February 27, 2014

Ronan Farrow Receives the Walter Cronkite Excellence in Journalism Award, After Three Days on MSNBC
— Ace

I don't think he got the award for that. At least I hope not.

Prior to the debut of his show, Ronan Farrow Daily, on Monday, Farrow worked as an adviser to the State Department and with UNICEF, among other humanitarian efforts; heÂ’s contributed to various publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Foreign Policy, and The Atlantic.

This year marks the third year of award: In 2012, television travel host Richard Wiese received the award; in 2013, it went to travel writer and actor Andrew McCarthy.

Eric Wemple's recent column is on this point, and a must-read.

The Post announced the hiring of the New York Times’ Catherine Rampell and called her “one of the smartest, most original journalists of her generation.” Uh-oh — she may have to compete with Politico’s Todd Purdum, who at the time of his hiring was “one of the most perceptive reporters and elegant stylists of his generation.” Politico is full of generational leaders, too, as Editor-in-Chief John Harris said of “Playbook” author Mike Allen: “One of the most exceptional journalists of his generation.” (Allen has a more humble view of himself as “one of Washington’s top journalists.“). Politico Magazine editor Susan Glasser was feted upon her hiring last year as “among the most respected thinkers and editors of her generation.” As opposed to Steve Coll, who was hailed as “one of the most experienced and respected journalists of his generation” upon being selected as dean of Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. Coll has written a great deal about the war on terrorism, so he’s doubtless familiar with the work of Gregory Johnsen, who, upon his selection as a BuzzFeed Michael Hastings fellow, was celebrated as “one of his generation’s wisest and most original voices on national security.” Both Coll and Johnsen, in turn, would be familiar with the work of John Pomfret, who over a quarter-century, per a Post memo, became ”one of the great foreign correspondents of his generation.”

It goes on and on like that. He's just getting warmed up. American journalism seems to be comprised of nothing but The Best and Brightest of Their Generation.

No wonder they have such high opinions of themselves!

I would like to give an award to Eric Wemple's column, one of the best and most courageous of its generation.

Someone asked for silly stuff, here you go.

Posted by: Ace at 09:30 AM | Comments (372)
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1 This blog is one of the most _________ of this generation.

Posted by: RS at February 27, 2014 09:31 AM (YAGV/)

2 So an unknown gets an award from an over-hyped liberal talking head,  Par for the MFM course.

Posted by: Vic[/i] at February 27, 2014 09:32 AM (T2V/1)

3 What took you so long?

Posted by: Barack Obama, Nobel Peace Laureate at February 27, 2014 09:32 AM (/FnUH)

4 I lost my bet about puppies.

Posted by: fluffy at February 27, 2014 09:32 AM (Ua6T/)

5 And at Ronan's press conference, reporters were told to basically not do their jobs and stick to the script. Real profile in courage there....

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 27, 2014 09:33 AM (ojnk6)

6 I just got a letter from Readers Digest which says I may have already one valuable prizes!

Posted by: steevy at February 27, 2014 09:33 AM (zqvg6)

7 Who?....oh Frank's illegitimate bastard child with that old whore Mia Farrow....and they say Woody is the pervert....

Posted by: IrishEd at February 27, 2014 09:33 AM (D0NZx)

8 Oops I meant "named after an over-hyped liberal talking head"

Posted by: Vic[/i] at February 27, 2014 09:33 AM (T2V/1)

9 Hey look, they have some high school kid on MSNbC. He has his own show.

Posted by: redenzo at February 27, 2014 09:33 AM (WCnJW)

10 I weep.

Posted by: Joseph Pulitzer at February 27, 2014 09:33 AM (YAGV/)

11 I think everyone should get a participation trophy!

Posted by: Bigby's Waving Hands at February 27, 2014 09:34 AM (3ZtZW)

12 5 And at Ronan's press conference, reporters were told to basically not do their jobs and stick to the script. Real profile in courage there... Just like they do at Obama's

Posted by: hello, it's me also a creep-assed cracka.. at February 27, 2014 09:34 AM (9+ccr)

13

This blog is one of the most cromulent of this generation.

 

(hat tip AtC).

Posted by: Frumious Bandersnatch at February 27, 2014 09:34 AM (A0sHn)

14 Our ability to avoid threadbare cliches marks as among the most original writers of our generation.

Posted by: American Journalists at February 27, 2014 09:34 AM (/FnUH)

15 And at Ronan's press conference, reporters were told to basically not do their jobs and stick to the script.

I thought that was their job.

Posted by: HR at February 27, 2014 09:35 AM (ZKzrr)

16 This just shows you how totally useless out MFM news has become.

Posted by: Vic[/i] at February 27, 2014 09:35 AM (T2V/1)

17 How can anybody on the no ratings network get an award for anything?

Posted by: Captain Hate at February 27, 2014 09:35 AM (FQEMb)

18 Someone asked for silly stuff, here you go.



But I thought there would be puppies!   In sweaters!!!


Posted by: EC at February 27, 2014 09:35 AM (GQ8sn)

19 *facepalm* *shakes head in utter disbelief* *wonders if he left the iron on?*

Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Rounding Error Extraordinaire at February 27, 2014 09:35 AM (zShYM)

20 Ronan Farrow Receives the Walter Cronkite Excellence in Journalism Award, After Three Days on MSNBC ******* In many ways--this is also Obama's story.

Posted by: tasker at February 27, 2014 09:35 AM (RJMhd)

21 Someone asked for silly stuff, here you go.

----

Nothing sillier than liberals giving other liberals "awards".


*** points at Nobel Peace Prize

Posted by: fixerupper at February 27, 2014 09:36 AM (nELVU)

22 The alternate silly post would have been a Karl Urban appreciation post, for the wimmens. I'm always pointing out hot chicks; feels like I should note that chicks like cute dudes, too.

Posted by: ace at February 27, 2014 09:36 AM (/FnUH)

23 While we are on the topic, I would like to go on record to say that I am one of the best and brightest loafers and layabouts of my genera . . . . Ooh look! A squirrel.

Posted by: flounder at February 27, 2014 09:36 AM (Kkt/i)

24 Damn this blogs lack of an edit function!

Posted by: steevy at February 27, 2014 09:36 AM (zqvg6)

25

Ronan?

 

Fuck that kid.

Posted by: Woody Allen at February 27, 2014 09:36 AM (3ZtZW)

26 Ronan Farrow deserves an    award   for   "Most Pictures That Look Like The    Mugshot Of A    Sociopathic    Sex Offender."

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/b][/i] at February 27, 2014 09:37 AM (4df7R)

27 The alternate silly post would have been a Karl Urban appreciation post, for the wimmens. I'm always pointing out hot chicks; feels like I should note that chicks like cute dudes, too.
Kitteh pics?

Posted by: fluffy at February 27, 2014 09:37 AM (Ua6T/)

28 /sock

Posted by: Bigby's Waving Hands at February 27, 2014 09:37 AM (3ZtZW)

29

The alternate silly post would have been a Karl Urban appreciation post, for the wimmens. I'm always pointing out hot chicks; feels like I should note that chicks like cute dudes, too.

Posted by: ace at February 27, 2014 01:36 PM (/FnUH)

 

 

*HEART FLUTTERS*

 

Oh, ACE!

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/b][/i] at February 27, 2014 09:37 AM (4df7R)

30 Will nobody consider the self esteem of the journalists who didn't get an award? Think about their feelings. They should've given all of them an award out of fairness. This unequal distribution of journalism awards must be addressed.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at February 27, 2014 09:37 AM (SY2Kh)

31 Who the hell is Karl Urban-- Keith Urban's butchier brother?

Posted by: tasker at February 27, 2014 09:37 AM (RJMhd)

32 Did someone say "sweater puppies"


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGl4MTVybbo

Posted by: Vic[/i] at February 27, 2014 09:37 AM (T2V/1)

33 Ronin - Meh. I've seen better DeNiro vehicles.

Posted by: garrett at February 27, 2014 09:37 AM (/lb53)

34 Isn't he getting anally reamed by one of obama's speech writers? That in itself is award worthy.

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 27, 2014 09:37 AM (6Nj7A)

35 18 Someone asked for silly stuff, here you go. But I thought there would be puppies! In sweaters!!! Gamboling about!

Posted by: rickb223 at February 27, 2014 09:37 AM (xZxMD)

36 Coincidentally, I bought a bag of bird seed the other day and was named Audobon Society Bird Preservationist of the Century. I get my crown and million dollar check next week. Hard work pays off.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 27, 2014 09:37 AM (ZshNr)

37
My Penis - One of the best tippers of its generation.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 27, 2014 09:37 AM (n0DEs)

38 This blog is one of the most tumescent and turgid of our generation.

Posted by: RS at February 27, 2014 09:38 AM (YAGV/)

39 Telling the most obnoxious lies every day with a straight face, even for outrageous pay, has to take a toll. Hence the self-congratulatory circle-jerk...

Posted by: M. Murcek at February 27, 2014 09:38 AM (GJUgF)

40 Ronan?

Fuck that kid.

Posted by: Woody Allen at February 27, 2014 01:36 PM (3ZtZW)


I'd hit that.

Posted by: Harry Reid at February 27, 2014 09:38 AM (Kkt/i)

41 Quick question about all those "best and brightest" folks.... Who the fuck are they? I mean, a couple of the names sounded familiar, but by and large I'm drawing a blank. Is it me? Am I the one out of touch and out of the loop? Or do they just apply those superlatives to whomever they hire in order to make the hire look as good as possible?

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 27, 2014 09:38 AM (da5Wo)

42 Who?

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit[/i][/u][/b][/s] at February 27, 2014 09:38 AM (0HooB)

43 Oh, and thanks, Ace. I can only take so much of that last thread with my coffee.

Posted by: garrett at February 27, 2014 09:38 AM (/lb53)

44

Who the hell is Karl Urban--



Keith Urban's butchier brother?

 

Posted by: tasker at February 27, 2014 01:37 PM (RJMhd)

 

 

You wound me.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/b][/i] at February 27, 2014 09:38 AM (4df7R)

45 But I thought there would be puppies! In sweaters!!!

How about a puppy in costume?
http://is.gd/Sf2cGu

Posted by: HR at February 27, 2014 09:39 AM (ZKzrr)

46 Word of the Day: Kummerspeck is German for 'excess weight gained due to emotional overeating'. Its literal translation is "grief bacon". Kummerspeck vs. Grief Bacon Sounds better in English.

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 27, 2014 09:39 AM (6Nj7A)

47 Apparently this is the fastest of Woody's children.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 27, 2014 09:39 AM (ZshNr)

48 44 Who the hell is Karl Urban-- Keith Urban's butchier brother? Posted by: tasker at February 27, 2014 01:37 PM (RJMhd) You wound me. Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit at February 27, 2014 01:38 PM (4df7R) *********** Ha! Sorry I have no idea who Karl Urban is--off to the googles.

Posted by: tasker at February 27, 2014 09:40 AM (RJMhd)

49 I always thought that Journalists were a form of weasel.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 27, 2014 09:40 AM (DPkKe)

50

"American journalism seems to be comprised of nothing but The Best and Brightest of Their Generation."

 

 

I know what happened when we had that particular combination of hubris and cluelessness in an institution, and I hope that history does repeat itself because I can always use a good laugh.

Posted by: Mikey NTH -Clean Up You Caucus! Rumor Soap with Lathering Phosphates at the Outrage Outlet! at February 27, 2014 09:40 AM (hLRSq)

51 That's "Award-Winning Three-Time Broadcaster" to you, Ace.

Posted by: Kevin in ABQ at February 27, 2014 09:40 AM (BvTwT)

52 Er... I would not really consider a Cronkite award to be a particularly prestigious one to get. Like winning a Grammy. Great, I'm up there with luminaries such as Milli Vanilli.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at February 27, 2014 09:40 AM (zfY+H)

53 On his first show Ronan praised his news heroes he “watched growing up,” including Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite.The guy is 27. He must have had a time machine to watch Morrow and Cronkite.

