These links from around the Blogads network have absolutely nothing to do with Labor Day. HOWEVER, since many people will be off work/school on Monday, we want to make sure you have plenty of good reading to get caught up on in your spare time, because we’re good humanitarians like that:

Betches Love This celebrate new additions to the dictionary:

Note how “Fetch” still hasn’t happened, Gretchen Wieners.

CuteOverload introduces Colonel Meow:

My mom has a similar cat named General Beauregard, making military titles for long-haired cats officially a thing.

Pinterest Fail documents an attempt in  frozen dinner roll pizzas:

I think we have different ideas of what failure is in this case. I would definitely eat those.

Rich Kids of Instagram are still being ridiculously rich:

If you don’t have cool Labor Day plans, just live vicariously through theirs. Dreaming can kind of be fun…who am I kidding.

MyFriendsAreMarried illustrates what it’s like “When My Married Friend Tells Me Guys Think I’m Mean:”

RBF is a serious condition suffered from millions of ladies out there, including yours truly. Stay strong, fellow RBFers.  

Is this post entirely dedicated to the possibility that ‘N Sync could possibly (although probably not) show up at MTV’s Video Music Awards on Sunday? Why yes, yes, it is:

Betches Love This is hoping for an ‘N Sync reunion, too:

That’s 1.

Dlisted also said that the ‘N Sync reunion could actually be a thing:

That’s 2. That means this is happening.

Tom and Lorenzo highlight Justin Timberlake’s casual outfit:

I hope he’s hiding his curly ‘N Sync hair (or better yet, his unforgettable ‘N Sync corn rows) under that hat.

Immaculate Infatuation is giving away two tickets to the VMAs:

See the completely unconfirmed reunion LIVE!

WSWCM shows what it’s like “When someone likes my taste in music:”

How I feel when someone agrees that the first ‘N Sync concert special on Disney was a music game changer.

Before you run to Happy Hour today, I want to make sure you’re fully loaded with cocktail conversation ammo. Let’s get to it:

Possessionista shares photos from her trip to Ethiopia:

Sounds like it’s definitely been a worth while trip.

Tom and Lorenzo bring attention to a major development in Jen Aniston’s wardrobe:

The woman didn’t wear black, people. Miracles can happen. But agreed, that’s not her dress.

Dlisted proves that old habits die hard:

The woman is back to wearing black, people. Sometimes, miracles don’t stick.

WhatShouldWeCallMe highlights the perils of being the third wheel:

Exchange that biscuit for a slice of pizza, and this is ripped from the pages of my life.

GalaDarling is having a Kate Spade moment:

I can get behind those Taxi-themed flats. Get into my life, please.

All of the below posts from around the Blogads network should effectively make you laugh out loud. I’m so certain, I didn’t even use an abbrev for “laugh out loud.” Enjoy

Betches Love This review The Canyons:

Better than Liz and Dick, worse than The Parent Trap.

#WhatShouldWeCallMe illustrates “My Priorties:”

Every bit counts.

Tom and Lorenzo spotlight in-character “Girls” actresses around NY:

What is happening with Shosh?

DogShaming introduces Dexter and Rachet:

Best frands!

The White Sade reminisces about cereal and first loves:

Ripped from the pages of my life.

This summer is flying by a bit to quick for comfort, in my opinion. Luckily, there are some great posts from around the Blogads network to help you forget for a bit:

Betches Love This’ Head Pro answers readers’ burning questions:

The second answer featured in this post is particularly hilarious. I’ll leave it at that.

MyFriendsAreMarried pinpoints a common married friend/single friend convo.

I’m sure you would, married friend. I’m sure you would.

Pinterest Fail shows off some poor woman’s attempt at Penguin Cake Pops:

Single tear.

Gala Darling shares some of her favorite finds this Thursday:

She’s right about Humans of Today. Say goodbye to the rest of the day.

Lamebook features a pretty unique tip:

Someone once put a grilled cheese under my car’s windshield wiper. Same guy?

It’s been a busy week! We’ve got news of new books, anniversaries, baby princes and diets going off track to get you caught up on. Here are some posts from around the Blogads network to get you up to speed on the latest happenings:

Tom and Lorenzo celebrated the site’s 7th anniversary on Monday:

Best way to celebrate such a milestone is by announcing your new book!

