We realize there's only so much time one can spend in a day watching new trailers, viral video clips, and shaky cell phone footage of people arguing on live television. This is why every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the videos that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention. Today:

Here's our suggestion to improve the (already pretty hilarious) swearing-in process for U.S. Senators: Each new member of Congress must bring a cute baby.

Apparently the BBC has decided to market a line of lunch boxes specifically made for hungry polar bears. They are still working out the kinks: 

The Golden Globes will be bittersweet this year. Don't get us wrong — we're really excited to watch Amy Poehler and Tina Fey entertain us. But we'll also be also really sad when this thing is over because it means the end of these promos:

And finally, it's Friday. And it's time to dance. Enjoy your weekend. 

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Alexander Abad-Santos