Asylum's man-on-the-street found out where the real action was on Inauguration Day: in the streets among the drunken masses. I'm kind of in love with the woman who apparently forgot to take off her 2009 glasses post New Years.
In honor of what he deemed “the biggest inauguration,” photographer David Bergman set out to create the biggest photo of the event. Created with gigapan processing, Begman's final photo views the entire crowd and can even zoom so close that you can see Yo-Yo Ma taking a photo with his iPhone!
Turns out Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman did not play live at the inauguration! Just like Ashlee Simpson, they performed along with a recording of themselves. In their defense, Yo-Yo Ma said: “It was wicked cold.” Nice try, Ma. I seem to recall Ashlee Simpson having some vague wimpy-sounding excuses too.
After Justice John Roberts fumbled at the Inauguration, he swore in President Obama again, this time without stuttering (or a bible). Alright, Roberts, but if it happens again, no dessert for you.
The surprise appearance of an almost blindingly beautiful piece of headwear at the inauguration (specifically, on Aretha Franklin) has triggered a rash of speculation about the origins of this legendary artifact. With many thanks to BuzzFeed's users for their help, here are a few things that you may not have known about Aretha Franklin's wonderful hat: Read More ›
Gawker compiled a video of the journo's messiest moments throughout Inauguration coverage. Dear Internet: Please, please let footage surface of Diane playing beer pong with Charles Gibson. Pretty please?
While their parents were dancing up a storm, Sasha and Malia Obama participated in a scavenger hunt throughout their new digs before being surprised with a private concert by The Jonas Brothers. Not bad. At his rate, if The JoBros continue to hang out with the girls this often, should we expect Mark Foley to start planning impromptu sleepovers at 1600 Pennsylvania? Read More ›
I never knew the captain was such a vehement atheist. Or maybe he's just not a big fan of Rick Warren. Either way, I really hope this is the beginning of a trend of Captain Picard responses to major public events. I'm already looking forward to the backlash. Watch Video ›
Final inauguration pic, we swear. Obama flashes the shaka sign, another historical first of some kind for sure. View Image ›
Chief Justice John Roberts totally flubbed Obama's Presidential Oath of Office when he misplaced the word “faithfully.” In doing so, he consequentially gave conservative bloggers something to write about for the next three months. That's why you always bring notes, John. Straight up bush league. Watch Video ›
While George Bush and Barack Obama ride to the Capital Building, movers will begin the six hour process of moving one family out and another family in. It's all gotta be ready by the time the Obamas are done with the parade around 5. Read More ›
An up-to-the-second look at Tweets about, from, and during the Inauguration of President Barack Obama.
Just in time, Apple has approved UStream's live-streaming iPhone app, allowing users to watch Obama's Inauguration on the go. You can download it from the iTunes store here. Read More ›
Think Obama will say “banana” in his inaugural speech? What about (German Chancellor) “Angela Merkel”? Apparently, if you do, there might be some money in it for you. Swedish betting site, Betsson.com, has listed the odds of the future POTUS uttering these words — each are currently at 1,000-to-1.00. Maybe not the best wager, but keep your eyes on the global banana market and you could be in luck.
A culturally relevant exposé in which a wealthy Black lawyer goes undercover as a busboy at an all-White Connecticut country club (the article was originally published in a 1992 issue of New York Magazine). If you find the piece depressing, good news: you'll feel better by Tuesday.
From Sunday's Inaugural concert: Pete Seeger, Bruce Springsteen, and a kajillion other patriots sing “This Land Is Your Land.” America! Watch Video ›
A mass observation project that aims to collect the tiny details and small moments of Obama's inauguration. It's a project for our times — anyone can email (observations@januarythe20th.com) or Twitter (hash tag #jan20th) their Inauguration Day observations. Read More ›
Blackbook reports on the two DC pandas who celebrated the upcoming inauguration by engaging in some Animal Planet mating. Check out the hot 'n heavy deets and a video (if that's your thing) at the source. See? We're not the only species psyched about the new POTUS.
In a tribute to classic Mad Libs (and our future POTUS), Atom.com lets you help create Obama's inauguration speech — just enter various verbs, nouns, and adjectives. Keep it clean!
Just in time for Tuesday's inauguration, now everyone can have stylized HOPE. Make your own and post it for all to see!
Nothing's better than a Presidential pun AND a bottle of good beer. Cheers! View Image ›
A photoset from the Inauguration dress rehearsal held yesterday in D.C. The fake Obama got to give a (6-word) address and everything, which makes him the closest real-life Dave that we may ever know. You can balance the budget and save that childrens' shelter, Staff Sgt. Derrick Brooks! I know you can! View Image ›
On January 14th, Marvel Comics is releasing #583 of Amazing Spider-Man, featuring our future POTUS on the cover. I guess you could say Peter Parker voted Democrat? View Image ›
Obama's speechwriter is 27 years old and will be the youngest Chief Speechwriter in White House history. Favreau has been working with Obama for four years, but he's getting a lot of pre-Inauguration attention as he works on the Most Important Speech Ever (he also had an unfortunate run-in with Facebook recently). He's basically the real-life Sam Seaborn and is vying with Reggie Love for the title of D.C.'s Most Eligible Bachelor. Read More ›
If Obama's Marxist suit doesn't work out, there are plenty of designers ready to dress him at a moment's notice. I think most of these sketches are too fussy for Obama, but I don't mind the James Bond feel of this one. View Image ›
What should you expect from President-elect Obama's first 100 days in office? Check out his predecessors' records using GOOD Magazine's handy chart, mapping 11 of the past Presidents, their Inaugural speech's promises, and their resulting accomplishments within the first 100 days of their terms. After perusing the chart, I just have one question: “WTF Nixon???”
