The time thing bugged me too, in the Puckerman story—was the Hollywood part meant to be actually during Hanukkah? Like, December 8-16?

The time thing bugged me too, in the Puckerman story—was the Hollywood part meant to be actually during Hanukkah? Like, December 8-16?

Two thoughts:

Two thoughts:

I don't know about funniest of the year, but it is great—I love the discussion about how Henry Winkler is the obvious choice to play an Italian greaser, and the laugh-singing of course.

I don't know about funniest of the year, but it is great—I love the discussion about how Henry Winkler is the obvious choice to play an Italian greaser, and the laugh-singing of course.

OMG, the eating mashed potatoes with a gun thing. Just priceless.

OMG, the eating mashed potatoes with a gun thing. Just priceless.

I DON'T EAT MEAT.

I DON'T EAT MEAT.

That one, and "The Two Mrs. Cranes," where everyone winds up inventing a phony backstory when Daphne's ex-boyfriend comes over for dinner.

That one, and "The Two Mrs. Cranes," where everyone winds up inventing a phony backstory when Daphne's ex-boyfriend comes over for dinner.

I get super annoyed with the "OMG it's Christmas Eve and we have no presents!" trope on other shows, especially when the person winds up running out to buy terrible presents at a gas station or something. So I was thrilled that The Middle came up with a completely reasonable compromise.

I get super annoyed with the "OMG it's Christmas Eve and we have no presents!" trope on other shows, especially when the person winds up running out to buy terrible presents at a gas station or something. So I was thrilled that The Middle came up with a completely reasonable compromise.

The Sheldon and Amy relationship is the most irritating and baffling thing about this show. I don't understand why it's hilarious to watch Mayim Bialik play Mrs. Roper.

The Sheldon and Amy relationship is the most irritating and baffling thing about this show. I don't understand why it's hilarious to watch Mayim Bialik play Mrs. Roper.

"Someday at Christmas" is so great and it makes me really happy that radio stations never play it this time of year.

"Someday at Christmas" is so great and it makes me really happy that radio stations never play it this time of year.

There's a Dinah Washington cover of it that's beautiful and not too cloying. Well worth a listen.

There's a Dinah Washington cover of it that's beautiful and not too cloying. Well worth a listen.