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1. The omnipresent Speidi! Spencer and Heidi Pratt may be down and out, but they never cease to provide us with fantastic blogging material. And really bizarre home videos.

2. Angelina Pivarnick's single, "I'm Hot." We currently have it playing on repeat--it brings back fond memories of the "Top That" rap from "Teen Witch."

3. "Jersey Shore" fashion. Despite the cast's recent style transformations, the ladies have yet to tire of wearing skintight dresses, multiple coats of bronzer and eye-popping cleave; and the guys are still sporting layers upon layers of gold crosses and rosary beads. Here's to staying true to yourself, all youse sexy bitches!

4. Uncle Nino.

5. Teen mom Maci's boyfriend, Kyle, without whom she might have run right back into the arms of bad-boy/baby-dad Ryan.

6. Pauly D's blowout, because without it his hair looks like this.

7. Lauren Conrad's imminent return to MTV. We were worried "Dancing with the Stars" (or worse, E!) would snatch her up.

8. The free Diet Coke in the office pantry.

9. Teresa Giudice from "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" and her brass bubbies. (Best one-liner in reality TV history: "Is bitch betta?!")

10. We're required to watch TV at work.

11. We're not 16 and pregnant.

12. We get to debunk tabloid rumors by having direct access to our show talent.

13. "Paris Hilton's My New BFF" never had a third season.

14. It takes two seconds to fix a typo on the internet, so you never actually get to see a lot of our mistakes!

15. For the most part, our readers don't yell at us in the comments section. (We can dish it, but we rarely can take it.)

16. If we want to publish a swear word, all we have to do is double-star two letters of it. Thanks a sh** ton to all the f***ing champs in the Standard & Practices Department!

17. We got to use the duck phone this summer.

18. We're too old to audition for the "Real World," and that's exactly the kind of impulsive thing we'd do and regret later on.

19. In case we don't make it home on a weeknight, there's an Aeropostale and Forever 21 right outside the building.

20. We have a fruitful career despite majoring in English and possessing the emotional IQ of a preteen.

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Whoever thinks baseball's still the national pastime hasn't set foot in Abilene, Texas--or seen a high school football stadium packed with 15,000 screaming fans. Or heard an entire town erupt after star running back Herschel Sims scored the game-winning touchdown. Yep, watching the "World of Jenks" season finale last night, all we could think was how much Herschel's life reminded us of an episode of NBC's "Friday Night Lights." So what do the Abilene Eagles and the Dylan Panthers have in common? Well, those shiny state championship rings, of course--and the best football soundtracks since "Varsity Blues".

Forget about Jock Jams. When you've got Herschel's cool confidence (and steely determination), you don't need "Pump Up The Jam"--or worse, your high school marching band's rendition of "Four Minutes"--to get the adrenaline flowing. Instead, get into the right headspace by popping in something a little softer before kickoff. No, we're not talking about swiping your girlfriend's Regina Spektor CD--just download a few tracks from La La Land, the latest release from Canadian indie rock trio Plants and Animals.

"P&A, who?" you say? Well, just think of them as the Herschel Sims of Montreal's underground music scene--you know, rising local stars with the potential to become The Next Big Thing. Hot off the success of their debut full album, Parc Avenue, Plants and Animals are all about remixing classic rock beats into something you might hear at a Brooklyn loft party. The result? Moody tracks like "Undone Melody" and "Fake It" (both featured on last night's "WOJ"), which sound like they were written by Radiohead, produced by Bob Dylan and performed by The White Stripes.

So what's our advice to all you wannabe playas? Get into a pre-kickoff groove (à la Herschel) with a cool but upbeat track like P&A's "American Idol," keep the momentum going by rockin' out to "Tom Cruz" at halftime, then help console the other/losing team by playing "Bye Bye Bye" (off Plants' debut LP) as they exit the field. Oh, and then put away those boring game reels and check out Plants and Animals' latest music video, "The Mama Papa." It's our hands-down pick for Play of the Week.

