Guidos and the BP Oil Spill Are This Year's Biggest Television Stars

This marks a sad state of affairs for the world: A global language survey determined that the words "BP Spillcam," "dysfunctional" (associated with Modern Family) and "Guido" were the most used words of the 2009-2010 television season. The survey used a math formula to track words and phrases used in print and electronic media. Other popular choices included "Lady Gaga," "rude" (associated with Simon Cowell) and "Asperger's Syndrome." Better luck next year, Glee and Oprah. [Reuters]