I have nothing to add to this thread except: oh man, I am so glad that other intelligent people watch this stuff and analyze it, because I was starting to worry that I was the only one.

Oops, I just replied to the wrong comment — I was responding to the picture someone else posted of Saatchi with his hand over Nigella's mouth. I totally agree with your assessment of the gesture, though. It's frightening.

The first time I met the guy who sexually assaulted me, he put his hand over my mouth like that "as a joke." I thought it was really rude, even in the context of the situation, so it stuck out in my head. Needless to say I definitely remember it now.

Oh god. I'm unemployed at the moment, and have been glancing at (not watching, I SWEAR) too much daytime TV at the gym. I'm ashamed at how many of the soapy people I recognized from their various shows. BRB, must go read a book.

First Lady of Arkansas!

Oh jesus. This is my hometown, folks. As if that wasn't embarrassing enough, I frantically read through the article to make sure that this wasn't my best friend from high school. Thankfully, my friend group remains orgy-free.

Oh thank god there are other people out there killing these poor plants. I am so embarrassed that my succulent is dying that I've taken to hiding it in a corner when people come over. I don't know what I'm doing wroooooong!