If you’re the Nationals beat writer for the Washington Post, what’s the best way to piss off all five Nats fans?   Say something like this when interviewed by the Washingtonian.  [open mouth, insert cleat] "I don’t like sports-I am embarrassed that I cover them," Chico Harlan says. "I can’t wait …

Facebook might have a new look, but the status updates still suck. Facebook Status Abuse #1: Chris has a real bad case of the Mundays…. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle…. very creative, Chris.

"And, Professional eater-outer WH COS Rahm Emanuel, having a casual dinner at Circa in Dupont last night with another guy around 9p."

Anytime a lead paragraph of a NASA related story that starts like this, you can rest assure that our space program is well-funded: NASA called off tests of the International Space Station’s urine recycler on Sunday after problems developed … [money well spent] It’s unclear as to whether the urine …

CBS plans to film a TV pilot on Wednesday, which will include a huge explosion near the Key Bridge.  Details below: For the filming of a TV pilot, there will be a simulated explosion on Wednesday, March 25 between 9:30 a.m. and noon near Key Bridge in the District. The …

TMZ keepin’ it classy… Embedded video from CNN Video

*Updated bracket here. Thanks to all the creative and enthusiastic participants who made Round One of the #FDC Twitter Challenge such an entertaining success. For the few folks who are still confused as to what exactly the FamousDC Twitter Challenge is, our attempt to explain is below. What is the …

@anamariecox vs. @seanhackbarth WINNER: @seanhackbarth Another giant killer.  @anamariecox dropped a toe in the water, but never put on a suit. @davidgregory vs. @howardkurtz WINNER: @howardkurthz Kurtz wins on the sole basis that he retweeted the fact that @mkhammer was horny. @marcambinder vs. @jmartpolitico WINNER: Anybody who didn’t pay attention …

Viera’s response is telling …

Reflections from the hard drive of the machine that enables the voice of the Leader of the Free World. [thumbs up]

Fill in the blank by leaving your creative answer in the comment section: Famous California Chef Alice Waters has been lobbying for a ____________ at the White House since 1992. Actual answer after the jump.

The SE bracket update: @anamariecox vs. @seanhackbarth @seanhackbarth is shaking hands and kissing babies just in case @anamariecox drops a bomb.  All it will take is one quick blow and he’s gone. @davidgregory vs. @howardkurtz @howardkurtz acknowledged that @mkhammer was horny, but forgot the #FDC hashtag.  @davidgregory:  Yes, you should …

Barack Obama has just jumped the shark. [bronze medal]

And the winners are … @karlrove vs. @bdayspring WINNER: @karlrove @bdayspring @karlrove set a record earlier for the most hashtags ever used in one tweet.  #FDC was not one of them. MAJOR UPSET: @bdayspring came out of nowhere and threw up a buzzer beater. @SorenDayton vs. @amandacarpenter WINNER: @SorenDayton Even …

UPDATED BRACKET HERE. The final round one match ups go off today at 4pm. @anamariecox vs. @seanhackbarth @davidgregory vs. @howardkurtz @marcambinder vs. @jmartpolitico @chrisbrowntv vs. @ryangrim @davidall vs. @benpolitico @jaketapper vs. @sanuzis @mindyfinn vs. @capitolbriefing @michaelturk vs. @cjwach