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Just light the torches. Cue the pigeons. And let the midgets go.

. . . but did anyone not know this game was gonna suck?
It all makes me think of the lead-up to the "Coupon: The Movie" skit on Mr. Show. (Scroll down to the "Greenlight Gang" section). I can totally see that exact same meeting happening in some Sony conference room.

Found a transcript of the sketch here: http://www.unoriginal.com/tvl/blinded.html

That's right, Bob. Listen to your friend, a person who makes more money than you is better than you, and therefore beyond criticism. This is called the Worthington Law [which reads "More Money = Better Than"] and it's used to gauge the value of human worth. Carl Espick, economist, and editor of Value Magazine. LINK

Bob: This guy sucks!

David: None of these people seem to think so.

Bob: I don't care; I'm funnier than he is.

David: Oh yeah, if you're so funny, how come you don't have your own show?

Bob: I did until you fired me! Well, I just don't think he's so great.

David: He makes more money than you do.

[Bob ponders the thought.]

V.O.: That's right, Bob. Listen to your friend, a person who makes more money than you is better than you, and therefore beyond criticism. This is called the Worthington Law [which reads "More Money = Better Than"] and it's used to gauge the value of human worth. Carl Espick, economist, and editor of Value Magazine.

Carl: Yeah, that's right. So what do you think? Wrong! Whatever you were gonna say doesn't matter because I make more money than you. That's if you're 80% of the public. So, I'm right. Each year, Value Magazine ranks the 500 best people in the history of the world. Did you know that, according to Worthington's Law, the opera singer who called himself The "Great" Caruso was nowhere near as great as Sammy Hagar, The Red Rocker? So shut up, Caruso! Hey! Who's greater than Saint Francis of Assisi? How about, uh, Darryl Strawberry? See ya later, Saint Frannie, ya schmuck. Hey, guess who's better than Van Gogh. Let's see, after adjusting for inflation...[uses calculator] almost everybody! He made nothing! [shot of John fixing car]

John: So that means that I'm better than Van Gogh and Galileo put together!

Carl: And I'm better than you, brainiac. In 1995, Steve Peaters had no money. He was a public school teacher, so his opinion wasn't worth very much. But then, in 1996, he won the lottery, and he was a great man. Greater than Einstein, who made very little. But then, guess what this genius-for-a-day does. He goes and gives his money to charity. Now he's about as dumb as Einstein. Way to go, Einstein. So, read Value Magazine, and get to know the 500 best people in the world.

everyone knows that 24 is the highest number

"I sentence each and every person in the United States to one viewing of "Coupon: The Movie." And may God have mercy...on your souls. Who wants to go Friday?"

http://www.unoriginal.com/mrshow/2_6.html

Ever see "Coupon: the Movie?" You MUST see it! Season 2 Episode 6. Scroll down to 'Greenlight Gang'. Seeing it is a hell of a lot funnier than reading it however.

The first and second season of Mr. Show are available on DVD, most of you can figure out where to find the rest of the seasons if you like. Bob Odenkirk and David Cross are comic geniuses.

Bob: [bangs gavel] I sentence each and every person in the United States to one viewing of "Coupon: The Movie." And may God have mercy...on your souls. Who wants to go Friday?

I suppose that this guy, who slept on his arms last night, will have a bit of a problem.

Ah, yes... Kids in the Hall... I miss you.