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January 2006
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James Frey tries to explain to his wife that he was on a three-day bender with transvestite hookers

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Posted by Corey Anderson at January 30, 2006 8:55 AM | Comments (0)

 

Helen Thomas too sleepy to ask Bush any questions

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Helen Thomas was strangely silent during Bush's press conference yesterday, especially after the president attempted to demonstrate a musical instrument he claimed was a gift from his wife Laura's recent trip to Africa.

Posted by Corey Anderson at January 27, 2006 12:48 PM | Comments (0)

 

American Idle Friday Random Ten (1/27)

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Joining Rox Pop, TBogg, and Pharyngula, (while Gisleson FARTs into his couch cushions) here's the American Idle Friday Random Ten:

1. Volcano - Damien Rice
2. Sister Madly - Crowded House
3. Simmer Down - Bob Marley
4. New Amsterdam - Elvis Costello
5. Warning Sign - Coldplay
6. Lipstick Vogue - Elvis Costello
7. Mask - Bauhaus
8. No Regrets - Curtis Stigers
9. Corcovado - Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto
10. See How We Are - John Doe

Posted by Corey Anderson at January 27, 2006 6:49 AM | Comments (0)

 

Own a piece of the mountain

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Kickback Mountain swag sold here.

Posted by Corey Anderson at January 26, 2006 5:21 PM | Comments (0)

 

D'oh!

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Yours truly as a Springfield resident. Create your own Simpson character here.

Posted by Corey Anderson at January 25, 2006 5:52 PM | Comments (0)

 

Federal government moves Camp X-Ray to MOA in cost-saving, revenue-generating joint venture

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Posted by Corey Anderson at January 23, 2006 9:32 AM | Comments (0)

 

American Idle Friday Random Ten (1/20)

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Joining Rox Pop, TBogg, Pharyngula, and Feministe, (while Gisleson FARTs into his couch cushions) here's the American Idle Friday Random Ten:

1. Caravan - Van Morrison
2. Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere - Dar Williams
3. Thousands Are Sailing - The Pogues
4. I've Got to See You Again - Norah Jones
5. Chess Piece Face - They Might Be Giants
6. Rise And Shine - The Cardigans
7. I Ain't Marchin' Anymore - Larry Kirwan & Black 47
8. Embarrassment - Madness
9. He Wants You - Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
10. Star Me Kitten - R.E.M.

Posted by Corey Anderson at January 20, 2006 7:01 AM | Comments (0)

 

Donald the Black summons the Eye of Cheney during a particularly difficult military briefing

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Posted by Corey Anderson at January 18, 2006 9:56 AM | Comments (0)

 

Dick Cheney has hospital added onto White House to save time

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Posted by Corey Anderson at January 17, 2006 5:30 PM | Comments (0)

 

The president discusses domestic policy with German Chancellor Angela Merkel

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Posted by Corey Anderson at January 13, 2006 4:22 PM | Comments (1)

 

American Idle Friday Random Ten (1/13)

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Joining Rox Pop, TBogg, Pharyngula, and Feministe, (while Gisleson FARTs into his couch cushions) here's the American Idle Friday Random Ten:

1. Semi Detached - Split Enz
2. Future Is In The Future - Electric Six
3. Chocolate Salty Balls - Chef (South Park)
4. Certain Songs - The Hold Steady
5. Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Pt. 2 - The Flaming Lips
6. Baby, Won't You Please Come Home - Louis Prima & Keely Smith
7. You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby - The Smiths
8. Rain Street - The Pogues
9. The Only Living Boy in New York - Simon & Garfunkel
10. To All The Lovely Ladies (Radio Mix) - Goldo

Posted by Corey Anderson at January 13, 2006 6:59 AM | Comments (0)

 

James Frey account of Beatles reuniting during Larry King interview in dispute

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Posted by Corey Anderson at January 12, 2006 3:06 PM | Comments (3)

 

Patrick Leahy gambles and loses playing "breakfast cart roulette"

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Posted by Corey Anderson at January 11, 2006 2:37 PM | Comments (0)

 

Supreme Court nominee caught in a pick

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"It was a scratch," counters Alito.

Posted by Corey Anderson at January 11, 2006 1:37 PM | Comments (0)

 

Sen. Kennedy enjoys what his aides call a "soy latté" during a break in the Alito hearings

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Posted by Corey Anderson at January 11, 2006 12:21 PM | Comments (0)

 

Sen. Brownback's questioning during the Alito hearings found to be surprisingly difficult

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Posted by Corey Anderson at January 11, 2006 11:14 AM | Comments (0)

 

Vikings hire dead "Evening Shade" actor as new head coach

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Posted by Corey Anderson at January 6, 2006 12:06 PM | Comments (8)

 

American Idle Friday Random Ten (1/6

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Joining Rox Pop, TBogg, Pharyngula, and Feministe, (while Gisleson FARTs into his couch cushions) here's the American Idle Friday Random Ten:

1. God's Footballer - Billy Bragg
2. Me and the Farmer - The Housemartins
3. Koka Kola - The Clash
4. Accidentally 4th Street (Gloria) - Figures on the Beach
5. Tell Her Tonight - Franz Ferdinand
6. Caring is Creepy - The Shins
7. I Will - The Beatles
8. Sweet Dreams - Split Enz
9. Speaking with the Angel - Cry Cry Cry
10. You're Beautiful to Me - Ted Hawkins

Posted by Corey Anderson at January 6, 2006 7:19 AM | Comments (2)

 

Gov. Pawlenty deports lovable cartoon character Speedy Gonzales for having improper identification

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Posted by Corey Anderson at January 5, 2006 5:25 PM | Comments (0)

 

Hope your 2006 is super!

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(For the Wege and Tild)

Posted by Corey Anderson at January 2, 2006 3:22 PM | Comments (4)

 

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