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Tags Bob Dylan, Herschel Sims, Music, Plants and Animals, Radiohead, Regina Spektor, Soundtrack Spotlight, The White Stripes, Video

Even though it's not uncommon to see people dress casually at award shows, couples typically select outfits that complement one another...don't they? At Sunday night's AMA awards, Whitney Port looked absolutely stunning in an ombre one-shoulder Rafael Cennamo dress. Her super-cute man Ben Nemtin (from MTV's "The Buried Life") opted for a much more laid-back look and wore gray slacks (which matched her pumps, so we'll give him kudos for that), lace-up sneakers, a T-shirt and a vest.

+ Do you like Whitney and Ben's style, or is there too much contrast between them? Take the poll and let us know!

Photos: Jason Merritt/Getty Images

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Andrew Jenks met a vibrant array of characters during his "World of Jenks" journey, from hard-core rapper Maino to driven MMA fighter Anthony "Showtime" Pettis. As a viewer, it genuinely felt as though he developed a bond with everyone he shadowed, especially on tonight's season finale. After meeting Abilene High School running back Herschel Sims and learning about his devastating childhood, Jenks gained a brotherly fondness for the young hero, and we couldn't help but feel like we were right there with them.

+ "World of Jenks" has come to an end, but that doesn't mean we can't hope for a second season and start thinking about other types of people we'd like to see Andrew trail (he should totally highlight the life of a blogger!). Leave him some suggestions in the comments and vote in the poll for whose story touched you the most!

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We often find ourselves scratching each other's heads in search of the appropriate words to describe Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino and his self-centered yet thoroughly amusing (and sometimes even endearing) antics, so you can imagine our surprise when we saw today that GQ magazine managed to utilize over 6,000 of them in their new "Men of the Year" issue. Six thousand words dedicated to "The Sitch." Now that's impressive.

Perhaps more bewildering than the article's word count is the lack of new revelations for loyal "Jersey Shore" fans (hey, the bottom line is that if you watch the show, you know the story). Even Mike's admittance that his quick rise to fame has left him handicapped in the way of sincere human connection incited a collective eye roll at Remote Control. ("Obviously it's a blessing--the women and the money and the fame," he told GQ, "but at the same time it's--it's actually very lonely.") Cuz isn't that what one's supposed to say at this point in their celebrity?

Anywho, thanks to all youse manly men at GQ for spotlighting our boy, and sorry we peaced out at "And yet he dreams, still, of walking into a room with his fist held high, like Rocky, while people scream"--we knew the rest. Six thousand words is a feat in itself, regardless of whether parts of it ring of contempt. This is 232 and we're tapped.

Photo: GQ

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This outfit would be the last thing we'd grab if we were looking for comfort, but it's exactly the type of sexy look that makes JWOWW feel just like herself.

On Saturday, LifeStyles Condoms sponsored Snooki's birthday bash, and we're wondering whether or not they also graciously donated the materials for her best friend's showstopping getup. (Holy mother of...latex!?) Slightly reminiscent of her "Ultimate Stripper Outfit," Jenni's body-hugging, one-shoulder dress and cut-out stilettos were serious attention grabbers.

+ Think JWOWW was trying to steal the spotlight with her skintight style, or was she simply taking a cue from Mike's recent wardrobe transformation and sporting this month's color du jour? Let's hear it!

Photos: Jerritt Clark/WireImage

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In a recent interview with Remote Control, Amber Portwood of "Teen Mom" dispelled rumors that she'd been dating three different people, but did confirm there was one special man in her life. "We've been talking for about three weeks now but I've known him for nine years," she told us. "He's a very sweet, amazing guy." Looks as if she wasn't exaggerating.

In the midst of her troubles with the law, Amber's been spending a lot of time with new boyfriend Clinton Yunker, out and about in her hometown of Anderson, Indiana. In these photos, Yunker appears to be giving Amber something to smile about in this dark time, as well as a shoulder to lean on. He's even helping her move to a new area of town where she hopes to have more supportive neighbors (Amber previously complained that she'd been having trouble with them "starting stuff.")

While you can't judge a book by its cover, we do think a picture's worth a thousand words, and the ones we've posted here seem promising. Could Amber truly be moving on from Gary and into a healthier relationship? Stay tuned...

