Three hours after Carly Fiorina ended her presidential campaign yesterday, her reps sent out an email announcing that she’s “now available for speaking engagements around the world.” The system works.
Here Is the Most Obnoxious Letter to the Editor of a Book Review of the Year
On this, the final day of 2012, allow us to draw your attention to what is—if memory serves—the most obnoxious letter to the editor of the New York Times Book Review of the entire year, conveniently published in yesterday's edition.
Snooki Is Influencing New Jersey's Legislative Agenda
What factors does New Jersey consider before proposing legislation? Is it the economy, the health and wellness of their citizens, or the desire for law and order? No, it's how much Snooki gets paid.
Comment of the Day: Public Speaking Fails
Today we looked at the mighty disaster of a Jan Brewer opening statement. She totally bombed! But it's OK, we all bomb sometimes. A couple commenters shared some fun stories to that effect.
Foreign Accents Undermine Credibility, Seem 'Less Truthful'
A new study indicates that foreign accents make statements seem "less truthful," possibly because accents make speakers more difficult to understand (strong accents seem even less credible). This is why no one trusts Heidi Klum. [Science Daily via]
Comment of the Day: Raze Your Voice
Today we looked at actors who get rid of their "Gay Voice" to help their careers. In terms of that profession, that seemed reasonably harmless. But one commenter reminded us where that thinking can lead. It's a sad one.
