At some point in your life, you've heard the high pitched squeal of cartoon rodents talking and singing far too quickly and at a pitch that is unpleasant to the ear. For some reason, enough people have paid to support this as to sustain the Alvin and the Chipmunks franchise since its creation in 1958. Yes, for whatever reason, Americans love them some Alvin and the Chipmunks. Recent reboots have made profits of 300 million, 370 million, and 260 million dollars with a fourth CGI film set to be released this year. Until they stop making money, they'll keep getting made.