@jordanbaker: Oh, I was raised Catholic too.

@jordanbaker: I think it might be the Catholic thing, because I had the same reaction. I'm pretty much an atheist now, but did a lot of religious studies in college/grad school, and was always fascinated by religions that involved myth and mystery, moreso than those that tried to make up "Buddy Christ".

@mamabigdog: The title is: "How to Get What You Want From Your Parents," not "How to Deal With Your Adult Children". You can complain about the tone when Jez puts that up for Social Minefield, right?

@ElphabaSkywalker: did I miss a large amount of tap dancing in college? If so, sad!

This made me giggle— I spent some time on BYU's campus recently and saw some students actually doing musical theater, impromptu, on the quad (or whatever BYU's equivalent is). The person I was with (there for work) said, "Oh, that's just BYU." I think they were tap dancing. Is this what they do instead of smoking…

This made me smile. So awesome.

Dear Jezzies,

Obviously, the Apocalypse is coming, because I actually felt sorry for Kate Gosselin.

@LaMorena: That's not my office's holiday party. That's our sales meeting.

Is this like the Christian version of a neg? If someone used any of those lines on me, I'd roll my eyes and go back to my drink.

Normally I love Kathy and don't like Bristol, but Bristol is very right and Kathy is very wrong in this situation. Bristol looks like a healthy 20-year-old (who's had a kid, I might add). If Kathy's calling her fat, she should take a hard look at herself and ask why she's making fat jokes.

@Fridge Hussy: Looney Bin Is An In-Group Only Word!: That should all be crossed out and "Psychic Penis Readiness Powers" should be inserted. Just so we're clear.

@clockwise - counter: I think it's more like guys who aren't as comfortable with their sexuality as their outside appearance may seem are obsessed with gay guys hitting on them.

Could they have picked a slightly more age-appropriate song? And not included gramma?

@Ima B. Me: I have a navel ring and, um, other things pierced. Never, ever has it set off the metal detector (and I fly frequently).

@Maturindil: Yes. I actually often dress in heels and a dress or a suit. Part of it is because I'm traveling for business, and it's easier tow ear suits and heels than pack them, and partially to show that yes, I know what I'm doing, and I deserve to be in first as much as you, Middle Aged Businessman, because I fly…

@RoseColette (fewer thorns; more coffee): I've found they used to consider it a computer, now they don't care. Same with iPads.

I should add: I get on a plane about four times a month. I always bring a knitted shawl (I made it myself, thank you) which is both chic and good as a blanket. I usually travel in a dress and cardigan with heels or flats, depending on how many connections I have. I rarely check luggage (I will have to on an…

The only real way to get an upgrade is to have status on an airline. Even then, you don't get upgraded all the time.

@Step aside, Son: I am generally not an advocate for violence, but in this case? Hell yes.