Lydia Callis, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s sign-language interpreter, rocked the Superstorm Sandy press conferences in a way Chris Christie’s fleece only wished it could. She Marcel Marceaued the mayor’s subtle condescension, Twyla Tharped the danger of high winds and Mummenschanzed the midtown crane that was in danger of falling. It turns out you can sign with a thick New York accent.
The Year in 15 Minutes of Fame
Video villains, manic moms and science nerds who (fleetingly) made us look
5. Mayor Bloomberg’s Interpreter
Full List
15 Minutes of Fame
- 1. Replacement Refs
- 2. Kony 2012
- 3. Fox News decision desk data cruncher Arnon Mishkin
- 4. Greg Smith
- 5. Mayor Bloomberg’s Interpreter
- 6. NASA Mohawk Guy
- 7. Aly Raisman’s Mom
- 8. Shirtless FBI Guy
- 9. Rafalca
- 10. Angelina’s Right Leg
- 11. Clint Eastwood’s Chair
- 12. “Zou Bisou Bisou”
- 13. “Bronco Bama” Girl
- 14. 138-Point Guy
- 15. Tanning Mom