We respect and value the social media editors who share the links that make our job easier. But sometimes, we have no idea what they are talking about. So after a long day spent staring at Twitter, we're sharing our favorites.

Hey @huffpostNY we're pretty sure that Montreal's got better bagels huff.to/AEq6vy#NationalBagelDay

— HuffPost Canada (@HuffPostCanada) February 9, 2012

Those are fighting words, as we've learned from so many comedies set in New York that were filmed in Toronto for budgetary reasons. (We also learned that all the locals -- especially if they're cops or world-weary crooks -- call Lexington Avenue "Lex.")

VIDEO: Flute or coupe? Scientists decide bbc.in/y603qa

— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) February 9, 2012

Part two: Trombone or hambone? (Neither! It's a saxhorn.)

#DearPrudie: "I got a disturbing message about my fiancee in my Facebook 'other' inbox. What do I do?" slate.me/zaDJl3

— Slate (@Slate) February 9, 2012

Privacy settings: Adjust them. It beats an uncomfortable and frank discussion of serious life issues every time.

NO MORE MR. NICE GUY! drudge.tw/wVBEQU

— Drudge Report (@Drudge_Report) February 9, 2012

Why did Twitter go and awake this sleeping giant? We told everyone not to do that.

SEE IT: The ugliest rat on New York City subways nydn.us/yHdqeD

— New York Daily News (@nydailynews) February 9, 2012

You don't have to look. Nobody here will think less of you.

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Ray Gustini