After having to sit through NOM's attack on our community, we were on the hunt for something to make us (and you) smile this morning.

Well, it wasn't kittens, bunnies and rainbows that brightened our day. But rather, the shock and horror on these guys and gals' (mostly dudes—so tough!) faces as they walk through a Haunted House in California. Halloween is just 14 days a way, kiddies!

Check out some pics that'll give you a case of the giggles after the jump.

When a Virginia-based reporter played a word association game with Paul Ryan and Chick-Fil-A came up, the GOP vice presidential candidate revealed how he feels about the chicken chain's anti-gay PR problem.

Updated Thursday, 11:30 a.m. EST

Chick-fil-A has responded to accusations that its PR department made a fake Facebook profile to conduct damaga control on the social network.

So, what does Chick-fil-A have to say about "Abby Farle"?

Usually the nightmare occurs after St. Patrick's Day (or around 6 p.m. if you're truly celebrating like an Irishman), but College Humor has imagined the Nightmare Before St. Patrick’s Day… a la Tim Burton.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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