We respect and value the social media editors who share the links that make our jobs easier. But sometimes we have no idea what they're talking about. So after a day of staring at Twitter, we're sharing our favorites.
Could a monkey win an Oscar? http://t.co/Izmd2hcM
That depends: is the monkey in a comedy? Because the Academy hates comedy. Even monkey-centric comedy.
The people want a totem pole: http://t.co/wqvzI4YH
Why can't the age of austerity and the age of new totem poles be one in the same? Any good totem pole will pay for itself within the first 18 months.
It's true! Someday your prince will come (as long as you're a Russian boater lost at sea) http://t.co/O8hVOISw
It should be noted that one of the sailors Prince William helped rescue ended up succumbing to his injuries in the hospital, while another five are still missing somewhere in the Irish Sea. Kind of puts a damper on the "Just you wait, your prince is out there somewhere" gag.
DIDN'T GOBBLE IT ALL UP? What to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers: http://t.co/dtRuo8i1 via @NYDNLifestyle
HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT PUTTING ALL THE FOOD TOGETHER AND BAKING A CASSEROLE? TURKEY SOUP IS ALSO VERY NICE, THOUGH A BIT OF AN ACQUIRED TASTE.
Herman Cain says woman will accuse him of affair http://t.co/BlHve8pX
It's like The Dead Zone. With Herman Cain! And allegations of sexual impropriety!
Snake infestation hits California high school http://t.co/HicTFdii
Yet another real-world problem Gustine High students didn't learn about in AP French class.
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