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Famously Plugged: Jessica, We Can’t Quit You Either
We’re always flattered when people take the time to say nice things about our little blog. Recently, we stumbled across a comment from our new friend Jessica McFadden who authors a very cool blog called "A Parent in Sliver Spring." Jessica wrote: [and we didn’t pay her to write it] …
Journos Dial Hillary, Get Phone Sex Instead
There’s only one person who would find this funny.
Did Vinny and Danny Boy Botch the Cutler Trade?
Has Dan Snyder’s pursuit of Cutler damaged the 2009 season if things don’t go well? [mental giants] h/t patrick ottenhoff
Buy Your Friend A Drink Online
We just discovered a website called "Buy Your Friend a Drink" that allows you to purchase drink credits online. Those credits can then be redeemed at local watering holes who participate in the network. FamousDC fans, is this lame or brilliant? <a href ="http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/1513501/" >Buy Your Friend a Drink [online]</a> …
#FDC Final Four Matches Begin Now
Final Four Matches begin now and last until 3pm . The Championship game will be Monday. How points are awarded for the Final Four matches: 1. Celebrity endorsements. Yes, Dorris from the Longworth cafeteria is considered a celebrity. 2. Endorsements from politicians not yet in jail. [*You automatically advance if …
Open Letter to Mayor Fenty Re: Your Brilliant Idea
Dear Mayor Fenty, … We know you’re busy , but when you have a spare moment, would you mind addressing a silly little rumor circulating the District. … You know, the one about you entertaining the idea of putting all DC residents in harm’s way in order to save a few …
We Hope Obama Was Tying His Shoelace
Things apparently got a little crazy about halfway through his wet, hot, European vacation. h/t Atlas
The Twitter Room: An All You Can Tweet Buffet
The Hill’s latest interactive feature, the Twitter Room , takes a unique look at political twits and their Twitter addictions. Featured on today’s homepage is a question concerning whether or not "The Fix" tweets too much. The Washington Post’s Chris Cillizza (”The Fix”) may be tweeting a bit too much …
FamousDC Final Four #FDC
It’s been a long, hard road for some of our contestants, but the FamousDC Final Four is finally here. Congrats to all the players [Frank Luntz included] for taking the time to flex your Twitter muscles. We hope this contest has not only helped you reshape your self-worth in the …
Famous DC Contest: Reporters as Crime Fighters?
UPDATE: Congrats to all who played along. Honorable mention goes to the following entries: Jonathan Martin = the Penguin Jim VandeHei and John Harris = Batman and Robin [in no particular order] Nancy Grace = Aeon Flux Mike Allen = Captain America And the winner of the tickets goes to …
Back to the Future IV: The Peter Pan Chronicles
The Washington Ballet is proud to present their latest production "Peter Pan" – which premiers tonight, April 5th. [huh?] According to sources close to the dude wearing the leaf-looking leotard, Michael J. Fox will not be making a cameo – but they are giving away "hoverboards" to the first 100 …
Truth in Advertising Laws Should Apply to Profile Pics
We’re writing this as friends. Friends who have noticed a disturbing and ultimately unproductive Facebook/Twitter practice: overweight/unattractive/old people using ancient or misleading photos as their profile pic. Look, we all want to look our best–and goodness knows the Famous DC team has never won a beauty pageant (except for that …
TMZ Writes Nancy Pelosi a Cute Little Memo
According to the outstanding journalists at TMZ, Nancy Pelosi’s staff is in a frenzy over the recent quizzing of congressional members about their knowledge of Twitter. [douche baggery] A spokesman in Pelosi’s office confirmed the Speaker’s Director of New Media sent an email to Democratic press secretaries warning them that …