If you're a Sheldonista who picked up a book or t-shirt from the Sheldon Store in 2006 or 2007, you know that I like to give out free desktop wallpapers... as a small "thank you" from me to you. A thank you, because it's your financial support that keeps Sheldon going as a free, daily strip (...and keeps the lights on 'round these parts).

But it looks like everyone who purchased something in the first months of 2008 didn't get the link to the free wallpapers. Which is a total bummer.

Anyway, I just now fixed the link hiccup... So if you were one of those folks that made a purchase but didn't get a free wallpaper, just send me an e-mail from the address used in your Sheldon purchase...and I'll send you the wallpaper link! Thanks!

I get it. Cuteness sells.

Cuteness triggers all sorts of basic, human parenting instincts and emotional responses that no logical brain can fully ignore...resulting in a higher possibility of an emotionally based purchase the next time you're in the store.

I get it. I understand it. And I see it comin' a mile away.

But dang it! Dang this commercial! I can not resist its charms! I'm singing this dang thing constantly. A capella style, Gregorian-monk style, George Clinton Parliament style. It's ridiculous. This commercial has wedded itself to my deepest synapses.

The ad team that came up with this thing should all be getting Mazda Miatas for Christmas bonuses.