At the time of this typing, we’re just three shy of 300 down, folks, which means it really will be an unlucky day for the poor soul to hit that number on the reporting form. We’ve been averaging more than 20 takedowns a day, which means even Jason himself is but a dabbler when compared with the dreaded Boy.

Of course, the rotten kid’s had plenty of help from his quisling pals, as He usually does. The Black Doves folks are rookie villains this year, hiding the Johnny Cash version in the opening of the Netflix show’s episode four (“Go Bang Time”), which boasts a number of notches on its gun already despite our attempt to warn everyone via social media. (In fact, I’d avoid the trailer for that one, too. I had it muted because Mrs. LDBC and I are still in, but it looked suspicious as well.)

Another newbie that’s taken LDBCer Dana Hudson Kragick and others down is The Holderness Family‘s “Merry Perimenopause” video, which includes a fatal dose of LDB. Ditto a viral video called “When Your Parents Leave You in Charge of the Christmas Playlist” and its parody version. Meanwhile, a veteran of the scene, Grace Jones‘s now-classic tour de force on Pee-wee’s Playhouse, has always been problematic. But this year it’s reemerged with a vengeance for whatever reason, as you’ll see if you check out the LDBC-elfie gallery below.

No one’s coming to save us, people. We’re staring down the barrel of a drumstick at if-it’s-to-be-it’s-up-to-me time. Check our Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky accounts for warnings, which depend on you guys for timeliness (and thank you to everyone who’s submitted). Peruse our list of toxic media and, even further, check the IMDb page we link to from there for a giant list of things to avoid.

And please, if you are taken from us before your time, do not post a video of the moment that includes the tune playing in the background. Just today I had to delete someone’s post for that very reason, and I was lucky I was quick with the mute button and saved myself.

Now, about those beloved LDBC-elfies (or Elfies, which is a lot easier to type and say). I’ve gotten a few questions about how to get them to us. Just attach them to a comment on one of our Facebook posts, or tag us on Instagram or Bluesky. Unfortunately, a recent yearly tradition is that I can’t tell you how to post directly to the Facebook page on your own, though several people have managed. It’s not obvious, as I’ve received more than one complaint about it, and I can’t find a setting to make it easier. Honestly, I just chalk it up to Zuck‘s enshittification of the platform.

Otherwise, remain ever-vigilant, and let’s be careful out there, people.

For Mike!