Oh. Guess we now know why he mentioned Cronkite, huh? He knew he was getting the award.

Posted by: Lizzy at February 27, 2014 09:40 AM (aq/zi)

54 Note the temps on that sweater puppy video and the date.  And then look at what we have coming next week.

Posted by: Vic[/i] at February 27, 2014 09:40 AM (T2V/1)

55 49 I always thought that Journalists were a form of weasel.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 27, 2014 01:40 PM (DPkKe)


I've heard it both ways.

Posted by: Shawn Spencer at February 27, 2014 09:41 AM (Kkt/i)

56 *I* won the Nobel Peace Prize. And I'll sue anyone who says otherwise.

Posted by: Micheal Mann [/i] at February 27, 2014 09:41 AM (CnA98)

57 Oh, ACE! Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit at February 27, 2014 01:37 PM (4df7R) For some reason I'm hearing that said in a Mary Tyler Moore voice like how she'd say "Oh Rob!"

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 27, 2014 09:41 AM (oFCZn)

58 Ace is certainly the most elegant stylist of all the military bloggers.

Posted by: garrett at February 27, 2014 09:41 AM (/lb53)

59 22 The alternate silly post would have been a Karl Urban appreciation post, for the wimmens. I'm always pointing out hot chicks; feels like I should note that chicks like cute dudes, too. Posted by: ace at February 27, 2014 01:36 PM (/FnUH) I approve of that message. Didn't someone point out when Ronan said he grew up reading Murrow that it was impossible considering how Ronan's age?

Posted by: Seems legit at February 27, 2014 09:42 AM (A98Xu)

60 Is it me? Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 27, 2014 01:38 PM (da5Wo) Nope. Me, either. Don't much care.

Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Rounding Error Extraordinaire at February 27, 2014 09:42 AM (zShYM)

61 Since we're giving ourselves awards, I'd like to go on the record and note that I happen to be one of the brightest and most refreshing   varieties of Sprite of my generation.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/b][/i] at February 27, 2014 09:42 AM (4df7R)

62 Well that sentence made no sense.

Posted by: Seems legit at February 27, 2014 09:42 AM (A98Xu)

63 From IMDB:

Son of Mia Farrow and Woody Allen, although Mia said Frank Sinatra may have been the father.

Considered a 'genius' by some, at 11 years old he was the youngest student to ever attend Simon's Rock high school for gifted students, run by Bard College in Massachusetts. He then graduated from Bard with his B.A. degree at age 15.

Included on Vanity Fair magazine's International Best-Dressed list.
As a teenager, was a spokesman for Unicef in Africa.

Is a Yale-trained lawyer, diplomat, author and, most recently, host an MSNBC weekday TV show who once worked for Undersecretary of State Richard Holbrook, and later for Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. And like President Bill Clinton, he was also a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University.

"Satchel," the birth name bestowed on him by his purported father Woody Allen was to honor the iconic African-American baseball pitcher Leroy 'Satchel' Paige. Later, his mother Mia changed the name to Ronan.

Sold his non-fiction, international affairs book to to Penguin publishing in fall, 2013. Based on his experience with his late mentor, former diplomat Richard Holbrooke, it deals with the negative consequences of America's support and often arming of some global "bad guys".

Adopted brother of Dylan O'Sullivan Farrow and Moses Farrow.

Adopted half-brother of Fletcher Farrow Previn, Soon-Yi Previn, Daisy Previn.

Posted by: Claire Underwood at February 27, 2014 09:42 AM (e8kgV)

64 57 Oh, ACE! Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit at February 27, 2014 01:37 PM (4df7R) For some reason I'm hearing that said in a Mary Tyler Moore voice like how she'd say "Oh Rob!" Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 27, 2014 01:41 PM (oFCZn) I have no idea what that means, but I think we can all goes how I heard it. The fact that I've met MWR and heard the accent in person makes it a tad more real.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 27, 2014 09:43 AM (da5Wo)

65 If Farrow was a FoxNews guy DailyShow would do lots of Diversity jokes, and the lack thereof. His blue-eyed, blondeness would be endlessly mocked. Oddly, I think the Left things Republicans are so racist that his Farrow's Aryan features will help MSNBC crossover and get conservatives to watch -- oh, he looks like a Nazi, let's hear him out!

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 27, 2014 09:43 AM (ZPrif)

66 I have been called the songbird of my generation.

Posted by: Gristle Encased Head at February 27, 2014 09:43 AM (+lsX1)

67 This blog is one of the most tumescent and turgid of our generation. Dick Turgid - Blog Commentor.....

Posted by: rickb223 at February 27, 2014 09:43 AM (xZxMD)

68 And then look at what we have coming next week. Yeah, temperatures 25 degrees below normal is the 'best' I can hope for.

Posted by: SE Pa Moron [/i] at February 27, 2014 09:43 AM (CnA98)

69 There's always time for an alternate silly post.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at February 27, 2014 09:43 AM (zfY+H)

70 The Walter Cronkite Award. For Potential in Journalism.

Posted by: t-bird at February 27, 2014 09:43 AM (FcR7P)

71 @55 You got that right!

Posted by: LiShutterfly Simmonsncolntf at February 27, 2014 09:43 AM (ZshNr)

72 The real truth: "Best and brightest of his generation" is code for "Has the most twitter followers." Seriously. These "brilliant" young journalists are not being hired because they've broken any stories or because they're actually good journalists -- they're being hired because they bring the biggest audience to the newspaper. The publications are desperate for more traffic, and writers with a massive social media following are therefore in high demand. That's all there is to it. I know people in this scene, and I guarantee it's all about Twitter numbers. I know progressive journalists who are talented at what they do, but don't get the plum jobs or the praise because they are introverts and don't do social media. And I know mediocre progressive journalists who have never done anything of note but know how to promote themselves and gin up their Twitter numbers. They get jaw-dropping offers from top publications. It's infuriating for those not in the social media scene, let me tell you.

Posted by: zombie at February 27, 2014 09:43 AM (mizYg)

73 thinks, not things

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 27, 2014 09:43 AM (ZPrif)

74 the alternate silly post would have been a Karl Urban appreciation post, for the wimmens. I'm always pointing out hot chicks; feels like I should note that chicks like cute dudes, too. Posted by: ace at February 27, 2014 01:36 PM (/FnUH) ace, I fully and whole heartedly support that life choice.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Mmmm. Blondies with whipped cream. at February 27, 2014 09:43 AM (VtjlW)

75 @54 Vic It was a weather video? I didn't notice.

Posted by: RS at February 27, 2014 09:43 AM (YAGV/)

76

1:" This blog is one of the most _________ of this generation."

 

binge drinking inspirations

Posted by: Azenogoth (Freedom or Fire) Est. 1836 at February 27, 2014 09:44 AM (f6ZLT)

77 Hey, it took us almost a decade to become known as Ace's "notoriously rowdy" commentors.

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 27, 2014 09:44 AM (6bMel)

78 61 Since we're giving ourselves awards, I'd like to go on the record and note that I happen to be one of the brightest and most refreshing varieties of Sprite of my generation. Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit at February 27, 2014 01:42 PM (4df7R) Hmm...with your height and curly hair, I would have gone with "wood nymph" myself.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 27, 2014 09:44 AM (da5Wo)

79 Off topic apologies... Russians seem very busy the last few days Ukraine etc ... and now they have docked a warship in Havana

Posted by: willow at February 27, 2014 09:44 AM (nqBYe)

80 Oh Bones McCoy--got it.

Posted by: tasker at February 27, 2014 09:45 AM (RJMhd)

81

On his first show Ronan praised his news heroes he “watched growing up,” including Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite.The guy is 27. He must have had a time machine to watch Morrow and Cronkite.

 

 

To be fair, Ronan is young enough that he would have seen    Murrow and Cronkite on specials,   flashbacks,  documentaries, etc.   Especially if he studied any journalism in college, which I assume he did.   So while he didn't watch them "growing up," he certainly watched them. 

 

Remember,  according to    Obammy,   Ronan is only just old enough to count as an adult with his own health insurance.   He's been "growing up" for a long time.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/b][/i] at February 27, 2014 09:45 AM (4df7R)

82 They didn't call hims "Woody" Allen for nothing

Posted by: Frank Underwood at February 27, 2014 09:45 AM (e8kgV)

83 75 @54 Vic

It was a weather video? I didn't notice.

Posted by: RS at February 27, 2014 01:43 PM (YAGV/)


LOL, they can "deport" her to my house when wifey is on extended vacation somewhere.


Just kidding, will never cheat on wifey.

Posted by: Vic[/i] at February 27, 2014 09:45 AM (T2V/1)

84 >>The alternate silly post would have been a Karl Urban appreciation post, for the wimmens.

You can do that post any time. In fact, there's nothing wrong with two silly posts in a row after that great Atheism vs. Christianity thread. Just sayin...

Posted by: Lizzy at February 27, 2014 09:45 AM (aq/zi)

85 Hmm...with your height and curly hair, I would have gone with "wood nymph" myself. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 27, 2014 01:44 PM (da5Wo) I'm sticking with Freya.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Mmmm. Blondies with whipped cream. at February 27, 2014 09:45 AM (VtjlW)

86

37 years of press coverage in Peruvia and nobody has given me an award. 

I'm outraged!  Outraged!

 

Gus out.

Posted by: Gus Frankenstein at February 27, 2014 09:45 AM (M8r80)

87 I believe the formal name of the prize is "The Insufferable Walter Cronkite Hindenburg Award For Titanic Journalism".

Posted by: mrp at February 27, 2014 09:45 AM (JBggj)

88 well you know Farrow and those special families should deserve the very best their fellow travelers can give them

Posted by: willow at February 27, 2014 09:46 AM (nqBYe)

89

Word of the Day: Kummerspeck...

 

This is the excuse I was looking for to wedge in a totally unrelated observation.  The other day on the Howard Stern show, Howard and Robin were mispronouncing 'Schadenfreude'  as 'Scheidenfreude'. 

 

The Freude part means pleasure or joy.  Scheide is a vulgar term for lady garden.  So we have a new word for finding delight in girl parts.

Posted by: Frumious Bandersnatch at February 27, 2014 09:46 AM (A0sHn)

90 71 @55 You got that right!

Posted by: LiShutterfly Simmonsncolntf at February 27, 2014 01:43 PM (ZshNr)


Please, son. Get outta here with that bull!

Posted by: Longbranch Pennywhistle at February 27, 2014 09:46 AM (Kkt/i)

91 Mangled my Burton Guster tribute post. Damn you, tablet!

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 27, 2014 09:46 AM (ZshNr)

92 Ah, he got the award as a Woody Allen Survivor.

Posted by: t-bird at February 27, 2014 09:46 AM (FcR7P)

93 ace, I fully and whole heartedly support that life choice. Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Mmmm. Blondies with whipped cream. at February 27, 2014 01:43 PM (VtjlW) Life isn't a choice you woman hating Christianist abortion oppenent! Why don't you say what you mean?! That you want women saddled with children or in back alleys!!!11!!

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 27, 2014 09:46 AM (da5Wo)

94 Dick Turgid - Blog Commentor..... Posted by: rickb223 at February 27, 2014 01:43 PM (xZxMD) We're not related, are we?

Posted by: Buck Turgidson, GEN, Ret. at February 27, 2014 09:46 AM (zShYM)

95 ""Satchel," the birth name bestowed on him by his purported father Woody Allen was to honor the iconic African-American baseball pitcher Leroy 'Satchel' Paige. Later, his mother Mia changed the name to Ronan."

