Wonkette's weekly service to our readers: Translating Tina Brown's Thursday column in the Washington Post. We understand it so that you don't have to. Tina saysTina meansIf you hoped to get away from the U.S. political campaign this summer by going to London, forget about it.I've been re-reading vintage Jay McInerney.But within hours of the report's release, the headline on London's Evening Standard was an inflammatory screamer.This being England, we do have demure screamers. Important distinction.It hones him for the gladiatorial sessions. . .Mmmm. . . honing gladiators. . .In Britain, it's a smackdown across party lines. . .Mmmmm. . . smacking parties. . .With the tabloids, it doesn't matter if the facts don't fit the argument.Why are you looking at me like that?That's why if you're a Brit like me. . .My contract with the Post necessitates that I remind you that I am British twice in each column. Not like they'd read it to make sure or anything.
Thursdays with Tina: Back on Friday Edition
Thursdays with Tina: Back on Friday Edition
Thursdays with Tina: Back on Friday Edition
Wonkette's weekly service to our readers: Translating Tina Brown's Thursday column in the Washington Post. We understand it so that you don't have to. Tina saysTina meansIf you hoped to get away from the U.S. political campaign this summer by going to London, forget about it.I've been re-reading vintage Jay McInerney.But within hours of the report's release, the headline on London's Evening Standard was an inflammatory screamer.This being England, we do have demure screamers. Important distinction.It hones him for the gladiatorial sessions. . .Mmmm. . . honing gladiators. . .In Britain, it's a smackdown across party lines. . .Mmmmm. . . smacking parties. . .With the tabloids, it doesn't matter if the facts don't fit the argument.Why are you looking at me like that?That's why if you're a Brit like me. . .My contract with the Post necessitates that I remind you that I am British twice in each column. Not like they'd read it to make sure or anything.