https://twitter.com/lachlan/status/364483358803636224
This afternoon, Washington Post staffers gathered in an auditorium, bracing themselves for a major announcement by publisher Katharine Weymouth:
RT @jakebeckman: Washington Post >> RT @Mcely: All staff pic.twitter.com/axrE1DYybD
— Michelle Fields (@MichelleFields) August 5, 2013
What was the big news?
The Washington Post has been sold to Jeff Bezos for $250 million.
— Romenesko (@romenesko) August 5, 2013
Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of internet giant Amazon.com, will reportedly pay $250 million for the Washington Post and affiliated publications. In cash.
https://twitter.com/viewofadam/status/364485287533350912
Wow.
For the record:
According to press release, Slate http://t.co/7hD0ZJ1jhj & Foreign Policy are not part of the sale, will remain w/Washington Post Company.
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) August 5, 2013
https://twitter.com/mattyglesias/status/364486549884657664
But just because the Post wasn’t sold to Amazon.com doesn’t mean we can’t still make jokes:
https://twitter.com/Neal_Dewing/status/364487167231262720
And off we go:
@gabrielmalor Think how awesome it’ll be when http://t.co/tsRycbsTZg stories include purchasing recommendations
— Allahpundit (@allahpundit) August 5, 2013
Customers who bought the Washington Post also bought…
— Kim Jong-unthony Bialy (@AnthonyBialy) August 5, 2013
Customers who bought The Washington Post also viewed The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and The LA Times.
— J.P. Freire (@JPFreire) August 5, 2013
https://twitter.com/petersuderman/status/364486976981831680
https://twitter.com/schmylesmarding/status/364487740961726464
https://twitter.com/jhaverly/status/364489667703353344
Now I can buy @danbalz with one click and get super saver delivery! The actual @danbalz
— Marc Ambinder (@marcambinder) August 5, 2013
https://twitter.com/jorgearangure/status/364486403868336128
https://twitter.com/jdonels/status/364487171216252928
Amazon bought The Washington Post? I didn't know the White House had it up for sale.
— Michael Deppisch (@deppisch) August 5, 2013
I just acquired the Detroit Free Press in exchange for a Kindle Fire.
— Chris LeRoux (@thechrisleroux) August 5, 2013
Could’ve got Newsweak for $1 & free 2 day shipping MT @AP: BREAKING: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to buy The Washington Post for $250 million.
— Aaron V (@PoliticsOfFear) August 5, 2013
HACKENBUSH TELEGRAPH: JEFF BEZOS LOSES POKER GAME, HAS TO BUY WASHINGTON POST.
— Dr Hugo Hackenbush (@MangyLover) August 5, 2013
Heh.
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.
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