I thought we’d finally be on the path to seeing things go right in this crazy mixed-up world of ours. MTV’s legendary sketch series The State was set to be released on DVD, but I jsut saw this ominous message on the official website:

* * * NOTE (Nov 1, 2007): We are sorry to report The State DVD is now NOT being released this fall. We worked closely with MTV to make a great DVD set with lots of extras for the show, and the DVDs are completed, but they have chosen not to release the set at this time. We don’t know why.

Gah. MTV, for you, a heaping pile of coal. Soaked in reindeer pee.

The kids in the town sure liked Christmas a lot
But Charlie Brown, that weird, short, bald kid did not
Before you ask why, there’s a straightforward reason:
At that time of year, Charlie’s peers got their tease on

They’d all call him blockhead, the ribbing was endless.
They’d send him no Christmas cards, make him feel friendless.
Not once was he asked to a holiday party;
He sat home alone while they laughed good and hearty

Not even Linus, his best friend, could help ’cause
He too was a social outcast just like Chuck was
See, walking around with a blankie for comfort’s
A really good way to get picked last for most sports

Then one day he snapped. Charlie Brown had decided
To get his revenge on all those who’d derided
And mocked him by taking their Christmas away.
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What a tease this upcoming “season” of Lost will likely turn out to be. With only eight episodes in the can (thanks to the understandable, supportable, and completely sucky writers’ strike), fans who’ve waited since last Spring for the fallout from last season’s finale will have to wait who knows how much longer for the second half of the new season.

Oh, well.

Things heat up January 31st. Here’s an excellent, somewhat spoilery trailer, for those who just can’t hold out a month longer.

Q: What did the walrus get for a Christmas Present?

A: Three rolls of masking tape and a pumpkin-scented Yankee candle.

Q:How many reindeer does it take to open a farm stand?

A: Forty-two.

Q: Why did Santa Claus file for divorce from Mrs. Claus?

A: Irreconcilable differences.

Q: Why was there no room at the inn for Joseph and Mary?

A: The innkeeper had a strict “no Messiah” policy.

Q: What is Frosty the Snowman’s favorite Christmas dinner?

A: Red and green Sno-cones.  He’s a cannibal.