Gavin Shulman, 2/8/12

Writer, Producer

Republican people are very passionate about non-Republican people's babies. They are all for individual liberty, except when it comes to producing individuals. Which, ironically, they think should be done liberally.

Amy Ephron, 2/8/12

Author

I have a complicated relationship with my Keurig. It was given to us at Christmas by my husband's children. I'd never seen anything like it before, which made them laugh hysterically (as it did half my friends).

Jessica Pearce Rotondi, 2/8/12

If you've had your fill of bad pickup lines, offers of shots from uninteresting and/or creepy parties and drunks attempting to grind on your friends on the dance floor, this is the video for you.

James Napoli, 2/8/12

Satirist

Now that it's officially halftime in America, perhaps we will see some changes soon. In the meantime, those of us who are struggling through, battling against or just doing our best still need to spread the love on the most romantic holiday of the year.

Mark Morford, 2/8/12

Columnist, SFGate; Author, 'The Daring Spectacle: Adventures in Deviant Journalism'

What flavor of revolt and indignation do you prefer as we dance like drunken angels into the wilds of 2012? Choose wisely, and you can become a full and informed participant in the culture. Choose poorly, and the world is joyless as bible study in Rick Santorum's shame dungeon.

Floyd Elliot, 2/8/12

Writer; Humorist; Dad; Chicagoan; Parenthetical Expression Abuser (Recovering) (Kind of)

My computer just achieved self-awareness. It immediately made a video that went viral. You remember that "Friday" song? Yeah, sorry. I pulled the plug before it could post "Monday." No one will ever know how close the world came.

Anthony Gregory, 2/8/12

Research Editor, The Independent Institute

Stephen Colbert's presidential run was meant to be a joke, but his Super PAC has brought in some serious dough. Along with fellow Comedy Central star Jon Stewart, he has successfully made a mockery of presidential campaign laws.

Don Ringe, 2/8/12

Issue Advocacy Media Consultant

"Somehow, in ways that I simply don't understand, some members of my beloved party are accusing me of throwing down The Gauntlet to make a Sudden Impact at the Heartbreak Ridge of our Absolute Power over the Unforgiven now and in the Hereafter," Eastwood growled.

Peter Mehlman, 2/7/12

Television writer; Producer, Seinfeld; Host, Narrow World of Sports

Blank is the story of Eugene Brusca, a man who had absolutely no opinions on anything, yet became an overnight sensation as a columnist for the Los Angeles Times.

Evan Shapiro, 2/7/12

President, IFC

Not only are smart, complex series like Homeland, Louie, Breaking Bad and Downton Abbey getting on TV, they're finding sizable audiences. Why, then, does the industry feel compelled to play it safe -- dusting off old titles and recycling old ideas?

Carolita Johnson, 2/7/12

Cartoonista, etc.

Jerry Zezima, 2/7/12

Humor columnist, The Stamford Advocate

In my 36 years in journalism, I have never believed that you shouldn't let the facts stand in the way of a good story. But I do believe that the bare facts can make for the best stories.

Christopher Rosen, 2/7/12

Editor, Moviefone

Presented without commentary, the most absurd, comical, self-serious and/or humorless moments from the pilot episode of "Smash."

Ruth Gerson, 2/7/12

Singer/Songwriter and Vocal Coach

Arj Baker is a rock star -- a rock star comedian, actor, and writer. His improvisational style makes every show a bit different, so you can go at least twice to get your fill while he's in town.

Erin Ruberry, 2/6/12

Deputy blog editor, The Huffington Post

Last night, rather than watch grown men chase each other, I went to the Kennedy Center's La Cage Aux Folles to watch grown men do flips, splits and kicks while wearing four-inch heels.

Mike Ryan, 2/6/12

Senior Writer, Moviefone

I get the sense that Jason Sudeikis is just in his own little world on the show these days. Like in a, "Hey, Jason, after Romney, you've got nothing until 'Bongo's Clown Room.' Do you want to be in any other sketches?" "Nah, I'm good," kind of way.

Sybil Adelman Sage, 2/8/12

mosaic artist/writer

While the French are raising happy, well-behaved children without all the anxiety, New Jersey moms have a secret of their own.