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Dear GoDaddy, We’re Divorcing You
Sometimes you gotta put the turd on the table and deal with the loss of appetite… It’s no mystery that we don’t like GoDaddy. We tried to work with them. We really did. We even believed them when they called us over the weekend and told us to wait for …
And The Oscar Goes To … New Media Strategies
On Sunday night, while most of us were anxiously anticipating Hugh Jackman’s next dance move, one DC based firm was fast at work. New Media Strategies, who happens to employ some pretty darn good social media experts, captured the Oscar buzz by following the action via Twitter. According to NMS …
Corner Market Stimulus
Stimulus madness is still prevalent all over Capitol Hill. John and Joon at the Corner Market near Eastern Market on are doing their best to cash in on the stimulus madness. Spotted yesterday: Did you notice that The Corner Market has a myspace page ? It is only a matter …
Keith Olbermann Is Popular on Facebook
Keith Olbermann, whether you love him or hate him, is a popular topic on the internets as of late. Matter of fact, there are approximately 150 groups dedicated to Olbermann on Facebook alone. We’ve listed a few of our favorites: Keith Olbermann’s Stupidity is Surpassed only by His Ego Keith …
Holy Water
We never figured change was something we could drink, but apparently it is. This bottled water was recently purchased by FishbowlDC editor Matt Dornic at the P Street 7-11 in Georgetown. It might look fancy, but we’re told it still tastes like lake water .
Senate Staffers Really Bored Right Now
We’re told that the Senate tubes are down. This doesn’t bode well for those staffers who like to enterain us with their latest Facebook statuses. Let’s hope they have Facebook via their mobile units.
Nats Duped By Teenager
The Washington Nationals are not happy with one of their player prospects. [duped] Carlos David Alvarez, who’s been going by Esmailyn “Smiley” Gonzalez, apparently tricked the Nats into thinking he was a teenage shortstop phenom. Alvarez, who was compared to a very young Ozzie Smith, was even given a $1.4 …
Dear America: This Is Why You’re Fat
Ever wondered why your ass keeps getting bigger? Check out this site. It’s amazing. It also makes us extremely hungry.
Slow News Gay?
Nothing says slow news day like the WaPo running a story about the FBI trying to figure out whether or not Jack Valenti was gay. [get our best men on the job] If the spending time on celebrity sexuality is a matter of national security, we certainly appreciate all the …
Famously Inked
We got a shout out in the Express today. See, we’re not the only ones that don’t appreciate Zip cars. Thank you Mr. Clinton Yates.
Tax Lesson of the Day: Pay Them
Dear Sarah Palin, If your failure to contact H&R Block prevents this so-called train from Disneyland to Vegas from being built, we’re going to be pretty pissed. [Pay your taxes, please!] Sincerely, FamousDC
Inside Baseball: Mini-Maddog Coaches A-Roid
It seems as if Alex Rodriguez has called on Republican communicators to help coach him through his latest PR nightmare. No, not the one that suggests that Madonna occasionally lets him steal home, but the one that has him apologizing for injecting banned substances into his derriere. One of the …
Famously Facebooked
Facebook status abuse #1: Chizzy very nearly went clubbing tonite…phew. Unless you very nearly clubbed a pack of seals, why is this such a huge relief? It’s okay to shake your ass every once and again. Facebook status abuse #2: Poony is feeling weird. Put down the drink and run …
Romney Is Looking to Wheel and Deal
According to CNN, the next person to give Mitt Romney a $10 million donation will also win a brand new house. [complete with 9.5 crappers]