There must be a certain catharsis involved in beating up the evil alternate universe version of a close personal friend, I suppose.

Oh, BONUS MATERIAL: In addition to this director's commentary, I am going to put an ALTERNATE ENDING up on the Facebook group (see "Special School webcomic") at some point today. Will it be better than the proper one? Will there be a forced gag at the expense of character faithfulness? WHO CAN KNOW? You can! I feel sure.