"If you give a mouse a cookie" and "Who moved my cheese" need to go bowling together.

"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." -Inigo Montoya

Very true.

This: ?
A horse walks into his favorite bar. Bartender says, "the usual?" and horse replies, "I think not." and *proof* he disappears.
I'd explain that joke but it would be putting Descartes before the horse.

"Leave the dinosaur egg, take the cannoli."

Finally, a REAL reference! Do you know Bruce?

Oh Holy cannoli, you just made my day!

I know I am "older" but who is Sufjan Stevens and why would his opinion carry weight? Is he a peer of Miley's or does he have musical talent?

How much eyeliner is carrot top wearing? I never used that much on stage in a dimly lit club as a female musician!