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The Olympics for Millennials
The Olympic Games have been around for 120 years, so in millennial talk they’re “like literally so ancient it’s gross.” Due to their old age it is no surprise that the summer Olympics have become a little bit outdated, I mean really, why would someone actually play tennis when I can do the exact …
How to Get Five Stars From Your Uber Driver
If you’ve ever ridden in an Uber, you know you can rate the driver. Five stars = the ride was efficient and enjoyable. One star = get this driver off the road immediately. And like any good power-hungry Washingtonian, we salivate at the idea of getting to mark our opinion …
You Are What You UberEat
UberEats launched its DC debut and we’re not sure how excited to be about it. So, along with the other 3 zillion food delivery apps, Uber now delivers food too. However, unlike the other companies that take a lifetime to reach your front door, Uber’s claim to fame is that they …
FAMOUS RANT: Dear Uber, We Smell What You’re Up To
The Famous DC team loves us some Uber. Our team uses Uber multiple times a day every day. Uber in the morning, Uber in the evenin’, Uber at suppertime! Due to the fact that we fancy ourselves the ultimate DC Uber supporters, we feel entitled to rant about something: those …
Famous Friday [Round Up]
#HEY Are you on the list? Are your friends on the list? We’ve got happy hours coming in September. #NATIONAL Monkey selfies; That app Secret? It’s not so secret; So true we’re not sure how this made it on the Onion; Three words: mug of bacon; the White House is …
Famous Friday [Round Up]
#NATIONAL D-Day in photos; This 93 year old man is parachuting into Normandy again in full dress; And just one more D-Day story for you; Don’t make Kevin Spacey go all Frank Underwood on your ass; Will Obama wrestle a bear next?; Those curls are intimidating the world; And yet, …
There Will Be Robotaxis
You think the DC Taxicab Commission is pissed at Uber now? Wait until you read this: “In a major update to its mobile app, Google Maps will now integrate Uber’s on-demand car service. That means when you’re looking up the route from point A to B in certain cities, the …
Hyper Hill: ADA Approved
Adieu dinosaur bones [DC says goodbye to Fossil Hall until 2019] Uber’s defensive [because UberX can be deadly] Nationals conquer the Padres 4-0 [Natitude] Kids too frequently are [skipping school in DC] Old Post Office Tower closing [on Thursday] House of Cards will stay in Maryland after all [everything’s coming …
Hyper Hill: Serenity Now
Folks felt bad about the Salvation Army robbery and are [donating] Hey guess what, come here. No, no, closer. Shh. [It’s warm outside] How to buy local for your holiday gift season [Buy DC] US Air Force Band flash mobs a museum [music] Uber Christmas trees- that’s happening [delivery] Photo …
Famous Wedding Bells: Rachel Holt and Mike Needham
Congrats to Rachel Holt of Uber DC and Mike Needham of Heritage Action on their wedding earlier this month. (p.s. don’t forget to wish Rachel a happy birthday this week). h/t Alex Priest
Ice Cream On Demand
Uber is bringing you some frozen treats and fun swag today from 12-5 so download the app and order your ice cream on demand.
Presidential Treatment
Were you lucky enough to get some presidential treatment from yesterday’s UBERcade?
Hyper Hill: DC Taxi Head Goes After Uber
Angelina and Brad meet with Obama [who’s more star struck?] Prix-Fixe Me [restaurant week] D.C. Ticket Amnesty Program calls it quits [Jan. 27] DC Taxi Head goes after Uber [#UberLove] By alex.priest