Who the hell names their child after a handbag?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 27, 2014 09:46 AM (DPkKe)

96 :" This Award Winning blog is one of the most _________ of this generation."

Posted by: garrett at February 27, 2014 09:47 AM (/lb53)

97 Thanks, Vic. Emerson nice sweater puppies.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit[/i][/u][/b][/s] at February 27, 2014 09:47 AM (0HooB)

98 You know we should just call it a day, and those people with power should forever more remain the power. like other countries and all.

Posted by: willow at February 27, 2014 09:47 AM (nqBYe)

99 Premature adulation is a condition.  I hear they are developing a pill for it. 

Posted by: no good deed at February 27, 2014 09:47 AM (vBhbc)

100 That seems to be one pathetic dumbass of a generation.

Posted by: dirks strewn at February 27, 2014 09:47 AM (kfcYC)

101 Less Ronan. More Conan.

Posted by: Dr. Varno at February 27, 2014 09:47 AM (V4CBV)

102 ....in some ways, this is the story of Obama

Posted by: RUReadingthis at February 27, 2014 09:47 AM (1xtIS)

103 Apparently this is the fastest of Woody's children.

Lol.

Posted by: HR at February 27, 2014 09:48 AM (ZKzrr)

104
Hmm...with your height and curly hair, I would have gone with "wood nymph" myself.

 

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 27, 2014 01:44 PM (da5Wo)

 

Hmm... You make a good point.    *adds "Wood Nymph" to list of honorary titles*

 

Actually, hearkening back to yesterday,   I want to go on the record and note that I am    the   most polite   yet   bawdy Freya of my generation.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/b][/i] at February 27, 2014 09:48 AM (4df7R)

105

>>>It's infuriating for those not in the social media scene, let me tell you.

 

So whotyersayiniz: MSM is now the face of Twitter.

Posted by: Bigby's Waving Hands at February 27, 2014 09:48 AM (3ZtZW)

106 What, no f**king Nobel? WTF!

Posted by: Chaos the other dark meat at February 27, 2014 09:48 AM (oDCMR)

107 Now I get it. I wondered why Dylan Farrow was publicly going after Woody Allen at this particular time, after all theses years. MSNBC wanted to up Ronan Farrow's Q Score in preparation for his new show.

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at February 27, 2014 09:48 AM (IN7k+)

108 As much as the left loves and admire Cronkite and Murrow,that is how much I despise them.

Posted by: steevy at February 27, 2014 09:48 AM (zqvg6)

109 Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 27, 2014 01:46 PM (DPkKe) He had another name change before that. Most of her kids have had multiple name changes.

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 27, 2014 09:49 AM (6Nj7A)

110 But I know you Morons know that I did watch Edward R. Murrow when it was not reruns.


He gasp! smoked on TV!

Posted by: Vic[/i] at February 27, 2014 09:49 AM (T2V/1)

111 Mrp, I AM IN A MEETING DAMMIT.

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 27, 2014 09:49 AM (6bMel)

112 The Freude part means pleasure or joy. Scheide is a vulgar term for lady garden. So we have a new word for finding delight in girl parts.

Posted by: Frumious Bandersnatch at February 27, 2014 01:46 PM (A0sHn)


I thought delight was included.  What am I missing?  Nice hash BTW.

Posted by: flounder at February 27, 2014 09:49 AM (Kkt/i)

113 TRICK OR TREAT FOR UNICEF

Posted by: Jason at February 27, 2014 09:50 AM (e8kgV)

114 You can do that post any time. In fact, there's nothing wrong with two silly posts in a row after that great Atheism vs. Christianity thread. Just sayin... Alternate post: 'Ettes shower cams vs. Work productivity. Discuss.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 27, 2014 09:50 AM (xZxMD)

115 When everyone is special no one is.

Posted by: Seems legit at February 27, 2014 09:50 AM (A98Xu)

116 Why don't you say what you mean?! That you want women saddled with children or in back alleys!!!11!!
I've never saddled a woman in a back alley, but the weekend will be here soon.

Posted by: fluffy at February 27, 2014 09:50 AM (Ua6T/)

117 You wound me. Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit at February 27, 2014 01:38 PM (4df7R) *pats seat next to me* You just sit down and rest your head upon my shoulder (SHOULDER BANNION AND BC) and gaze upon this and all will be well. http://bit.ly/1kd33kj

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Mmmm. Blondies with whipped cream. at February 27, 2014 09:50 AM (VtjlW)

118 What about me? Over here! Remember me? C'mon you guys!

Posted by: Bob Woodward at February 27, 2014 09:51 AM (R5UOB)

119 Prior to the debut of his show...Farrow worked as an adviser to the State Department How does that work in a serious nation?

Posted by: t-bird at February 27, 2014 09:51 AM (FcR7P)

120

Why don't you say what you mean?! That you want women saddled with children or in back alleys!!!11!!



I've never saddled a woman in a back alley, but the weekend will be here soon.

 

 

Posted by: fluffy at February 27, 2014 01:50 PM (Ua6T/)

 

 

 

Folks, we have a winner.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/b][/i] at February 27, 2014 09:51 AM (4df7R)

121 Up next?  Youngest US President EVAH!

'Cause the starfuckers in the press are so fucking stupid.

Posted by: Ronan Farrow at February 27, 2014 09:51 AM (DOOp+)

122 Hey, nobody ever writes about my Walter Duranty Award.

Posted by: Krugtron the Krugginator at February 27, 2014 09:51 AM (8ZskC)

123 Nothing can beat the Obama Nobel for silliness.

Posted by: Wayne Storm at February 27, 2014 09:51 AM (DAevm)

124 Good God have you seen this video of an incoherent lefty rant at the UCLA Israel Divestment thing? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcSx4kh1SaY Wow.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 27, 2014 09:51 AM (oFCZn)

125 If I had a son .. he would be like Satchel Farrow

Posted by: Pres**ent Barack “Unexpectedly Not Focused” Obama at February 27, 2014 09:51 AM (e8kgV)

126 The other silly stuff, dammit!

Posted by: LoneStarHeeb at February 27, 2014 09:52 AM (BZAd3)

127 When everyone is special no one is.

Posted by: Seems legit at February 27, 2014 01:50 PM (A98Xu)


If only that were true, but there will always be an extra-special class of snowflakes (usually self-designated) that need extra fairness and a double helping of impartiality.

Posted by: Hrothgar at February 27, 2014 09:52 AM (o3MSL)

128 I saw Trick or Treat for UNICEF open for Blu Oyster Cult in 1976

Posted by: Foghorn Leghorn at February 27, 2014 09:52 AM (R5UOB)

129

http://bit.ly/1kd33kj



 

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Mmmm. Blondies with whipped cream. at February 27, 2014 01:50 PM (VtjlW)

 

The prettiness of that man's jawline CANNOT be    overstated.   NGGUH.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/b][/i] at February 27, 2014 09:52 AM (4df7R)

130 Krugtron the Krugginator ******** Ha!

Posted by: tasker at February 27, 2014 09:52 AM (RJMhd)

131 well, it's about time!

he's doing God's work

Posted by: barack obama as Augustus at February 27, 2014 09:52 AM (en1G6)

132 Didn't they give Obama a Grammy for his narration of his book?

Posted by: steevy at February 27, 2014 09:52 AM (zqvg6)

133

How does that work in a serious nation?

 

Posted by: t-bird at February 27, 2014 01:51 PM (FcR7P)

 

 

Silly t-bird.   We're all part of a Rhythm Nation.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/b][/i] at February 27, 2014 09:53 AM (4df7R)

134 If thous prickst me, does not I spill out sh*t ?

Posted by: Pres**ent Barack “Unexpectedly Not Focused” Obama at February 27, 2014 09:53 AM (e8kgV)

135 What is a Roman Arrow and why exactly should anyone give a diseased butt fornicating fat rat's diseased ass?

Posted by: maddogg at February 27, 2014 09:53 AM (xWW96)

136 Over the years, I've noticed that "liberals" are overly preoccupied with awards, both on a national and local level.

Posted by: Dr. Varno at February 27, 2014 09:53 AM (V4CBV)

137

When i win, we all win!

 

Participation trophies for all!

Posted by: Ronan at February 27, 2014 09:53 AM (M8r80)

138 This is the bestest and swellest of all administrations of all time for ever.

Posted by: Joey Biden at February 27, 2014 09:54 AM (kVfSG)

139

>>>When everyone is special no one is.

DIAF

Posted by: Snowflake at February 27, 2014 09:54 AM (3ZtZW)

140 I nominate everyone in here for an AoS Lifetime Achievement Award.

Posted by: soothie at February 27, 2014 09:54 AM (tyz5J)

141 Son of Mia Farrow and Woody Allen, although Mia said Frank Sinatra may have been the father. If he had 1/1000th of Franks dna he would have 'discovered' music at an early age and made a couple million before he hit twenty. Probably have the same issues as Frank, too. Though Woody Allen seems the sort of narcissistic neurotic individual who would have kept him locked in the basement. So I kinda reject Mia's self-slut-shame.

Posted by: SE Pa Moron [/i] at February 27, 2014 09:54 AM (CnA98)

142 I saw Grief Bacon open up for the Dixie Dregs back in '82 in Huntsville, AL. Or was it Bacon Grief?

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit[/i][/u][/b][/s] at February 27, 2014 09:54 AM (0HooB)

143 "He had another name change before that. Most of her kids have had multiple name changes."

I understand that life really is a journey of discovery.
But how do these kids ever figure out when they have discovered the "Real" themselves?

Even their names are fluid and changing.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 27, 2014 09:54 AM (DPkKe)

144 *pats seat next to me* You just sit down and rest your head upon my shoulder ***Crik in the neck alert***

Posted by: rickb223 at February 27, 2014 09:54 AM (xZxMD)

145 ESPN, calling all conservative Christians Nazis ... Weasel Zippers ‏@weaselzippers ESPNÂ’s Tony Kornheiser Compares Arizona Religious Freedom Bill To Yellow Stars Nazis Made Jews WearÂ… http://shar.es/FKx9B

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 27, 2014 09:54 AM (ZPrif)

146 What is a Roman Arrow and why exactly should anyone give a diseased butt fornicating fat rat's diseased ass?


Whatever it is, it is inherently inferior to the longbow.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at February 27, 2014 09:54 AM (8ZskC)

147 Over the years, I've noticed that "liberals" are overly preoccupied with awards, both on a national and local level.

Posted by: Dr. Varno at February 27, 2014 01:53 PM (V4CBV)

 

 

Speaking of which,   The Oscars on Sunday!

 

I intend to be     reading    Norse mythology    during that four hour   fete       of lefty   junk washing.       Others?

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/b][/i] at February 27, 2014 09:55 AM (4df7R)

148 RONAN! WHAT IS BEST IN LIFE?

Posted by: tsj017 at February 27, 2014 09:55 AM (4YUWF)

149 Now I know why Alec Baldwin is butthurt. 

Let's hope he's not the Hunter S. Thompson of his generation.

Posted by: Fritz at February 27, 2014 09:55 AM (UzPAd)

150 The political risks to the GOP of immigration were highlighted in Cary, N.C., last week, when a PR. event hosted by GOP Rep. Renee Ellmers quickly descended into an extended complaint by business leaders about supposedly uneducated, untalented and unmotivated Americans.

