@RedBeansAndRiceDidMissHer: If you are so inclined, try roasting mushrooms. It's a different texture with a deeper flavor, and works really well in pasta dishes.

It is so strange to read these comments, mostly because I am the exact opposite of a picky eater. I certainly have my favorites, but I really will eat anything at least once. Fascinating!

I'm okay with turducken. Bird within a bird within a bird (and sometimes on and on and on) has been popular since the Middle Ages. It's certainly nothing new or trendy.

@loosesealbluth: I thought the same thing at first, but upon further inspection I really, really think it's horrible lighting.

Madge, you've come so long WITHOUT a sense of humor. Why start now?

I was still pretty innocent and naive when I lost my virginity, and I wish someone had told me that it's not like a dog humping a fire hydrant. And if it IS like that, then don't sleep with that guy again. I really, REALLY did not get what the big deal was until I was with my second lover. Suddenly it was sensuous and…

@Justine: Nothing is unreasonable if it is something that matters to you. However, I wouldn't personally stress about it, for the exact reason you stated. Not to trivialize it, but it's just a hymen. It's never been the ultimate representation of virginity (or lack thereof) to me, mostly because it can pop at anything.

Ugh, no one is taking away Laura's First Amendment rights. The problem is she wants to get paid for what she says. That's a different ball game.

High class hookers are supposed to look like they belong in high class hotels, like in Pretty Woman. Meaning, Richard Gere needs to give Taylor Momsen some money so she can go shopping.

Quail eggs? Champagne? That's the problem - try pigs in a blanket and PBR next time, Madge.

@annebullen: Damn, TOO much. I do know teh English.

I can't wait to describe something as to much muchness! Maybe while someone luxuriates across the stage.

I don't understand, are we supposed to be mocking these? Because I'm just getting ideas for Bowser's annual Christmas card ...

@lollilove: I completely agree. I enjoyed the book for what it was ... a memoir of a woman who went to three different places. Period. And while it is a bit ridiculous, I'm not going to obsess over or begrudge her the fact that she was paid to do so. Because if I were paid to travel a year and then write about it, of…

I'm impressed they had cash. I couldn't even find 60 cents for a Diet Coke the other day.

I actually really like Harrod's idea. I've planned a couple of warm vacations during cold weather, and it's hard to find swim wear. I don't like ordering that sort of thing online (I know some people do, it's just not for me), so I always appreciate when stores make an effort to at least have SOME options available…

Love the Beyonce quote. And, I hate to say this, but I agree with Michael Lohan on this one.

@Arachnophile: Haha, and that other people might read it. I love how he stirred the pot and then immediately protected himself by deleting his Twitter acct. and protecting the blog. Not only an asshole, but a dumbass. An ass all the way around.

Meh. I can understand the argument and why someone might care about this, but I personally don't see the big deal.

@incandescent_blue: You make a good point, but you also prove mine. Nearly everyone has that fluctuating self-perception. Why should Jessica get a magazine cover because of that? The only reason she's on magazine covers is because they must sell well, or magazines wouldn't have her. That sounds harsh, but all magazine…