I'm just going to add Dick Van Dyke to the list here. If any posthumous dirt comes out, something inside me might die a little.

I'm just going to add Dick Van Dyke to the list here. If any posthumous dirt comes out, something inside me might die a little.

I think Adult Swim conquered part of that niche. I miss the earnestness, though.

I think Adult Swim conquered part of that niche. I miss the earnestness, though.

Ya'll ain't got nothin' to worry about, I reckon.

Ya'll ain't got nothin' to worry about, I reckon.

I was just thinking how far McGruff has fallen.

I was just thinking how far McGruff has fallen.

I reject your submission.

I reject your submission.

Well, so you also jokingly call adults who enjoy Batman: The Animated Series or Spongebob Squarepants pedophiles?

Well, so you also jokingly call adults who enjoy Batman: The Animated Series or Spongebob Squarepants pedophiles?

How many films are truly good, though? Much less great? Most you'll only see once, and surprises are more enjoyable than ticking off events you know are coming.

How many films are truly good, though? Much less great? Most you'll only see once, and surprises are more enjoyable than ticking off events you know are coming.

Don't tell me when I can get worked up! You don't know me!

Don't tell me when I can get worked up! You don't know me!

Maybe not ruin, but spoilers sure can drain the dramatic tension right out of the thing.

Maybe not ruin, but spoilers sure can drain the dramatic tension right out of the thing.

Swap Mad Men for Fringe. We'll pretend that's what you meant.

Swap Mad Men for Fringe. We'll pretend that's what you meant.