‘Malarkey:’ Biden (and social media) were full of it

http://twitter.com/#!/mashable/status/256578357825794048

Obama/Biden water-carriers contracted Tingly Leg Syndrome tonight when the smirking vice president dropped one of his favorite words on GOP opponent Paul Ryan. When he caught a breath from sighing and laughing inappropriately, Biden dismissed Paul Ryan’s foreign policy criticism as “malarkey.”

Biden Laughs at Ryan’s ‘Malarkey’ on Foreign Policy. Watch Again: abcn.ws/WYfOAY #debates

— ABC News (@ABC) October 12, 2012

Dems got the hashtag trending and viewers took to Google:

Obama Campaign Buys Ads for ‘Malarkey’ Hashtag on Twitter on.mash.to/RkuRnL #malarkey

— Pete Cashmore (@mashable) October 12, 2012

Trending hashtags you couldn’t have predicted before debate : #malarkey #bunchofstuff

— Diane Sawyer (@DianeSawyer) October 12, 2012

Malarky, Pete! RT @peterhambycnn: Over the last hour, in the US, “malarkey” is the top trending debate-related Google search term

— Jeremiah Lorrig (@JLorrig) October 12, 2012

I like this word malarkey. Shenanigans is another one I’m quite fond of.

— Roslyn Wells (@RoslynWells) October 12, 2012

Sorry, I just do not accept the argument that there are truly “undecided” voters in this country.That’s a bunch of #Malarkey

— Jeff Berard (@jaberard) October 12, 2012

It was Biden, of course, not Ryan who spread the b.s about Benghazi.

“Malarkey,” indeed:

The President had a fundraiser the day after the Benghazi terror attack. That, Mr. Biden, is what’s “malarkey” #priorities

— Mike Hubbard (@SpeakerHubbard) October 12, 2012

Biden pulls out malarkey.And then blames Ryan for the State Department failure to secure Benghazi. #bidenfail #debates

— Jere Krischel (@jere_krischel) October 12, 2012

Juan Williams is almost as bad as Joe Biden in trying to defend Obama lies on Libya. One ignoramus defending another.#Malarkey #VPDebate

— Tony Phyrillas (@TonyPhyrillas) October 12, 2012

#malarkey is focusing on big bird and not the real issues.malarkey is their denial in Libya…malarkey is that odd #biden smirk. Go Romney

— Stephen Harris (@sph001) October 12, 2012

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/10/12/malarkey-biden-and-social-media-were-full-of-it/

Hurdler Lolo Jones ‘almost went Britney Spears’ after media criticism

http://twitter.com/#!/lolojones/status/233051563860566017

It’s been a rough few days for U.S. hurdler Lolo Jones. Not only does she have to deal with the disappointment of coming in fourth place in the women’s 100-meter hurdles final, she’s also dealing with a firestorm of negative media coverage on her performance in London. (A recent piece in the New York Times was particularly scathing.)

The stress of it all almost caused the athlete to have a Britney Spears-sized melt down. Luckily, supportive words from fans, including several celebrities, brought Lolo back from the brink of insanity.

@lolojones may not have won, but she is still a winner! Congrats on running your heart out girl. #TeamUSA

— Nick Lachey (@NickLachey) August 8, 2012

Stop it…. @lolojones is NO Anna Kournikova or Kim Kardashian…she's a winner & accomplished..just qualifying for the Olympics is WINNING

— Mike Hill (@ItsMikeHill) August 8, 2012

@lolojones He has you exactly where He wants you, so that He can bring you exactly where you’re meant to go.

— Zachary Levi (@ZacharyLevi) August 8, 2012

@lolojones proud of you Ms. Jones you are a fighter and survivor xoxoxo

— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) August 8, 2012

@lolojones keep your head up and keep going hard #Olympics #champion

— MichaelRapaport (@MichaelRapaport) August 8, 2012

“Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.” -Oprah @lolojones Listen to OW…and hold your head up!

— Star Jones (@StarJonesEsq) August 8, 2012

I just want to twitter hug @lolojones right now. Her story makes her a true champion I don't care what happened on the track.

— Tucker Hein (@thein14) August 8, 2012

@lolojones you rock lolo, you're an inspiration! i used to run hurdles in HS a VERY long time ago and you make it look so easy.

— Dru Chai (@DruChai) August 8, 2012

Lolo later appeared on “Today” to discuss the race and media criticism. Her hair is indeed still intact, but there are some breakdown tears. Watch:

Video: Lolo Jones responds to recent media criticism. http://t.co/MrWPYyu1

— TODAY (@TODAYshow) August 8, 2012

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/08/08/hurdler-lolo-jones-almost-went-britney-spears-after-losing-race-media-criticism/

Dear Twitter: Please verify Chuck Woolery

http://twitter.com/#!/chuckwoolery/status/294119338162679808

Come on, Twitter. We know the line is long, but Chuck Woolery is a legend! Fans are clamoring on his behalf:

https://twitter.com/TysonAsbill/status/294121701380349952

https://twitter.com/Kevin_Mackie/status/294120525503016961

https://twitter.com/fgnewton/status/294120426316115968

https://twitter.com/Teri_KMJ/status/294119821723983873

https://twitter.com/houstonbombera/status/294127717346062338

Heh:

https://twitter.com/IranAware/status/294120101781852161

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/01/23/dear-twitter-please-verify-chuck-woolery/