Business Insider Hires Anthony Weiner

AnthonyWeiner-1Anthony Weiner — everyone’s favorite shirtless, pompous jerk — is now a columnist for Business Insider.

In a (perhaps satirical?) announcement, BI proclaimed that it was “very pleased” that Weiner would be penning a monthly column titled “Weiner!” Yes, the exclamation point is real.

Why, you ask? Why would BI want Weiner writing for them? Well, aside from being what seems to be an awful person, Weiner is famous. Oh, and some other bullshit:

We believe the unique combination of brashness and wonkiness that made Weiner one of last year’s most memorable candidates and one of the most high-profile advocates for health care reform during his time in Congress will make him a perfect fit for Business Insider.

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