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The Tale of Two Ads: Keith Olbermann
Keith Olbermann was recently featured in a political ad. We tend to think his Boston Market ad was better. "It’s not tricky, eat something." Via Mediaite
Who Is Matt Latimer?
It’s a question both the right and left are asking. After GQ magazine ran excerpts of his new book “Speech-less: Tales of a White House Survivor,” Latimer found himself a target of both the right and the left for telling tales out of school. Among the tidbits that drew attention …
Your Other WTF of the Week: Seriously?
Dumbest criminal to ever walk the streets, or just extremely addicted to Facebook updates? The popular online social networking site Facebook helped lead to an alleged burglar’s arrest after he stopped check his account on the victim’s computer, but forgot to log out before leaving the home with two diamond …
Subject Line Wars
A few of our favorites are below. Note: Not quite sure about that first one. [David, this isn’t an email to your frat brothers]
Famously Facebooked: Speaking of Argentina …
Facebook Status Abuse: I think I lost my chance with the one person I care about. A very Mark Sanfordish approach to updating your Facebook status. [contact-form 3 "Facebook Alerts"]
People Search the Darndest Things
We often check our site referrals in order to figure out where our visitors are coming from. And while we welcome all walks of life – including ugly people , it’s always a treat to see what kind of key word searches people use when they stumble upon our site. …
Your WTF of the Week: Who Doesn’t Dance These Days?
Justice Sonia Sotomayor dancing the mambo with Esai Morales from Washington Life Magazine on Vimeo .
Famously Quoteworthy: A New Kind Of Blemish
In regards to Matt Latimer’s [former Bush speech writer] new book: "Latimer is a pimple on the ass of life."– Tony Fratto, a deputy press secretary under Bush. Clever.
Israeli Airport Security Guards Don’t Even Like the Washington Nationals
Terrorists = 1 Nationals = 0 Unless you’re a season ticket holder, would you ever associate the Nats with something evil? What about terrorism? [click here to find out why green is not the new black] h/t JS via Deadspin
Just How Awesome is Facebook?
College Humor has once again found a classic "Awkward Facebook Moment." PS: Do you have a Facebook problem? [Find out]
Dance Off: Iceman vs. Hammer
Tom DeLay seems to be having a good time not only on the dance floor, but also on Twitter. From his Twitter feed a few minutes ago: @tomdelay Hey Twinkle Toes @ChuckLiddell how’s the dancing coming along? Cant wait for the Hammer and the Iceman to hit the stage. Will …
Schocker: Another Photo Shoot
The only thing Rep. Aaron Schock loves more than meeting with his constituents — meeting new photographers. Check out Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill.), who never tires of photo shoots, in October’s GQ. He wears the newly fashionable “conservative” suits from Brooks Brothers, with neckties knotted much smaller than he usually …
It’s Going To Take More Than A Stress Fracture To Stop DeLay
From his Tweet just seconds ago: [this won’t stop the Hammer] Old age is catching up to me, may have a stress fracture in my foot. no worries, it’ll take more than that to keep me off the dance floor! From what we hear rehearsals are intense – just ask …