Really? Is that true? I’ve considered doing it, but I do have that sense of aversion because Big Brother, etc. If you could point me at a reputable source about what they do with the data, I’d appreciate it. (And no, I have not done any actual research myself. I’m relying on the sleuthing of others. ;) )

gaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh

:( Yeah, I think we all have memories like that. I hope that being aware and regretful of my assholish moments makes me a better person (usually) now. Silver lining?

Ha. That picture I linked to is of something apparently violent and awful. SO TRUE.

Yeah, they’re clearing not trying to raise a reader. They’re making Mel sad.

But he’s actually funny. What more do you want?

But not a real green dress (that’s cruel)

LOLing because yes — you described it exactly!

1999 for us. No internetty issues yet. And why yes, the DJ did play Prince. It was mandatory that year.

Aw, bless. They put more try into their outfits for this single day than I do in a year.

It definitely wasn’t the best example, but it was the first that came to mind. :)

“Cut and dried” is the original. “Cut and dry” is a morphed version that is increasingly used. :)

It’s all pretty cut and dry. I don’t know why you’d want to throw the baby out with the bad water like that. Maybe you should flush that thought out?

If it makes you feel any better (it won’t), my son was told to withhold his answers to give the other kids a chance. He was also told that he shouldn’t advocate for the correct answer in group work because the other kids needed to get to it (collectively) themselves. Yeah, sometimes school is a not a happy place for…

Every time I see the name “Coco Rocha,” I get a hankering for fine European chocolate.

Best tabloid review ever.

I'm actually curious about the compensation model because he's credited at the beginning as something (creator? executive producer? not sure). I started to watch the first ep on Netflix last night but decided to shut it off because I really don't want to be directly or indirectly responsible for putting another cent…

What happened to old Doug?

I kind of love that she’s in a place where she can get that kind of offer and go naaaaah. :)

If you’ve read Douglas Adams, you’ll know Dirk Gently’s navigation method: Find someone who looks like s/he knows where s/he’s going, and follow that person.