The stakes in Libya are obviously high for the future of the Libyan people. But spare a thought for the future of European defence co-operation.
This is an appeal for creatives to spare a thought for the neglected rooster in 2017.
While the rest of the cast were having fun with stunts, spare a thought for poor Taylor Lautner.
If you've ever worried about running into someone with the same name as you, then spare a thought for the Wangs, Lis and Zhangs of this world, whose names have just been declared the three most popular in the country.
Spaniards should spare a thought for the previous generation; those who became pensioners in 1970 could expect to survive for less than a decade.
So, next time you're cashing in your reward points at Tesco, spare a thought for Curtis.
We should look ahead and spare a thought for future generations.
If you thought your Monday morning was bad then spare a thought for the residents of York.
And if you find yourself stuck on the way to work tomorrow, spare a thought for the Inner Mongolia coal truck driver who may not be home until mid-September.
So spare a thought for the super-rich, the poor darlings can't appreciate a tin of spam, a lump of coal or a cardboard box in quite the same way that you and I can.