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11:54AM Jess McGuire | Dear The Daily Telegraph,
I know I knocked up a story yesterday about Sophie Monk’s social networking woes based on a transcript that was sent to me of her interview with Fox FM’s Matt & Jo Show, but I was kinda taking the piss. I guess what I want to know is, are you taking the piss making it a front page story on your news site? More »
An Open Letter To The Daily Telegraph
11:54AM Jess McGuire | Dear The Daily Telegraph,
I know I knocked up a story yesterday about Sophie Monk’s social networking woes based on a transcript that was sent to me of her interview with Fox FM’s Matt & Jo Show, but I was kinda taking the piss. I guess what I want to know is, are you taking the piss making it a front page story on your news site? More » 
People
11:03AM Jess McGuire | Hello everyone! How you doing, television? Radio – what’s up, bro? Print media, why are you looking so nervous? Look, while I’ve got you all in a virtual room together, there’s something I’d like to say. Don’t worry, it won’t take long. You’ll be back reporting the news (or, you know, MasterChef updates) before you know it. More »
An Open Letter To The Australian Media
11:03AM Jess McGuire | Hello everyone! How you doing, television? Radio – what’s up, bro? Print media, why are you looking so nervous? Look, while I’ve got you all in a virtual room together, there’s something I’d like to say. Don’t worry, it won’t take long. You’ll be back reporting the news (or, you know, MasterChef updates) before you know it. More »
Flotsam & Jetsam
1:06PM Jess McGuire | Hey guys! I know you’re probably really busy at the moment trying to keep tabs on Delta Goodrem/demonising Cate Blanchett for having an opinion on climate change, but I just wanted to say a heartfelt “thanks” to y’all. More »
An Open Letter To News.com.au
1:06PM Jess McGuire | Hey guys! I know you’re probably really busy at the moment trying to keep tabs on Delta Goodrem/demonising Cate Blanchett for having an opinion on climate change, but I just wanted to say a heartfelt “thanks” to y’all. More »
Big Screen
12:19PM Jess McGuire | Dear Jim Schembri,
Last night I went to see Scream 4. Admittedly, it’s not the kind of film I’d normally go and pay $30+ to see in the Director’s Suite at Hoyts, but I happen to know someone who worked as a member of the film’s crew while they were living in Michigan last year, and she organised for a bunch of friends to watch it with her on the big screen for the first time. Yesterday morning she got in touch with those of us who had agreed to trot off to the cinema with her later that evening and warned “Don’t read the review in The Age – it gives away the killer in the first line!” More »
An Open Letter To Jim Schembri
12:19PM Jess McGuire | Dear Jim Schembri,
Last night I went to see Scream 4. Admittedly, it’s not the kind of film I’d normally go and pay $30+ to see in the Director’s Suite at Hoyts, but I happen to know someone who worked as a member of the film’s crew while they were living in Michigan last year, and she organised for a bunch of friends to watch it with her on the big screen for the first time. Yesterday morning she got in touch with those of us who had agreed to trot off to the cinema with her later that evening and warned “Don’t read the review in The Age – it gives away the killer in the first line!” More »
Flotsam & Jetsam
12:21PM Jess McGuire | So! There’s been a great response to Defamer Australia’s open letter to the Prime Minister regarding her recent comments on same-sex marriage – I’m glad to see so many people give a damn about the issue. Remember to keep an eye out for any rallies happening in your town (MELBOURNE! SATURDAY AT 1PM! SEE YOU THERE!). In the meantime, here is a picture I stumbled across which basically sums up everything I had to say on the topic rather succinctly. More »
Our Open Letter To Julia Gillard Summed Up In One Simple Picture.
12:21PM Jess McGuire | So! There’s been a great response to Defamer Australia’s open letter to the Prime Minister regarding her recent comments on same-sex marriage – I’m glad to see so many people give a damn about the issue. Remember to keep an eye out for any rallies happening in your town (MELBOURNE! SATURDAY AT 1PM! SEE YOU THERE!). In the meantime, here is a picture I stumbled across which basically sums up everything I had to say on the topic rather succinctly. More »
People
2:49PM Jess McGuire | Dear Prime Minister,
I wanted to start this open letter off on a slightly parental note by saying that after I read your recent comments regarding your social conservatism that I’m not angry, just disappointed. But you know what? I am kinda angry. And a bit bewildered. And hungry, although I’m not sure there’s anything you can do about sorting me out for lunch today, so let’s just focus on the remarks you made about same-sex marriage while appearing on Sky News over the weekend. More »
An Open Letter To Julia Gillard
2:49PM Jess McGuire | Dear Prime Minister,
I wanted to start this open letter off on a slightly parental note by saying that after I read your recent comments regarding your social conservatism that I’m not angry, just disappointed. But you know what? I am kinda angry. And a bit bewildered. And hungry, although I’m not sure there’s anything you can do about sorting me out for lunch today, so let’s just focus on the remarks you made about same-sex marriage while appearing on Sky News over the weekend. More »
People
Most Glorious Apology Of Our Time: Chris Brown’s ‘Fallaciloquences’
4:06AM Maureen OConnor | After Chris Brown called Raz B a “butplugged” “homothug,” Raz’s brother Ricky Romance threatened Chris with murder. Now Ricky’s burying the hatchet, and his Jabberwock-like apology—featuring words like “fallaciloquences,” “eclaircise,” and “humgruffin”—is a work of art. More »
Small Screen
1:51PM Jess McGuire | Dear Network Ten,
Hello! Long time viewer, first time caller. I have to say, you’re probably my favourite channel (well, you don’t broadcast Two and A Half Men so you’re certainly “up there”) so I’m telling you this as a friend. More »
An Open Letter To Network Ten
1:51PM Jess McGuire | Dear Network Ten,
Hello! Long time viewer, first time caller. I have to say, you’re probably my favourite channel (well, you don’t broadcast Two and A Half Men so you’re certainly “up there”) so I’m telling you this as a friend. More »
Online
1:17PM Jess McGuire | Hello, ABC News Online! First, let me say I’m a big fan of your work. Really. So I hope you don’t think I’m being rude or “having a go” when I point out that perhaps you could have worded the following headline a little better. More »
An Open Letter To ABC News Online
1:17PM Jess McGuire | Hello, ABC News Online! First, let me say I’m a big fan of your work. Really. So I hope you don’t think I’m being rude or “having a go” when I point out that perhaps you could have worded the following headline a little better. More »
People
10:05AM Jess McGuire | Hello! Received your newsletter this morning. Thanks for the links to so many important and interesting stories! I won’t keep you too long, I simply wanted to point out a small error in one of your headlines. More »
A (Short) Open Letter To NEWS.com.au
10:05AM Jess McGuire | Hello! Received your newsletter this morning. Thanks for the links to so many important and interesting stories! I won’t keep you too long, I simply wanted to point out a small error in one of your headlines. More »