Sam Seder (@samseder) started his #pastriot quest T-:02 minutes into this morning’s show by asking, “I have to ask before I take, does anyone else have their eye on that bear claw?”

Yesterday, Tom Colicchio (@tomcolicchio) talked about his film, A Place at the Table, one-on-one with with Chris and then as part of a larger panel. He also gave me a makeover.

After the show, Chris tweeted:

The chorizo-gruyere savory…

By now, you have probably heard that Chris Hayes will be hosting the 8pm slot on MSNBC. This is an incredible opportunity for Chris and I am very happy for him.

There have been a ton of questions about what happens to me, whether there will be a new host for UP, whether…

And with that one request, John Liu (@JohnLiu2013), comptroller of New York City and 2013 NYC Mayoral candidate, made Up history and gained a few thousand votes.

Get to it, Dan

Another #pastriot was minted from a long-time friend and guest of Up, Dan Savage.

Welcome, Dan.

And with a final, somewhat tear-producing good bye statement, ate from the plate.