Let's just cut to the chase: cats in bongs, McNugget emergencies, and attacks on Chuck E. Cheese? It's been a busy week for The Scanner.

Not only did a Nebraska man put a cat in a bong, he admits to doing it three times. Three times.

A new study says humanity can help save the environment by eating less meat such as bacon. (Thanks to Alex)

This should do some damage to the planet (and anyone who dares eat it) - The Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Pizza. [Geekologie]

You may recall the news that The Beatles are getting their own Rock Band game, and apparently it will have instruments models after John, Paul George and Ringo's. [Engadget]

The ultimate DIY project: Build Your Own Lightsaber

On the subject of lightsabers, ponder this picture of squirrels with lightsabers. Somehow it's better than ewoks.

Looking for a way to make sense of the "big pile of money" that is determining the fate of our economy? The MegaPenny Project puts millions, billions and trillions into easy perspective.

The economy is now so bad that calling 911 when McDonalds runs out of McNuggets.

Another bad sign? Attacks on mascots at family restaurants.

Everyone seems to be worried about Twitter this week. First Facebook, and add Google's CEO to the list, who called Twitter "a poor man's email system." Discuss.

And if you're wondering, here's some tips on how to get rid of Twitter follows in quick and easy (and disturbing) steps. (Thanks to J-dub)

WHY!? The rumors of Judd Apatow being connected to a new Ghostbusters movie continue to be false. [Big Picture]

Right on the heels of last week's top album covers of all time comes this: Remixes of the theme from "The Fresh Prince of Belair." Don't act like you don't know the words.

YES! Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer and Michael McKean going on a 30-city tour to perform songs from "This is Spinal Tap" and other Guest movies like "A Mighty Wind."

How much would you pay to see this movie: Bruce Willis. Tracy Morgan. A buddy cop flick directed by Kevin Smith.

The Japanese have a solution for everything, now thanks to the Human Relationships Calculator that tells your fortune and whether your marriage is going to work out. So, you know, that's...uh, good. [Technabob]

What's your verdict on Skittles Twitter experiment earlier this week? [Techcrunch]

Consider this question: Will landline telephones be obsolete in less than a generation? [Gigaom]

Let this be a lesson kids - Don't watch porn by yourself with the sound too loud, or a man with a sword will come and break down your door. [Liveleak]

Another lesson? Don't post "bored at work" on your Facebook status or you can be fired.

Anytime you want to complain about your commute to work, just think of Tameeka Henry, whose commute lasts 4 hours each way and costs $26.

Anyone else see this and laugh: iPods and iPhones are banned in the Gates household.

Inspiring: Optimus Prime: The Politics of Transformation. [Hero Complex]

The Numbers tell a different story: subscription rates to online pornography are up in some conservative states. [By The Numbers]

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