Definition of lit

So, why is this blog called The Lit Department? A brief examination of the word lit is in order.

Lit is most commonly used as the past tense version of the verb light (I want to light Sarah Palin's hairsprayed bouffant aflame; I lit Sarah Palin's hairsprayed bouffant aflame). Secondly, lit. is used as an abbreviation of literature. Lastly, lit is also an adjective meaning lighted, but no one really cares because lit also means intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. These multiple meanings can be useful. Observe:

While lit, I lit the lit lit. department.

Confused by the litany of lit's? Translation:

While drunk, I set on fire the well illuminated and/or concurrently burning literature department.

Therefore, The Lit Department is a well-illuminated department of literature that has recently been set on fire while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.