Twitterverse snickers at apt byline on Reuters article about French men’s sperm

http://twitter.com/#!/andrewmseaman/status/276169366784057344

Yes, really. Somewhere in the Reuters newsroom, an assignment editor is doing his best Beavis and Butthead imitation.

Reuters medical journalist Andrew Seaman was among the first to mock his own byline on the “French men not producing as much sperm” article.

I had to write about this study, my name’s on ít – sort of. Via @reuters_health: French men not producing as much sperm reut.rs/Vzg2NU

— Andrew M. Seaman (@andrewmseaman) December 5, 2012

People don’t think I’m real?! (see comments) MT @boingboing French spermcount down dlvr.it/2b6Hp4

— Andrew M. Seaman (@andrewmseaman) December 5, 2012

Other Twitter users couldn’t resist joining the fun. Because really, who among us doesn’t have an inner 12-year-old boy?

Look at the headline. Look at the author’s name. reut.rs/WJ2kHf (h/t @bendwalsh)

— Kevin Roose (@kevinroose) December 5, 2012

“French men not producing as much sperm”, by Andrew Seaman #aptbylines reut.rs/VwmYPB

— ben walsh (@BenDWalsh) December 5, 2012

Surely a joke. Or this is the one story he’s been waiting his whole life to write. Check out the byline in this storyreuters.com/article/2012/1…

— Richard James (@richjamesmetro) December 5, 2012

Another classic of nominative determinism here: reuters.com/article/2012/1…

— Paul Hearns (@Paul_Hearns) December 5, 2012

The right man for the job! “@lucytweet1: LOOK AT THE BYLINE French men not producing as much sperm reut.rs/WHP19V via @reuters

— Sue Truslove (@Suebloss) December 5, 2012

Indeed.

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/12/05/twitterverse-snickers-at-apt-byline-on-reuters-article-about-french-mens-sperm/

Awesome: Palin sips Big Gulp during speech; ‘Bloomberg’s not around’ [pics & video]

http://twitter.com/#!/dcseth/status/312963827010527232

At CPAC on Saturday, Sarah Palin joked that for Christmas, Todd got a gun and she “got the rack.”

Palin says Todd got her a gun rack for xmas, she got him a gun: This time around he got the gun, I got the rack.

— Shushannah Walshe (@shushwalshe) March 16, 2013

But the biggest crowd-pleaser was when she paused to take a shot at Nanny Bloomberg by taking a sip from her Big Gulp.

Palin at CPAC: He’s got the rifle, I’ve got the rack (of husband Todd and their Xmas gifts to one another.) Then sips Big Gulp.

— Cynthia Yockey (@conservativelez) March 16, 2013

Classic Sarah Palin giving nanny Bloomberg a jab at #CPAC!!! twitter.com/HeadsWillRoel/…

— Roel Marasigan (@HeadsWillRoel) March 16, 2013

Palin drinking Big Gulp! twitter.com/ToadonaWire/st…

— Lenten Toad (@ToadonaWire) March 16, 2013

Palin takes “shot” at Bloomberg. Drinks Big Gulp soda in CPAC speech. twitter.com/DaveLieber/sta…

— Dave Lieber (@DaveLieber) March 16, 2013

Palin pressing all the right buttons at #CPAC. Brings out a Big Gulp: twitter.com/igorvolsky/sta…

— igorvolsky (@igorvolsky) March 16, 2013

Palin takes a comedic pause to sip from a Big Gulp. Huge applause. #CPAC2013 #bloomberg #sodawars

— Julie Bykowicz (@bykowicz) March 16, 2013

“Shoot, it’s just pop, with low-cal ice cubes in it” (re: her Big Gulp) -Sarah Palin #CPAC2013

— Jackie Wellfonder (@princy_lyn) March 16, 2013

Take THAT #Bloomberg ! RT @lawlessbenjamin: Palin drinks BigGulp at #CPAC! ❤

— AmericanAllegiance ™ (@US_Allegiance) March 16, 2013

You Go Girl,You Rock!! #palin #biggulp @cpac2013

— Pete (@maxpeppertree) March 16, 2013

LMAO at Palin pulling out the Big Gulp on stage! A nice hearty helping of “SCREW YOU,” Nanny Bloomberg! #tcot #tlot #CPAC

— Jake (@Th13teenStripes) March 16, 2013

Delicious!

