title: selecting variable / selector and $(this)
body: <p>I am currently trying to optimize a function I have and am looking to select both <code>$(this)</code> as well as <code>$(#selector)</code> or <code>varName</code> I have listed my code below to show an example, I have done some searching and cannot find anything specific.</p>
  
  <pre><code>$(varName, this).stop().animate({opacity : 1}, 'slow');
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>All help appreciated.</p>