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Free Bird: The Presidential Pardoning of the Thanksgiving Turkey
The bizarre practice of pardoning a turkey at the White House has made its way into late-night comedy, political cartoons, and even an episode of the “The West Wing” over the years. On Wednesday, the highly anticipated event will be live-streamed at 2:40 p.m. EST and viewers can tune …
Marion Barry: “Bird Set Me Up!”
TBD: Marion Barry turkey giveaway has no turkeys Hordes of D.C. residents showed up this morning at Union Temple Baptist Church in Anacostia looking for their Marion Barry-sponsored turkey. One problem: no turkeys were available. According to Barry, who represents Ward 8 on the D.C. Council, Giant Foods didn’t deliver …
Famously Spotted: World’s Luckiest Turkey
POV at the W got its highest profile guest yet this afternoon: the turkey soon to be pardoned by the Carver in Chief, President Obama. Tom Turkey was on the rooftop bar vogueing for ABC’s cameras and taking in the view this afternoon. He refused comment on his next stop, …
Sandwich, Burger – It’s all the Same, Right? #Longworth
The Longworth Cafeteria is advertising a delicious lunch special. There’s only two problems: 1. The picture of the burger they’re advertising doesn’t have turkey. 2. The sandwich they’re actually serving doesn’t have a burger. And for those of you playing at home, there is definitely a difference between avocados and …