What happens when you give a congressional candidate twenty minutes, a Web Sites for Dummies book and a pirated copy of Microsoft Paint? Magic. [greatest web site ever] h/t Michael Turk

The first battle between @davidall and @michaelturk took place during the FamousDC Twitter tourney — and now, the rematch. Michael Turk has a message for the voracious social networker David All, and he is going to wear it on his sleeve. According to Jacque Bland and Tara Palmeri with The …

POLITICO: Rush Limbaugh responds to Jay-Z What next? FamousDC imagines … Congressional Rap Battles: Rappers vs. Legislators Lil Wayne vs.  Nancy Pelosi … Ludacris vs. Eric Cantor … Nas vs. John Murtha … Snoop Dogg and Dennis Kucinich vs. Patrick McHenry Actually, if anyone decides to organize a Congressional Rap …

Conan O’Brien might have said it best… "In the year 3000, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook will merge into one super time wasting website called YouTwitFace." …but web strategist [and local rap legend] Michael Turk proved he’s sick of time wasting social media as well. On his recent experience with a …

The "right" claims the "left" should be "nervous" when it comes to Twitter. I realize I’m inviting much ridicule from my friends on the left, but I’m going to write this post anyway, and I’m going to leave the title intact – Why Twitter Matters & The Left Should Be …

Michael OBrien featured the FamousDC Twitter Challenge yesterday in the Twitter Room. Gagnon emerges as top tweeter in tourney Political Capital blogger Matthew Gagnon emerged Monday as the top tweeter in Washington after emerging from a bracket tournament to win a contest put on by the blog FamousDC. … Gagnon …

Congrats to Matthew Gagnon and Michael Turk on making it so far. Although today’s competition was about as exciting at Cloris Leachman’s dating life, we figured as much since voting counted 75%.  In the end, because original content was few and far between, the winner is the same man who …

Congratulations to all the players.  Unfortunately there can only be two winners. @mkhammer vs. @michaelturk WINNER: @michaelturk This one came down to hard work.  Turk clearly out worked the Peep Princess.  Proof here , here , here and here .  Oh, and here .  Not to mention a celebrity endorsement …

Final Four Matches begin now and last until 3pm .  The Championship game will be Monday. How points are awarded for the Final Four matches: 1. Celebrity endorsements.  Yes, Dorris from the Longworth cafeteria is considered a celebrity. 2. Endorsements from politicians not yet in jail.  [*You automatically advance if …

The e-Tweet 8 begins now.  These match ups should prove to be some of the best yet. @matthewgagnon vs. @patrickruffini @robertjameson vs. @levydr @mkhammer vs. @albrightDC @seanhackbarth vs. @michaelturk And don’t forget about the sweet reward! The Prize: Mr. Yogato, himself, has agreed to name a customer combo after our …

The e-Tweet 8 is set for tomorrow at 10am.  These match ups should prove to be some of the best yet. @matthewgagnon vs. @patrickruffini @robertjameson vs. @levydr @mkhammer vs. @albrightDC @seanhackbarth vs. @michaelturk Updated bracket seen here.

FamousDC is happy to announce that the good people at Mr. Yogato have agreed to provide the winner of the 2009 FamousDC Twitter Challenge with a sweet reward! What does that mean? It means a special prize for our winner, and an opportunity for all of our readers to do …

Today’s matches are officially over.  Results will be posted shortly. Key match ups tomorrow include @notlarrysabato vs. @mkhammer and @mindyfinn vs. @michaelturk **Matches start tomorrow morning at 10am and go until 3pm . @bdayspring vs. @sorendayton @notlarrysabato vs. @mkhammer @lizmair vs. @KatieFavazza @newtgingrich vs. @AlbrightDC @seanhackbarth vs. @howardkurtz @jmartpolitico vs. …

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 …

UPDATE: It’s definitely not too late to get your favorite Twit entered into the Bracket Showdown.  And yes, the tip box now works. Earlier this week we unveiled what we hope will be a DC Battle of the Tweets – a March madness style Twitter bracket to determine who the …