January 2011
20 posts
“Writing about Hollywood is like being a reporter at Disneyland. At first, you...”
– Former NEWSWEEK film writer Sean Smith, on his decision to quit journalism and join the Peace Corps. (Ouch.)
Stupid Crime: Hubby held hostage, or talking out... →
The Chicago Tribune’s headline is priceless:
Butt-dialing Mistake Sends SWAT Team Storming Into Middle School
stupidcrime:
Oh, the cheek … butt-dialer leads to SWAT storm …
In a spectacular misunderstanding sparked by an accidental cell phone call, a worried wife caused SWAT teams to swarm the Winnetka school where her husband works, officials said Tuesday. The wife received the...
November 2010
6 posts
Watchmediaite:
Let’s all pause and take a moment to watch President George W. Bush say “testicles” on national TV. Twice.
“The porpoises were unavailable for comment.”
– Porpoises rescue Dick Van Dyke | guardian.co.uk
October 2010
20 posts
“An article in Section A on Oct. 13 about Bell Councilman Lorenzo Velez referred...”
– Bell councilman an accidental hero by staying clear of corruption scandal - latimes.com 