There are only four days left in the month, and we have yet to be treated with the kind of October surprise that so many predicted for this election season.

We got a September surprise, all right -- and one that seemed to have changed the fundamental direction of the race. But a stock market crash is no fun, especially for anyone who owns stock.

With all the Internet wackiness this year concerning secret videotapes and hidden pregnancies, we anticipated something a little more escapist. Now, as the campaign enters its final week, we can only cross our fingers and speculate on what zaniness could still throw a monkey wrench into the best laid electoral plans.

Review our vicious rumors and wild innuendo after the jump.