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Kalpen Modi, or “Kal Penn,” as he’s known to people who like stoner movies, pulled a reverse Palin several months ago when he decided he could better effect change in government by actually working for the government. So he got a job, with the stoner president’s White House! And now, many months later, he finally got to experience the heartbreaking drudgery that is anyone’s first day on a government job.
“First-day prep is pretty similar for a lot of folks on the team here at the White House—there’s a lot of paperwork, a lot of introductory meetings, getting your E-mail account set up, and getting situated and settled,” he tells reporters. “But I’m very eager to dive in, so I’m happy we’re starting out today.”
He’s an associate director in the White House’s Office of Public Engagement, which is a very fancy title for a common marijuana farmer.
Kal Penn Lands in D.C., Begins White House Job [Reliable Source]
Kal Penn Starts Work at the White House [US News & World Report]
“Honest Mr. President, those love stains in the Oval Office came from Doogie Houser!”
Start toking now, dood.
Well who else is going to have the job of bringing weed to the White House? That Rahm Emmanuel guy? Don’t think so.
He thought it was the White Castle?
OK, ok. So he inhaled a few of those tiny burgers when he was hungry. But that was all.
He’s also renting, not buying, a place in Washington and taking the bus to work. “I’m a pretty normal guy if you remember,” he says.
Taking the what to work? Normal is one thing, Kal, but taking the bus is, like extreme normal.
Just imagine what Cheech Marin could have done with that job, back in the day.
There’s a Sulu joke in here.
Looks like there will be midnight runs for White Castle?
His job will be to keep the Preznit fully stashed so he can stay fully engaged with all those DC bummers.
What’s hard to figure is why anyone would leave a job working next to that “13″ chick on “House.” Sh defines hawtt.
What about Teller? Doesn’t he get a job too?
“Heartbreaking drudgery”? Is that another dig at poor Matt Drudge? Have you no compassion?
ManchuCandidate: I don’t think DC/MD/VA has any White Castles.
ManchuCandidate: That was more like the Clinton admin. Or, this guy could’ve suppressed the junk food craving with by doing blow with W.
I hope he’s got his “sir, you need to fill out this form and then get back in line” and “sir I AM my supervisor” down.
Still reekin’ from Saturday’s Smoke-In, fer sure. Let’s hope he scored the lawn seats for the Foo Fighters, too.
That’s a lot of effort just to guarantee your movie star status will get you some strange. God, some women are picky.
Todd Mecklem: Nice!
Dude, he finally found his car.
Today, we are all drop-in stoners.
…wait, what?
Why on earth anyone would trade being in movies in Hollywood for a drudge wonk crap job at the White House of all places, and in Washington, D.C., instead of L.A., California, is completely beyond belief. He must’ve been stoned when he agreed to this. Gawd almight, that was some powerful stuff.
This is why he was killed off of House? Dude needs some multitasking skills.
That picture reminds me of a couple of different trips to Amsterdam. We usually ended up in Febo because they don’t have White Castle in Amsterdam.
http://tinypic.com/r/347uzcm/3
I saw Van Wilder 2 last week because I was too lazy to find the remote and turn it off. Not good, though less crappy than I figured, and the blond he hooks up with is insanely gorgeous. So Kal Penn (or whatevere it is) for prez, basically.
I’m calling you Matthew Perry, you Matthew Perry-looking bitch!
He’s only starting today? What’s he been doing since being killed off in House? He could have finished the season, dammit.
What does Pete King think about Kal Penn?
White House Office Of Public Engagement or, WHOOPE!
Has the White House’s Office of Pubic Engagement been fully staffed, or are there still a few openings?
I’d hit it.
sezme: A man’s house is his castle.
bitchincamaro: That’s Director of the Office of Public Engagement to you.
KilgoreTrout_XL: And he was pretty good in the Namesake. Also.
bitchincamaro: Extemporanus: Synergastic!
Plimpton + Blumpkin
problemwithcaring: that what Marine One and Air Force One are for. I mean if the Prez can’t make a quick run to Ohio or other White Castle-bearing states to feed his
stonedhard-working employees, why bother being President!He’s the dem’s antidote to whatever Piyush has
This is good. My dealer just left town, so having a new connection here restores cosmic harmony.
Todd Mecklem: What about Teller? Doesn’t he get a job too?
He’s mum on the issue.
Kal has just been appointed Minister of Munchies.
Really, after the last eight years, wouldn’t wide spread pot use in the White House be a sign of good change?
FUCK YOU! CIVIL SERVICE IS AWESOME!
Do. Inhale.
That is the most awesome picture ever.
iwillsavethispatient: I don’t get this- he was at the White House Easter Egg roll. Did it take this long for him to get an actual clearance?
Homer Simpson: Actors. Is there nothing they can’t do?
He will help the terrorists escape from Guantanamo. Coming to a neighborhood near you.
He just NOW started his first day? YOu mean I had to go through that crappy suicide thing in House for him to start NOW? Yeesh.
I’d hit it, too. But only if I can wax his eyebrows first. I’m guessing everything else is silky-smooth.
I wonder which Washingtonienne he’s going to hook up with first, or shall I say who’s going to descend on him first.
I’m glad Mark Penn can still get his relatives jobs in the admin after that tough primary fight.
Is he shooting another White Castle sequel with Jon Favreau (speechwriter Jon Favreau, not fat Jon Favreau)?