By all recognized laws of pop culture, one thing is universally understood: at some point, Andy Samberg and the boys of The Lonely Island are going to find themselves facing a major-league backlash. But for right now, they are riding high with viral success. And bless them for it.

This Digital Short actually reminds me a lot of the short films that Albert Brooks would make for Saturday Night Live during its early seasons -- but shorter, and more laced with video game references, and maybe not actually funny. But it's really cool to see a fresh comedic voice being spotlighted on national television. It's like Saturday Night Live is almost... cutting edge. Well. As cutting edge as one can be with a Bon Jovi cameo.

Kanye West's new album "Graduation" has been a critical and commercial success, going gold in a day and crushing the competition (including poor ol' 50 Cent, who may or may not actually end up retiring). In short, the man is a clear winner, which has made his recent temper tantrums about losing super-baffling.

But the Kanye PR machine must be a mighty and fierce one, rivaling Truckosaurus with its cunning and ability to breathe fire. That's the best explanation I have as to how the hip-hop star got the chance to satirize his poor losing on the Saturday Night Live season premiere. It's a triumph of self-parody, simultaneously negating the bad press of his VMA hissyfit and promoting Kanye as a comedy threat. Because who knew Kanye was funny? Not me. But next time I have the opportunity, I'll definitely give "a black man -- um, a short black man -- a chance."

The first season of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (DVD available now!) was one of the funniest things I've ever seen -- a blend of awkward and offensive, culminating in a perfect comedy stew. And somehow, FX managed to improve upon the formula in the second season by adding the not inconsiderable talents of Danny Devito to the cast.

How to keep a good thing going? Well, keep Danny Devito around for the third season, of course. But Danny Devito is a star. Danny Devito deserves the best treatment. You want Danny Devito on your dinky little cable sitcom, you better treat him right. That's what Rob McElhenney learns here, with the help of Rhea Perlman and Fred Savage. He also learns to read his contract better. All of thesse are important lessons.

boingyboingyboingyboingy (that's me jumping up and down) It's almost back! It's almost back! Yaaaaaaaay!

A new season of The Office kicks off on September 27, and to whet our appetite, NBC has given us the latest glimpse into what our favorite characters did over the summer.

Look -- there's Michael! Hi, Michael! And Dwight! Hi, Dwight -- sorry about your infection! And Jim! And Kevin! And Creed! And Ange-- okay, I don't really like Angela, but she took a vacation with a "gentleman friend" and I'm intrigued despite myself. Plus, there's Pam, and she's letting her hair down. Whoo! You go, girl!

Ahem. Sorry. Got a little overexcited. You know why? 'Cause it's almost back! Yay! Yaaaaaay! boingyboingboingyboingy.