I actually think that weighing the resources required for space exploration against dealing with problems on Earth is a valid debate. And while I'm firmly for space exploration, I can see the other side's points. Velez came off like a wiseass, but as a professional comedian, he is a professional wiseass. Not sure why…

It's a bad format for Bill Nye, and it went so poorly for him last time that I'm surprised that he came back. He tends to make longer points with several supporting points along the way, and I'm always interested to hear what he has to say, but that show is geared toward rapid fire conversation. That's something…

So just the concept of falsetto?

If I can speak for a fellow straight male in his 30s (and straight males in their 30s tend to love speaking for other people): nope.

Maybe I'm just unfamiliar with the cable news landscape, but that sounds totally made up.

Based on the Ikea stools and all that reclaimed wood, I assume they're living in a recently refurbished loft downtown. Parking isn't great, but it's really close to a lot of stuff, convenient to public transit, and you'll love the view.

I have to admire him for just going for it while remaining deadpan, but a more subtle lead-up would have moved this from what? to great. I think he probably didn't expect to be asked another question after dropping the scissors with hands.

I made that mistake just a moment ago, and wondered why the shopping network was talking about Edward Snowden in the first place.

Just how many Xtreme waterparks are there? At some point, they must be verging on regular treme.

Ending it after the fourth would be a little dark.

That's what happens when you're on the pavement, thinking about the government.

Look What's Happening Too.

This Arbor Day, remember to tell yourself it's just a movie…

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Angry and sad… comfort

I don't think he passed the torch so much as had it taken from him at contractual gunpoint. When he had to opportunity to regain it, he happily did. Again, not exactly a classy move, but I can't really blame the guy for wanting to the do the job that he enjoyed and was very successful in. If you're looking for a…

Polar Express took a dark, porny turn.

Ok everybody, watch out for PugsMalone's mother.

Oh I'm not blaming Letterman for going to CBS and I think most people in his shoes would have (I would have), but I remember at the time it being regarded as a controversial move.

I'm under the assumption that it's a place where nothing ever happens.

Yeah, around the same time that Fugazi was warning us about "Five Corporations", RATM's corporate outrage just seemed like, to borrow from Paul F. Tomkins, the phoniest of baloneys. Even if they were earnest. Tight band, though.