Teen takes a selfie video next to the train tracks.  Teen gets kicked in the head by a train conductor. You’re welcome.   via

This is admittedly way harsh, but it’s all in jest. Jezebel came up with a field guide to the U.S. of Bros, and we see a little of each bro listed in our very own hometown D.C. bros. Here’s the overall DC brah. Is this accurate? Don’t forget: Ladies can …

*This was originally posted in May of 2010, but is still relevant – and will be until the end of time. We know you press secretaries out there have a lot to deal with. Angry reporters. Policy staffers who think they’re communicators. Aggressive colleagues. Passive aggressive committee staffers. Tickle fights. …

We haven’t had a chance to review the new Tea Party Review magazine, but Gawker has. [GQ for true believers] Looks like the terrorists have finally won. The magazine war, that is! A new Tea Party magazine launches this weekend, and compared with al Qaeda’s at-home terrorism magazine Inspire, it …

Below is an email message Todd Palin exchanged with Joe Miller’s campaign.  Todd is clearly pissed that Joe might not think his wife is qualified to be President of the United States.  Joe’s not alone, but that wasn’t even our favorite part. Our favorite line is this one: “Sarah spent …

This was destined to be a train wreck the moment the camera turned on. When you have to read notes in order to get your name right during an interview, your chances of getting elected skyrocket.

We’ve seem some strange YouTube videos in our time, but this one might take the cake. [Glenn Beck for President] We tried to watch the whole video, but we were too distracted by her eyebrows. h/t Gawker

If you’re like us and only read one-third of the post, it’s true – Jim Newell is leaving Wonkette for RedState. If you read the whole post… oh hell, who has time for that? AHEM. [Turning third-person voice off for first time ever.] I come with a “Tuesday Night News …

If your kid is destined for middle management, this gift is a great idea. Otherwise, it’s not.  [WTF?] It’s all about expectation management, you see. If you make your kid think he can be president, he will grow up disappointed. Tell him he’s headed for a life as an office …

The Awl: Nick Denton asks Gawker Editor To Step Down, Purchases Cityfile

This is what happens when you’re a TV anchor and there is nothing of interest to report.  [The Double Entendres Of August]

Here are a few reads to go along with your morning coffee. Ian Shapira: The Death of Journalism (Gawker Edition) J-Walk Blog: Murphy Leaving Rodale buddha’s wii whiskers: Cash for Clunkers

Gawker claims Diane Sawyer was drunk during her ABC inaug coverage. ABC demanded an apology. So Gawker has responded by posting this clip compilation.  [oh.my.]

Below is a perfect example of something you do if… 1.    You have shitty friends who give terrible advice 2.    You weren’t hugged enough as a child 3.    Your Friday night involves Anderson Cooper and a warm glass of milk 4.    You plagiarize often and hope not to get caught …