Jet Boy, Jet Girl

From the Liberal Commie Pinko Rag today.

My first question is, can I have Moron Panic and bludgeon somebody to death when I discover that I am in a conversation with an idiot and then must act in self-defence?

These boots were made for walking

So today my new Docs arrived (Before my books! Where the hell are my books?) and I said Gee since I'm not going to the gym today would be an excellent day to start breaking them in. Because I'm a moron. By the time I got to my desk, I'd already broken the skin on both heels, because there's more walking than I'd really thought about.
SO. When breaking in a new pair of boots, I have been told that one should lace them tightly at first, and that one should lace them loosely at first. I no longer know who to believe.
I think I'll just go out and club a moron.

I want to thank you

So for those on my flist who are in the know--who says 'cheers' and who says 'ta' when they want to express gratitude? Is it a social distinction? A regional difference?