The Onion Comes to DC

by Amanda on May 16, 2007

I was just at a very un-funny party welcoming The Onion to DC. Lots of people in suits at the Folger Shakespeare Library. Onion staff members attempted funny speeches about journalism and Shakespeare, and I was reminded of the difference between a comedy writer and an actor (zing). No rudeness intended, but really, it was a surprisingly dull affair. But we did get a free “I enjoy drinking beer” pint glass, and we got to say hello to the Post’s Dan Froomkin, so that’s something. Oh, and co-hosts Grover Norquist and Russ Feingold each speechified (yes, I’m serious) – GN was brief, RF told an amusing faux-story about hazing rituals on Cap Hill.

There were brownies.

[End of report.]

{ 3 comments… read them below or add one }

catherine May 16, 2007 at 6:34 pm

hi! it was nice meeting you guys tonight. thought it was a little dull, the brownies were yummy.

Anonymous May 16, 2007 at 7:24 pm

Glad I missed it. Sounds like work.

xo
Muralist

honeykbee May 16, 2007 at 9:28 pm

There’s brownies where you work? Are they hiring?

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