Vaya Con Dios Viva Rachel Maddow

Well Kids, it's been a hoot.

From the day we first heard her on AirAmerica to the day she interviewed the President; Ms. Rachel Maddow's ascension within the political pop-culture firmament has certainly been worth the price of admission.

With that said...we're done.

Our parent company, Cerebral Itch has reorganized their creative resources leaving little time to do this site up right. But, there are other sites out there that do an outstanding job at keeping tabs on our favorite Rhodes Scholar/mixologist. And we'll name them: The Queen of them all, MaddowFans.com and the witty upstart Fuck Yeah Rachel Maddow. Please give your attention and affection to these sites. They're run by fantastic souls who want nothing more than to bring you the best news on one of the coolest/smartest people on-air.

As for us, the site will stay live and the e-cards will be available ad infinitum. We may even add to the e-cards. If we do, we hope the sites mentioned above will let you know.

But for us, we'll never forget the day she hugged us, nor all the other reasons we created this site. Ms. Maddow, if you're reading this: It has been a pleasure having you be both our muse and warrior.

xoxoxo

PJC

Now it's the fans' turn to ask Rachel questions

So here's the deal: MSNBC and Rachel have graciously paved the way for Viva Rachel Maddow and MaddowFans.com to interview Rachel herself.

We approached the powers that be with the concept that all the interviews we've seen cover the same material that any Rachel fan would know in a drunken stupor; She's gay, she has no TV, she's remarkably humble, blah, blah, blah...yawn. Now it's our chance! We're reaching out to you and asking for truly insightful and fun questions that can be put to Rachel so we can all finally get an interview that speaks directly to the Rachel fan.

So start thinking and start sending us those questions by clicking the mail link here. Like we said, be insightful, be respectful and be funny (just like Rachel).

Question asking time has closed - stay tuned for the interview

Rachel teaches Martha Stewart how to make a Cherry Julep

Rachel gets schooled by Martha Stewart on how to make carrot soup here and here, but we lushes at the Viva Rachel Maddow offices thought you all would find her making booze love with Martha much more enjoyable. With that said, who the hell knew Martha was such a wonk?

Best ironic throw away Martha Stewart line EVER: "Well, I hate wiretaps, I hate the idea of them, I hate all that stuff." (part 1 at 2:20)

Thanks Agent Squirrel

Career Zenith #274:Rachel Becomes a JEOPARDY question

Rachel becomes firmly ensconced in the pop culture firmament by becoming a question on JEOPARDY.

Yet another career highpoint.

LUCKY NUMBER 7Forbes.com names Rachel one of the 25 Most Influential Liberals

Rachel was recently mentioned in Forbes.com (a magazine which we believe is still read by 14 rich white guys on the East Coast only due to subscriptions they purchased through their kid's prep school fundraiser) as one of the The 25 Most Influential Liberals In The U.S. Media. She joins an illustrious list of intellectuals and entertainers who I think any one of us would be honored to have at a dinner table (Hitchens, Dowd, Zakaria, Sullivan, et al).

Oh, and Forbes; don't think we missed that little "cultish" shot. If along with being hot for Rachel, one is politically engaged, literate, tolerant and possessing a sense of humor that got us through the last eight years makes us "cultish", then throw me a tambourine and hemp kaftan.

Rachel is now part of the Politerati - Hazah! We got one on the inside now

Dione, Robinson, Brownstein, Dowd, Rich and now, Maddow. Read about the meeting here. Surprise attendee Andrew Sullivan as usual, said it best here.

Even Across The Pond They Love Rachel

Here's a charming little article on Rachel by fellow UK Maddite Kaite - enjoy.

Um, kinda sucked

SNL takes a stab at a Rachel Maddow impersonation. We here at the Viva Rachel Maddow offices found the bit lacking. But then again, we find the Fred Armisen - Obama impersonation weak-ass compared to this guy

Your thoughts?

