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Gawker Lists Its Own Writers Among ’50 Least Important Writers of 2012′

Chris O'Shea — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:00:38 +0000

If you’ve already had enough holiday cheer (which means you haven’t had enough holiday alcohol), you’ll probably enjoy Gawker’s list of the 50 Least Important Writers of 2012. And we’re not saying that just because you’re in the mood to hate, but because Gawker included its own staff on the list. Well played, Gawker.

But does Gawker including its own writers on this list mean that the site actually considers all of these people the most important? After all, the fact that they’re listed means that they’re at least somewhat important. Either way, the list is a good waste of time, if you’re looking for one.

Here’s a few other writers that made the cut:

Michael Wolff
Chuck Klosterman
The Entire Staff of Mediaite
Andrea Peyser
Matt Stopera

Sorry Mediaite.

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Chuck Klosterman Discusses His Non-Role Role in the David Petraeus Scandal

Chris O'Shea — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:50:41 +0000

The media demands that the non-essential be essential, and so we now know what Chuck Klosterman thinks of his peculiar involvement in the David Petraues scandal. In July, Klosterman addressed a question in his Ethicist column for New York Times Magazine that many now speculate was written by Paula Broadwell’s husband.

The question was from an anonymous husband whose wife was cheating on him with a “government executive,” whose job was “to manage a project whose progress is seen worldwide as a demonstration of American leadership.” It sounded a lot like something Broadwell’s husband would talk about. However, Hugo Lindgren, editor of the Times Magazine, denied this was the case.

Despite Lindgren’s statement, the media storm picked up, and so it was only natural that Klosterman addressed the situation.

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Chuck Klosterman Discusses Being The New Ethicist

Chris O'Shea — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:40:27 +0000

In case you missed the big news, Chuck Klosterman is the New York Times Magazine’s new Ethicist. Klosterman spoke to Poynter about the task that lies ahead, and judging by his remarks, he seems to have the right frame of mind for the job. Below are two choice quotes from the interview.

On being an authority on ethics:

I mean, who is indisputably qualified to tell other adults how to live? My view is that a given person creates an abstract framework for how to exist, and then he (or she) places tangible problems into that framework to see how they fit… I’m qualified because I’m alive and I’m engaged with the world.

On the haters:

The Internet rewards obsession. In any form of public life, there will always be some people who love you too much and some people who hate you too much. The key is accepting that none of it is real.

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Chuck Klosterman Named New York Times Magazine Ethicist [Update]

Chris O'Shea — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:01:00 +0000

Well how’s this for a splash: The New York Times Magazine has named Chuck Klosterman its new Ethicist. The Atlantic Wire reports that Klosterman confirmed the news via email, writing, “This is a job I’ve wanted for 10 years. I don’t claim to be more ethical than anyone else, or even more ethical than the average person. But I love thinking about these types of problems, and I’ll try to be interesting. We’ll see what happens.”

Klosterman will succeed Ariel Kaminer, who moved to the paper’s Metro desk in late April.

A new Twitter account Klosterman specifically set up for the new gig can be found here.

As big Klosterman fans, we’re very excited about this.

UPDATE:
Here is his first column.

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Chuck Klosterman Interviews Crime Author

Chris O'Shea — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:29:22 +0000

In light of the Casey Anthony verdict yesterday, we thought we’d point you to this fantastic interview Chuck Klosterman did with author (and baseball statistician legend) Bill James. James has just finished writing a book – Popular Crime: Reflections on the Celebration of Violence – that explores every aspect of crime and the way it’s covered in the media.

The entire interview is well worth a read, but below are some choice quotes from James.

On why crime stories (like the Anthony trial) capture the public’s attention:

Crimes stories are universally interesting. They reveal a side of people that we’d not otherwise talk about. Crime stories show us the part of people’s lives they try to keep hidden.

On if the capacity to murder someone is present within all of us:

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Bill Simmons’ Grantland Launches

Chris O'Shea — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:20:10 +0000

Here at FishbowlNY we’ve been eagerly anticipating the launch of Grantland, the sports/pop culture website from Bill Simmons. A little before noon it launched, and it’s got some good stuff so far. There’s a welcome by Simmons, a baseball piece by Esquire writer Chris Jones, and a fantastic article about a forgotten – yet somehow legendary – basketball game by Chuck Klosterman.

And that’s it. Just three articles. Okay technically there’s four, but we’re not counting the post about a reality TV fantasy draft because the entire concept is stupid, writing an article about it is even worse.

For all the hype behind Grantland’s launch you’d think there would be more content, but as Simmons tells Media Alley, he’s focusing on quality over quantity:

I mean, obviously we want people to read. But the thing is I don’t want one person to check ten times a day; I’d rather have 10 people check once. I think the problem with where the Internet is going is that because everybody’s so trapped with getting page views that they’re gearing stuff toward multiple, multiple, multiple posts per day.

That’s a great approach, but it’s also one that only someone like Simmons can afford to have.

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Beyonce Writes Cover Story for Essence

Chris O'Shea — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:19:28 +0000

If you ask FishbowlNY, there are certain people who can do no wrong. A few people from that list: Jerry Seinfeld, Patrick Ewing, Nas, Chuck Klosterman and Beyonce.

There are others, but here’s some news about the multitalented Beyonce: She wrote the cover feature for the July issue of Essence.

In the piece, titled “Eat, Play, Love,” Beyonce discusses how giving herself a break ended up helping her creatively:

Yes, I needed some relaxation, but I wanted inspiration too, from regular everyday things. They did not have to be over-the-top productions. I was looking for tiny moments that would speak to my heart and make me smile.

If you’re like us and can’t get enough of her, check out Essence for the full piece. It hits newsstands on the 12th.

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Details Emerge on Bill Simmons’ Website

Chris O'Shea — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:53:54 +0000

Love him or hate him, Bill Simmons is a name writers know. And now that he is launching his own website – called Grantland – he’s going to be even more prevalent than ever before. Before going further, if you’re a hater, we suggest you stop reading now. The all-star lineup of writers he has assembled is only going to make you hate him even more.

According to ESPN, Grantland – named after Grantland Rice, a legend in the sports journalism world – will not only house all of Simmons’ columns and podcasts, but also a slew of columns, blogs and long-form features from contributors.

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Lane Brown Departs New York

Chris O'Shea — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:47:19 +0000

Lane Brown just announced via Twitter that he’s leaving his position at New York and Vulture for the yet to be named Bill Simmons venture. Brown is going to be the editor of the site’s pop culture section, which given his background, is a perfect fit.

Simmons is really adding some talent to this project – Chuck Klosterman will be writing there and Katie Baker joined on Wednesday – so we’re wondering what the site is going to be. Whatever happens, we’re sure people will either love it or hate it, because that’s just how it works with The Sports Guy.

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Jonathan Ames Drinks Absinthe, Does Coke With Marilyn Manson

Dylan — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:00:42 +0000

Getting spun for Spin

Is Jonathan Ames following in Chuck Klosterman‘s Chuck All-Stars? The latest Spin magazine features a cover story by Ames on Marilyn Manson, the controversial Goth-rocker who appeared to be enamored with the New York-based humorist and writer.

Since the entire article isn’t online, here’s a handy guide to what we learned about Ames and Manson:

Manson has a live-in assistant/butler named Arvin.
Arvin keeps the absinthe flowing.
A German distillery is developing a Manson-branded absinthe: Mansinthe?
Manson’s mansion is as creepy and weird as you’d imagine.

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