A white male contestant on the questionably uncanceled reality show Big Brother is taking heat across the Internet for referring to one of his housemates as "that colored girl." People are calling it a racial slur. After watching the clip, we're finding it hard to agree with that characterization.

As I've said before, I agree with the Times letter-writer who said "colored" is perhaps the best word to use to describe African Americans. It's certainly more accurate than black. Your thoughts?

• If you're racist, you probably have a pretty good chance of making it onto Big Brother. Watch the clip until the end for a casual "nigger bitch" reference. [MG]

• I liked the turban much, much better. [Bossip]

• Some things, Jay-Z included, definitely get better with age. [SR]

• Bad idea — having an affair. Worse idea — suing 1-800-Flowers when your wife finds out about it. [C&D]

• I hate to spill the beans and say it's Kanye West, but no one, especially Beanie Sigel, would have trouble guessing this one. [TSG]