FamousDC

Famously Screen Grabbed: Thumbs Up

15 Minute ABs — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:13:12 +0000

This screen grab was taken from the Judiciary Committee TV channel. [seriously] Our guess is that this kid is a relative, based on where he was sitting. Whether he was giving thumbs up to the TV on purpose, or whether it was meant for Judge Sotomayor is TBD. All we know is that this kid [...]

Speaking of Honeymoon Babies…

15 Minute ABs — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:21:30 +0000

9 months later, the federal deficit has topped $1 trillion for the first time. [boy or girl?] Pop the bubbly, cuz we’re settin’ records… Congrats, Washington.

Rep. Patrick Murphy Showers Everyday

15 Minute ABs — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:35:11 +0000

He also sleeps in his office, which we find awesome. [air mattress]

Why Is He Still Talking? The Levi Johnston Edition

15 Minute ABs — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:30:43 +0000

How does he get air time on the Today Show? [brilliant] Levi Johnston, the father of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s grandson, told the "Today Show" this morning that he thinks the governor changed markedly after her losing bid as the Republican Party’s vice presidential candidate. What’s next, GQ will invite him to pose half-naked in their magazine? BTW, [...]

Rep. Obey Goes New Testament Sans Spell Check

15 Minute ABs — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:45:56 +0000

Dear Rep. Obey, It’s “Matthew,” not, “Mathew.” But don’t worry, Guttenburg didn’t have spell check either. Warmly, FDC

Famous 5 Questions: Oh My Goff

fdc — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:55:28 +0000

Oh My Goff, better known as Angie Goff, is the W*USA traffic anchor. She also happens to be the coolest TV personality we’ve ever run across. A George Mason grad, Angie rejoined W*USA team after a stint as an intern back in 2001. Angie has also been honored with an Emmy for her work [...]

Obama Will Help Call the All-Star Game

15 Minute ABs — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:45:47 +0000

Barack Obama will be adding baseball broadcaster to his résumé. SI.com learned Sunday that the President will join Fox Sports announcers Joe Buck and Tim McCarver during Tuesday’s All-Star Game. Obama is expected to be in the booth sometime between the third and fifth inning. Joey Buck is hoping this interview doesn’t end up like one [...]

Does it get worse before it gets better?

fdc — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:57:30 +0000

Washington Nationals fire Manager Manny Acta. 26-61 record heading into the break [MLB worst] Ken Rosenthal: Acta firing just a sign of mess in D.C.

Famously Facebooked: Toilet Talk

15 Minute ABs — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:00:20 +0000

Facebook Status Abuse: Kari: So lately, I’ve been missing the toilet when I throw my paper in. Is that weird? Am I losing aim? First of all, yes, that’s weird. Secondly, what ever happens to you in the privacy of your own bathroom is not to be regurgitated across your social network platforms. It might seem [...]

Reason #454 Why You Should Never Update Your Facebook Status

15 Minute ABs — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:30:25 +0000

It will haunt you for the rest of your life. [think twice, post once] Or you could just follow our rules.

Who’s Willing to Throw Their Dignity Out the Door For a Free Meal?

15 Minute ABs — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:38:10 +0000

We are. [moo]

Famous Friday [Round Up]

fdc — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:55:51 +0000

Chris Paulitz and Nick Simpson celebrated birthdays, Jeb Hensarling talked with Jackie Kucinich about his lower profile on the front page of Roll Call, Maegan Carberry kicked it in DC for the week, Cynthia McKinney was released from an Israeli prison, Carrie Foster had a great run opening the J&G Restaurant at the W Hotel [...]

Even a Blind Squirrel Finds a Nut Once in a While

15 Minute ABs — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:08:29 +0000

Thank you Clinton Yates for the FDC love this morning in the WaPo Express.

Not The Best Character Witness For Sotomayor: David Cone To Testify At Hearing

15 Minute ABs — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:00:08 +0000

The witness list for Sonia Sotmayor’s hearings next week was just released . One strange surprise, former New York Met David Cone. If you don’t know about Cone-y, he’s the Bob Saget of baseball. He looks innocent, but he’s actually very dirty. “Last week three other women brought an $8.1 million suit against Mets pitcher David Cone, [...]

Bill Clinton Finally Agrees With Something Obama Does

15 Minute ABs — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:46:31 +0000

Don’t hate the playa, hate the game. [sneak peak]