An Evening With the Original Wonkette -- and Jeff Gannon
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Last night, one of us attended a very fun event with Ana Marie Cox , Wonkette Emerita, at the National Press Club. The Original Wonkette read hilarous excerpts from her novel, took questions from the audience, and signed copies of Dog Days for a crowd of adoring fans.
You might think that we, as the New Wonkettes, are giving you a biased account of the event. So, for a more objective view, here's what one of you wrote about it:
Ana Marie delivered a lovely reading last night at the National Press Club. She looked delightful, the banter was good. Nothing creepy about it... until Mr. Tight Hole Operations himself, Jeff Gannon, shows up!
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Yes, that's right: Jeff Gannon was in the audience. And contrary to what some of you were thinking -- as one of you wrote, "I was hoping for a Jerry Springer-esque confrontation!" -- Gannon and Cox are actually friendly.
If this surprises you, just remember: this is Washington! Just like senators, bloggers make relentless fun of each other, say horrible things about each other -- and then go out for drinks.
And go out for drinks we did. After the reading, several of us -- including Original Wonkette, Mr. Original Wonkette (Chris Lehmann), The Opinionator (Chris Suellentrop), Mike Madden , and yes, Jeff Gannon -- adjourned to M & S Grill for drinks. Despite somewhat indifferent service, a good time was had by all. Overhearing this quip from Jeff Gannon was worth the price of admission: "It's not physically possible for me to have done all the things I've been accused of doing!"