OnBackground commented on Conde Nast Cancels Christmas Lunch, Hires Crisis Flack

"Notwithstanding what the Post says, Sheehan isn't really a crisis PR guy - he's more of a media/debate trainer."

OnBackground commented on Big Book Reveals Generational Rift at the New York Times

"Nice post, John. The ultimate success of Sork's book will be determined by how many unread pallets are purchased by bankers, PR firms and even proxy solicitors in an effort to buy a favor. I've already gotten one as a "gift" from one of those constituencies, and can confirm that nobody wants to read that thing."

OnBackground commented on The Little Prick on Padma's Tongue

"There's still too many flies in the kitchen - I can hear them buzzing! But I ain't done nothing since I woke up today, so who am I to complain?"

OnBackground commented on MSNBC's Continues Tradition of Airing PTSD-Inducing 9/11 Footage

"@Richard Petty Bourgeoisie: Hmmm."

OnBackground commented on The Victim of the Fox News Central Park Road-Rager Speaks!

"@resipsaloquacious: It depends."

OnBackground commented on Les Paul, 1915-2009

"@E."

OnBackground commented on Uninsured Conservative Activist Solicits Donations to Pay Medical Bills Incurred While Protesting Health Care Reform

"A YouTube video posted on Gawker with cops in it? "Screw the police!" is the right reaction, yes?"

OnBackground commented on Oversharing Culture Breaking Point Broken By Anti-Overshare Society

"@Foster Kamer: Well, that was a sneaky little edit."

OnBackground commented on Oversharing Culture Breaking Point Broken By Anti-Overshare Society

"All this time, I thought I knew what "a pretty impressive, diverse group" meant. Huh."

OnBackground commented on Shocker: Bankers Greedy Even When Handing Out Bonus Cash

"@itsalwaysthequietones: I think you're gonna find that most companies have compensation expenses that are a higher dollar amount than whatever profits they end up earning."