100% A game = tricking your girlfriend into asking YOU to marry HER. We think only an NBA All-Star could pull this off. Still, it is pretty bad ass when you throw your girl off the trail by promising dinner with Obama and then you have a moon bounce and …

Pat Gavin, the editor of Fishbowl DC, was recently interviewed by the Washingtonian.  Below is a portion of the interview, with some words purposefully lifted from it.  Your job – fill in the blanks. “Gavin came to DC five years ago to ___________. He didn’t _______ but says it was …

Artur blames Repubicans…and Democrats Ryan Grim Listens to Rush Limbaugh Tonya Harding sighted in D.C. This is getting serious Take a deep breath What happin!? BFF

Something here doesn’t belong: a) Wall Street bailouts b) 700 point drops c) sucking thumbs Daniel Reilly: RSC Defends Bailout Opposition Another RSC member, Rep. Michele Bachmann, said it was wrong to accuse Republicans of simple knee-jerk opposition to the bill, especially when so many Democrats voted against it as …

Tuesday is the new Thursday. What have we learned in the past 24 hours? Congress is really, really good at pointing fingers; not so good at passing bailouts … Time to start exploring new retirement options … Skins “jumped off” against the Cowboys … Things you don’t want on your …

For all you Facebook fanatics, here’s a fun little “treat.”  [hard at work in Boozman’s office]

He’s become an overnight sensation [our inbox can prove it] – and an office-hold name on Capitol Hill.  Not to mention Megyn Kelly has asked that he appear on her show.  So why has the GOP Gatekeeper not made a trip to NYC to appear on “America’s Morning” on Fox …

Happy Monday morning. Speaker Pelosi says the bailout is cooler than cool. Financial power shifts from NYC to DC. Hill staff, reporters, Kim, Jay, and Olga all worked this weekend. Monday is the new Wednesday. Here’s a list of things that get on our nerves to go with your morning …

I think we can all agree on one thing, as we stand by clutching our piggy banks, anxiously awaiting tonight’s debates – wouldn’t they be much more interesting if there was alcohol involved? Fear not.  We present to you, the debate drinking game.  You must drink when… When McCain refers …

UPDATE: Yesterday we wrote this in our post about Luke: “We can smell the Fans of Luke Facebook group just around the corner.”  Well, low and behold, here it is. But why no link to FamousDC on their page? Yesterday we brought you the story of Cool Hand Luke Hatzis, …

According to the latest polls, 99.9% of folks think Congress kind of sucks at what they do.  And it seems as if America has given up faith on them. So what do you do when people are about to tune out Congress?  Pitch a fun story which will keep people …

McCain allows staff to take an extended recess.  Why?  Click here. [hint: Cuz the economy is in the crapper]

Ever been to a bar with a press secretary the night before a big story comes out?  One that’s going to have him or her on record defending some ridiculous accurate allegation leveled against their boss?  If you haven’t – you should try it on for size.  And if you’re …

We’re not sure if this has ever happened, but The Hill and Roll Call have almost the SAME exact front page photos yesterday. We know Bill Clark and Lauren Victoria Burke wouldn’t copy each others’ work, but this just goes to show that the bailout is the only show in …

Agent Zero may not play next season, but he does have time to get engaged. WaPo: Arenas Went a-Courting, and the Answer Was Yes After seven years and two kids together, Gilbert Arenas and Laura Govan are making it official: They’re getting married … The Wizards’ $111 million superstar turned …