Rule34 — Creator Reactions: Lindsay and Alex were asked a question about this in the Livestream #5. Lindsay joked that it caused her to have a Thousand Yard Stare, but they both then just mentioned that it's more funny than anything, and that they see it as a milestone of fame.
Schedule Slip: Pretty infamously. One promo for season 2 announced episodes starting monthly that week. Cue the next episode eight months later. Notice the Christmas Special three episodes after the other Christmas Special.