NBC is the network of upper-class Northeasterners and West Coasters. That has been its reputation for decades. Due to that, they try to maintain a brand that focuses on critically-acclaimed shows (30 Rock, Parks & Rec), experimental film-style dramas (Hannibal, Grimm), edgier news magazines not just about women…

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In all seriousness, I think there's a huge difference between aiming to be polite (you) and being terrified of being impolite (way too many women, including — I would wager — Ms. Perry). It's not something I'd make a habit of doing, but at the same time, screw any guy who thinks I'm going to get out from under the…

Couples who won't fart in front of each other aren't even real couples. Let one go, Katy. Let one go and be free.

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I don't know that there's ever been a woman in comedy who's worn her welcome out for me more dramatically than Kaling, and it was absolutely her Twitter feed that did it. Non-stop photos of overpriced shit coupled with retweeting every compliment she gets. And constantly making cutesy comments about every guy she…

Thanks for explaining to me, a celiac patient and advocate, how this all works. Yes, you're right — having way more food, labelling, and awareness than we've ever had in my life has been pretty awful.

Sorry, I meant the USOC. It apparently started with the Salt Lake Olympics and has continued.

So I guess t.A.T.u. won't be the requisite terrible native throwback band in the closing ceremonies?

So, so very many Opening Ceremonies possibilities here. And that rave thing they throw at the end.

Don't try to pretend you're not building your entire social schedule around "Hollywood Game Night."

To a Russian man, no less.

Aren't they disproportionately Mormon as well? I've read that a lot but don't know for sure.

Ultimately, who gives a shit if they decide to incorporate some marketing? Seems like a lot of energy to expend on being irritated by something that helps other people, but hey, your time to invest.

I agree that that's needlessly large, but I think you still might be missing the preparation issue. The company is signaling here that these particular nuts aren't processed with wheat. If you know how food processing belts work, you know this is a big deal. A lot of companies use flour to tumble-clean their belts.…

I have celiac disease. I asked a host once for a gluten-free menu, and he said, "Sure...if you think you need that." The tone was really dismissive. I've been so hesitant to eat at chains with gluten-free menus ever since. It really made me nervous. :/

Being needlessly gluten-free is one of the most unhealthy choices a person can make. The whole evolutionary development of celiac disease comes from people not having diversified diets. This is one of the reasons those of us with celiac disease usually wind up developing allergies and/or intolerances to other foods…

Correct. It's not just about ingredients. This is especially true in cases where the item was made in a shared facility.

I feel you, but the term refers to preparation as well, not just ingredients. Also, gluten is used as a filler in a lot of meats, including some "brands" of hamburger. There are entire brands of deli meat I can't touch because of fillers and flavorings. So it's actually more important than you might realize.