shel·lac also shel·lack (sh-lk) KEY NOUN:
1. A purified lac in the form of thin yellow or orange flakes, often bleached white and widely used in varnishes, paints, inks, sealants, and formerly in phonograph records.
2. A thin varnish made by dissolving this substance in denatured alcohol, used to finish wood.
3. An old phonograph record containing this substance, typically played at 78 rpm. TRANSITIVE VERB:
1. shel·lacked , also shel·lacked shel·lack·ing , shel·lack·ing shel·lacs , shel·lacks To coat or finish with shellac.
2. Slang
a. To strike repeatedly and severely; batter.
b. To defeat decisively.

i think both of the slang definitions apply to last night, don't you?

we already knew ponson was having issues, but without at least a tolerably decent mulder (and for that matter, brad thompson), we are in serious trouble...