News of mediabistro.com’s sale has caused quite a stir in Blogotopia. Well, bloggers like traffic, and who knew that Laurel Touby + boa would replace Britney Spears + Nude as a sure-fire search term?

Gawker tries to laugh through tears and clenched teeth. Not a good look.

Gridskipper’s Chris Mohney does the math, gets confused.

Huffington Post’s Rachel Sklar writes at length about What It All Means.

Rock a Candy is thrilled for good pal, Laurel Toby. Whoever that is.

NYO’s Media Mob regrets being a wage slave.

Peter Himler looks forward to more good times. On Laurel’s dime.

Jossip’s just jealous.

The Backlist found the sale inspirational — esp. the part about $20 mil. in cash.

We’re hoping our big boss poses with a boa, Jimmy Choos and a whole lot of loose bills.