Man, I love Friday Night Lights! I love it like I love Terrance Howard in a speedo. I love it like I love sleeping on rainy mornings.
This week kicks off with Street getting shot down on the murderball court but scoring big on the luuuvvv court! The tattoo girl takes him to some awesome replica of stonehenge. I want to go there. They talk, they make out. I mean, I saw it coming but it was still good. I am definately not in Camp Lylah. Anyone who has more self awareness while drunk.... (referring to the last episode). Jason later admits to Lylah that he's not sure if he wants to be engaged.
Speaking of Dillon High's resident troubled cheerleader, she's having a rough go of things. All of this would have been easier on her if she weren't such a clueless idiot but let's just think of this as her awakening. First, she yells at Jason that it's not ok to have an affair just because she did. And here's why I love this show - it's just like a high school romantic to call cheating on their "relationship" and "affair". Then, she figures out that Buddy Daddy is a Fuddy Daddy who, um, fuds everything in sight. She gets her revenge by driving through his business windows. Then leaves the evidence right in plain site! At least she made it out with her panties this time;)
Next up is Bangs. Coach is thinking about taking that job offer and Bangs is pissed. Bangs is pretty much me in highschool - how so you ask? Reletively liked by teachers yet not exactly on the straight and narrow, totally into geeky boys despite attempts to look otherwise and constantly irritated at my parents. The gist is that she doesn't want to leave Matt - I mean, who would? He's the best!! In the end, Coach postpones the decision while NBC scrambles to save this awesome show.
Then we have Riggins. Ahhhhh, Riggins. Sweet boozy Riggins who's putting the moves on the mommy next door. I'm really beginning to warm up to this storyline! She pushes him away the first time but then waits and takes him after an all night beer drinking, playing football bond session. Ew? But...hot. In my mind, they do it in the shower so he can get clean.
Smash looks for a way to break up with crazy Waverly. Understandable, especially when you're that age. Actually, you know what - I wouldn't blame you at any age. Dealing with mental health issues is a big deal and no one can do it alone, especially when the loved one is refusing treatment....I'm just saying.
I can't wait until next week.
3.23.2007
3.22.2007
Survive this
So, Survivor made a Wednesday appearance last night and if the producers thought I would pass up Friday Night Lights for this tripe - well, they were sorely mistaken.
I did watch on commercials and clearly didn't miss much. Basically the red headed self professed Latina, Lisi was sent to exhile island for being picked last/most hated. She handles it well...lots of moaning about wanting to go home. We share a common desire!
Then Rocky is a giant asshole. I'm so sick of this guy. He reminds me of Brian who won some years back. Despite being a total prick, people seem to like or repsect him. Blech. He's hard to look at and a chauvenist to boot. Here's a few things that need not be done on Survivor ANYMORE:
thing 1. angry black man (I mean, come on. Between this show and Real World you would think all black men do is shout)
thing 2. sexy young things with low self esteem (strangely also a RW annoyance)
thing 3. male chauvenism - that's why last year was such a relief!
In the end, Moto is who I'm rooting for. The challenge was new and hard, with a Moto victory YAY! and Anthony goes home. Where he can be called a girl in reletive comfort.
I did watch on commercials and clearly didn't miss much. Basically the red headed self professed Latina, Lisi was sent to exhile island for being picked last/most hated. She handles it well...lots of moaning about wanting to go home. We share a common desire!
Then Rocky is a giant asshole. I'm so sick of this guy. He reminds me of Brian who won some years back. Despite being a total prick, people seem to like or repsect him. Blech. He's hard to look at and a chauvenist to boot. Here's a few things that need not be done on Survivor ANYMORE:
thing 1. angry black man (I mean, come on. Between this show and Real World you would think all black men do is shout)
thing 2. sexy young things with low self esteem (strangely also a RW annoyance)
thing 3. male chauvenism - that's why last year was such a relief!
In the end, Moto is who I'm rooting for. The challenge was new and hard, with a Moto victory YAY! and Anthony goes home. Where he can be called a girl in reletive comfort.
3.20.2007
Paula Paula Paula
Explains it all...she was abducted by aliens. Slightly amusing, I guess. She still claims sobriety and that she has "never been drunk" in her life. Oooookkkaayyy you drunk bitch.
Well, Ryan has been raiding my grandpa's closet and Danny's uncle's tie rack. He's a miniature gay dentist! And two mikes - is that necessary? Here come our idols, looking sharp some of you. Paula looks like a big orange Indian Jones heroine, which is to say - awesome and dirty. The theme is 60s British Invasion. Barf. It's no small secret but I don't like. *big breath* the Beatles. None of them, not even Ringo. Hmm, did not know that Dusty Springfield was British. Who? Who are these fucking mentors? Peter someone works the boys, and Lulu someone else works with the girls - ahahahaa the guys name is Peter NOONE!! Indeed.