Posted by: Frank Underwood at February 27, 2014 09:55 AM (e8kgV)

151 Life isn't a choice you woman hating Christianist abortion oppenent! Why don't you say what you mean?! That you want women saddled with children or in back alleys!!!11!! Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 27, 2014 01:46 PM (da5Wo) Yes. That's it. That's it exactly. You've uncovered my diabolical Gay Agenda. I shall ship you your award. Don't worry when the box is shaking and making those noises, that's just because the award is so very eager to hug your face with its claws.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Mmmm. Blondies with whipped cream. at February 27, 2014 09:55 AM (VtjlW)

152 I hereby decry the injustice of Diane Sawyer being denied the Jessica Savitch Excellence in Vodka Use Award.

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 27, 2014 09:55 AM (6bMel)

153 If thous prickst me, does not I spill out sh*t ? Anally?

Posted by: rickb223 at February 27, 2014 09:55 AM (xZxMD)

154

#188  Bob, when you've broken something other than the wind, let us know.  But not until then.

 

Your Investigatory Buddy,

 

Carl

Posted by: Carl Bernstein at February 27, 2014 09:56 AM (M8r80)

155 Vietnam is unwinnable.

Posted by: Walter Cronkite at February 27, 2014 09:56 AM (QpIfk)

156 He does look like Sinatra in a lot of pics I've seen.

Posted by: Wayne Storm at February 27, 2014 09:56 AM (DAevm)

157 If thous prickst me, does not I spill out sh*t ?

Posted by: Pres**ent Barack “Unexpectedly Not Focused” Obama at February 27, 2014 01:53 PM (e8kgV)

 

Well, sometimes there is a little leakage...

Posted by: Reggie Love at February 27, 2014 09:56 AM (DrWcr)

158 Alt post title for this post and the Weigel post: It's All Bullshit

Posted by: soothie at February 27, 2014 09:56 AM (tyz5J)

159 And where did Farrow's superior intellect and vast academic studies take him? He's now trying to work his way up the MSNBC ladder to the heights of Ed Schultz and Al Sharpton.

Winning.

Posted by: lowandslow at February 27, 2014 09:56 AM (IV4od)

160

What?  Megan McCain is out as "among the most ________  of her generation"  and a voice for it as well?

 

 

How quickly the mighty are fallen.

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 27, 2014 09:57 AM (BAS5M)

161 152 I hereby decry the injustice of Diane Sawyer being denied the Jessica Savitch Excellence in Vodka Use Award. Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 27, 2014 01:55 PM (6bMel) *golf clap*

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 27, 2014 09:57 AM (oFCZn)

162 Speaking of which, The Oscars on Sunday! I intend to be reading Norse mythology during that four hour fete of lefty junk washing. Others? ----- I'm working on a 4 hr bowel movement. Should be ready by Sunday. (Reaches for avocado dip).

Posted by: Lloyd at February 27, 2014 09:57 AM (R5UOB)

163

Megan McCain is out as "among the most ________ of her generation" and a voice for it as well?

Chubby?

Vapid?

Big-tittied?

Posted by: Insomniac at February 27, 2014 09:57 AM (DrWcr)

164

And where did Farrow's superior intellect and vast academic studies take him? He's now trying to work his way up the MSNBC ladder to the heights of Ed Schultz and Al Sharpton.

 

 

He looks up and all he sees is   Chris Matthews'  blubbery ass at the top of the ladder.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/b][/i] at February 27, 2014 09:58 AM (4df7R)

165 >>>>If thous prickst me, does not I spill out sh*t ? Depends™.

Posted by: Dr. Varno at February 27, 2014 09:58 AM (V4CBV)

166 Ronan has had a very busy life so far - he attended college from ages 11-15 and then went to Yale law. His work has included a lot of activism, which is how he got the job a the State Dept. (probably in addition to being a celebrity kid). I would bet, though, that most of his published work up to this point has been of an activist/human rights advocate, and the award is more about rewarding this activism than his writing skills.

And that's what today's "journalists" are all about, right? Instigating change, as well as comforting the afflicted, afflicting the comfortable blah, blah, blah. They're not content just conveying the information and allowing the reader/viewer come to their own conclusions.

Posted by: Lizzy at February 27, 2014 09:58 AM (aq/zi)

167 why just yesterday i told myself that im the most insightful, discerning, and festidious acquirer and assembler of ar-15 parsts and accessories of

Posted by: sound awake at February 27, 2014 09:58 AM (pk/NG)

168 Megan McCain is out as "among the most ________ of her generation" and a voice for it as well?


Speaking of bacon grief.

Posted by: flounder at February 27, 2014 09:59 AM (Kkt/i)

169 What? Megan McCain is out as "among the most ________ of her generation" and a voice for it as well?


But I still have a lock on the Golden Buffet Piehole Efficiency Prize.

Posted by: Meghan McCain, Titular Republican of Tomorrow at February 27, 2014 09:59 AM (8ZskC)

170 ESPNÂ’s Tony Kornheiser Compares Arizona Religious Freedom Bill To Yellow Stars Nazis Made Jews Wear Classic projection. If you sue someone because of their Christian conscience, how is that different then 'Kauf nicht bei Juden Christ' (Don't buy from Jews Christians)?

Posted by: SE Pa Moron [/i] at February 27, 2014 09:59 AM (CnA98)

171

Speaking of,   I hereby nominate   Chrissy Matthews for    the   Crispin Glover    "Most Dynamic Performance By A Raving Lunatic Escaped From the Asylum"   award.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/b][/i] at February 27, 2014 09:59 AM (4df7R)

172 Oh good, now I can get some work done. But first (no, not that), a question: Who the hell is Ronan Farrow and why should I care about him?

Posted by: joncelli at February 27, 2014 09:59 AM (RD7QR)

173 MY generation

Posted by: sound awake at February 27, 2014 09:59 AM (pk/NG)

174 150 The political risks to the GOP of immigration were highlighted in Cary, N.C., last week, when a PR. event hosted by GOP Rep. Renee Ellmers quickly descended into an extended complaint by business leaders about supposedly uneducated, untalented and unmotivated Americans.Posted by: Frank Underwood at February 27, 2014 01:55 PM (e8kgV)
We need the brainiacs with leaf blowers.

Posted by: Larry Kudlow at February 27, 2014 09:59 AM (kVfSG)

175 Well all I'm getting from this "seeking a job in [my field]" mentoring session is "I'm boned." Yay!

Posted by: tsrblke (Tablet) at February 27, 2014 09:59 AM (U8W/7)

176 @10 Joseph Pulitzer "I weep." You always have me and my mass-murdering commie loving ass. Come on. Put it up in me.

Posted by: Walter Duranty at February 27, 2014 10:00 AM (QpIfk)

177 "On his first show Ronan praised his news heroes he 'watched growing up,' including Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite. The guy is 27. He must have had a time machine to watch Morrow and Cronkite."

You cynical, small-minded people, always tearing down everything.

The answer is obvious and right there in front of you. But in your haste to smear the  character of highly qualified journalistic professionals who are the best of their generation, you simply can't see it.

He had borrowed Joe Biden's TV. You know, the one where Biden was able to watch FDR as President addressing the nation right after the Crash of '29.

Posted by: torquewrench at February 27, 2014 10:00 AM (gqT4g)

178 I got splatterd by bacon grief before. It stings .

Posted by: Wayne Storm at February 27, 2014 10:00 AM (DAevm)

179 " This Award Winning blog is one of the most _________ of this generation."

Educational


You can learn things here.

Posted by: Allison Charlmers at February 27, 2014 10:00 AM (A+/C6)

180 Fellate your enemies, bend over before them, and listen to the jeers of their women!

Posted by: Ronan at February 27, 2014 10:00 AM (DrWcr)

181 Leaning forward! 

Posted by: Hillary Clinton at February 27, 2014 10:00 AM (GjPnA)

182 Qualifications are an artificial construct of the male Patriarchy.

Posted by: Sandra Y.L. Korn at February 27, 2014 10:00 AM (8ZskC)

183 Chubby?
Vapid?
Big-tittied?

Posted by: Insomniac at February 27, 2014 01:57 PM (DrWcr)



No

Yes

No


Posted by: EC at February 27, 2014 10:00 AM (GQ8sn)

184 gah...

Posted by: EC at February 27, 2014 10:00 AM (GQ8sn)

185 "Over the years, I've noticed that "liberals" are overly preoccupied with awards,"

Actually, I find most of them to be pre-occupied with their own excretory  functions.




And boogers.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 27, 2014 10:01 AM (DPkKe)

186 Maybe he is a genius, they exist. I'd read his book if it were available, which I'm sure it is somewhere. I'm sure he's a liberal doucheclam, but it would nice to know if he's a Chomsky or a Jackson-Lee in order to insult him properly. It's possible all of those Academic honors and public service slots were bought and paid for, but maybe not.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 27, 2014 10:01 AM (ZshNr)

187 Wish Ace was a reporter at times, but overall glad he is a kick ass blogger.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 27, 2014 10:01 AM (HVff2)

188 Too lazy and don't care that much. Who's Ronan Farrow and is there a reason to care? My opinion of most of these awards are that they are just self-congratulatory and positive reinforcement mechanisms for the hive-minds and don't necessarily correspond to any brilliant or important work.

Posted by: chique d'afrique (the artist formerly known as african chick) at February 27, 2014 10:01 AM (r+7wo)

189 22 The alternate silly post would have been a Karl Urban appreciation post, for the wimmens. I'm always pointing out hot chicks; feels like I should note that chicks like cute dudes, too. Posted by: ace at February 27, 2014 01:36 PM (/FnUH) If you put up a picture of him with the chick that is one of his costars on Almost Human we could all be happy.

Posted by: Buzzion at February 27, 2014 10:01 AM (zojbM)

190
Rosemary's baby is a journalistic genius in the same way that Damien Thorne is a political genius.

Posted by: Wodeshed at February 27, 2014 10:01 AM (vTBuV)

191 I expect the Pulitzer for my Eric Holder obituary.  It will be cited as an example in the dictionary for "hagiography".

Posted by: Ronan Farrow at February 27, 2014 10:01 AM (tv7DV)

192 I see that today is The Scorpions kind of day. I'm shocked, shocked etc.

Posted by: toby928© at February 27, 2014 10:02 AM (QupBk)

193 Journalism used to be breaking stories and uncovering truth. Today journalism is the reiteration of Leftist memes and notions, which just so happens to be the same as the undergrad essays that earned one an A.

Posted by: soothie at February 27, 2014 10:02 AM (tyz5J)

194 Kornheiser and Wilbon have Obama's cock down their throats so often,they have lost all gag reflex.

Posted by: steevy at February 27, 2014 10:02 AM (zqvg6)

195 I'm thinking "12 Years a Slave" is going to win Best Picture because    REASONS.    I'm sure it's a perfectly good film, but    even if it is that's not why people will vote for it.   They'll vote for it because they'll be scared not to.   It's the Affirmative Action of Oscar races.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/b][/i] at February 27, 2014 10:03 AM (4df7R)

196 Karl Urban is pretty great.  The show Almost Human is as good as it is largely because of him. 

And uh, Minka Kelly who makes my ... pants feel tight.

Posted by: Heralder at February 27, 2014 10:03 AM (/Mxso)

197 Speaking of which, The Oscars on Sunday!

I'm up for Best Supporting Grouch for my work on Twitter.


Posted by: HR at February 27, 2014 10:03 AM (ZKzrr)

198 I want to wish Atturmry General Helder a speedy recovery and hurry back because the blacks in this country need you.

Posted by: Mary Clogginstien from Obamaboro, Vt at February 27, 2014 10:03 AM (W/9jY)

199 Reminds me of a roast of WF Buckley when Tom Wolfe kept saying Buckley was a national treasure , over and over . Well , I thought it was funny . Guess ya had to be there .

Posted by: awkward davies at February 27, 2014 10:04 AM (whqez)

200 Kornheiser and Wilbon have Obama's cock down their throats so often,they have lost all gag reflex.

Posted by: steevy at February 27, 2014 02:02 PM (zqvg6)

 

 

And they can use their racist, defaming mouths to   suck my nonexistent dick.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/b][/i] at February 27, 2014 10:04 AM (4df7R)

201 He does look like Sinatra in a lot of pics I've seen. There's no money to be made signing his songs or having a voice like him.