Photos: Jason Winslow/Splash News

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With a party bus transporting her from Poughkeepsie to Manhattan, free LifeStyles condoms and a one-of-a-kind dessert from "The Cake Boss," you'd think Snooki would've had no reason to pout at her birthday party on Saturday night. All dolled up like a true princess and surrounded by her closest friends and family, the "Jersey Shore" castie carried a teensy chip on her shoulder due to a no-show. According to RadarOnline.com, she was really disappointed that Kim Kardashian didn't make it to Club Pacha.

"Nicole REALLY wanted [Kim] to come and once it became obvious she wasn't, Nicole was beyond disappointed. She said she thought 'it was rude' for Kim not to attend when she'd gone to [her] party," the site's source revealed.

Judging by the size of her cake, we can't imagine Snooks was upset for very long. "She was like a little kid when [the cake] came out," the source said. "She was jumping up and down and clapping. They'd made her famous hairdo puff as part of the design and Nicole laughed uncontrollably when she saw it." Too bad the pouf didn't make an appearance on the birthday girl herself, though we're digging the new blonde streaks!

Photos: Jerritt Clark/WireImage

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Word on the streets of Manhattan is that socialite-turned-journalist-turned-model Olivia Palermo might be getting her own series. According to her ex-employer, Elle.com, the magazine's former mischief-maker scored a major deal. "I'm currently working on a TV project, my own show," she told the site.

Well, anyone that's watched Miss Palerms knows she's no fun unless there's someone for her to squabble with, and since we imagine Erin Kaplan's not planning on making a cameo, we've come up with some other MTV villains that could stir the pot. Check 'em out, then let us know if we passed over a better candidate!

Johnny Bananas
Nothing about this pro Challenger screams Park Avenue (no offense, JB), which is exactly why we'd love to see him grace mortify Olivia with his presence. An ideal moment would involve a swanky rooftop party, flowing bottles of Dom Perignon and Johnny starting a food fight with the caviar.

Angelina Pivarnick
Scene: Olivia and her high society cronies are sitting around the dinner table at swanky restaurant, Per Se, discussing their favorite rap songs of the decade (hey, 'Liv, you still listening to Cobra Starship?). Then, off in the distance, the sweet sounds of Staten Island's Finest come through the speakers. What's this, an impromptu live performance by Angelina? End scene.

Cori Cooper
Remember the evil Blonde Brigader-In-Charge from "My Life As Liz"? She made our heroine's life a living hell, so we'd be really down to see what happened if she aimed that stank eye-roll in Olivia's direction.

Spencer Pratt
Maybe 'Liv's shopping for antique emeralds on the Upper East Side, or perhaps she's working on another investigate piece in NYC's underbelly, but either way, Spencer should be there...hocking counterfeit crystals.

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We love waking up in the morning, pouring ourselves a cup of freshly brewed java and checking out reader comments from the previous day's blog posts. It's always our goal to get you guys discussing pivotal moments in our shows, as well as the issues that arise during them, so today we're starting a new franchise to further the mission called That's What You Said. Every Friday, we'll thumb through your comments from the most talked about post of the week and highlight every side of the argument.

This week, one of the more controversial stories on Remote Control focused on Amber Portwood's recent criminal charges (if you missed it, read it here). This is what you guys had to say:

"I just feel better that society in general is recognizing the double-standards regarding violence. We must make an example of any form of violence to help prevent it. Who knows maybe a little jail time will do Amber some good in helping her realize the consequences of her behavior. Maybe she'll realize what is important in her life." -- Mr. Simple

"I think that Gary got everything he deserves. He does nothing to help Amber out. He always gets his mom to buy stuff for Leah." -- Jenny

"I think that Amber is being used to 'make an example'. This is reality and things like this happen all the time behind closed doors. " -- Marisol

All three readers have very distinct views, but what do you think? Would jail time help Amber restructure her priorities? Has Gary been a bad parent? Is domestic violence more common than we like to think? Let's keep the convo going, plus make sure to tune in for an all new episode of "16 and Pregnant" next Tuesday at 10/9c. Here's a sneak peek to get you stoked for it:

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