Heads up LSD users “LSD-like drug called “Smiles” surfaces in area, sends 3 teenage girls to hospital in Loudoun County.” — NBC Washington.
My First Tweet
“Learning about Twitter … why not?” — WaPo‘s Jackie Kucinich, July 11, 2008.
Next steps for Bump “I’ll be blogging about politics, as usual, from the cozy confines of New York City. I am, obviously, excited.” — Phillip Bump, who is moving from The Atlantic Wire (a.k.a. The Wire) to WaPo. Aside from landing a new gig, he’s not about to start dancing to Pharrell Williams‘ “Happy” just yet: “My 2014 is kind of ruined, since neither the Knicks or Mets is in contention to win a championship.”
Journo has advice for tourists
“I really do try not to be a jerk about tourists, but folks, there are feet attached to your legs which can be used to propel you forward.” — National Journal healthcare reporter Sam Baker.
Fighting words
“To the presumed restaurant manager with the slicked back hair: No one is impressed by your convertible Solara. No one.” — TWT‘s Jessica Chasmar.
Press secretary is ashamed of former school columns
“The horror that has overcome me reading my ‘columns’ from the newspaper I wrote for at my all girls’ school is very real.” — Capitol Hill flak Ellen Carmichael.
Preaching to the choir
“A universal sarcasm font or symbol would be really, really appreciated, internet.” — NBC News social and digital producer Stephanie Haberman.
The Atlantic‘s Defense One is looking for a national security reporter... See here.
And a Daily Beast reporter does the unthinkable! “Just realized I’ve had on sunglasses indoors for at least 10 min.” — Daily Beast‘s Olivia Nuzzi.
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HOLY SH%T! “Breaking: heavy police presence at National Zoo. Teens and police running.” — WUSA9’s Russ Ptacek with the above photograph. Minutes later… “BREAKING: One man shot outside gates of National Zoo. No word on his condition.” — NBC Washington. Two people were reportedly injured, but not fatally so.
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STRANGE SPRING FASHION? “What if you were on the cover of Vogue and this was the shit they dressed you in?” — The Daily Beast‘s Kevin Fallon.