Posted by: Michael Bublé [/i] at February 27, 2014 10:04 AM (CnA98)

202 >>My opinion of most of these awards are that they are just self-congratulatory and positive reinforcement mechanisms for the hive-minds and don't necessarily correspond to any brilliant or important work.

I think the journalism (and a lot of entertainment) awards are usually given for effectively striking their intended target. That's why Katie Couric got several awards after her (heavily edited) Palin interview, the NYT writers were awarded after revealing Bush's program that tracked the banking activity of terrorists, etc. It's not about quality, it's about impact (the right impact).

Posted by: Lizzy at February 27, 2014 10:05 AM (aq/zi)

203
Reminds me of a roast of WF Buckley when Tom Wolfe kept saying Buckley was a national treasure , over and over .

***

Gotta admit..."athwart" is not a word you hear much any more.

Posted by: Wodeshed at February 27, 2014 10:05 AM (vTBuV)

204 I miss Buckley and Firing Line. His posture was like a clock. You could always tell how much time was left by his degree of horizontal lean.

Posted by: toby928© at February 27, 2014 10:05 AM (QupBk)

205 One thing you can say about Pol Pot; he knew how to bang heads together to get things done.

Posted by: Krugtron the Krugginator at February 27, 2014 10:05 AM (8ZskC)

206 You know, you have to wonder when the journalism bubble is going to burst. Most of these outlets just hemorrhage money. Eventually the stockholders are going to demand some kind of return.

Posted by: Brewdog at February 27, 2014 10:05 AM (ZgUuK)

207 Journalism used to be breaking stories and uncovering truth.

Who told you that? That old dipshit communist Walter Cronkite?

Posted by: Gristle Encased Head at February 27, 2014 10:06 AM (+lsX1)

208 ESPNÂ’s Tony Kornheiser Compares Arizona Religious Freedom Bill To Yellow Stars Nazis Made Jews WearÂ… Weasel Zippers: I know this dick. He was my Counselor at summer camp and he knows me. Refuses to friend me on FB, but I post this so all our "friends" will see it: "Somebody should take Tony Kornheiser to Yad Vashem and/or the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC and teach him about The Holocaust so he doesn't make ridiculous comparisons." I am sure he will not have the guts to respond to this either

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 27, 2014 10:06 AM (t3UFN)

209 Generation F

Posted by: X at February 27, 2014 10:06 AM (KHo8t)

210 Most of these outlets just hemorrhage money. Eventually the stockholders are going to demand some kind of return. Being the party mouthpiece has other returns.

Posted by: toby928© at February 27, 2014 10:06 AM (QupBk)

211 @186 Lincolntf "It's possible all of those Academic honors and public service slots were bought and paid for, but maybe not." I am quite sure they are all authentic. Your envy is hard for me to watch, but I understand you folks just don't get genius they me and my people do.

Posted by: Barack Obama at February 27, 2014 10:06 AM (QpIfk)

212 Kornheiser is an idiot.

Posted by: garrett at February 27, 2014 10:07 AM (O5MbV)

213 The Oscars are on Sunday, you say? This is the first time in *years* I haven't know about a beautiful people awards show on the day of, during, or after the fact. And I was so proud of myself. Darn you, commenter who brought this to my attention. Darn you to heck!

Posted by: chique d'afrique (the artist formerly known as african chick) at February 27, 2014 10:07 AM (r+7wo)

214 I don't see the problem.

Posted by: Mega, AoS Commenter of the Year at February 27, 2014 10:07 AM (hHFOx)

215 Maet had this last night but in case you missed it The New York Times has been off since 1924. ******** HITLER TAMED BY PRISON Released on Parole, He is Expected to Return to Austria Copyright, 1924 by The New York Times Company Berlin, Dec 20.--Adolph Hitler, once the demi-god of the reactionary ex- tremists, was released on parole from imprisonment at Fortress Landsberg, Bavaria, today and immediately left in an auto for Munich. He looked a much sadder and wiser man today than last Spring when he, with Lundendorff and other radical extremists, appeared be- fore a Munich court charged with con- spiracy to overthrow the Government. His behaviour during imprisonment con- vinced the authorities that, like his political organization, known as the Völkischer, was no longer to be feared. It is believed he will retire to private life and return to Austria, the country of his birth.

Posted by: tasker at February 27, 2014 10:07 AM (RJMhd)

216 If only there were some way to determine parentage in this day and age. I guess we'll never know. Seriously, Frank as Daddy just seems to convenient for both Mia and Rohan the Stentorian. She gets to take something from Woody and he gets a huge jump in Hollywood lineage just when he's trying to make a career.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 27, 2014 10:07 AM (ZshNr)

217

Most of these outlets just hemorrhage money. Eventually the stockholders are going to demand some kind of return.

 

Obammy and his bureaucrats will just offer them jobs in the gubmint.  'Sall good.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/b][/i] at February 27, 2014 10:08 AM (4df7R)

218 Darn you, commenter who brought this to my attention. Darn you to heck! Posted by: chique d'afrique (the artist formerly known as african chick) at February 27, 2014 02:07 PM (r+7wo) You just darned your twin.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Mmmm. Blondies with whipped cream. at February 27, 2014 10:08 AM (VtjlW)

219 Kornheiser on MNF was a flop.They tried a sitcom based on his life starring Jason Alexander and it was a huge flop.I may be the only person in the world outside of him and people who worked on the show that remebers it.

Posted by: steevy at February 27, 2014 10:09 AM (zqvg6)

220 Did someone say "sweater puppies"

Speaking of, did anyone see Survivor last night?  Holy Mother of Zod!  There's a former NFL cheerleader with bountiful mammaries running around in her underwear.

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 27, 2014 10:09 AM (IoTdl)

221
If only there were some way to determine parentage in this day and age.

***

I thought we had established that.  Satan, naturally.

Posted by: Wodeshed at February 27, 2014 10:09 AM (vTBuV)

222 Darn you, commenter who brought this to my attention. Darn you to heck!

Posted by: chique d'afrique (the artist formerly known as african chick) at February 27, 2014 02:07 PM (r+7wo)

 

 

Alas, twas me, my twin!    But look on the bright side:    now    you    have the opportunity to ACTIVELY avoid    watching the show.       

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/b][/i] at February 27, 2014 10:09 AM (4df7R)

223 Most of these outlets just hemorrhage money. Eventually the stockholders are going to demand some kind of return.

Tax writeoffs for the parent corporations, many of whom get federal funds for other industries.

Posted by: HR at February 27, 2014 10:09 AM (ZKzrr)

224 You just darned your twin. Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Mmmm. Blondies with whipped cream. at February 27, 2014 02:08 PM (VtjlW) Oh no! I take it back. Bless you, my twin! Bless you to heaven!

Posted by: chique d'afrique (the artist formerly known as african chick) at February 27, 2014 10:09 AM (r+7wo)

225 Journalism award. Pfft. I got a major award. Fra-gee-lay.

Posted by: RWC at February 27, 2014 10:10 AM (MtC8f)

226 too

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 27, 2014 10:10 AM (ZshNr)

227 If you put Ronin and Obama in a room together, which would do the other's job better?

Posted by: Jack Handy at February 27, 2014 10:10 AM (Kkt/i)

228

OT:  Jim  Lange, first host of The Dating Game, has died at age 81.

 

 

". . . and heeeeeeeere they are!"

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 27, 2014 10:10 AM (BAS5M)

229 Alas, twas me, my twin! But look on the bright side: now you have the opportunity to ACTIVELY avoid watching the show. Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit at February 27, 2014 02:09 PM (4df7R) I'll probably forget by Sunday unless I happen to catch Ace's post about how he's not watching it but it's on.

Posted by: chique d'afrique (the artist formerly known as african chick) at February 27, 2014 10:11 AM (r+7wo)

230 Oh no! I take it back. Bless you, my twin! Bless you to heaven!

 

Posted by: chique d'afrique (the artist formerly known as african chick) at February 27, 2014 02:09 PM (r+7wo)

 

 

No no, I understand.   *holds up hand in deference*   It is a fair point!

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/b][/i] at February 27, 2014 10:12 AM (4df7R)

231 Just imagine how deep and insightful my mind-thoughts will be, considering I've lived a sheltered, pampered life for all of my 27 years.

We're talking insanely deep here, people.  I know shit.  All kinds of deep, insightful shit.

#LifeIsGood

Posted by: Ronan Farrow at February 27, 2014 10:12 AM (DOOp+)

232 The Age Of President Participation-Trophy continues apace.

Posted by: --- at February 27, 2014 10:12 AM (MMC8r)

233 RONAN! WHAT IS BEST IN LIFE?

Ronan: A seltzer bottle!  Clown shoes!  A Lena Dunham hook up!

Posted by: mrp at February 27, 2014 10:12 AM (JBggj)

234 I'll probably forget by Sunday unless I happen to catch Ace's post about how he's not watching it but it's on.

Posted by: chique d'afrique (the artist formerly known as african chick) at February 27, 2014 02:11 PM (r+7wo)

 

lol!   Those are some of my favorite posts.

 

"So, this is happening.   Anyway, open thread."

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/b][/i] at February 27, 2014 10:12 AM (4df7R)

235 That's what I love about this blog. Three comments in and a reference to zippy's Nobel that they hoped he would earn.

[golf clap]

Posted by: boned to the bone at February 27, 2014 10:12 AM (xtby2)

236 Present!

Posted by: Barack Obama at February 27, 2014 10:12 AM (Kkt/i)

237 Kornheiser on MNF was a flop.They tried a sitcom based on his life starring Jason Alexander and it was a huge flop.I may be the only person in the world outside of him and people who worked on the show that remebers it. Posted by: steevy at February 27, 2014 02:09 PM (zqvg6) He made some crack about the Military so, since I know him, I invited him to visit with my Unit and see what the Military is really like. Never even got back to me.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 27, 2014 10:13 AM (t3UFN)

238 Mental masturbation. It is like listening to those "extras" they put on the end of DVD's now, talking about how wonderful the filmmakers are and how cutting edge and fantastic all the actors are and on and on. Nauseating.


How about you let somebody ELSE tell you if your are any good or if you suck?

Posted by: tcn at February 27, 2014 10:13 AM (fwcEs)

239 228 OT: Jim Lange, first host of The Dating Game, has died at age 81. ". . . and heeeeeeeere they are!" Posted by: Count de Monet at February 27, 2014 02:10 PM (BAS5M) That they had a frickin' serial killer as one of the choices still makes laugh.

Posted by: RWC at February 27, 2014 10:13 AM (MtC8f)

240 Just imagine how deep and insightful my mind-thoughts will be, considering I've lived a sheltered, pampered life for all of my 27 years.

I just imagined him hooking up to procreate with Lena Dunham.

BRB, beseeching SMOD.

Posted by: HR at February 27, 2014 10:13 AM (ZKzrr)

241 SAT Question :

Dave Weigel is one of the most __________ journalists of his generation.

Posted by: Dr Spank at February 27, 2014 10:13 AM (hn70M)

242 "Speaking of, did anyone see Survivor last night?" I was going to say something, but I was afraid people would think my aversion to nuclear engineers is racist.

Posted by: jwest at February 27, 2014 10:14 AM (u2a4R)

243 What impresses me is that he's won an award the even Walter Cronkite never managed to win.

Posted by: Buzzsaw90 at February 27, 2014 10:14 AM (SO2Q8)

244 Speaking of True Detective I'll go out on a limb and say Woody Haroldson is fiddling with his oldest daughter. The Mathew McConnehays character is just one big red herring. Woody is probably wrapped up in the whole abduction thing too. He went strait to the kidnapped girl and then executed a potential witness. I'm just waiting for someone to say Woody is king. We do have the Yellow King already though. I'm thinking the show will be like American Horror in that each season will be a different plot and characters.

