Here at The Atlantic Wire, we respect and value the social media editors who share the links that make our jobs easier. Sometimes, though, we have no idea what they're talking about. So after a day of staring at Twitter, we're sharing our favorites.

As with the cleaning of most oil-slicked things, the key is blotting up the liquid. Otherwise you're just spreading the oil around.

Before making fun, consider this: the puppy speaks Italian.

Nothing to see here, just a monkey on a rocket. Go about your business.

The best Drudge rhyme of the day, but we'd wait until a deal is reached before saying there was no boom in doom.

There was a time when it was possible to place out of Hova 101 with a four or better on the A.P. Jay-Z Theory exam, but more and more colleges are making it mandatory.

We'll admit to still being confused about whether it's 'commenters' or 'commentors.' (We're not talking about commentators. That's a completely different thing.)

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Ray Gustini