Media Bitchfest

Three Stars of the Newscycle: 5.31.06

Random observation. I have mentioned before my fondness for one Christopher Hitchens, a political author who effortlessly wields his combination of bewilderment and hangover with a rare devastating wit. Oh, and he’s really smart too. And he’s British. And in that picture it kind of looks like he is trying for the Clooney role in […]

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Cause and Effect

If I were to make a sweeping generalization, I would say that journalists tend to be thin skinned. Not like total whiners, but kind of like that one scene in Sideways when Paul Giamani’s character is talking to Virginia Madsen and he gives that whole monologue about the pinot grapes and how sensitive they are, […]

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So, How Do You Like It?

Welcome to the future folks. A bold new vision in Media Bitchfestery, no longer are we to be slaves to the old oppressive design, let alone the virtual holocaust that was the first incarnation. Nay, gentle readers, now you can enjoy all of the insightful wisecrackery in crisp, clean, HD-ready, nu design. Don’t panic, all […]

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EXTRA Lazy Friday: Wuck Fork

That means Fuck Work. Get it? How much Fuck Work? How about I stop this post right now? Not enough? Okay, I’m not going to post all Monday either.
Happy Memorial Day asshole. Cry about it.
Listen, I’m sorry, how about the new layout? On Tuesday, I swear. I’m sorry.

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Why I’m A Libertarian

I subscribe to a magazine by the name of Reason. The publication is the extension of a foundation dedicated to the advancement of free market principles in modern society. As a brand extension, Reason.com features a blog titled Hit and Run featuring the musing of their web editor as well as other contributors.
Also, libertarians are […]

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Leakfest ‘05 Jumps Breaks Record For Sharks Jumped

You know the drill: Rove, leaks, Plame, Libby, Judy Miller, CIA, yellow cake, Niger, Iraq, blah, blah and blah.

So why is it back in the news, well after several gun jumpings we possibly, maybe on the cusp of hearing if Karl Rove will get the Scooter treatment as it relates to perjury charges. The […]

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Three Stars of the Newscycle: 5.25.06

Four toes! Talking eagles! Four fucking toes! Electromagnets! And Fake Kevin Spacey pulls a Keyser Soze and reveals himself to be King Other. Jesus. I’m starting to think that Lost is purposely trying to keep these issues a mystery.
Oh, here is a good chat from TV Guide’s Mike Ausiello.
Well, I guess it’s time to start […]

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Brevity Is The Soul Of Jounalism

From the Canadian Press here is a story in its entirety:

KINGSTON, Ont. - A 19-year-old man faces a theft charge after a hand-held vagina was stolen from an adult video store.
The teen was arrested about 10 minutes after the $80 sex toy disappeared from the store Monday evening.
“We found him around the corner - and […]

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Three Stars of the Newscycle: 5.24.06

Last Lost! Can you believe how far we’ve come people? Last spring we were wondering what was in “the hatch” if anything. This year, we have three main cast members dead and a rumored one coming tonight, an assault on the camp of ‘Others’ and Iraqi intelligence that one third of the African American population […]

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A Shafer Alternative

Gawker calls Slate’s senior media curmudgeon Jack Shafer the “unofficial ombudsman” of the New York Times and they are, without question, absolutely correct. In fact, Shafer’s dogged (borderline, nay, vitriolic) obsession with The Grey Lady is a testament to the critical marketplace made possible by the interwebs. Three cheers for Jack Shafer.

This morning, the old […]

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