Posted by: bestie21 at February 27, 2014 10:14 AM (AzO5R)

245 In LA, the different city departments are always handing out awards to each other. It's bullshit. It make themselves look good when they are good for nothing.

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 27, 2014 10:14 AM (6Nj7A)

246 SAT Question :

Dave Weigel is one of the most __________ journalists of his generation.

Posted by: Dr Spank at February 27, 2014 02:13 PM (hn70M)

Fatuous.

Posted by: Insomniac at February 27, 2014 10:14 AM (DrWcr)

247 That they had a frickin' serial killer as one of the choices still makes laugh.

I watched that on YouTube.  Very creepy looking at the guy knowing what he was.

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 27, 2014 10:14 AM (IoTdl)

248 "If only there were some way to determine parentage in this day and age."

Direct Flourescent Antibody (dFA) per chance?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 27, 2014 10:15 AM (DPkKe)

249 So many "bright" minds all cribbing from Marx.


Posted by: RoyalOil at February 27, 2014 10:15 AM (VjL9S)

250 "The publications are desperate for more traffic, and writers with a massive social media following are therefore in high demand."

Proving once again that the typical newspaper's executives have about as much business smarts as do the Underpants Gnomes.

VERY few of the social media addicts I know will actually take the time to, y'know, actually _read_ anything longer than two or three paragraphs.

Because they're obsessive neophiles, and in the time it takes to actually read and digest a long and substantive article, who knows how many new bright flashy new short items will have popped up on Farcebook and Twat-ter?

If they had a generational motto it would be merely tl;dr.

About the best that can be done is to get them to sit through a listicle, preferably one with a lot of funny/cute photos in it.

Posted by: torquewrench at February 27, 2014 10:15 AM (gqT4g)

251 Select members of the MSM who qualify will also receive a respiration trophy.

Posted by: SpongeBobSaget at February 27, 2014 10:15 AM (kxSZr)

252 As to "The Darned Twins," wasn't that a Disney movie with Haley Mills?

Posted by: RS at February 27, 2014 10:16 AM (YAGV/)

253 I was going to say something, but I was afraid people would think my aversion to nuclear engineers is racist.

That tribal council was nuts!  I can't believe how badly that Poker player own-goaled himself.

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 27, 2014 10:16 AM (IoTdl)

254 I was afraid people would think my aversion to nuclear engineers is racist I missed a lot of it, but the fact she survived first round elimination at tribal counsel made me scratch my head. Maybe it just goes to prove how stupid some 'brains' are.

Posted by: SE Pa Moron [/i] at February 27, 2014 10:16 AM (CnA98)

255 241 SAT Question : Dave Weigel is one of the most __________ journalists of his generation. Posted by: Dr Spank at February 27, 2014 02:13 PM (hn70M) ******* weasely

Posted by: tasker at February 27, 2014 10:16 AM (RJMhd)

256 If you put Ronin and Obama in a room together, which would do the other's job better?

Posted by: Jack Handy at February 27, 2014 02:10 PM (Kkt/i)



I think you've posed a question which would perplex God.

Posted by: Captain Hate at February 27, 2014 10:16 AM (FQEMb)

257 As to "The Darned Twins," wasn't that a Disney movie with Haley Mills?

Posted by: RS at February 27, 2014 02:16 PM (YAGV/)


Darned Cat.

Posted by: EC at February 27, 2014 10:16 AM (GQ8sn)

258 *chants* Karl Urban post! Karl Urban Post!

Posted by: DangerGirl and her Sanity Prod (tm) at February 27, 2014 10:17 AM (4cA6A)

259 This is what happens when you start giving kids trophies for participation.

Posted by: Herr Morgenholz at February 27, 2014 10:17 AM (aj9N9)

260 In important news, this is great. The alt text, as always, is fantastic as well. http://xkcd.com/1334/ Also, I agree with the sentiment expressed here whole heartedly. http://xkcd.com/1332/

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Mmmm. Blondies with whipped cream. at February 27, 2014 10:17 AM (VtjlW)

261 Perhaps the crack scientists employed by the Maury Povich Institute for Radically Advanced Technology could tackle the problem.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 27, 2014 10:17 AM (ZshNr)

262 Holy crap. James Alcala is still alive and just got charged/convicted of two more murders. How the F has he survived in prison?

Posted by: RWC at February 27, 2014 10:17 AM (MtC8f)

263 If you put Ronin and Obama in a room together, which would do the other's job better?


Posted by: Jack Handy at February 27, 2014 02:10 PM (Kkt/i)

I think you've posed a question which would perplex God.

Posted by: Captain Hate at February 27, 2014 02:16 PM (FQEMb)

 

He could always just smite them both.

Posted by: Insomniac at February 27, 2014 10:17 AM (DrWcr)

264

Select members of the MSM who qualify will also receive a respiration trophy.

 

 

And a White House-logoed  inhalator signed by me.

Posted by: Barack the Magnificent at February 27, 2014 10:17 AM (BAS5M)

265 SAT Question :

Woody Allen inserted his _________ inside of Ronan Farrow.

Posted by: Dr Spank at February 27, 2014 10:17 AM (hn70M)

266 Diners at eight Gator's Dockside casual eateries are finding a 1% Affordable Care Act surcharge on their tabs, which comes to 15 cents on a typical $15 lunch tab. Signs on the door and at tables alert diners to the fee, which is also listed separately on the bill. Straight out of the tip, sorry girls.

Posted by: toby928© at February 27, 2014 10:18 AM (QupBk)

267 253 As to "The Darned Twins," wasn't that a Disney movie with Haley Mills?

Posted by: RS at February 27, 2014 02:16 PM (YAGV/)


I think there was a cat involved.

Posted by: tcn at February 27, 2014 10:18 AM (fwcEs)

268 i wonder if Holder has PCP pneumonia?

Posted by: avi at February 27, 2014 10:18 AM (p/izY)

269 Woody Allen inserted his _________ inside of Ronan Farrow.

Posted by: Dr Spank at February 27, 2014 02:17 PM (hn70M)


Insufferable ego-maniacal idiocy.

Posted by: tcn at February 27, 2014 10:18 AM (fwcEs)

270

Ace, check out HotAir.

 

They've got a report up from the  Jerusalem Post  that says  the Allah  symbol  used in the recent Katy Perry video has been edited out, in response to a petition. 

 

From news reports,  it doesn't semm there were any claims that the use of the symbol was religiously offensive, only that it was not respectful to Muslims themselves to show an  easily  identifiable  Muslim melting away from Katy's hot glances.

 

Muslim men are just too strong to melt under the come-hither gaze of a hot brunette dressed in skimpy clothes, I guess,  and either Katy Perry herself or YouTube (and the implication seems to be YouTube at HotAir) decided to take the path of least resistance and remove the symbol.

Posted by: MTF at February 27, 2014 10:18 AM (B5y+v)

271 In 2000, Weigel voted for Ralph Nader, and served as a Delaware college elector for Nader.[17] In 2004, Weigel voted for John Kerry. Weigel later wrote that "[he regrets] the Nader vote, but not the Kerry vote, as a weak Democratic president with a conservative Congress would have been pretty tolerable in retrospect".[17] He voted for Jack Ryan in the Illinois United States Senate election, 2004 Republican primary.[18] Since early 2007, Weigel has been a registered Republican in the Washington, D.C. area,[19][20][21] in order to vote for Ron Paul at the Republican primary stage of the 2008 presidential election.[22] In 2008, Weigel voted for Barack Obama[...]

Posted by: tasker at February 27, 2014 10:18 AM (RJMhd)

272 Speaking of True Detective I'll go out on a limb and say Woody Haroldson is fiddling with his oldest daughter. Posted by: bestie21 at February 27, 2014 02:14 PM (AzO5R) I disagree. She didn't seem to have any problem sitting with her father when her mother and him were asking about the artwork. And did you notice that the lady in the drawing was smiling? I think her anger later at Marty has to do with him never being around, treating her mother like shit, and banging other women.

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 27, 2014 10:18 AM (6Nj7A)

273 Journalists are ALL Special little Snowflakes...

Posted by: Romeo13 at February 27, 2014 10:19 AM (84gbM)

274 There's no reason to believe Ronan is Sinatra's son. Mia Farrow is a liar and a twit. I can't say I blame the boy for not wanting to be Woody Allen's son though.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at February 27, 2014 10:19 AM (dfYL9)

275

SAT Question : Dave Weigel is one of the most __________ journalists of his generation.

 

Apple-cheeked.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/b][/i] at February 27, 2014 10:19 AM (4df7R)

276 Hi AtC! What are you wearing?

Posted by: Herr Morgenholz at February 27, 2014 10:19 AM (aj9N9)

277 I've never had low self esteem, but I love British TV shows because they make me feel younger and attractive than I really am since they do not shy away from casting women across a variety of attractiveness levels and ages, even as objects of someone's desire. Plus a lot of the ones I'm watching seem to be more substantive since they don't rely on flashiness. Now, do I want to watch a full length movie with populated with ordinary looking people? No. I watch movies to escape into a fantasy world. I guess I could be called a shallow hater.

Posted by: chique d'afrique (the artist formerly known as african chick) at February 27, 2014 10:19 AM (r+7wo)

278 SAT Question :



When bathing Ronan Farrow, at age 12. Woody Allen would get a raging _________.

Posted by: Dr Spank at February 27, 2014 10:19 AM (hn70M)

279 "Instead of raising prices on our products to generate the additional revenue needed to cover the costs of ACA compliance, certain Gator's Dockside locations have implemented a 1% surcharge on all food and beverage purchases only."

Well, since what I do at a restaurant is to purchase food and beverages, a "surcharge" on those purchases has precisely the same effect on my wallet as a price increase would have had, and will have precisely the same discouraging effect upon me as a customer.

I mentioned the Underpants Gnomes upthread. Have they opened a graduate school of business with an MBA program now at Underpants Gnomes University? That level of market acumen seems to be becoming more and more common.

Posted by: torquewrench at February 27, 2014 10:19 AM (gqT4g)

280 253 As to "The Darned Twins," wasn't that a Disney movie with Haley Mills?Posted by: RS at February 27, 2014 02:16 PM (YAGV/)
Starring Haley Mills and Haley Mills and Haley Mills.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at February 27, 2014 10:20 AM (kVfSG)

281 btw, did Wiegel pretty much admit he acts merely as a barometer for the current mood and concensus of of other "journalists?"

Posted by: soothie at February 27, 2014 10:20 AM (tyz5J)

282 Less Ronan Less Conan Moar Bonin'

Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at February 27, 2014 10:20 AM (XvrTA)

283 He could always just smite them both.

Posted by: Insomniac at February 27, 2014 02:17 PM (DrWcr)



There would be so much Divine Justice in that it would hit eleventy.

Posted by: Captain Hate at February 27, 2014 10:20 AM (FQEMb)

284 When bathing Ronan Farrow, at age 12. Woody Allen would get a raging _________. Clue?

Posted by: toby928© at February 27, 2014 10:21 AM (QupBk)

285 SAT Question : When bathing Ronan Farrow, at age 12. Woody Allen would get a raging _________. temeculant & turgid blog?

Posted by: rickb223 at February 27, 2014 10:21 AM (xZxMD)

286 Hi AtC! What are you wearing? Posted by: Herr Morgenholz at February 27, 2014 02:19 PM (aj9N9) Clothes. Yes, that includes pants. Stupid fascist work oppressing me in my exercise of the Moron Way.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Mmmm. Blondies with whipped cream. at February 27, 2014 10:21 AM (VtjlW)

287 "That tribal council was nuts! I can't believe how badly that Poker player own-goaled himself." After tossing a month's worth of rice into the fire, you've got to wonder how that decision was made.

