For a nonspecific, generic person, yes.

There was a fine-Scotch-whiskey advent calendar last year that I and my Scotch-drinking friends were coveting. Too pricey for any of us, but in theory it was a huge hit.

You've just been diagnosed by the Internet, the ultimate medical authority.

And on the back side, "So You're a Brilliantly Meta Troll."

Admittedly haven't read the blog either, but in general, the whole point of "bridge building" efforts where people who historically disagree on most things can support each other on one issue is… they will continue to disagree on other things. Otherwise you're not actually reaching any new audiences.

We're holding bloggers responsible for everything said in the comments now? The AV Club has a lot to answer for.

No, you're misunderstanding the letter writer. "They" to refer to an unspecified/generic singular person is fine, as in "everyone should carry their own towel." "They" referring to a specific singular person who has already been named is CONFUSING AS FUCK. "My friend Chris is coming to visit, they're arriving at 8"…

I think it translates as "he pays the mortgage and I don't have any marketable skills."

I saw that storyline on "The Middle" - the very first episode I watched after hearing some good reviews.  Arrogant jock-boy repeatedly insults the smart girl who is his academic tutor, then kisses her out of nowhere in a "misinterpretation" of her words.  Rather than smacking him she looks all crushed-out.

Because there's nothing liberals hate more than a device that can produce endless, clean, renewable energy and end our dependence on fossil fuels!

Because there's nothing liberals hate more than a device that can produce endless, clean, renewable energy and end our dependence on fossil fuels!