The last time we checked in with Kurt Sutter, the notoriously quick-tempered ”Sons of Anarchy” showrunner had turned over a new leaf, promising to avoid talking about award snubs and to stop calling people the C-word in vitriolic rants. Here’s a sample of what he wrote three weeks ago:

So, I’ve decided for the good of the village, it’s best if I drop out of all award conversation.  Past, present and future.  And all critic/review conversation as well. [...]

I guess the point of this entry… is to say that I now understand the shortcomings of my bombastic rants.  Although outrageous and entertaining to some, they really serve no greater good.  I’ll never effect change with the word “c*nt”.

Then the Emmy nominations came out yesterday, and there was no recognition for “Sons of Anarchy” or Sutter’s wife, Katey Sagal, who often appears in awards discussion (and was ignored by the Emmys last year despite a heartwrenchingly excellent performance in Season 2 of “SOA”).

Now, showrunners react to snubs in different ways. David Simon (“Treme,” ‘The Wire”) seems unaware of their existence. “Community” creator Dan Harmon wrote a heartwarming story about meeting Midnight Run writer George Gallo. Sutter turned to Twitter, where he shared a series of candid thoughts, jokes about the Academy, and spicy language. What follows is a selection of his tweets — in order — after the Emmy nominations came out. Warning: if you’re offended by foul language, don’t click through.

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Listen, the Emmys are stupid. I know this. You know this. But every year we hope against hope that the reigning awards show for TV excellence will find some sort of consistency — if not in picking winners, then at least in the nomination process. And every year we end up dazed and flat on our backs: Charlie Brown after another failed kickoff.

With that in mind, the nominations for the 63rd Emmys (see list below) were announced this morning, and more than anything I’m confused by what thought process, if any, governs the actions of the Academies of Television Arts & Sciences. I don’t understand why the excellence of “Mad Men” and “Breaking Bad” was recognized from their inceptions, while “The Wire” received one nomination during its five-year run on HBO. Emmy voters fall all over themselves to (rightfully) acknowledge “Modern Family,” but have seemingly never heard of “Community.” It’s maddening.

But getting all pissed off about television awards is a pretty goddam meaningless exercise in futility, so instead I’ll focus on the positives: the brilliant Peter Dinklage received a nomination for “Game of Thrones;” the trio at the heart of  ”Justified’s” excellent second season — Timothy Olyphant, Walton Goggins, and Margo Martindale — each received a nom; and “Friday Night Lights” received due recognition in its final season. I will try not to think about Nick Offerman’s snub or how “Community” was shut out, because I’d prefer not to have a brain embolism at the age of 32.

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For 364 days a year, everyone who works in Hollywood sleeps until 11 a.m., lounges poolside for an hour, then has a long lunch before starting their workday around 2 p.m., thus ensuring that no entertainment news happens until the end of this blogger’s workday on the East Coast. The annual exception: the announcement of Emmy nominations, which can be seen via webcast this coming Thursday at 8:30 a.m Eastern/5:30 Pacific.

This year, the nominations will be announced by Bridesmaids star Melissa McCarthy, and in the video below, Joel McHale — who read the nominations last year — takes her through a training montage to prepare her for the job. The “training” is comprised of McCarthy folding McHale’s laundry, washing his car, getting punched in the face, and catching a chicken, so it’s not exactly the most vital of Internet videos. But it’s got McHale in full-on charming dickbag mode, and it’s been a while since I’ve indulged in that particular man-crush, so there you go.

Oh, and while we’re on the subject of Emmy nominations: MARTINDALE AND OLYPHANT OR GTFO.

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Last year, CBS enjoyed a bump in Emmy ratings when it picked Neil Patrick Harris, a charismatic star from one of its sitcoms, to host the awards show. This year, Fox looks to do the same with “Glee” star Jane Lynch, who may be approved by TV’s board of governors as soon as tomorrow.

Lynch already did a good job for Fox hosting the network’s upfront presentations for the past two years as her Glee character Sue Sylvester. With her background as an actress/comedian and singer, Lynch had emerged as a top choice for the hosting gig. [Fox also] considered Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane, who has hosted roasts and can sing too, but he would’ve probably kept network censors with their fingers ready on the mute button every time he speaks. [Deadline]

I think Lynch is a great choice, and not just because I like all my awards shows hosted by gays. In fact, she’s probably my favorite lesbian performer (after perhaps Amber Heard). Lynch has a great skill set for hosting the Emmys, most notably her withering sarcasm and the way she isn’t Ellen Degeneres.

This was the last of the Emmy highlights that I enjoyed: in a pre-recorded segment, the cast of “Modern Family” reacts to corporate stuffed suit who throws out ideas to improve the Emmy-winning comedy. It starts off a little slowly — Stewie from “Family Guy” wore out his welcome long ago — but it picks up some steam (Sofia Vergara in 3-D? Yes please) and finishes strong with George Clooney. Most things with George Clooney finish strong, according to women’s desires and an article I read People Magazine.

So that’s that. If you missed the Emmys last night, you can read all the results and watch all the highlights in a span of about 15 minutes here at Warming Glow. I just saved you two hours and 45 minutes. Unless you actually watched the Emmys, in which case you didn’t have anything better going on anyway.

(Special thanks to bohemea and suicideblonde, who captured many of the Emmy images used here today)