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Lindsay, it amazes me that you have time to write in to this chat while in the middle of a probation hearing.

You always go the extra mile.

Good celebrity hair memory!

She did get a bob, though not a super-short one, back in February. It could have grown out by now, or she could be getting some extension help. (My hair grows ridiculously fast, so given that background, I wouldn't rule that out.)

A better question: are we going to keep hearing more about her relationship with Justin Theroux every day until "Horrible Bosses" comes out, then again a little later, right before their movie "Wanderlust" comes out? I suspect yes.

I totally second that vote. Sarah has done a great job, just as she did last summer when Liz was on maternity leave.

Given the expectations for the blog, which were growing when Liz and I were still doing this together, I think it really is a two-person job, especially on weeks like this one when my son has been ill and I've been scrambling to keep up.

So I want her onboard permanently for selfish reasons as well as for the greater good of the blog. Sadly, though, I don't make hiring decisions around here. If I did, I would have hired Paul Rudd as a regular guest blogger a long time ago.

Anyway, fingers crossed. We'll see what transpires. For now, Sarah is still on contract.

I completely agree.

Probably. At least one would hope. I mean, we should all get to fantasize irrationally about Clooney being "available" for at least a couple of months, right?

Here's a question: who would you like to see George Clooney date? I'd love to see him with a woman closer to his own age.

Are we talking stupid summer movies currently in theaters, or just stupid summer movies in general?

If it's the former, I am admittedly a little behind on my stupid summer movies of 2011 due to vacation. "Bridesmaids" is fun, although not entirely stupid. But certainly not mentally taxing.

In terms of stupid ones more generally, I think you could do a lot for your braked brie-brain by watching "Meatballs," which doesn't totally hold up but is still amusing in spots, especially the "It just doesn't matter speech," which is a masterpiece.

Follow that up with "Vacation," or perhaps "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." Its recent anniversary made me want to watch it again from start to finish.

Agreed about LiLo. (Still no word on the result of that hearing, BTW. How long can it take to decide to send her back to jail? Sheesh.)

I had hope that she was committed to it this time, but at the moment, it doesn't seem that way.

Re: Dunn, he definitely had way too much to drink to get behind the wheel of a car, based on the BAC results. It's very sad and unfortunate. A phone call to a cab company would have saved his life.

Oh, shazaam! What a fantastic idea.

Unfortunately, I don't think the Post can afford Paul Rudd or Bradley Cooper as a guest blogger. But how awesome would that be? Bradley could do he-said/she-said video takes on pop culture, and he could say his portion in French. I wouldn't know what he was talking about but I would not care.

I think we have the makings for a Friday list here, people. A rundown of girlfriend suggestions, followed by a poll. Thanks for doing my work for me.

P.S. I  can't see him with Hatcher, really. But I may be alone in that.

P.P.S. I actually like Date Lab.

Yes. Yes, we do.

(Thanks, producer Jodi.)

I didn't know I wasn't.

It's probably some sort of conspiracy at work. As are most things.

Ouch.

I think you're confused. This is what celebrity hair looks like after a finger in a socket.

I am not sure she is.

And I don't think Aniston gets negative press because she isn't married, although some snarkers still like to view her as this scorned lonely woman post-Brad Pitt. Which is clearly ridiculous.

I do think that she, and many other celebs, work their love lives to get publicity for their projects. Aniston has done this on more than one occasion, as Liz used to point out.

I was going to float this possibility, too. They both seem to have good senses of humor and grounded personalities.

But yeah, the kid thing could be an issue.

The Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Enforcement has already determined that Barnaby's, the bar where Dunn was drinking, cannot be charged. The reason? Dunn did not obviously appear to be intoxicated and their surveillance footage supports that.

I doubt they'll be charged later. I don't know all the legal ins and outs (maybe one of our lawyer Celebritologists does?) but I think it would have to be a clear-cut case of overserving in order for the bar to be charged with overserving.

Well, I wouldn't go that far.

BTW, I'll have a Celebritology book club discussion guide up later today that will help you dissect the Palin memoir. You can thank me later.

And they used to date! It's all come full circle.

That poor man will never live that down.

Actually, I believe they dated years ago, before "Leatherheads" came out. But here's another vote for Zellweger, which could put her on the list.

Which, of course, I am sure George Clooney will consult prior to making any dating decisions.

Bake? Or baked?

Yes to the former, no to the latter.

Oh, but no baking of bread.

Look, we're just brainstorming right now. I can't see that one either, but let people share their ideas so we can cull them down to the gems.