LadyGunn features the dating story, “Stand Clear of the Closing Doors, Please:”

Playing Truth or Dare with people you meet via Craigslist can only get weird.

WSWCM demonstrates what it’s like “when my best friend tries to keep me on track with my diet:”

Everything in moderation.

Dlisted announces the arrival of Prince GAL:

Always a fan of a good abbrev.

IMBOYCRAZY offers up another edition of “the blind leading the blind (part 114):”

The best postscripts are the ones that are nostalgic and have no context.

We get it, mid-July. You are one sweltering she-devil of a month. Luckily, there’s plenty of good reading to do from around the Blogads network, so hook yourself up to the closest A/C unit and enjoy:

Dlisted comments on today’s Emmy nominations:

But seriously, Lowe was robbed.

Tom and Lorenzo explains why “Orange is the New Black” is a must-see:

I almost wish Netflix released one episode per week, because with the whole season available at once, there’s just no way you can’t not binge-watch it. Facts are facts.

Betches Love This pens “A Love Letter to Summer:”

Definitely feeling the urge to hit the beach now.

WSWCM illustrates what will happen if “My Best Friend Is Thinking About Getting Together With Her Ex:”

True friendships come with loving death threats.

Possessionista highlights Pretty Little Liars’ latest fashion:

I may not be capable of following that show’s plot, but I love seeing what I could have/should have/would have worn in high school had my life been a teen murder-mystery show. I really dropped the ball there.

With 7600 square feet of new office space, we’re puzzled about where to put some of the desks. (Staring Martin and Bruno, shot with Martin’s GoPro.) Click a couple of times and you’ll get the gif below to animate.

No need for a case of FOMO this week. Here are some of the highlights of what’s been going on around the Blogads network:

Tom and Lorenzo take a look at the fashion of Mad Men’s season finale:

I’m not sure I can wait until the next and final season of these reviews!

Curbly provides 12 DIY pet accessory ideas:

My cat is going to love the DIY bow tie I have my eyes on.

IMBOYCRAZY lists out some life wisdom in the 113th installment of “The Blind Leading the Blind:”

This series is always such a treat.

IMBOYCRAZY’s Alexi Wasser also makes an appearance interviewing the cast behind The Kings of Summer on LadyGunn:

I can vouch for the movie: very entertaining and will make you want to build an insane tree house.

The ladies behind Betches Love This are featured in the NY Times‘ Style section this week:

For anyone out of the loop, make sure to check out their extensive Betch List.

There’s been lots of talk about responsive design for websites. If you’re not following the discussion, here’s the gist of the argument for responsive design: publishers should offer readers the same digital content everywhere, just repackaged and reformatted for different devices.

Google is pushing responsive design hard, arguing that ‘optimized’ sites will serve readers better by offering a uniform content experience. (Cynically, one might argue that Google has a strong interest in pushing publishers to push the same content out across multiple devices in various formats so the task of processing and presenting this information is simpler for Google if it’s not different across multiple devices.) The responsive design approach is cheaper for everyone too, since it means publishers don’t have to rethink their content strategies for each new device, just the formatting.

Now advertisers are beginning to explore ways to make their ads responsive. Build one ad, then tweak it automatically so it can run on a half-dozen form factors — desktop, iPad, mini, iPhone, XX and other tablets. You can see an example of one such solution here:

The idea of responsive ads seems silly to me. Imagine trying to build an ad that would “resize” automatically to run on TV, radio, glossy magazines and newspapers. In theory, this might be possible. But this strategy would result in least-common-denominator content, probably just chunks of black and white text. Though even this dumbed down ad wouldn’t work on radio, so maybe a transmitter could be constructed that would turn “responsively” this text into morse code.

Trying to resize both editorial and advertising reflects a giant failure of imagination. Just as the best web sites live and breath in the many dimensions that were unimaginable in the monochrome and two dimensional world of newsprint publishing, the best tablet and mobile sites someday will embody dimensions and colors and experiential textures that aren’t imagined in today’s world of desktop publishing and reading.

By definition, the best ads won’t be responsive; the best content and ads will be unfungible across devices because they’ll embody features that are unique to each tier of device. With this philosophy in mind, Blogads teams are busy working on new ad units that will be uniquely effective on tablets, rather than just resizing versions of desktop ad units. Watch this ever-mutating space to see what we come up with.