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WW: Serving Up Juicy Gossip

by BooMan
Tue Aug 22nd, 2006 at 09:38:41 AM EST

Washington Whispers has all kinds of good stuff this week. For example:

Animal House in the West Wing
He loves to cuss, gets a jolly when a mountain biker wipes out trying to keep up with him, and now we're learning that the first frat boy loves flatulence jokes. A top insider let that slip when explaining why President Bush is paranoid around women, always worried about his behavior. But he's still a funny, earthy guy who, for example, can't get enough of fart jokes. He's also known to cut a few for laughs, especially when greeting new young aides, but forget about getting people to gas about that.

I feel badly for presidential aides. If they aren't being used as suck dolls they are being assaulted with flatulence (hopefully not at the same time). Whispers also reveals:

She might be the most famous ex-spy in America, but Valerie Plame is still a mom stuck with mommy duties. Like taking her daughter to ballet and trying to sell off the cute dancing ensemble that doesn't fit anymore. We know because her ad showed up on the DC Urban Moms site last week offering a complete outfit in "soft lemon yellow" from the exclusive "Ballet Petite" school in her neighborhood. It includes a size 5/6 Repetto bodysuit, matching chiffon yellow tie-shirt, kids size 12 pink ballet shoes, and white leotards. "All in excellent condition! If bought separately, would easily cost $75; selling for $45."

I'd like to remind US News that her name is Valerie Plame Wilson and her privacy has been violated enough. Still, it's good gossip and Ms. Wilson took it in stride.

"I guess my only comment is: Do you want to buy the Ballet Petite outfit or know someone who does?" she E-mails. "My 6-year-old daughter has outgrown it."

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I'd also like to mention that I also get a jolly (no, not that kind of jolly) when President Bush wipes out on his mountain bike.

by BooMan on Tue Aug 22nd, 2006 at 09:41:06 AM EST

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If recycling outgrown children's wear is the juiciest thing they can come up with about VPW, they really should find someone else to whisper about...

by CabinGirl on Tue Aug 22nd, 2006 at 09:44:30 AM EST

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If she associated her name with her items for sale, she probably would have done better on eBay, LOL.

"Money ruined Democracy. Washington is lost. We only have the grassroots left." - Bill Moyers

by Knoxville Progressive (green_planet_2000 (at) yahoo (dot) com) on Tue Aug 22nd, 2006 at 09:46:48 AM EST
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what about this pink with lemon yellow thing? I think it's scandalous.

by BooMan on Tue Aug 22nd, 2006 at 09:59:33 AM EST
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Ha. Acting like regular normal people with kids in DC is what's really scandalous...how DARE they? Hmpf.

Of course, I recycle outgrown lacrosse equipment, so what would I know? (And no, that doesn't come in pink OR lemon yellow, in case anyone is wondering...)

by CabinGirl on Tue Aug 22nd, 2006 at 10:07:12 AM EST
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Fart jokes, eh? Confirms my belief that Bush has still not progressed past a certain mental age.

And I think it's cool that Plame's being...well, a normal person as much as possible. I have no idea why WW thinks selling some outgrown clothing is really that gossipworthy, though.

by PsiFighter37 on Tue Aug 22nd, 2006 at 10:04:50 AM EST

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