[President Barack Obama got a big wave as his motorcade pulled away from Cooper Union this afternoon where he talked about Wall Street but wasn't really near it. Image via CarolVinzant's Flickr]

Welcome to the commenting party that's as enjoyable as bacon—but without the calories, fat, or cholesterol. Yes, it's time again for our Top Chef Masters live blog. Indulge in it with us! Your heart will thank you!

[The bridle path in Central Park is a little bit more colorful these days now that the cherry blossoms are making their annual appearance. Image via SpecialKRB's Flickr]

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We told you about the people that suck on Facebook and Twitter and you responded with horror tales about the people you know. Here are some of the best, and we'd love to hear more!

[Barack Obama's signature on his long-gestating health care reform bill, which he signed today. Image via The White House's Flickr]

[The red carpet outside the Kodak Theater in LA got one last cleaning this afternoon in advance of tonight's Academy Awards. Photo via Zadi Diaz]

It has been snowing since yesterday morning. It is not the Snowpocalypse or Snowmageddon or Snowicane. It is just snow. It happens every year. And it is awesome, glorious, and beautiful. But when it's done being those things, it sucks.

[A beautiful photo like this can't be bad for business, but this Brooklyn diner can't seem to attract more than a sole customer. Image via fErTaS' Flickr]

There is nothing worse than arriving at someone's home — especially for a fancy, high-society party — and being asked if you mind taking off your shoes. Yes, I mind. It is disgusting and it needs to stop.

[Even this moody wildlife creature in the Central Park Zoo is sick of all the tourists. Image via Anadah's Flickr]

[You still have two chances to search for Lady Gaga's peen at Radio City Music Hall, where she has been performing since Wednesday, when this picture was snapped. Image via Anna Fischer's Flickr]

[It might have been sunny in New York today, but this is how the world should have looked on the most depressing day of the year. Image via Knicolai's Flickr]

Who knew Flickr users were so hardboiled? Not British daily The Independent, who stole from them pictures of....snow. Thrifty! This pissed off one copyrighted photographer, who posted his fun exchange with the digital director, who basically laughs him off. [Flickr]

[Musician Doveman commands the microphone last night at the Mercury Lounge. Image via I am Kat.'s Flickr]

Wish you had one handy dandy calendar with all the TV show return dates? Well, that's why we're sharing our Google Calendar with you, so that you can know what to watch and when. TV is almost back, thank God!

[Aside from the cars and a lack of irony, Brooklyn looks just the same now as it did in 1976 when this picture was taken in Boro Park. Image via WiskeyGoneBad's Flickr]

We have chosen the king of the Holiday Travel Horror Stories and the winner of a $50 MetroCard. Looks like you're going to have to save your fresh tales of woe for next year's contest. Here are your winners.

Commenters are leaving great tales of airport woe and torturous car trips. If you want to try to win a $50 MetroCard, go leave your worst Christmas commute story in the comments of the original post. Happy trails! [Image via]

Seed, the AOL Media Borg that will destroy journalism, is still alive, despite our best efforts. Today we launch another missile of creativity at its hull. It asks what to do with mismatched plates, and we respond with a poem.