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The Twitterverse: where great ideas are born:

CPAC podiums need to be stocked with 32-oz Big Gulps, not teeny water bottles.

— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) March 14, 2013

@michellemalkin and make sure they take a big drink…just for the heck of it!( :cheers #Bloomberg

— Sarah TruthTeller™ (@awakegop) March 14, 2013

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/03/16/awesome-sarah-palin-sips-big-gulp-during-cpac-speech-bloombergs-not-around-pics/

‘Rep. Mia Love’: With Utah Dem retiring, does Tea Party favorite have a shot?; Updated

http://twitter.com/#!/NolteNC/status/413029673098960896

Well, it’s certainly possible. Rep. Jim Matheson, a Utah Democrat, announced that he will not seek re-election. Which would leave a plum opportunity for Tea Party favorite Mia Love to take his place:

http://twitter.com/#!/woodruffbets/status/413028269554814976

While Love isn’t yet a lock:

http://twitter.com/#!/ShaneGoldmacher/status/413030527747125248 http://twitter.com/#!/thesidetrack/status/413031385721753600 http://twitter.com/#!/kkondik/status/413030346507055104

She’s got a fighting chance:

http://twitter.com/#!/StevenLamour/status/413031806976684032

And many conservatives are thrilled at the prospect of a Rep. Mia Love:

http://twitter.com/#!/I_Am_NickBailey/status/413031013250396160 http://twitter.com/#!/NathanWurtzel/status/413027909054373888 http://twitter.com/#!/jpodhoretz/status/413029503716192256

Has a nice ring to it.

http://twitter.com/#!/guypbenson/status/413035377134284800

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Update:

http://twitter.com/#!/MiaBLove/status/413051885365387264

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Related:

Twitchy coverage of Mia Love

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/12/17/rep-mia-love-with-utah-dem-retiring-does-tea-party-favorite-have-a-shot/

Man reportedly detained after jumping WH fence, punching dog [video]

http://twitter.com/#!/JTSTheHill/status/525064414366814208

Well, fortunately, it looks like they at least caught him before he got into the White House. So, progress!

Never a dull moment.

We’ll update with video when it becomes available.

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.

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Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/10/22/here-we-go-again-man-reportedly-detained-after-jumping-wh-fence-punching-dog/

Amanda Carpenter sees something about Sunday shows’ coverage of Ted Cruz

http://twitter.com/#!/amandacarpenter/status/435116083276558336

Two systems on their own bashing a traditional with similar chatting point? Exactly what a shocker.

http://twitter.com/#!/amandacarpenter/status/435116208757567488 http://twitter.com/#!/amandacarpenter/status/435116391801159680

Without A Doubt.

http://twitter.com/#!/ChuckNorton1/status/435119159857270785

Read even more: http://twitchy.com/2014/02/16/coincidence-im-sure-amanda-carpenter-notices-something-strange-about-sunday-shows-coverage-of-ted-cruz/

Sen. Joe Manchin evolves on gun rights in wake of Newtown shooting

http://twitter.com/#!/Sen_JoeManchin/status/280656790914473984

While many are calling for an outright ban on all guns in the wake of last week’s massacre in Newtown, Conn., many more are asking only for a national “conversation” on the Second Amendment. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) is adding his voice to that second group, much to the surprise of those who remember his as a staunch pro-gun politician.

@sen_joemanchin Remember this, Senator? youtu.be/xIJORBRpOPM

— David Pleasant (@dpleasant) December 17, 2012

Many pointed to Manchin’s “A” rating from the NRA as proof that the organization needed to follow suit and evolve in its views. (Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid is also endorsed by the NRA and has himself earned a “B.”)

