Think this might be the downtime thing Arnie has mentioned elsewhere. Basically, there's some kind of problem with the leprechauns who carry the information across the World Wide Web. They get drunk, or something, so nothing works for a while.
Edit: for a better explanation, try here.
Well, if anyone deserves a fan club, it's Dafool. His antics are legend, and the place just wouldn't be the same without him. Of course, I am insane, so you may disagree.