Okay, folks, gather 'round! Let's talk about something that's guaranteed to make your day... well, maybe not exactly make your day, but certainly fill it with delightful gloom! I'm talking about the A Series of Unfortunate Events TV series on DVD!
Yes, you heard me right. In this day and age of streaming services, there's still something magical about owning a physical copy. It's like having a little piece of Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire's chaotic world right there on your shelf. A little monument to misfortune, if you will.
Why You Absolutely NEED This DVD Set (Probably)
First and foremost, let's address the elephant in the room. Streaming services can be fickle! One minute your favorite show is available, the next it's vanished into the digital ether, probably stolen by Count Olaf himself! Owning the DVDs means you're immune to such treachery.
Picture this: it's a rainy Sunday, your internet is down (again!), and you're feeling a bit down in the dumps. But wait! There's salvation! You pop in a disc, and suddenly you're immersed in the delightfully dark and whimsical world of the Baudelaire orphans.
Plus, let's be honest, there's just something so satisfying about physically owning something. It's like a little trophy for enduring all the awfulness that life throws at you. "Yes, I survived another Monday," you can tell yourself, "and I have the A Series of Unfortunate Events DVDs to prove it!"
Special Features: Because Misery Loves Company
And what about the special features? Oh, the special features! Deleted scenes that are probably even more depressing than the actual episodes! Behind-the-scenes glimpses of Neil Patrick Harris hamming it up as Count Olaf (a true treasure, that one).
Audio commentaries where the creators probably apologize for putting you through so much emotional turmoil. It's a whole extra layer of unfortunate events layered on top of the unfortunate events you already paid for! What's not to love?
Think of it this way: you're not just buying a TV show on DVD. You're investing in an experience. A communal experience of despair and resilience! A celebration of the Baudelaire's unyielding spirit in the face of absolutely ridiculous odds.
The Practicalities (Because Even Doom Needs Organization)
Now, some of you might be thinking, "But I have a streaming service! DVDs are so outdated!" To which I say, poppycock! DVDs are timeless! They're like little time capsules of angst and clever wordplay.
Plus, DVDs are great for road trips! Imagine being stuck in the car with your family, and you can say: "Want to watch these children be constantly hunted by their evil uncle?" It's the perfect way to bond and realize your problems aren't nearly as bad as theirs.
And think of the storage possibilities! A dedicated shelf just for your A Series of Unfortunate Events collection! A shrine to the Baudelaire orphans, if you will. You can even arrange the spines to spell out secret messages, like "The world is a terrifying place!"
In Conclusion (Before Something Else Terrible Happens)
So, there you have it. My passionate (and slightly unhinged) argument for why you need the A Series of Unfortunate Events TV series on DVD. It's a testament to the power of storytelling, a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there's always a glimmer of hope. Or at least a clever disguise.
Go forth, embrace the gloom, and let the Baudelaire's misfortunes bring a strange sense of joy to your life. You deserve it! And if not joy, then at least a good laugh at someone else's expense. Just don't tell Count Olaf I said that.
Just remember what Lemony Snicket would say:
“If you are interested in stories with happy endings, you would be better off reading some other book.”But hey, at least you'll own the show!
