If you must _________, then at least _________?

Yeah, one of those. Lazy, unimaginative & shallow though it undeniably is, it still screams out answer me!! Well okay, maybe whispers it then. So, fill in the blanks with whatever you see fit. Just as long as it makes some degree of sense. Might be an idea to stay clear of personal attacks too. I mean, that’s not cool now is it? Thanks!