Today we took a bleak look at the modern rules of dating. There are so many dealbreakers! Thankfully one charming commenter showed up and restored our faith in romance.

Today we looked at some encouraging polling numbers about Sarah Palin. She would not beat Obama in an election right now! But, of course, we should still fret and worry about 2012, right? Wrong, says one optimistic commenter.

Today we looked at crazy Carl Paladino's wonderful words on gay people. And one commenter, in reaction, and perhaps in honor of National Coming Out Day, created a lovely image of Paladino with some of his brethren.

Today we told you that the majority of babies are on Facebook. But should they be? Should babies be using the computer at all? Naturally reactions were polarized. So here's an argument for and an argument against.

Today we showed you a video of a particular subway nightmare. This prompted you to share some of your own nightmares. And while they were all appropriately nightmarey, one really took the cake.

Today we told you that, unfortunately, no one's buying you anything for Christmas this year. This inspired one commenter to write a cursed economy-themed poem for us.

Today we looked at some new statistics about butt doing-it. Butt doing-it is very, very popular these days. Naturally you commenters responded with well-reasoned, thoughtful comments about human sexuality and empowerment.

Today we heard the strange story of the gay skydiving instructor accused of sexually harassing a female client. Naturally that got you all talking about the dynamics of sexual harassment and whatnot, but one commenter really zeroed in on it.

This has been a sad slog of a week for humanity, with suicides, overdoses, abuses, and intolerance of everything brought to the fore. Can we take a deep breath as we approach the weekend and think happier thoughts?

Today we brought you the haughty email of an Ivy League professor who was looking down on her former colleagues and students at a lesser university. Now imagine if she sent the same note to her community college cohorts.

Today we looked at the case of Mitchell Heisman, the guy who shot himself in Harvard Yard and left a 1,900-page online suicide note. One commenter sees the signs of a common problem among aspiring writers.

Today we looked at the new, glorious Republican Pledge to America. It's a stirring document, full of hope and exceptionalism and misty-eyed vagueness. But what about the other side? Where is the Democrat pledge? One commenter gave us a copy.

Today we told you about a terrible lack of space at New York's premier private schools. We suggested the lords and ladies attend boarding school, causing one commenter to recall unhappy prep school memories. Very familiar unhappy memories.

Today we told you a terrible, horrifying story about snakes in the toilet. This prompted some of you commenters to share your own creepy crawly stories. We're never going outside or to the bathroom again.

With your help, maybe we can finally destroy Christmas once and for all this year. When we talk about destroying Christmas, you guys comment. And every time you comment, an angel loses its wings! Let's see what you said today.

Today we pointed out telltale signs that you are a poor person living in the city. Many of you came up with your own, but one commenter really took the cake. The poverty cake.

Today we suggested that everyone just give up on this whole school idea. School will never work! Teachers are rotten! There's no money! Etc. This elicited lots of commenter feedback, with one commenter in particular issuing a simple, earnest plea.

Today we all laughed and cried at the primary victory of Crazy Christine O'Donnell, jerk-off queen of the First State. What are the normal Republicans going to do??? Well, hopefully learn an important lesson, if one commenter has their way.

Today we scratched our heads and wondered where the Obama school speech outrage is this year. You commenters were helpful and provided some rage and confusion for us, just so we didn't feel so disappointed.

Today in #tips, horrid 9/11 collectibles, "sexy" album covers, Rahm Emanuel curses, Fox lets go of Wanda Sykes, and Russell Crowe walks out of an interview.