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Closing Bell: Republicans With Cameras Not Considered “Public”
Public unveiling of the public option, not open to the public? [taking off the gloves] FYI: The super-secret event was available on CSPAN.
Republicans Launch Blackberry App
Which political party is better at using the tubes? It’s the been the age-old question for the past several years and frankly, one that keeps us up at night. Democrats claim they continue to dominate online. Twittering Republicans argue while that was the case, it’s no longer true. Case in …
Greatest Issue Ad Ever?
Unlike most political ads, we’re pretty certain people will start paying more attention after the one minute mark. NOTE: We here at Famous DC sleep and occasionally swim at a 350 parts per million.
Famously Quoteworthy: Birthday Suit
So long as he says things like this, we’ll continue to cover his brilliance. [gifted] I just get naked. That’s what I do. — Levi Johnston What can we say, he’s good with words.
Gavin’s Game Changer: Crossword Puzzled
"I do it at home in a tank top." [we love these things]
Famously Quoteworthy: Not a Flake
This is kind of hysterical. Republican Congressman Jeff Flake, [R-Ripped] released the following statement regarding his vote against H.Res.784, a bill “honoring the 2560th anniversary of the birth of Confucius and recognizing his invaluable contributions to philosophy and social and political thought.” “He who spends time passing trivial legislation may …
Blondes vs. Brunettes Site Launches: Red Heads Pissed
If you’re a blonde or brunette, we have some good news for you. If you’re a red head, try again next year. [roots] Powederpuff Fundraiser Washington is full of rivalries; politics, sports, socialites you name it there is a battle brewing, but none compare to the age old rivalry of …
Don’t Eff With Arnold
San Francisco Assemblyman Tom Ammiano recently received a very creative message from Gov. Schwarzenegger. The subtle message was written into a letter the governor wrote in response to a recent bill he vetoed that was sponsored by Ammiano. Like a find-the-word puzzle, the second message was visible by stringing together …
Famously Quoteworthy: Going Stag
Sen. Reid admitting he was very popular in high school. Overheard on the Hill. “You can’t dance if your partner was unwilling to get off the chair — like when I was in high school. I wanted to dance but she wouldn’t get up.” If they could see you now, …
Famously Facebooked: Sandwich Artist
Facebook Status Abuse: Jason: its [sic] amazing how much better lettuce makes a sandwich taste. Are you seriously updating us about lettuce? If so, that’s awesome. We actually like banana peppers on our Subway sandwich, but you’ll never see that on our Facebook status update. PS: Lettuce makes everything better. …
Famously Quoteworthy: Would You Like Fries With That?
Hysterical. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) released a statement Tuesday backtracking from a quote in Politico that fellow Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Fla.) is "one fry short of a Happy Meal." Even better than that, the Roll Call headline: Rep. Weiner Apologizes for Saying Grayson ‘Is One Fry Short of a Happy …