It really is a ton of fun. I'm glad that a friend of yours mentioned it too. I've always wanted to the MST3K guys to do 'good' movies, and here they are (though whether "Phantom Menace" qualifies as 'good' is certainly subject to debate).

I'll try the gargling. It's amazing how much a cold can really drag you down and make you feel miserable. But I shouldn't complain; at least I don't have to get up and go to work with the cold.