Word: laming
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President George W. Bush famously said he doesn't do nuance, but when you're a lame duck who is waging an unpopular war and besieged by criticism, subtlety can be a crucial ally. Bush showed he has embraced the expediency of obfuscation, needle-threading and veiled criticism at his press conference Wednesday as he nuanced his way through questions on the role of Blackwater in Iraq, America's troubled relations with Russia and condemnation by his former top Iraq commander...
...many students waiting in the crowd after Spektor’s initial appearance. “OK Go came and they didn’t even play. What is that about? Lampoon, they’re not funny. They’re lame. But I really think it’s not real.” After returning inside, she played hide-and-go seek, gesturing from castle’s windows before exiting for a second bicycle ride. But for students who braved the cold, all the waiting was not without reward. Around 9:10 p.m., Spektor made...
Victory is always glorious, but it has a singular sting for Spanish athletes who stand up to receive their gold medals and championship trophies: their national anthem has no lyrics. "For years we've been hearing from athletes that they feel a little lame up there on the podium," says Alejandro Blanco, president of Spain's Olympics Committee. "All they can do is sing along with 'la la la.'" In an attempt to rectify the situation, the Committee, working with the Society of Authors and Writers, has opened a contest to put words to the Spanish national anthem. The winning...
...thought the Lampoon thing was hella lame,” said Teresa M. Cotsirilos ’10 after exiting the theater, “but I liked [the rest...
Dearest Interim Dean Pilgrim, I am writing to thank you for your acceptance of the Interim Dean of Harvard College position following Dean Gross’s resignation. It was very honorable of you to take this lame duck position until the College is able to find a suitable replacement for this important role. While I have your attention, I would also like to bring up some points of contention regarding your recent letter to the Undergraduate Council, which announced your tyrannical decision to abolish our party grants. First off, you forgot about your noble position as Interim Dean...