National Cleavage Day: Butt Chin Edition
In case you didn’t know, today is National Cleavage Day. To help celebrate the holiday, we’d like to share a few images of celebrities who wear their cleavage on their face.
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(VIDEO) The Pi Gauntlet
(PICTURES) The Many Moods of the Oreo
Today marks the 100th anniversary of one of America’s favorite cookies: the Oreo. While the sandwich’s sweet cream-filled center helped propel it to this centennial celebration, we’re also convinced that its longevity and popularity is due to its extreme emotional … Continue reading
1 Reply(VIDEOS) A DC Pronunciation Guide
Here at SocialStudies, if there’s one thing we love, it’s memes. Listen up, ’cause this here is your official DC pronunciation guide:
1 ReplyANIMALS TALKING IN ALL CAPS… AT CAPS
You’ve probably seen ANIMALS TALKING IN ALL CAPS… Well, we decided to throw our own DC spin on the internet sensation. Introducing: ANIMALS TALKING IN ALL CAPS… AT CAPS. You’re welcome. “LOOK! I CAN BE A TOTAL EGO MANIAC TOO!” … Continue reading
Leave a replySSDC Storytellers: SpeakeasyDC
Everyone has a story and the best ones are worth sharing. In the coming weeks, we’ll be filming Washingtonians as they remember humorous, poignant, and true moments of their lives in a series called SSDC Storytellers. To kick things off, … Continue reading
Leave a reply(Video) DC Meat Week: Spa-lami
This week marks the third-annual DC Meat Week, a calories-be-damned celebration that sees area restaurants ‘cue up a rack of specials on BBQ chicken, pork, and other finger-lickin’-good dishes. Eight restaurants are on the docket, but we’d like to add … Continue reading
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Sh*t People in DC Say
Whether you’re a native Washingtonian or a DC transplant, chances are you’ve heard people say all of these… sometimes in one night. Continue reading
71 Replies(Video) Slow Walkers in DC
Inspired by a genius video showing how to deal with slow walkers in Japan, we took to some of DC’s most notoriously crowded corridors to see if pedestrians in Georgetown and Chinatown were as receptive to the hint as those in Tokyo.
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(Twitter Roundup) DC Humble-ish Brags
Humblebrag (\ˈhəm-bəl \ˈbrag\): A subtle self promotion that’s often tempered with a transparent show of humility to achieve the desired effect of, “Hey, world: I’m awesome.”
You’ve seen the great Twitter feed. Now take a look at our HumblebragDC roundup… Continue reading
A Tree in DC
Every year something like a bajillion Christmas trees are purchased in Washington DC, but how often do people take the time to really get to know their tree? We’re not entirely sure of the answer, but we assume it’s not … Continue reading
Leave a replyHalloween-ing with the Stars
After a weekend of parading around in your costume, it kind of feels like Halloween is over. But if you’re like us and want to enjoy one last day of festivities, take a look at how some of your favorite … Continue reading
Leave a replyDress to Impress: A DC Stereotype Guide
It’s important to dress the part. Here’s how to do it when you’re going out in DC. CLICK TO ENLARGE
3 RepliesMerry District of Columbus Day!
Just because we still have to work, doesn’t mean that Columbus Day er… Indigenous People Day, isn’t a real holiday. Here’s how we break it down in SocialStudies tradition. What are your plans for Columbus Day?
Leave a replySumos Scale Metro’s Longest Escalator
Unless you’re escalator aficionados like us, you probably weren’t aware that the DC Metro boasts the longest escalator in the Western hemisphere. We’re not mathematicians, but that’s approximately half the world. This 230-foot monster takes 2 minutes and 45 seconds to scale. … Continue reading
Leave a replyCapital Cribs
Ever wandered past an apartment building or rowhouse in our dear District and wondered what lay inside? Well, wonder no further: Welcome to Capital Cribs, a recurring feature where we take you inside the homes of ordinary DC residents to see how … Continue reading
1 ReplyHow to: Protect Your Butt
In what is easily becoming the most gripping story of the summer, the DC area has made national headlines in recent days as a razor blade-wielding maniac has carried out a string of assaults on 15- to 25-year-old women by … Continue reading
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