The Christmas Tree

(It starts with the shot of a coffee machine as Critic is trying tiredly to push the buttons on it. Malcolm walks up behind him, holding his own cup.)

Malcolm: Oh, hey Critic! Merry Christmas Eve!

(Suddenly, NC grabs his jacket and slams his back of the fridge door.)

NC: (threateningly) What's so merry about it? I have just seen the absolute worst holiday special of all time.

Malcolm: "Santa Zombie Eats Jesus"?

NC: Worse! It's so bad I haven't slept in nights. It's kept me awake throughout the entire season. If I'm not careful, I might start hallucinating!

Malcolm: Hey Critic! (Appearing from the door behind the NC)(NC turns at him) Who are you talking to? (He turns at the fridge to find nobody there)

NC: You got any NyQuil?

(NC Opening)

(We fade to NC looking very tired and twitchy)

Nostalgia Critic: (shaky) Hello, I'm the Nostalgia Critic. I remember it so you don't have to. And Merry Christmas Eve to you. (pause and continues to shake) Or at least it would be, before I found out this unholy abomination existed! That's right, I found it. I found the absolute worst Christmas special of all time. Hands down, no comparison, yuletide crap!(pauses to compose himself) It's called "The Christmas Tree".