Posted by: jwest at February 27, 2014 10:21 AM (u2a4R)

288 283 btw, did Wiegel pretty much admit he acts merely as a barometer for the current mood and concensus of of other "journalists?" Posted by: soothie at February 27, 2014 02:20 PM (tyz5J) ********* So in other words he is essentially a human MSM rectal thermometer?

Posted by: tasker at February 27, 2014 10:21 AM (RJMhd)

289 This is what happens when you start giving kids trophies for participation.

I don't see that.  They aren't giving this award to everyone at MSNBC, just the new guy with the interesting parentage.

Posted by: HR at February 27, 2014 10:21 AM (ZKzrr)

290 When bathing Ronan Farrow, at age 12. Woody Allen would get a raging _________. Clue? Posted by: toby928© at February 27, 2014 02:21 PM (QupBk) Satchel?

Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at February 27, 2014 10:22 AM (XvrTA)

291 276 There's no reason to believe Ronan is Sinatra's son. Mia Farrow is a liar and a twit. I can't say I blame the boy for not wanting to be Woody Allen's son though. Posted by: Margarita DeVille at February 27, 2014 02:19 PM (dfYL9) Then he should return all the child support Allen has paid over the years.

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 27, 2014 10:22 AM (6Nj7A)

292 276 There's no reason to believe Ronan is Sinatra's son. Mia Farrow is a liar and a twit. Posted by: Margarita DeVille at February 27, 2014 02:19 PM (dfYL9)
Maybe one of the other rat packers.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at February 27, 2014 10:22 AM (kVfSG)

293 Diners at eight Gator's Dockside casual eateries are finding a 1% Affordable Care Act surcharge on their tabs, which comes to 15 cents on a typical $15 lunch tab.

For those unfamiliar, Gator's is a Hooters clone, except with edible food.

Posted by: Ian S. at February 27, 2014 10:23 AM (B/VB5)

294 What was his degree form Baird?

Ruth Fertel  graduated from LSU with honors in physics and chemistry at 19.

When Ronan comes up with a better tasting steak I'll be impressed.

Posted by: Javems at February 27, 2014 10:23 AM (nTgAI)

295 Which one of you was looking for sweater puppies? http://tinyurl.com/kyoge3u

Posted by: DangerGirl and her Sanity Prod (tm) at February 27, 2014 10:23 AM (4cA6A)

296 If he had 1/1000th of Franks dna he would have 'discovered' music at an early age and made a couple million before he hit twenty. Probably have the same issues as Frank, too. Posted by: SE Pa Moron at February 27, 2014 01:54 PM (CnA9 I think there may be some contradictions in your assertion ...

Posted by: Frank Sinatra Jr at February 27, 2014 10:23 AM (aTXUx)

297 There's no reason to believe Ronan is Sinatra's son.
Mia Farrow is a liar and a twit.
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at February 27, 2014 02:19 PM (dfYL9)

Maybe one of the other rat packers.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at February 27, 2014 02:22 PM (kVfSG)



So, you're saying Mia was a little loose in the undies? Who'da-thunk?



Slut for a mom, all nations collection for siblings, and a pervy stepdad, all leading up to an award from the lib media. Got it.

Posted by: tcn at February 27, 2014 10:23 AM (fwcEs)

298 "SAT Question : Dave Weigel is one of the most __________ journalists of his generation."


Flaccid?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 27, 2014 10:24 AM (DPkKe)

299 So Chubs McCain has moved back to LA to start her new late nite talk show. Who the fuck watches her shit?

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 27, 2014 10:24 AM (6Nj7A)

300 Sorry to hear that, Alex. Fortunately I'm at home now off work and therefore am pantsless. I'll just remember that under all those clothes, you're completely naked.

Posted by: Herr Morgenholz at February 27, 2014 10:24 AM (aj9N9)

301 Starring Haley Mills and Haley Mills and Haley Mills.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at February 27, 2014 02:20 PM (kVfSG)

Ahem!

Posted by: Brian Dennehy at February 27, 2014 10:24 AM (QFxY5)

302 So when does the World Wide Leader in Sports Gayness change its name to ESPNis?


Can't wait for the commercials with the ditzy blonde hawking "Es Penis, the Magazine!"

Posted by: Country Singer at February 27, 2014 10:24 AM (L8r/r)

303

There's no reason to believe Ronan is Sinatra's son.
Mia Farrow is a liar and a twit.
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at February 27, 2014 02:19 PM (dfYL9)


 

 

Yeah, but if you look at pictures of Ronan next to pictures of    Sinatra,  there's a pretty damn strong resemblance.   Especially the eyes.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/b][/i] at February 27, 2014 10:25 AM (4df7R)

304 When he gets the Soupy Sales award call me.

Posted by: Bill at February 27, 2014 10:25 AM (uvyrw)

305 There's no reason to believe Ronan is Sinatra's son. Mia Farrow is a liar and a twit. Posted by: Margarita DeVille at February 27, 2014 02:19 PM (dfYL9) Crappity, who was it that allegedly snapped out "I always knew Frank would end up with a boy" when Sinatra first started seeing Mia Farrow?

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Mmmm. Blondies with whipped cream. at February 27, 2014 10:25 AM (VtjlW)

306 I say give him the Flying Fickle Finger of Fate. Best award evah!

Posted by: tcn at February 27, 2014 10:26 AM (fwcEs)

307 After tossing a month's worth of rice into the fire, you've got to wonder how that decision was made.

The Nuclear Engineer is next on the hit list.  Although it sounded like the Poker player would have quit in a few days anyway.

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 27, 2014 10:26 AM (IoTdl)

308

Which one of you was looking for sweater puppies?

 

You are evil.

Posted by: Frumious Bandersnatch at February 27, 2014 10:26 AM (A0sHn)

309 I'll just remember that under all those clothes, you're completely naked.

Posted by: Herr Morgenholz at February 27, 2014 02:24 PM (aj9N9)

I think not.

http://tinyurl.com/k3az9lr


Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 27, 2014 10:26 AM (QFxY5)

310 I heard they were saddling women in this thread.

Posted by: Andrew Mendoza and His Bucket at February 27, 2014 10:26 AM (8ZskC)

311 For those unfamiliar, Gator's is a Hooters clone, except with edible food.

Posted by: Ian S. at February 27, 2014 02:23 PM (B/VB5)



I'm not seeing any sharp elbows in the pics.



Posted by: EC at February 27, 2014 10:26 AM (GQ8sn)

312 312 I heard they were saddling women in this thread.Posted by: Andrew Mendoza and His Bucket at February 27, 2014 02:26 PM (8ZskC)
Are you looking for Mrs. Ed ?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at February 27, 2014 10:27 AM (kVfSG)

313 293 Then he should return all the child support Allen has paid over the years. Posted by: Judge Pug at February 27, 2014 02:22 PM (6Nj7A) ------------------- Damned straight. If he's going to make the claim, he should put his money where his stupid mouth is.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at February 27, 2014 10:28 AM (dfYL9)

314 I just flushed the best and brightest of this generation. Twice to make sure.

Posted by: kurt diestler at February 27, 2014 10:29 AM (78GBd)

315 "Hi AtC! What are you wearing?
Posted by: Herr Morgenholz at February 27, 2014 02:19 PM (aj9N9)



Clothes. Yes, that includes pants. Stupid fascist work oppressing me in my exercise of the Moron Way."

When you get home, we need you to shift your laptop slightly to the left.
http://tinyurl.com/pmb4l6j

Posted by: Your friends at GCHQ the NSA at February 27, 2014 10:29 AM (DPkKe)

316

@147 Speaking of which, The Oscars on Sunday!

I intend to be reading Norse mythology during that four hour fete of lefty junk washing. Others?

-------------------

 

I think the last time I paid any attention to the Oscars was when Roger L. Simon complained that The Incredibles didn't get Best Picture.

 

 

(note that I still didn't actually *watch* that year)

 

On a related note, Simon often has some good posts on the Oscars around this time of year.

 

Posted by: junior at February 27, 2014 10:29 AM (UWFpX)

317 >>> The alternate silly post would have been a Karl Urban appreciation post

Kittehs, Corgis, Karls. I whole heartedly approve of the blog being photobombs with all these things.

And it's ironic that the journalists on House of Cards, a mere TV show, have more journalistic curiosity towards those in power, dem or no, than the current members of the MSM all put together. But yes by all means lets give them all the awards, especially the baby ones. Makes sense.

Posted by: LizLem at February 27, 2014 10:29 AM (BF+2f)

318 Couldn't Mia prove it by a failed match between another of her/Woody's biological children (there are some, right?) and Rogaine? I know there's the further consideration of mitochondrial DNA, mothers, etc., but excluding/including Daddies isn't exactly cutting edge. Or am I stupidly forgetting a fundamental?

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 27, 2014 10:29 AM (ZshNr)

319 I hear they will be passing out Noble Peace Prizes at the Dodgers home opener this year.

Posted by: LoneStarHeeb at February 27, 2014 10:29 AM (BZAd3)

320 "It goes on and on like that. He's just getting warmed up. American journalism seems to be comprised of nothing but The Best and Brightest of Their Generation"
and yet ace said Shapiro was one of the smartest people alive - hype much?

Posted by: anon at February 27, 2014 10:29 AM (DEsFp)

321 "American journalism seems to be comprised of nothing but The Best and Brightest of Their Generation." https://twitter.com/DavidCornDC/statuses/439039635793379328 David Corn @DavidCornDC All the journalists in #HouseOfCards are really, really stupid. I don't like this show.

Posted by: kbdabear at February 27, 2014 10:29 AM (aTXUx)

322 I'm honored that you can bask in my presence.

Posted by: Best Thinker of this Generation at February 27, 2014 10:30 AM (9eDbm)

323 When you get home, we need you to shift your laptop slightly to the left. http://tinyurl.com/pmb4l6j Posted by: Your friends at GCHQ the NSA at February 27, 2014 02:29 PM (DPkKe) I can do that whilst calibrating the webcam right? Because I'm not taking two separate showers tonight.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Mmmm. Blondies with whipped cream. at February 27, 2014 10:30 AM (VtjlW)

324 I'm not seeing any sharp elbows in the pics.

Posted by: EC at February 27, 2014 02:26 PM
===
Gators advertises "clowns and magic" on Tuesdays at some locations.

Posted by: mrp at February 27, 2014 10:30 AM (JBggj)

325 Zombie Frank Sinatra just called me to say "That precious fag ain't no son of mine."

Posted by: steevy at February 27, 2014 10:31 AM (zqvg6)

326 Take one look at Ronan's eyes He's Frank's kid

Posted by: kbdabear at February 27, 2014 10:31 AM (aTXUx)

327 when Roger L. Simon complained that The Incredibles didn't get Best Picture.

Posted by: junior at February 27, 2014 02:29 PM (UWFpX)

Just caught a fair amount of that on a few nights ago.

Solid, solid movie.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 27, 2014 10:31 AM (QFxY5)

328 Gators advertises "clowns and magic" on Tuesdays at some locations.



Hey, wanna see me make this pencil disappear?


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Posted by: EC at February 27, 2014 10:31 AM (GQ8sn)

329 Crappity, who was it that allegedly snapped out "I always knew Frank would end up with a boy" when Sinatra first started seeing Mia Farrow?

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Mmmm. Blondies with whipped cream. at February 27, 2014 02:25 PM (VtjlW)

 

Ava Gardner. She was very bitter.

Posted by: troyriser at February 27, 2014 10:31 AM (gNlvW)

330 The journalists who covered this journalistic prize were ordered not to ask Farrow any questions. Journalists at a journalism award presentation ordered not to commit any acts of journalism. Our Betters, the MFM.

