Is it BuzzFeed or is it HuffPost Hill

HuffPost Hill does its best impersonation of BuzzFeed with this email subject line: “HUFFPOST HILL – 25 Photos Of John Boehner Trying To Keep His Conference Together... And Kittens” (The afternoon newsletter has neither inside, so it’s all just a spiteful tease.)

On the Serenity Prayer…

“I hear that serenity prayer was said with typical Boehner grumble. Slight smile. He’s a devout Roman Catholic. Dark sense of humor.” — NationalReviewOnline‘s Washington Editor Robert Costa.

Uh oh. 

“On my way home via @Uber_DC. Am so grateful a service like this exists – would pay anything for the independent reviews and safety.” — Anna Sproul-Latimer, a Washington-D.C.-based literary agent. Clearly Anna hasn’t heard the news.

A complaint about flack emails

“Flack emails I will not read begin with ‘Hey XXX…’” — Daniel Newhauser, House leadership reporter for Roll Call.

NBC’s Chuck Todd gets questionable haircut?

“Did @chucktodd tell his barber ‘give me the Moe Howard‘?” — AP‘s Jon Resnick. Resnick’s joke involved Todd’s hair on Thursday, but it’s got legs. Could also refer to substitute hosts for “The Daily Rundown.” Today it’s WaPo‘s Chris Cillizza. We’ve asked Resnick for clarification on the matter.

The Observer

“Emerging buzzphrase of Dem Senate presser: ‘political gyrations’” — Slate‘s Dave Weigel.

How to Make it All About Me: “As someone who’s worked in digital journalism for a while, this NYT effort on an avalanche is inspirational.” — WaPo‘s Chris Cillizza. We’re not sure why he felt the need to qualify his statement. We get it! You’re an expert!

In defense of journalists covering tough stories

“Many people express hate for journalists covering tragic stories in their neighborhoods. Honestly, we hate being there, too.” — WTOP’s Neal Augenstein.

Fox News producer needs parka for hearing room

“Senate Foreign Relations hearing room is ridiculously cold. So glad I brought my big North Face parka.” — FNC Senate producer Kara Rowland.

Reaction to Pareene’s Hack List

“Good God, what will Alex be like when he gets old? His list is gripping reading, though, exactly the way Fox News itself is.” –The Daily Beast and CNN Contributor David Frum on Alex Pareene‘s annual Hack List for Salon.com.

Uh oh.

“As of now I have bought zero Christmas presents. Talk about smelling the panic.” — Touré, co-host of MSNBC’s “The Cycle”.

Editor regrets eating all that junk food; and see who made this week’s FishbowlDC Fan Club Board… continued…

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“He had a total meltdown about the title.” — MSNBC Contributor and Daily Beast Columnist Meghan McCain on NBC’s Tonight Show with Jay Leno last night regarding her new book, America, You Sexy Bitch. She was discussing what her father, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), thinks about her book.

The world is going to s#!t.

“The DMV never fails to remind me what incompetent fecal heads govt bureaucrats are.” — Conservative radio host Jason Mattera, formerly with Human Events, talking in the same vein as WaPo‘s Gene Weingarten, Exec. V.P. of the FishbowlDC Fan Club.

White House journo recalls memory amid Bryson car crashes

“Re: Bryson. Car crashes can really unhinge people. Once covered a powerful college prez reduced to blubbering mass after fender bender.” — Politico‘s Glenn Thursh.

Producer adds acai berry to diet

“I’m adding this no calorie/no sugar acai berry flavor to my water. It’s delicious. But deceptively so. End conclusion = cannot be good for me.” — C-SPAN Producer Lauren Torlone.

Anonymous writes in…

“Women won’t watch Eliot Spitzer.  Men won’t watch Joy Behar.  Well done, Current TV!”

Fashion blogger scolds printer in early morning tirade

“Printer, don’t even try to tell me ink is low right now.” — Lisa Rowan, a vintage clothing writer who writes Quarter Life. Time check: Just after midnight.

Deep Thoughts With…

“Biggest mystery to me will always be why some people choose to be such bonafide jerks.” — Social Media Editor at NBC Washington Cheryl Thomspon.

Watch out.

“I’m excited to announce that I’ll be joining @Twitter as the new Creative Content Manager for Journalism! About to rock your #hashtags.” — Mark Luckie.

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