Kal Penn Starts Job at White House

Penn and his new co-workers

Kal Penn, best known for his pot-smoking antics in the Harold and Kumar films, is officially working at the White House.  Monday was his first day of being an associate director in the Office of Public Liaison, where he will be focused primarily on working with Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders.  He’ll also be working with groups affiliated with the arts.

Penn was offered the job after President Obama’s victory in November.  Before Obama’s win, Penn spent a lot of time on the campaign trail stumping for him.  After accepting the position, Penn vowed not to do any movies or television until he was done working for the Obama administration.  In fact, he left a full-time gig on House to work at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.  I gotta say, that’s a pretty good trade.

Penn also said he’ll use his birth name, Kalpen Modi, instead of his stage name while working in Washington.

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This post was written by Brandon on July 7, 2009 Write a Comment

Ex Gov Blagojevich Offered Job as Pro Wrestler

Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich may have a new job…

Blagojevich, who was booted out of his governor gig after trying to sell Barack Obama’s vacated senate seat on the internet has been offered a job as Chairman of TNA Wrestling.

If Blagojevich accepts, he will be working along side Kurt Angle, Olympic Gold Medal turned pro wrestler.

“He’s innocent until proven guilty,” Angle said. “As the leader of the Main Event Mafia, I am a huge fan of the Illinois style of politics. As such, Governor Blagojevich is welcome to join me and the entire Main Event Mafia at any and all TNA events in the future, and certainly is welcome to sell his seat with us should he choose not to accept our generous offer.”

The job may not be too far off Blagojevich’s knowledge pool; he is a former amateur boxer. Angle insists Blagojevich will, “easily will be able to handle the transition to pro wrestling.”

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This post was written by ThecounT on February 2, 2009 Write a Comment (1)