The thing I find funny about Smallville would be the weekly phone calls Clark would make to his mother. (who does still exist)

"How's politics? ... Great. ... Me? Oh, well, I almost died three times. ... Yeah, three! Oh, and Chloe died twice, but she's fine now. ... Yeah... Lana's infused with Kryptonite now, so I can't see her anymore. Yeah... Oh, and Lois almost died four times on Wednesday! I think that's a record. ... I know, right? Anyway, I've got stuff to do. ... Ok, love you too. Bye."