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Redneck Genius
Lame Tuck: Fed Pay Raise Inserted Into Auto Bailout Bill
File this one under “Are You Sh*ttin’ Us?” Pay Raise For Judges Tucked Into Auto Bailout Plan It’s likely that most Americans won’t hear about this, because if they did, we’re quite certain they’d pile in their cars and drive directly to DC in order to lay the smack down …
Glass Half-Empty Americans Trolling FamousDC
This is really becoming a disturbing trend. We’re a little perplexed as to why people keep coming to our site through the search terms “ugly people dating site”, but we’re seriously considering firing up a website like eHarmony, but for busted people.
Colonel Sanders and Mr. Bubbles Join Forces
In a move that can only be described as hilarious, three Kentucky Fried Chicken employees were canned yesterday after they took a bath in the company sink. [tough economic times] Three young girls have now been fired after stripping down to their bras and panties (or possibly bathing suits) and …
Your Birthday! (Hat Tip: Matt Mackowiak)
We at FamousDC love us some Mike Allen’s Playbook. We love that it cuts our morning reading in half, that it mentions our friends, that it gives us sports updates but most importantly – we love that it saves us the trouble of remembering the birthday’s of our nearest and …
Capitol Hill Inbox
This email is making its rounds on Capitol Hill. Our favorite line, “you’ll never be late for the Disco or the Day Labor Shelter.” Subject: Congressional Motors Announces The First Car for 2012 The Pelosi It’s in the way you dress. The way you boogie down. The way you sign …
Global Warming Continues to Rear Its Ugly Head
The only thing missing in Houston yesterday while it snowed … the sugar plum fairies. Apparently they called in “sick”. [snow jobs]
My Cabinet Is Smarter Than Yours
Apparently it does take a rocket scientist to be Energy Secretary. [smarty pants]
There’s A Reason Old People Don’t Drive, Blog
We here at FamousDC get a huge kick out of reading blog posts, articles and rants about how the internet plays a role in politics. And while we don’t take Twitter as seriously as we do religion, [like some pundits] we do value everyone’s opinion. With that said, we have …
Two Year-Old Goes on Terrifying Joy Ride
How do you explain this to your boss? Two Fredericksburg-area tow truck employees have been charged with felonies after towing a vehicle with a small child inside. [my bad] So long Christmas bonus.
Step Right Up. Who Wants a D-Blago Behind Their Name?
Here’s an interesting fact: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich could still appoint someone to fill Barack Obama’s U.S. Senate seat despite charges that he tried to barter it away for cash or a plum job in what prosecutors call “a political corruption crime spree.” What’s now unclear is how many candiates …
1600 Twitter Ave.
While Democrats continue having meetings which involve, leadership, legislative agendas and the future of this country- one reader wrote in and asked, “what are conservatives doing?” Funny you ask. Last time we checked they were busy running up the social network scoreboard. Apparently the road to the White House in …
Blagopoly: The Ultimate Pay-To-Play Political Board Game
You’ve read the blogs. Watched the coverage. And likely heard about it at the dinner table. Now it’s time to live the game. “Because everyone has a ‘f*cking’ price”
And the Twitterer of the Day Is….
We had four very quick responses to today’s “Twitterer of the Day” contest, but there can only be one winner. Congratulations to @mizerock [Below is the tale of the tape] And because all winners get a shout out… “I’ll shout out my housemates* with love – Alex, Sam and Heather. …
US Chamber to Party-Goers: Better Luck Next Year
The US Chamber party is full. Proof is below. From: [email protected] To: ——————————— Sent: Tue Dec 09 15:26:08 2008 Subject: Cancel Confirmation … Thank you for your interest in the U.S. Chamber 2008 Holiday Reception. … We regret that restrictions on the size of this year’s gathering prevent us from …
Pay-To-Poke: “Senate Seat For Sale” Facebook Group
A reader wrote in a few minutes ago and asked, “How long until we see “Obama’s Senate Seat For Sale” Facebook Group?” Our answer, “it already exists…” *Click on image to enlarge. UPDATE: Lead web investigator Extreme Mortman reports that the seat is also available on Ebay. UPDATE: Slightly-used Senate …