# 5 * Russia * called Palin a guttersnipe # 4 * bobcats * family of bobcats moved into house in Southern California, perhaps ultimately to direct # 3 * Scientists (more threatening than bobcats) * may bring the end of the world with the LHC * some nerds don't know their Trek from their Wars * violation of nerd cred * Dr. Colbert had to check his polyhedral dice to see if he is experiencing "terror" # 2