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FILTER RESULTS ►The TV Academy Gets Real, With a Night of Honors That Don't Get Nearly as Much Attention as the Emmys -- but May Be Even More Important
Some called the recent White House Correspondents' Dinner a “nerd prom,’ and that term also came to mind -- in a completely endearing way -- at the 6th Annual Television Academy Honors, held May 9 at the Beverly Hills Hotel.Known...
How To Get Noticed After Nerd Prom
Even our own @michaelkinsley is guilty of dropping a #photobomb (on Elle MacPherson) on.tnr.com/11NrojH twitter.com/tnr/status/331… — The New Republic (@tnr) May 6, 2013 In Mike’s defense, it looks like he was just sitting at a table when someone glamorous walked by. I’d say he was photobombed, unless I’ve misunderstood the concept entirely. Marin Cogan looks [...]
A Dutch King Is Crowned, Same-Sex Marriage Gets a Boost, and Kate Lends a Hand
The week began with nerd prom, aka the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Then international royals got their Dutch inaugural party on, and in the midst of it all, we ushered in the month of May. See the coolest, cutest, and craziest moments of the past seven days in our week in pictures
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Sarah Palin, “jerk,” Mark Sanford, “assclown,” nerd prom, basketball, Canada, James Brown, coming out and pre-natal warrior sharks. They all made their way into the national discourse this week. But how? Let’s scroll! 1.) Tears of an “assclown”: Sarah Palin’s … Continue reading ?
Margaret Carlson: Sarah Palin is Right About Washington's Narcissism
An ugly, grim spectacle occurred this weekend. We call it the ?nerd prom,? hoping that a dose of irony will inoculate us. But there?s no use denying it: The White House Correspondents? Association?s annual dinner is a deeply narcissistic event....
Obama Nominates Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx As Transportation Secretary
President Obama has taken some flak over the lack of diversity in his Cabinet, including a dig delivered from the Nerd Prom podium this weekend by Conan O'Brien. Today he nominated Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx to succeed Ray LaHood as Secretary of Transportation. Show More Summary
Nerd Prom, otherwise known as the White House Correspondents Dinner, showcases D.C.'s lighter side
I'm sure you had your own fun stuff to do Saturday night, so you might have missed the Barry and Coco Show. You probably know the duo better as Barack "Barry" Obamaand Conan "Coco" O'Brien. The president of the United States and theShow More Summary
VIDEO: Daniel Day-Lewis stars as Steven Spielberg’s ‘Obama’
I turned on the White House Correspondents’ Dinner the other night, and quickly shut it off after hearing the phrase “nerd prom” about seven times and getting sideline reports from [...] The post VIDEO: Daniel Day-Lewis stars as Steven Spielberg’s ‘Obama’ appeared first on FilmDrunk.
Here’s Everyone Else(‘s Cleavage) From The 2013 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner
Posted by Photo Boy Ridiculously dubbed “Nerd Prom” this year by people who clearly don’t understand how politicians are more like jocks than any other high school clique, the annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner was unsurprisingly boring since it’s a gathering of people who either know their every move is being publicly scrutinized or Read More...
Obama White House Correspodents Dinner Speech.
Some real zingers here. Obama clearly has stepped his comedy ghostwriter selection game up. His timing, once cringe-worthy, has also improved markedly since his first couple of Nerd Proms. I thought he went a little overboard with the Muslim/Kenyan stuff, but whatever.I'm not saying he has a future in stand-up, but this was at least entertaining.
Sarah Palin's 'nerd prom' tweet 'jabs' at White House Correspondents' Dinner
"That #WHCD was pathetic. The rest of America is out there working our aes off while these DC aclowns throw themselves a #nerdprom."
Sarah Palin’s Nerd Prom Tweet Mocks WHCD
Poor Sarah Palin wasn’t invited to the “nerd prom,” or so it would appear from her snitty tweet after the 2013 White House Correspondents’ Dinner Saturday night. Palin’s nerd prom crack resonated after she tweeted late Saturday night: “That #WHCD was pathetic. The rest of America is out there working our asses off while these [...]Show More Summary
Reader Weighs in on “Nerd Prom”
OVER the weekend the White House Correspondents’ Association had their annual “nerd prom.” It’s a cozy, elite, insider party held in Washington, D.C. where journalists hobnob with the politicians they cover, celebrities thrown in to make it even more interesting. Here’s one perspective from a reader: Still I find the whole business more than a [...]Show More Summary
Conan's DC Dream Cast
From Saturday's Nerd Prom.
Sarah Palin Rips "Nerd Prom," D.C. Assclowns
Safe to say Sarah Palin is not a fan of the White House Correspondents Dinner.
On Saturday night, Sarah posted this early contender for Tweet of the Year:
“That #WHCD was pathetic. The rest of America was out there working our assesShow More Summary
House Of Cards At The Nerd Prom
With cameos from John McCain, Michael Bloomberg, Steny Hoyer, Jay Carney, Charlie Rose, and many others.
WATCH: The best jokes from the White House Correspondents' Dinner
Saturday night, America's political and media heavyweights gathered with some Hollywood boldface names in a Washington, D.C., ballroom for the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. The "nerd prom" is half love-fest, half roast,Show More Summary
Obama’s Best One Liners From The White House Correspondents’ Dinner [Full Video]
President Barack Obama spoke at last night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner (also known as the nerd prom) and as has been standard, made some edgy jibes at himself, the Republicans, network news, pop culture and host Conan O’Brien. Obama has always been pretty skillful at casually joking about the controversies and issues that surround his [...]Show More Summary
Watch Obama and Conan O'Brien's Best Jokes From Nerd Prom
Check out some of the highlights, including quips from President Obama and Conan O'Brien, from Saturday night's White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C.
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Gotta Watch: Best White House Correspondents' Dinner zingers
All presidents have to put up with a daily barrage of jokes at their expense, but it's not too often that they get to turn the tables. The White House Correspondents' Dinner, unofficially dubbed "nerd prom," offers one of those rare opportunities. President Obama finally got to let loose and make some jabs at a captive room [...]
