Today we laughed at roving bands of mean old people terrorizing retirement homes. Ohh, aren't mean elderly folks just so funny? Well, not that funny, said one commenter who brought us all down a bit.

Today we checked out the swanky new stucco digs — fresh out of the foreclosure mill — that college-bound Bristol Palin bought in Maricopa, Arizona. Our Arizona real estate experts then weighed in: Is Maricopa a "good" place to settle?

We've got some punch to drink and cookies to eat, so we're signing off now—though we'll be back tomorrow! Until then, we invite you to gather 'round our very own Yule Log and bask in its warm glow.

Between the travel, bad weather, and family functions, Christmas can be perilous. But nothing is more fraught than the act of gift giving. We know you people have gotten some awful gifts, and we want to hear about it.

Today we looked at the depressing paid-celebrity guest list of The Party King of Scottsdale's Christmas party. Appearance fees galore! Aren't those things bad for a person's rep? Not always, says one commenter. But about whom?

Today we looked at, with the help of our friends at TPM, South Carolina's lovely Secession Ball, a thing that is not at all racist. Just ask, Thomas Hiter, a vocal supporter. Yes, Hiter. This tickled one cmmenter.

Today we heard a story about Prince William pulling the whole "Do you know who I am??" famous person move. This reminded one commenter of an old, satisfying story about the Burton Batman himself, Michael Keaton.

Today we looked at a trend of journalists taking money for asking questions, a sorry indication of the sorry state of journalism. This prompted one embittered journalist to rail against the state of modern media.

Doing some last minute decorating before the in-laws come and see the place? Well, we're giving away a lovely print to put up on your walls, and all you have to do to win it is enter a caption contest.

Today we looked at a young lady who deliberately wears fashion items she believes men find repellent. Many people assessed the validity of her claim, back and forth, back and forth, while one poor commenter was very confused.

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Today we heard about a filthy college monk orgy. Outrage! Titillation! And, most surprisingly, religious fervor. Like that displayed by this commenter.

Today we talked about how to keep Walmart out of New York. People love to talk about Walmart! And fight about Walmart, too, like this warring pair right here.

As you probably know, Gawker Media's sites were all compromised this weekend. This may have left you with questions and concerns about your account. Here's the place to ask questions and vent. Editors and tech staff are here to help.

Today we looked at how your parents' divorce means you have to pay more for college. It's a sad fact, everyone seemed to agree. But one commenter had a pressing question that really deepened the issue.

Have family coming over for the holidays and in need some offbeat art to liven up those bare white walls? Well, today we're giving away two sets of quirky prints, which you can win simply by entering a caption contest.

As something of a social experiment, Gawker is introducing a relatively lo-fi dating service! It'll take place in the comments, under the tag #gawkerdating. Leave a want ad, a picture, or both!

Today we raged about something called "Khloe Kardashian" using public rape as an analogy for TSA pat-downs. Some agreed with our anger! Others disagreed. And one commenter... sort of did both.

Today we heard the story of the Iliad-reading Columbia kids who were arrested for drug dealing. Sucks, man! How could they have avoided the clink? By reading a different classic book, yo.