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We don't know whether we should be afraid or very afraid, but we're leaning toward the latter. The fine folks at Just Born Inc., who spend their waking hours making largely inedible Peeps candy, have just released their annual misnamed "Peeps Celebrity Survey," in which they don't appear to actually survey celebrities, but when you're talking about candy that is humorously microwavable, you don't ask a lot of questions.

One, George Bush and Britney Spears were selected as the people most in need of a Peep. Two, most people who eat Peeps prefer to eat the head first. And three, it would appear that the people at Just Born have been inhaling Peep fumes a little too much.

We aren't usually interested in corporate mergers and big deals, busy as we are with reading meaningless surveys, but this one caught our attention, and now we're all atwitter.

Fox and NBC, in an attempt to challenge the mega wonder that is Google and YouTube, have struck a deal to launch a free online service featuring, among other things, full-length movies and programs from both networks.

Can you imagine the crossover potential? Jack Bauer of "24" using a stapler to get Michael Scott of "The Office" to reveal information about terrorists working inside Dunder Mifflin. New hit game show: "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grade Howie Mandel?" And Homer Simpson as Jay Leno's new sidekick. D'oh!

We're so relieved that Britney Spears has completed her rehab, especially since there are plenty of other celebrities lining up for the room. But what will poor Brit do now?

Spin Cycle is a random column that takes a quirky view of the daily news and everyday happenings. Comments? Direct them to Joan Morris at 925-977-8479 or jmorris@cctimes.com .

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