Thank you @sen_joemanchin, a life-long NRA member, for realizing that it is “time to act.” #GunControlNow

— Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) December 17, 2012

Good on @sen_joemanchin. This is a gutsy move for the senator from WV. ow.ly/g9VVn

— Justin McElroy (@JustinMcElroy) December 17, 2012

Pro-gun commentator Joe Scarborough & pro-gun Senator Joe Manchin come out in support of gun control. how long till their fans realize it?

— Larry Richman (@larry411) December 17, 2012

.@sen_joemanchin was the only Democratic Senator to take money from the NRA in 2012. Now he switched sides.

— Zach Green (@140elect) December 17, 2012

Haven’t seen any stories yet a/b how Harry Reid — endorsed by NRA & in a pro-gun state — must be conflicted on Dems’ gun controls efforts.

— Ellen Carmichael (@ellencarmichael) December 17, 2012

It’s the sort of move that many would call a “flip-flop” under less tragic circumstances.

Sounds like the people who say “never trust a Democrat who claims to be pro gun,” are right @sen_joemanchin

— Sean D Sorrentino (@sdsorrentino) December 17, 2012

It is a huge disappointment to see @sen_joemanchin support a gun ban and claim the Second Amendment is only about hunting.

— Sebastian (@SebastianSNBQ) December 17, 2012

West Virginia Democrat Senator Joe Manchin ran false campaign ads, shooting a rifle, claiming he supports 2nd Amendment, wants to ban guns.

— Mike Robbins-Backup (@MikeRobbinsUSA2) December 17, 2012

Does anyone know if it was an “assault weapon” that @sen_joemanchin used in his ad that he shot through the cap and trade bill? #GunControl

— Dan O’Brien (D) (@danobrien1972) December 17, 2012

We weren’t aware there was ever a ban on gun “dialogue,” but if there was, Manchin’s been making up for lost time, appearing with Fox’s Joe Scarborough, NBC’s Andrea Mitchell and others to announce his conversion.

Pro-gun Sen. Joe Manchin (@sen_joemanchin) joined us today to talk about gun legislation. Here is our discussion: nbcnews.to/TqZ8Ap

— Morning Joe (@Morning_Joe) December 17, 2012

NRA member @sen_joemanchin on the #newtown shooting says “It changed me” #mitchellreports

— Andrea Mitchell (@mitchellreports) December 17, 2012

Manchin tweeted that “everything” needs to be on the table in this conversation.

Everything needs to be on the table, and I ask all my colleagues to sit down to talk about firearms, mental health and our culture

— Senator Joe Manchin (@Sen_JoeManchin) December 17, 2012

Sitting down on Capitol Hill and talking about our “culture” seems no more specific than the president’s call for “meaningful action.” In a matter of a weekend, though, vague statements like those are being hailed as the “strongest call for gun policy change in a generation,” and Manchin is being praised for standing up to the increasingly demonized NRA.

So proud of my @sen_joemanchin for bravely speaking up about #GunControl … Thanks for being a voice of reason in the #chaos! Proud of YOU!

— Erin Iafelice (@ErinIafelice) December 17, 2012

Thank you Senator Joe Manchin for stepping up.I don’t know anyone that hunts with an assault rifle either.#controlhighcapacityshooting

— kim merryman (@kimluvzlife51) December 17, 2012

@sen_joemanchin is all over @cnn today and I could not be more proud ! I support you Joe for stand up for what you believe in ! #wvyoungdem

— Ian Aiken(@ian_aiken) December 17, 2012

…or used to believe in.

Amazing coincidence Manchin JUST got elected to a full six year term…

— Nathan Wurtzel (@NathanWurtzel) December 17, 2012

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/12/17/sen-joe-manchin-evolves-on-gun-rights-in-wake-of-newtown-shooting-everything-needs-to-be-on-the-table/