Posted by: Citizen X at February 27, 2014 10:31 AM (7ObY1)

331 If I had a puppeh, I'd walk it in the morning I'd walk it in the evening, All over this land I'd walk thru danger I'd walk without warnings I'd walk out the love between the puppehs and the kittehs All over this land Aroooo-rooo-rooo-rooo

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 27, 2014 10:32 AM (6Nj7A)

332 I'm honored that you can bask in my presence.

Posted by: Best Thinker of this Generation at February 27, 2014 02:30 PM (9eDbm)



But enough about me, why don't you tell me how much you have learned from listening to my speeches!

Posted by: Caliph Barky O'Choomba I at February 27, 2014 10:33 AM (o3MSL)

333 The Chairman of the Board did not sire no sissies, dammit. Unpossible. No ghey in Frankie's DNA.

Posted by: Citizen X at February 27, 2014 10:33 AM (7ObY1)

334 No shit. A highly-touted list of economists who support raising the minimum wage includes many people with questionable credentials or far-left, controversial views, according to the conservative Employment Policies Institute. At WZ/Daily Caller.

Posted by: RWC at February 27, 2014 10:33 AM (MtC8f)

335 He does look a lot like Sinatra. He also resembles Jon Bon Jovi who, according to Wikipedia, claims to be a "blood relative" of Sinatra, something I'd never heard before....

Posted by: JoeyBagels at February 27, 2014 10:33 AM (vK7Bc)

336 Are the producers of Survivor racist? Granted, they're tasked with finding interesting contestants and they would want people who provoke conflict, but do they go out of their way to cast stereotypes of blacks that provide unflattering examples? In the history of Survivor, have they ever had a black contestant that could swim?

Posted by: jwest at February 27, 2014 10:33 AM (u2a4R)

337 I swear, Ronan Farrow looks like that "pajama boy" person, except without the glasses and dark hair. But, he's got that same smug smile, looks like he likes chai, and an air about him that makes you think he's probably tasted man flesh.

Posted by: sydneyjane at February 27, 2014 10:34 AM (zYWPO)

338 Jon Bon Giovi and this limp-wristed girlie man are not fit to have shined Frank's shoes.

Posted by: Citizen X at February 27, 2014 10:34 AM (7ObY1)

339

 I hear they will be passing out Noble Peace Prizes at the Dodgers home opener this year.

 

 

First 2,500 fans only.

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 27, 2014 10:34 AM (BAS5M)

340 In the history of Survivor, have they ever had a black contestant that could swim?

Posted by: jwest at February 27, 2014 02:33 PM (u2a4R)



Or a white guy that could jump?

Posted by: Hrothgar at February 27, 2014 10:34 AM (o3MSL)

341 "and yet ace said Shapiro was one of the smartest people alive - hype much?"

If memory serves, ace said that people who actually know Shapiro say that he's smart.

This is a little bit different from people who barely have met a particular individual, or have not met them at all, extensively extolling their intellectual and professional virtues by dint of that individual being Of The Body.

Posted by: torquewrench at February 27, 2014 10:34 AM (gqT4g)

342 305 Yeah, but if you look at pictures of Ronan next to pictures of Sinatra, there's a pretty damn strong resemblance. Especially the eyes. Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit at February 27, 2014 02:25 PM (4df7R) ------------------------- And if you look at pictures of the young Mia next to Sinatra, you'd swear she was his daughter!

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at February 27, 2014 10:35 AM (dfYL9)

343

Damn. Just got around to reading the tripe concerning the brain dead commie reporters. Made me think:

maddogg, one of his generations most vocal and perceptive horseshit detectives, not that that's difficult. Just assume horseshit from them and you will be right 98% of the time.

Posted by: maddogg at February 27, 2014 10:35 AM (xWW96)

344 Ava Gardner. She was very bitter.

Posted by: troyriser at February 27, 2014 02:31 PM (gNlvW)

Um....how the F@CK does one drop Ava Gardner for Mia Farrow?

http://tinyurl.com/mstzoyz

http://tinyurl.com/mqxvlua

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 27, 2014 10:36 AM (QFxY5)

345 nood, wingnutz!

Posted by: Barack Obama at February 27, 2014 10:36 AM (Kkt/i)

346 Um....how the F@CK does one drop Ava Gardner for Mia Farrow? Frank had far more than one dame on his plate at a time. When it came to the broads, Frankie liked variety.

Posted by: Citizen X at February 27, 2014 10:37 AM (7ObY1)

347 305 There's no reason to believe Ronan is Sinatra's son. Mia Farrow is a liar and a twit. Posted by: Margarita DeVille at February 27, 2014 02:19 PM (dfYL9) Yeah, but if you look at pictures of Ronan next to pictures of Sinatra, there's a pretty damn strong resemblance. Especially the eyes. Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit at February 27, 2014 02:25 PM (4df7R) Yeah, I agree MWR. His mouth and nose too. http://tinyurl.com/puwwgd4

Posted by: Tami [/i][/b][/u][/s] at February 27, 2014 10:37 AM (bCEmE)

348 339--it's that smug, self-satisfied, know-it-all grin that they issue to "gifted" children now a days.

Posted by: JoeyBagels at February 27, 2014 10:37 AM (vK7Bc)

349 Here ya go ladies : http://tinyurl.com/ofgx669
 

I'm a giver.

Posted by: Dr Spank at February 27, 2014 10:37 AM (hn70M)

350 masturbatory awards specials.  This is what the left excels at.  That and blowing other peoples money.  Emphasis on the masturbations part, though.

Posted by: Fatty Arbuckle, whore-slayer at February 27, 2014 10:38 AM (x60m8)

351 Off topic apologies...
Russians seem very busy the last few days Ukraine etc ... and now they have docked a warship in Havana

Posted by: willow at February 27, 2014 01:44 PM (nqBYe)


The Cuban hookers are very affordable, and Putin doesn't like to see his men waste their pay needlessly.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 27, 2014 10:39 AM (pFqpP)

352 Mia Farrow is no doubt a ditz, but why would she say something like Sinatra being the father if it wasn't true? Or at least feasible?

Posted by: JoeyBagels at February 27, 2014 10:39 AM (vK7Bc)

353 132 Didn't they give Obama a Grammy for his narration of his book? Posted by: steevy at February 27, 2014 01:52 PM (zqvg6) Yup. Also to Hillary for her nails on the blackboard narration of "It Takes a Village" and one to Algore for "Earth in the Balance" One statistic tells you how much musical talent counts for Grammy wins Justin Timberlake - 9 Brian Wilson - 1

Posted by: kbdabear at February 27, 2014 10:40 AM (aTXUx)

354 Sinatra was still banging chicks well into his seventies...

Posted by: JoeyBagels at February 27, 2014 10:40 AM (vK7Bc)

355 342: In the history of Survivor, have they ever had a black contestant that could swim?  Well, they didn't really run all that fast, either.  Until that Olympics where the Germans introduced TV.  And we all know the old joke about making them run faster?  Just hand them a TV wink wink.

Posted by: Fatty Arbuckle, whore-slayer at February 27, 2014 10:41 AM (x60m8)

356 Speaking of True Detective I'll go out on a limb and say Woody Haroldson is fiddling with his oldest daughter.
-
I think the bad guy is Maggie. Marty can keep it zipped so she has to kill every other woman in the world.  Antlers are an expression of adultery.

Posted by: WalrusRex at February 27, 2014 10:41 AM (XUKZU)

357 "In the history of Survivor, have they ever had a black contestant that could swim?"

Body density is an issue for some black people.

I recall reading a memoir by a SEAL talking about his class at BUD/S.

One of the class, a black guy, went into the pool with the class for the first time, sank directly to the bottom, and remained there until pulled up and out. His body density was such that it was not physically possible for him to remain afloat.

Otherwise, presumably, would have made a fine SEAL, but swimming in water is a central part of the job.

However, you have to wonder about this fellow. You would figure anyone wanting to go to BUD/S would at least get an idea about whether or not they could plausibly do the things required, to include swimming, before applying.

Posted by: torquewrench at February 27, 2014 10:41 AM (gqT4g)

358 Doesn't matter if it's feasible. Forever more "there are persistent rumors he was fathered by Frank Sinatra" will accompany his name, even if those rumors are scientifically disproven. It's about building a brand.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 27, 2014 10:43 AM (ZshNr)

359 He gasp! smoked on TV!

Posted by: Vic at February 27, 2014 01:49 PM (T2V/1)


And Walter Cronkite is smoking to this day, mostly around the edges.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 27, 2014 10:43 AM (pFqpP)

360 Someone above commented that Mia Farrow herself resembled Sinatra. Did Sinatra ever make a movie with Maureen O'Sullivan, Farrow's mother? On second thought....

Posted by: JoeyBagels at February 27, 2014 10:45 AM (vK7Bc)

361 Referring to NBC host David Gregory’s, D-NBC/Comcast, interview with Rice on Sunday’s “Meet the Press,” the outspoken Congressman [Trey Gowdy, R-S.C.] said, “I get tougher questions in the Bojangles drive-thru than he asked her.”

Posted by: Peter Russo at February 27, 2014 10:46 AM (e8kgV)

362 348 Um....how the F@CK does one drop Ava Gardner for Mia Farrow?
Frank had far more than one dame on his plate at a time.
When it came to the broads, Frankie liked variety.
Posted by: Citizen X at February 27, 2014 02:37 PM (7ObY1)

They were also a classic can't live with them, can't live without them couple, from all reports. From the Daily Mail:

http://preview.tinyurl.com/3xxlqro

Posted by: LizLem at February 27, 2014 10:48 AM (BF+2f)

363 Must be almost as tough to get one of these as it is a Nobel Peace Prize...

Posted by: tu3031 at February 27, 2014 10:49 AM (1Hxgp)

364 Robert Mitchum on his breakup with Ava Gardner:

Reporter: "Too demanding?'
Mitchum: "Too addictive."

Posted by: Richard McEnroe at February 27, 2014 10:53 AM (XO6WW)

365 "In the history of Survivor, have they ever had a black contestant that could swim?"

Ever seen Joe Frazier try to swim in the first "Superstars"?
One of the Great Moments in Television.

Posted by: tu3031 at February 27, 2014 10:56 AM (nsQhi)

366 Hey, Ronan, I need to borrow your Cronkite award. ***wipes ass*** here you go.

Posted by: I R A Darth Aggie © at February 27, 2014 11:11 AM (1hM1d)

367 C'mon! As I pointed out on twitter, it isn't fair to under-represent Farrow's literary works. He also interviewed Miley Cyrus for 'W' magazine. http://t.co/GfJ6TEdoUk

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 27, 2014 11:15 AM (DmNpO)

368 1 This blog is one of the most _________ of this generation. Posted by: RS at February 27, 2014 01:31 PM (YAGV/) "ribald" or "piebald" you pays yer money, you takes yer choice.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars™ [/i] [/b] [/s] [/u] at February 27, 2014 11:16 AM (HsTG8)

369 Certificates and golden stars for everybody.  And don't forget your trophy on the way out!  And put your entry in for next year's Nobel Peace Prize, no previous action required. Hurray for Everybody, eleventy.

Posted by: dfbaskwill at February 27, 2014 11:19 AM (ndlFj)

370 He won the award because he was the only liberal journalist who did not lose market share this year.

Posted by: airandee at February 27, 2014 12:51 PM (KzwzI)

371 Wow, that award must have really annoyed Rachel Maddow.

Posted by: msr at February 27, 2014 04:10 PM (UMRVv)

372

Walter Cronkite burning in Hell, where he belongs.

 

Posted by: burt at February 28, 2014 07:32 AM (1+kJ5)

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