Some of our favorite Internet reactions to the Super Bowl

Nobody could have guessed how that game was going to play out. It all fell down hill after the first snap.

Sorry Missy

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STC’s “The Importance of Being Earnest”: Pun for Everyone

Never in the course of the English language, Winston Churchill might have said, did so many words carry so little meaning, as in the writing of Oscar Wilde. Washington theatergoers seeking bold explorations of important issues should go elsewhere, but Shakespeare Theatre Company's current production of "The Importance of Being Earnest" is a faithful, exuberant interpretation of a classic script in a tradition one might call pointless wit. (It is hard to believe that the likes of Monty Python and "Little Britain" could exist had Wilde not provided such languid, dissipated footsteps in which to follow.)

For those unfamiliar with the work, “Earnest” is a love story in which aliases and absurdity abound. The play follows the exploits of John Worthing, played by Gregory Wooddell, and the always-hungry, irreverently rakish Algernon, portrayed petulantly by Anthony Roach, as they seek a way out of a conundrum of their own making in order to secure the love of Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew, each of whom strives successfully to be shallower than the other. Set Designer Simon Higlett’s work transports the audience, along with the characters, from a properly staid English drawing room to a cheerful country garden--only in the sybaritic world of Oscar Wilde can grapevines grow so luxuriantly in England. Director Keith Baxter’s decision to stay mostly true to Wilde’s original concept resulted in an enjoyable, if predictable, performance.

Vanessa Morosco as Gwendolen and Gregory Wooddell as Jack in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest, directed by Keith Baxter. Photo by Scott Suchman.

Algernon and Jack, both wealthy English gentlemen with positions in society that need to be maintained, are masterminds of using imaginary people as ready excuses for escaping the tedium of their indolent, pampered everyday lives--though only to be lazier and more hedonistic. They are revealed, to no one's great surprise, to be exceedingly childish (bickering over muffins) when ensnared by their own lies. Their subterfuge nearly results in a catfight of Victorian proportions between the fashionably improper Gwendolen, played by Vanessa Morosco, and the unpolished, impetuous Cecily Cardew, played by Katie Fabel. One might accuse Wilde of misogyny, but his male characters are even more vapid.

The justly renowned octogenarian, Tony-nominated and Emmy-winning actress Siân Phillips, shines in STC's production in her role as Lady Bracknell, a perfectly prudish and disapproving aunt whose mere presence on stage manages to involuntarily coax better posture from the audience. While her character would seem to be the voice of reason, her lines run contrary to that role; instead, it’s left to the calm, indifferent servants such as Lane, played by Todd Scofield, and Merriman, played by John O’Creagh, to provide a solid contrast in temperament.

Vanessa Morosco as Gwendolen, Gregory Wooddell as Jack, Katie Fabel as Cecily, Siân Phillips as Lady Bracknell and Anthony Roach as Algernon in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest, directed by Keith Baxter. Photo by Scott Suchman.

“Earnest” is a guaranteed laugh for all, so grab your significant other (NOTE: Valentine’s Day Gift Idea!) or a group of friends and chase away the winter doldrums with this jovial performance. As Wilde might have said, it's too trivial to be overlooked.

The production has been extended to run through March 9 at the Lansburgh Theatre. Tickets are available by calling (202) 547-1122 or by visiting shakespearetheatre.org.

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Funniest Tweets During Super Bowl Blackout

We all were shocked when the lights went out during the super bowl. In fact we actually thought it may have been Ocean’s 11 plot, or maybe an appearance from Batman. During the 34 minutes the lights were, the social media was broken out at our party. Everyone was reading twitter out. Here are some of the Funniest Tweets During Super Bowl Blackout!

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A lot of sacrifices were made to us for that #superbowlblackout to happen.

— The Illuminati (@ThelIluminati) February 4, 2013

Go home Super Dome, you’re drunk. #repost #superbowlblackout twitter.com/TotalHokieMove…

— Hokie Bird (@TotalHokieMove) February 4, 2013

Now we know why Beyonce had to lip synch at the Inaugural. Too much heat takes out the power grid. #superbowlblackout

— Paul Begala (@PaulBegala) February 4, 2013

Solyndra’s superbowl ad is the funniest so far

— zerohedge (@zerohedge) February 4, 2013

Ugh, stop trying to make Revolution happen, NBC! #SuperBowlBlackOut

— damianholbrook (@TVGMDamian) February 4, 2013

no one can follow Beyonce especially not the rest of the game

— Aparna Nancherla (@aparnapkin) February 4, 2013

What a coincidence!!! I too have Blacked Out in New Orleans!

— Ted (@LolOhComedy) February 4, 2013

Power out? No problem. twitter.com/Oreo/status/29…

— Oreo Cookie (@Oreo) February 4, 2013

Still waiting for Barack obama to parachute in #SuperBowl

— ClotureClub.com (@ClotureClub) February 4, 2013

Beyonce literally killed it at the Super Bowl.

— jimmy fallon (@jimmyfallon) February 4, 2013

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Photo of the Week – Metro Machine Maintenance

We’ve all used them before but never seen the inside of a WMATA Metro Machine. Great hhoto by Ep_jhu.

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