We’re taking the day off more or less so you can go watch Michele, Laurence, and Meryl work hard for the money. Please go and give until it stops hurting, and check out the $1000 matching offer over at Misha’s.

Laurence says that we do not put cats in the oven. (Click on the “Chapter 12″ video to see for yourself).

Punk rocker Ben Weasel guest-posts at Michele’s with a hilarious summary of the last 35 years.

This could only be from Scrappleface.

Meryl had some nice visitors who brought homemade challah and chocolate chip cookies. Her cat wasn’t as appreciative however.

Check out the “trailer” for Monday’s return of Day By Day.

Michele’s posted her first grade picture from 1968. Be very afraid. Also, while you’re there, check out the custom cartoon Chris Muir made for her, featuring Damon and your other friends from Day By Day.

Marduk has pledged $25 to Meryl for every time she insults the French, up to a possible 24 times and $600.

UPDATE: I need to pay better attention, he’s made the same promise to Michele and Lair, so there’ll be plenty of frogwhacking on all 3 no doubt.

Mark Steyn rips the Beeb to pieces. Even Chomps would have trouble doing better.

LGF has the scoop on a hilarious speech by House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R – Texas).

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