Why has my screen frozen?

Why has my screen frozen?
I believe my I-pod froze up after it took a hit from a static electricial charge as I removed my coat today. I had it in my front breast pocket and as I removed my coat I heard a crackling noise and the screen froze, and has been stuck that. I've tried charging and restarting it with no luck. It remains frozen on the song that was playing.

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