This week's zing captures the essence of a mother's love. And the crapload of guilt their kids get as a special bonus. Inspired by the release of reporters Ling and Lee, commenter LatestBy sums it up in one exasperated sigh.

LatestBy: This is my mother's response every time I come home for Thanksgiving. I live in New York, Mom, not a North Korean prison.

See the full The Tearful Homecoming Gallery post here.

We love you. Now why don't you call more often?

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