Ex-Rocketboomer Congdon Nears Deal With HBO

Amanda Congdon, the cross-country traveling ex-Rocketboom blogger whose 2006 Internet fame was only eclipsed by LonelyGirl15, is nearing a deal with HBO.

We imagine the result will be not unlike Daily Show meets Baywatch — or something entirely less entertaining.

FishbowlNY’s Amanda Congdon Coverage:

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  • Rocketboom To Get Interim Host As Vloggers Air Dirty Laundry
  • Rocketboom Relaunch On Hold
  • Ex-Rocketboom’s Congdon Signs With L.A. Agency
  • Rocketboom Hires MTV Euro VJ To Replace Congdon
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