"Clinton is unwilling to acknowledge these problems, and her staff is loath to admit her occasional mistakes. Her praise for the President is fulsome, and aides say the relationship with Obama really — really — is strong. But there are also burblings and emanations from Clinton's staff and friends, Foggy Bottom body language, that suggest there is a need for the Administration to produce a second act after the Rodney King phase."
Am I missing something? Can anyone explain what Obama's "Rodney King" phase was? #maghag
@J.D.Regent: I don't know what it means, but whenever I happen upon references (like this) that make me feel awkward inside, I just want to run away and cover my ears. #maghag
@J.D.Regent: Ah! I just got it! "Can't we all just get along."
I'm not sure why he put it like that, though I can make some uncharitable guesses, but yeah. I believe he's suggesting Clinton wants Obama to quit all the nice-making and get tough. #maghag
OK, I can't believe I'm actually commenting on this (!) but I swear that when the first Twilight came out, Kristen had a really serious non-famous boyfriend. What happened to that dude? #kristenstewartrobertpattinsonbazaar...
Is it possible to discuss this without the same tired sarcasm? Yes, it's a teeny bopper franchise, yes, it's overhyped and overplayed and overacted and annoying in a lot of ways. But so is always using this tone to discuss it.
Why is it possible to write about other fluffy, harmless pop culture topics in a normal, grown-up way, but not this?
These are gorgeous images of gorgeous people and a banal interview to match. Let the eye rolling act rest, and either enjoy it or say something new about it, I beg of you.
@curiousdruid: I... did not think Dodai was being particularly sarcastic in this article. Am I missing something? I mean, the first paragraph is a little snarky, but coverage of them DOES tend to blur the lines between them and their characters in amusing ways. Other than that, I'm not noticing any sarcasm. #kristenstewartrobertpattinsonbazaar...
@Dodgergirl: Meh, it's just all the "OMGTWILIGHTISTOTESREAL/ this will break twihard's brains/ Bella and Edward----I mean Kristen and Rob/ these pictures were threatened--I mean promised!" stuff.
Full disclosure: I am 28 years old, and I enjoy these books for what they are: escapist vampire silliness. It's a fun diversion from my actual, grown up life. So, it just sucks that every article about it on here is peppered with little asides that snark "this tripe is lame/ for obsessive idiots but, alas, we must post it."
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Am I missing something? Can anyone explain what Obama's "Rodney King" phase was? #maghag
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I'm not sure why he put it like that, though I can make some uncharitable guesses, but yeah. I believe he's suggesting Clinton wants Obama to quit all the nice-making and get tough. #maghag
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Incidentally, making her an incredibly adept diplomat. Ta-da! #maghag
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In this case they should have just left What's Sexy Now and be done with it. #kristenstewartrobertpattinsonbazaar...
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So long as he recognizes it too, I shan't complain. #kristenstewartrobertpattinsonbazaar...
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Why is it possible to write about other fluffy, harmless pop culture topics in a normal, grown-up way, but not this?
These are gorgeous images of gorgeous people and a banal interview to match. Let the eye rolling act rest, and either enjoy it or say something new about it, I beg of you.
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Full disclosure: I am 28 years old, and I enjoy these books for what they are: escapist vampire silliness. It's a fun diversion from my actual, grown up life. So, it just sucks that every article about it on here is peppered with little asides that snark "this tripe is lame/ for obsessive idiots but, alas, we must post it."
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The competition Rob likes to look up. #kristenstewartrobertpattinsonbazaar...