While President Bush attempted to bring in ratings for all the major networks, Veronica Mars premiered in the first new episode of the 2nd half of the season. Mostly it was standard a Mars-style one-shot episode with a few bits about the mystery we all knew was going to happen -- who shot the Dean?

But the real mystery is this: Is Veronica a dumb-ass slut?

Seriously, I realize that Piz has a stupid name and a haircut rejected from the OC makeup room. But COME ON. Is she that dumb to think Piz was encouraging her to go back to that bum-fight taping douche who lives in a freaking hotel with a guy who takes polaroids of his own genitals? (a hilarious moment, nonetheless)

Seriously. what is wrong with this woman?

My guess is that what's-his-name gives Veronica herpes, cementing their relationship until she finds a dating website specifically for people who have herpes (and thus can have unprotected sex without the guilt of spreading the 'incurable itch.')