Here we go again, people. I mean, it’s like this kid shows up every year, isn’t it?

He does.

And this year, we stand strong.

Well, except for poor Mike M., who is our First Fallen this year. (He reported in at a little after 7 am. Ouch. Did he have a Boy alarm clock or something?) And you know what that means. We play for Mike in 2024.

You also know the drill: Bone up on the rules (bit.ly/LDBCrules). Fill out the newly simplified form (bit.ly/ldbcform) if you’re done in to earn yourself a spot on the Wall at the end o’ the game.

Also, take an LDBC-elfie of yourself at the moment of your loss and add it to a comment on our Facebook page or via Bluesky (be sure to tag @littledrummerboychallenge.com there). And feel free to check out the gallery at the bottom of last year’s roundup for inspiration.

Thought we were finished? Almost. To quote noted philosopher Frank Columbo (yes, it’s Frank), just one more thing. Go over our list of deadly TV shows and movies (bit.ly/LDBCtoxic), but be aware that it is not exhaustive. There’s a link there to an IMDb page that’ll give you much more.

OK, two more things. To make life a bit easier and more pleasant, take a look at our handy list of LDB-free media, which includes the new AccuRadio channels and a whole host of LDBC-er playlists.

Stand strong and stay frosty, folks. We got this.

For Mike!