Happy Friday, Crasstalkers! You had a busy week. You wrote many great posts, you welcomed some new refugees from Nick Denton’s burning empire and you had spirited arguments aplenty. Hit the jump to take a look at what went down this week, and I’ll also reveal your Comment of the Week.
Remains of the Day
BadKarma asked to see something blue in PhotoPhriday. Lauren told you that some conservatives are missing Santorum. Jarrod’s blind items are here. Homoviper hosted the Friday Night DJ Party.
Saturday
DogsOfWar told you which Best Buy locations are closing. Bots posted M83’s Coachella set.
Sunday
Launie K shared a recipe for the best oven fried chicken. Dorothy Barker reviewed Hit So Hard. Later, Clarity83 hosted the Mad Men open thread.
Monday
SusanBAwesome recapped Girls. Dürer’s Rhino reminded you to file your taxes, but you haven’t even worked this year so you just rolled over in your own filth and took a sip from an open beer bottle that’s been on the nightstand for three days. Bots shared The Black Keys’ Coachella set. MonkeySeeMonkeyDooDoo’s political links are here. Momof3’s political cartoon roundup is here. Jarrod’s blind items are here. Lauren deconstructed another episode of Game of Thrones, and Clarity hosted the Mad Men post mortem. Later, Bots shared Miike Snow’s Coachella set, but none of you even like Miike Snow so whatever. In the OT, Writesforfood shared some incredible news.
Tuesday
Homoviper hosted a RuPaul’s Drag Race GIF party. Bbqcornnuts asked you to name the film of your generation. Clarity told you about some tax day specials. Dogs explained how to navigate Gwkr’s new commenting system. HotTubHarold’s political links are here. Lauren called for an end to shaky cam and later gave you a Hollywood Caller. Ornery Babe recapped Celebrity Apprentice.
Wednesday
Cunning_Linguist told you about a very angry Gwkr commenter. Clarity wanted to know which apps you’re obsessed with. Rhino asked for your make-believe tax deductions. SimianMuchacho’s political links are right hurre. Lauren wondered how bad this whole Colombian whore thing will be for Prez O. Jarrod’s blind items are here. Cunning_Linguist invited you to make fun of some Hollywood Olds in an Open Caption. Dancing_Queen reported on the death of Dick Clark. DR told you that Florida’s new program which drug tests welfare recipients is a money losing failure. Lauren wondered if paper money will be obsolete soon and later gave you a Hollywood Caller. In the OT, you welcomed some Gwkr refugees. Then there was Ofkie and his egg. Oh me oh my. Below is his original comment and the handful of replies you emailed me, but I urge you to hit the OT and read the entire thread.
Thursday
Knight of the Burning River asked you to pick R Money’s campaign theme song. Tchotchke continued her Crate Digging series with a look at the girl groups of the ’60s. CuriousGeorge’s political links are here. GI wrote a post marking the anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. DR advised you to secure your identity. Jarrod’s blind items are here. BizMonkee reported on the UC Davis pepper spray report. Lauren shared the trailer for Magic Mike. In the OT, you discussed the Secret Service scandal.
Friday
DR asked you to suggest a running mate for R Money. Summeroflove gave you a roundup of the holiday tablescapes you shared. Bots warned you about the perils of hot tub rash. You shared your favorite fake holidays. Part two of Tchotchke’s girl group article went up. MonkeyShines’ political links are here. THurdler introduced you to Will Allen. Bots and Slim made all your wishes come true with a new Craigslost. Lauren wondered if a generation war was inevitable. DR jiggled your mindshake with another Ten Photos. EthologyNerd marked the anniversary of the Angola Three.
COW
When news of Dick Clark’s death hit the OT on Wednesday, many of you were quick to give your Ryan Seacrest one-liners and zingers, but one commenter put you all to shame with a brilliant piece of Seacrest flash fiction. I give you your Comment of the Week.
Well done, everyone.
Until next week.
xx
G
