Archive for December, 2006
Ladies And Gentlemen…
Friday, December 29th, 2006And now, the end is near;
And so I face the final curtain.
My friend, Ill say it clear,
Ill state my case, of which Im certain.
Ive lived a life thats full.
Ive traveled each and evry highway;
And more, much more than this,
I did it my way.
Regrets, Ive had a few;
But then again, too few to mention.
I did what […]
The Media Bitchfest First Read: Washingtonienne Is Back
Thursday, December 28th, 2006Every once and a while, I like to slide my glasses up my nose, take a long swig of black coffee, write an rotund, verbose description introduction and give a published news story a good once over.
MBF Changes in bold
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Robert Steinbuch discovered his “girlfriend“ had discussed intimate details about their sex […]
Worst Lede Of The Week: 12.27.06
Wednesday, December 27th, 2006Do they know it’s Christmas? Here is a awful lede…
Now that the presents are open and the Christmas tree has become little more than a fire hazard, it’s time to recycle.
I love how this is written as if it’s the natural order of life. Like, now that the turkey has been eaten and the cranberry […]
Screeching Liberals Trump Droning Sports Chatter
Tuesday, December 26th, 2006Liberal talk and sports talk are basically the same thing. Everyone knows the end of your argument based on your first sentence and all of your callers either agree whole heartedly or think you should die. Normally, a successful show in either genre relies on a over the top personality to package this repetitive mess […]
World News Weekly 12.22.06
Saturday, December 23rd, 2006In an uncertain world of turmoil and strife, whom can we turn to for a summery of happenings from this, our global village? The answer is Shaun Barnes, his column begins now…
Here’s a trivia question for you: what country used to be closely aligned with the Soviet Union, displays a flagrant disregard for the global […]
“…And Ray Lewis Was Complicit In A Murder (Twitter)”
Thursday, December 21st, 2006
Here is a lede to a New York Times story about targeted television ads from Wendy’s that will be used in games on Fox this Sunday.
SPORTS commentators will not be the only ones remarking on Sunday’s National Football League games. Animated raccoons will also give instant feedback
This story would be way better if it […]
No Worst Lede
Wednesday, December 20th, 2006Christmas cheer prevents me from telling someone they suck at their job, and life in general.
I love all of you.
Opposite Day
Wednesday, December 20th, 2006Literally, anything you say we will write a story saying it’s wrong. The picture uploading to buggy today, so check the story bar below to main graphic to get the joke.
• Why post-knowledge think pieces aren’t as thoughtful as thinkers think they are [Slate]
Zucker Gets Political
Tuesday, December 19th, 2006
“Well that’s fair”
It ain’t South Park, but it is worth a chuckle as far as political humor goes.
The Jews Strike Back
Tuesday, December 19th, 2006Just when you think you are done with these Jews exacting their terrible revenge on earnest gentiles who only honor honesty and integrity over all else, they form like an invisible Voltron and hit again. The latest victim is legendary mousy pants Judith Regan who was canned over the weekend for allegedly uttering these words:
Andrew […]
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Critical Acclaim:
— Tom Scocca, New York Observer
— J. Michael Robertson, Media Studies Department, University of San Francisco
— Shelly Smith, Comedienne of The Brothel
— Will Leitch, Deadspin.com
— mute_everything, MBF Commenter