Should we open this list to allow dead people that it would have been fun to see Clooney date? (Audrey Hepburn in her hey day. Grace Kelly...) Or is that too macabre and weird for an endeavor that obviously is quite scientific.

Very true. Actually, it's better that he realizes he wants to stay monogamous, as opposed to cycling through 87 wives.

And I like that LBD comment.

Ooh, interesting.

Inadvertant! We are trying to remedy the problem now...

People, this is not Jodi's fault. It's technology's. As always.

I like the concept, too. She's got that feisty spirit going for her. I just hope the movie is good.

The book was enjoyable but, as you said, didn't always work consistently. Although I happen to think that all things need ninjas.

Like right now, if a ninja slunk his way into the Post newsroom? That would be awesome!

Well, sharing that interest in human rights and political issues would be nice. But that might lead to a deeper relationship and, ergo, monogamy.

I am sorry for reminding you of this incident, which clearly upsets your digestive system.

Please, take an antacid and think of Clooney sans Zellweger and all will be well.

Good point. But Cameron Diaz? Hard to picture.

Plus she has A-rod. And no one eats popcorn out of her hand like he does. Well, maybe Letterman...

Geeks onward!

I am indeed heading to San Diego. Am already a little nervous because it's always such a frenzy and I'm having a flashback to standing in line for the Green Lantern panel and not getting in. Which in retrospect, now seems like even more of a waste of time than it did then.

In any event, keep an eye out for Comic-Con info as we get closer to convention time.

Another great question. We should figure out who has trademarked what, that 's pretty fascinating.

Oprah didn't trademark Lady O? Or the letter O? She's clearly falling down on the job.

I unfortunately missed the press screening, but I have heard middling reviews from fellow movie media folks and critics.

Like, it's a perfectly fine movie to see with your kids, but it's not up to the sublime standards set by previous Pixar films. Which is a bummer. I count on Pixar greatness like I count on fizz in my Coke Zeros -- it's just always supposed to be there.

It's possible. As previously said, marriage is not for everyone.

And as a society we do start to get judgmental of people when they reach a certain age and remain single, men or women. But in Clooney's case, it would be interesting to see just because he swore it off for so long.

Also, to your point, sig others and babies do make male movie stars seem more attractive, weirdly. At when they achieve a certain level of gravitas, which Clooney has.

I tend to agree with that. Obviously bartenders should not serve people who are clearly inebriated. But they can't act as key masters, unfortunately.

If  Robert Redford came in here right now dressed as a ninja, I would spit up, then spontaneously combust due to the randomness of it all.

Wow, I so hope this happens.

Ah, sorry. Totally missed your point on that one.

I think the Celebritology crowd is still pulling a Titanic and rooting for Leo and Winslet to get together.

Winslet, by the way, also has been floated as a Clooney candidate in a question I did not get a chance to answer.

Speaking of which, gotta roll soon...

Yes, she did just fine for herself.

And shouldn't Slattery and Clooney play brothers in a movie or something? That way they can wear tuxedos and be super sophisticated and wry together.

I did love, love, LOVE it. The opener was fantastic and the Jackman number was great, too.

Harris is a great host, no two ways.

I just want to stress something: this is all hypothetical.

We'll rule out married people but anyone else is fair game. Even if they have kids.

Oh, absolutely. He somehow got overshadowed in the blogosphere by Ryan Dunn.

But I was so sad to hear he had died.

Some people think it's sad that he's an older man dating much younger women, which I get.

But that he doesn't want to marry again and knows that about himself? I don't have a problem with that.

Man, people have very strong opinions about Clooney's love life. Not that I am surprised.

Again, very true. There is definitely societal pressure and as I said before, better to stay single than to marry and divorce a billion times.

That's a lot of heartache and a lot of lawyer fees. (Sorry, lawyers.)

I second the motion. Which I proposed in the first place.

The motion passes.

Good lord. I did not mean to double entendre my compliment.

Clicks for cash -- so far, I am not seeing any cash.

In any case, thank you for tracking down me (and Sarah). Re: the blog -- best way to find it from the homepage is to scroll over the entertainment tab at the top of the page. You'll see a link to it there. washingtonpost.com/celebritology works, too.

Thank you for the kind words.

No, I don't because I DIDN'T GET IN.

Actually, I watched it online later so I know what you are talking about. I am just bitter.

Nice. They would look quite attractive together, to a degree that might cause pupil explosion.

And with my final implosion/explosion reference of the day, I must depart. Please join me next week at 2, when you'll all be complaining about who wound up being on the Hypothetical, Not at All Real, Complete Fantasy List of Possible Girlfriends for George Clooney.

Adios!