 30. Jul, 2009 by Redneck Genius.
From the status of Howard Mortman: Tonite at WH: Letting off Anger Steam … Will they appoint a Pabst Blue Ribbon Commission? … background music by will.i.amstel? … They prob won’t serve Beck’s … And if the talk goes poorly and they can’t stay the Coors, will they bring out a Rahm-and-Coke? A comedic legend.
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Once In a Blue Moon
Posted on 30. Jul, 2009 by Redneck Genius.
This whole beer-gate thing is kind of ridiculous, but it’s officially on the White House schedule. As for what they’ll be drinking: Obama: Bud Light Gates: Red Stripe Crowley: Blue Moon Secret Service: an entire keg of Miller Lite Bo: water UDPATE: Not quite sure we follow, but we think this quote is cute. "He’s [...]
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Famously Quoteworthy: Pete Snyder Would Laugh His Ass Off
Posted on 30. Jul, 2009 by Redneck Genius.
Anne Schroder Mullins recently wrote a piece about the creators of the "Auto-Tune" web videos. [sorta viral] The quote of the story goes to Pete Snyder, the CEO and president of New Media Strategies: Snyder sees little downside for politicians being featured in an “Auto-Tune the News” video… “I wouldn’t be scared of this. If [...]
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Numbers Game in California
Posted on 30. Jul, 2009 by Redneck Genius.
Arnold Schwarzenegger turns 62 today. [happy birthday] Only 28% of California residents approve of how Schwarzenegger is doing his job. 59% disapprove. He isn’t as unpopular as the state legislature, which has a record-low approval rating of 17%.
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The Hill’s 50 Most Beautiful 2009 | Meet #51
Posted on 29. Jul, 2009 by Redneck Genius.
Paul Edattel from John Shadegg’s office. Number 51 in The Hill’s Most Beautiful list.
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Evacuation of the Longworth House Office Building
Posted on 29. Jul, 2009 by Redneck Genius.
From the U.S. Capitol Police The Longworth House Office Building is being evacuated due to a suspicious package located on the seventh floor. The package is being removed from the building to a safe location. The US Capitol Police are directing everyone to move to the Cannon or Rayburn House Office Buildings or their assigned [...]
