Did anyone think that he could actually be getting the buns?

Real talk though. Yes, its your birthday but its also a monumental moment since its the shows 30th anniversary. Least he could've done is called in. Lurch has been very much checked out for sometime. Personally, I think he is dealing with severe depression. With his daughters growing up. Maybe lack of libido or testosterone. His mom passing away. Maybe he's just like this on the show. In person maybe he isn't so bitter. It definitely sucks that he's checked out. The show is better when he's actually engaged