The next day [expanded 11/30]

At no time on the holiday did I hear the dreaded words (as chronicled by Bonnie Hunt), "What's that supposed to mean?"

OF COURSE IT'S OFFENSIVE: Parents, in order of effectiveness:
1. Mother and father
2. Single mother
3. Single father
4. Wolves
5. Lesbian couple
6. Gay couple
7. Single gay man or lesbian.
[8. The State
9. Britney Spears]

Being offensive is funny sometimes. Try not to let yourself be offended.