This trailer just dropped today, and the first thought that came to my mind was “Why?!”

Are there really people out there that are just dying to see Alvin and the Chipmunks up on the big screen? And I get it that this is a kid’s movie, but Alvin and the Chipmunks have been absent from the television screen for decades. Plus, did you see these little CGI chipmunks? They’re not cute; they’re creepy. And Alvin eats a turd, for christ sake. How is that funny?

I am definitely going to SKIP IT, so I guess it doesn’t matter. I’m just wondering what Jason Lee is thinking. This is how he leverages his My Name is Earl success? He’s on top right now. Why is he competing with Cuba Gooding Jr. for movie roles?

Alvin and the Chipmunks is not yet rated but I’m assuming it’ll be rated G. And it opens on Christmas. (Official Site)