EIGHT ESSENTIAL VITAMINS AND THEY'RE MAGICALLY DELICIOUS: Last week I promised to compile and total your lists of the best songs of the '90s. First let me say that of the 100 songs on VH1's list, more than 70 received at least one vote. Now on to the top 10.

7. Loser by Beck (5 votes)
7. Groove Is in the Heart by DeeeLite (5)
7. I'm Just a Girl by No Doubt (5)
7. Buddy Holly by Weezer (5)
5. Jeremy by Pearl Jam (7 votes)
5. Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor (7)
4. You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette (8 votes)
2. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana (9 votes)
2. Losing My Religion by R.E.M. (9)
1. One by U2 (11 votes)

U2's victory gives me an excuse to link to the my all-time favorite Ben Stiller Show sketch.

PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED: I always enjoy observing the MPAA's explanations for their ratings, which appear below the rating in small type, be they noting that "some teen partying" helped warrant a PG-13 rating for Mean Girls, or that "momentary teen smoking" was why Hairspray was rated PG. Matineer has gathered his 10 funniest MPAA explanations, including that "strong bloody ninja violence" warrants an R, "a bawdy puppet show" warrants a PG-13 (but "graphic, crude and sexual humor, violent images and strong language; all involving puppets" can get you an NC-17), and "intense depiction of very bad weather" can get you a PG-13.

ALWAYS REMEMBER 9/11 -- NOW OPEN UNTIL 12AM: The Burger King on Columbus Boulevard nearest my house never fails to disappoint with its slightly inappropriate signs around this anniversary -- last year, I believe, was "Always Remember The Heroes -- Italian Chicken Is Back!"

But we are at a sixth anniversary of that awful day, and while others can handle the geopolitical ramifications, our beat here remains culture, and there is no question that the day's effects are dotted across our cultural universe -- whether in explicit responses like United 93, Bruce Springsteen's The Rising, "24" (whose creation preceded the attacks, but which has undoubtedly been influenced since) or The Onion's 9/11 Issue and South Park's brilliant "Osama bin Laden Has Farty Pants" episode, or in more subtle ways -- "Lost," which sometimes plays in the fields of parable.

I am not sure that we've had a "great" piece of art or culture which accurately conveys that day; I don't know that we could. But I figured I should open up the space to talk about the ways in which pop culture has attempted to interpret that day, six years ago today.

Stu Bykofsky | Flyers, Sixers offer all-you-can-eat plans | Daily News | 09/11/2007

FROM THE CITY THAT BROUGHT YOU WING BOWL AND CHUBBY CHECKER: For the 2007-08 season, the Philadelphia 76ers and Flyers will be offering two sections' worth of "all you can eat" seats entitling you to all the hot dogs, popcorn, nacho chips/cheese/salsa and soft drinks you can stomach while watching the locals disappoint you again.

MAYBE SHE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO DOING ANOTHER MUSICAL: In the category of "puzzling career decisions," Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson will follow-up the ensemble drama that she just finished shooting with a supporting role as Carrie Bradshaw's assistant in Sex And The City: The Movie. Given that SATC took its fair share of lumps for being less than wholly racially inclusive, certainly an interesting casting choice.

"ONE MORE REASON TO BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE IN NEW YORK CITY HAS LOST THEIR MINDS": It's not often, I suspect, that one can try to excuse one's lack of posting by referring others to a documentary on the subject. However, today would be that rare occasion. (Getting in . . . Kindergarten airs again tonight at 2 am.)

BREAKING!!: Kornheiser 60% less irritating when seated by Jaworski vs. Theisman. Related: Jaworski 100% less irritating than Theisman. Eagles fans, take heart! Question: Could moving the Capitol back to Philadelphia lead to less irritating government?

Developing: Government in Philadelphia rumored EXTREMELY IRRITATING. Repercussions of main story likely confined to football.