Two of the greatest political minds share the same stage

The Daily Show With Jon StewartM - Th 11p / 10c

Rachel Maddow

Barack Obama Interview
John McCain Interview

Sarah Palin Video
Funny Election Video

Brilliant. Plus, a running Munsters metaphor? Beyond brilliant.

Election Night Insanity Contest

You call it on this one. Fill out the zippy form above and cross your fingers. For those of you who feel lucky, you can fax your completed form to (619) 342-7432 or email your answers to vivarachelmaddow@gmail.com for your chance to win a bag of Cerebral Itch schwag and be made famous on vivarachelmaddow.com.


Oh, and entries must be received by 5PM EST - November 4th, 2008

Mr. Softee: The Official Frozen Confection of Viva Rachel Maddow

Okay, forget the fact that Rachel had a bit of fun pointing out that a Mr. Softee truck was parked within the secured press zone of Senator Barack Obama's Florida ballpark rally yesterday, but just bathe in the brilliant innuendo one could have saying that the truck was at the wrong candidate's rally. I think an opportunity swollen with comedy, met a flacid end. Or I could just be a sixth-grader.

Rachel Maddow Neck Porn

In some depraved recess of the Maddite mind, there's an unnatural affection for that alluring beauty mark on Rachel's neck. It taunts us and haunts us because we can never get close to it.

Well, Friday night's show was a godsend in the respect that somebody behind the camera was drunk off their ass and gave us the best view of Rachel's tracheal erogenous zone that we Maddites could ever freakin' hope for. Behold, a blatant visual thrusting that brings us that much closer to Maddow ecstasy than we have ever been before.

Enjoy.

LOLRachel

Some Rachel-lovin' hilarity from the cats over at the lol-word

More Praise for Rachel:The Los Angeles Times chimes in

Another stellar examination of what Maddites know already: Rachel is kicking some serious ass throughout the news industry. Our good friend Matea Gold over at the L.A. Times, who covered The Chuck's parallel meteoric rise in an article this past August, chronicles what happens when someone like Rachel uses brains and their power of personality for good.

The New York Times on Rachel:"what she doesn’t have is a worthy opponent"

A great article by Alessandra Stanley explores Rachel's unabashed liberalism, her great voice and how she's a welcome presence amongst "the channel’s aging, white male divas".

Culture 11 explores the Rachel Maddow phenomenon

One of our favorite writers, Cheryl Miller over at Culture 11 dives into all the buzz surrounding our girl Rachel here and here. Some of you may recognize Cheryl's byline; she did a great piece on Chuckolytes earlier this month.

Channel Changer: The American Prospect takes a look at Rachel

A fine article on Rachel from Sam Boyd over at the American Prospect

Rachel's ascension continues

Any Maddites catch the latest promo for the Friday Presidential Debates?

It's sort of the first public face on the whole brouhaha of Uncles Matthews and Olbermann getting kicked to the curb and David Gregory getting the reins. In the midst of this commercial, a funny thing was noticed. Halfway through the promo, there was the lousiest Photoshop job of all the MSNBC boys (Scarborough, Olbermann, Gregory and Matthews) and Rachel. The announcer said the night would be hosted by Gregory, but on this slate of all the boys, a certain young lady stood out from the pack - Our Rachel. Even though David Gregory was the official anchor for the upcoming night, there stood Rachel in front and perspectively bigger than Gregory in the center. In fact, Gregory looked a tad weasely in comparison with the other gentlemen who were ham-handedly cut and pasted into the montage.

She is the nicest and smartest juggernaut they will ever know - get out of her way boys.

Morning Joe gives Rachel her props!

Governor Sarah Palin Vlog #13: MADDOW!

Okay, so the Viva Rachel Maddow staff members have been getting emailed left and right about this video. It's a zany send-up of Sarah Palin with a friend who reluctantly admits a longing for Rachel. It isn't Disney, so don't click if you're easily offended.