Agreed the Jake/Jason story is played out but I heard it will be wrapped up soon, probably for November sweeps.

I actually had an English muffin breakfast sandwich today! A little bland I can deal with; just add a little salt and pepper and most things become 5X more edible .

My French is terrible and I live in NY but all this talk about free breakfast has me interested! Where do I apply?

He's awesome. I'd recommend checking out Paolo Nutini, as a contemporary white guy who can sing the blues; the song "Let Me Down Easy", which has a Betty Layvette sample, is particularly great from his most recent album.

Is a comparison even necessary?

Eh we'll have to agree to disagree. In season 1 of Sleepy Hollow, John Cho's character was named Andy Brooks with no explanation and personally, I didn't care and it never seemed to bother other regular viewers. I think often Americans care way too much about names and trying to connect that to an idea about someone's…

Haha no, we're both hetero women but at least if we ever wanted to, it's now legal in the U.S.!

I agree there is a frustration but I just don't agree it's particularly valid, personally.

And even then, names, ethnic or otherwise, are not always the best indicator of looks. My last name is Scottish but I'm black. I went to college with a girl who has Chinese ancestors from Jamaica but considers herself black since both parents are mostly black; meanwhile her last name is Moo-Pow.

While I agree with your last paragraph, I don't see how that idea precludes Bond from being black. I really don't care that much about Elba playing 007 but with a character like black who is a cipher as the author referenced, what is the big deal in changing the actor to someone of a different ethnicity? Hell, I'm…

As little as I care about this complaint, why would that be a bad thing? I really don't get when people complain about a "diversity agenda" it bothers them so much if fictional characters change over time to represent people that were previously not represented. In the grand scheme of things, what is the big deal even…

Well you know what they say…once Bond goes black, he can never, ever, ever, ever be white again.

Plus, their name just sounds so clinical and evil, even by corporation standards.

My roommate made some bolognese sauce on Sunday, and it was pretty great so we've all been eating that for the last few days. I'm thinking of making jerk chicken this week (it'll be my first try, despite being West Indian) so wish me luck!

I'd like to imagine he based that investment decision purely on narcissism. If Greetings Feline ever becomes a real Hello Kitty knock-off, my 401K will be open for business!

Not a joke, he's named after his great-grandfather.

Barsanti, you magnificent bastard!

Not in compliance but this is the story of my life. I might as well say nothing because the result will always still be the same. I'll save all that extra energy for drinking right after work!

I've made this argument to people but they still manage to make it about their hurt feelings. I'm not saying we should always excuse someone being an asshole or even threatening to us but if you think your bruised ego matters anywhere as much as the constant state of agitation or fear that many minorities live in,…

Relax? I didn't realise I was worked up. The joke makes no sense since Patton didn't return of her own volition.