Haley
Tell Him I think He's Perfect. Lulu thinks Haley is Mediocore. Haley thinks Lulu is Useful. Out of the gate, she sounds too timid. And snapping. and wearing little boy shorts. The whole thing is pretty desperate. I mean, the song is cute and so is she but her voice falls under the snare drum. Somehow the crowd confuses this total crap with greatness and gives her a standing ovation. Paula and Randy like it while Simon calls her a "naughty little thing".
Chris
Chris's goal for this week is to finally nail a song. Good luck with that one. Peter likes his look but not his voice. Everyone keeps talking about how hot this boy is but I just do not see it. Someone clue me in. Singing Don't Let the Sun Catch you Crying underneath some orange ass lights. He gets applause after the first line...again, what? He sounds like he's straining and this song is super boring. Ugh, he's so nasally. I wish this was a porn competition because for some reason I can see him excelling at that....in a weird Ron Jeremy kind of way.... oh it's over. Good. The judges like it, they blow.
Stephanie
When did trashy earrings come back in style? I used to love earrings but not really so much anymore. She's going to sing You Don't Have to say you Love Me. It's a big arrangement, interesting. She sounds beautiful and looks good in a blue minidress - god those boots. I know you're wading through shit on this show sweetie but those boots can stay at home. I try to focus on the song, cause it's a good one and Stephanie is working it. Whaaatt? Randy doesn't like it, Paula likes the clothes (she is high tonight!!! yay!!) and Simon forces a self-evaluation. They make us do that at work now. Bitches. What am I supposed to say about myself besides that I'm super awesome
? It's a catch-22.
Blake
Ooops, I missed him cause I was picking up Danny but apparently whatever he did was cream. Everyone is screaming. The signs this year really suck as well, I mean "Blake is Great"? I mean, come ON people. Aw, Ryan Seacrest can kind of dance.
Lakisha a.k.a. Kiki
Lulu and Kiki put on a stupid show that basically amounts to Lulu getting to sing on camera. Kiki ignores Lulu and sings Diamonds are Forever. She sounds good but this song isn't right for her. She's singing it ala James Bond. Doo doo dooooo daaaa waaaa, you know. no? This whole performance is bizarre. For once I can't wait to hear what the judges say. Oh, it's from a James Bond film! The crowd loved it but Randy accurately points out that there was "no Lakisha" in it. I hope she does better next week, like I said before, she reminds me of my friend Ayanna and I want my friends to win contests.
Phil
He's singing Tobacco Road. I've never heard of this song but he says it's fun to sing. Noone thinks it's a good choice. Oooo, back up people Phil is roking oot. Dare I admit it....it's a good song for him. He can yell and not sound stupid, then go low, kind of Elvis-like. He's got Paula on her feet, I didn't say steady, but on her feet none the less. Bravo Phil, you're still a weird ass though. Whaaaaaatttt? Mandy Moore is Phil's wife? Did you see that?
Jordin
I like Jordin, she seems wise beyond her years. She's going to sing, I who Have Nothing. I who have no patience am not sure about this... Oh no, out come the orange lights again. Did Paula demand this? This song sounds like a broadway tune. Not that I'm knocking that, in fact in my kitchen this afternoon I was totally breaking out some Les Mis Eponine madness. Oh, right, the real singer's on stage. She's doing so good. She's loud but it's appropriate. Singing the words "I love you" is one of the hardest things to do. In my humble opinion, best all night. Paula has shed the velvet jacket to reveal a strange necklace of giant orangish blobs. The remind me of when Wes wore a poncho and a those chili lights for Halloween. But to keep them lit up he had to sit by an outlet all night, and we crashed this party so Kelly could piss off some bitch and Wesly sat against the wall telling everyone he was selling piping hot dog weiners. And me? I childishly thought it was hilarious.
Sanjaya
Peter is trying to be nice...it's not working. Poor Sanjaya, he's singing You Really Got Me - the song of fast food commercials world wide. They've put him in a Rolling Stones jacked and glove things. He's trying to sex it up and causes a little girl to actually pull back in tears! I can't help how great I think Sanjaya is, I hope he stays. God damn, that little girl is falling apart!!! The judges actually like it, me too. It sounded strange but it worked - again little girl shot. This girl is going to be all over YouTube tomorrow. In various incantations of course.
Gina
AAAAHHHH, Gina said she tries not to look at critiques on blogs - was that a nod to me? I think it was. Gross. She's singing Paint it Black, of course she is. Cause she's dark. Get it. She's doing ok but compared to some of the others, it's not working. I don't really know what to say...it's just kind of what you would expect it to be. Let's put it this way - if you have to tell us you're hard core it kind of defeats the purpose.
Chrisdouce -
I missed him cause Shelby called and she is way more interesting. I like Chris though and I want him to go far. I did catch him asking noone about being sexy. You can tell that even though he's funny and has a hot wife, he's also insecure. It's ok Chris!!! I would never find you sexy but I would totally hook you up with my drunk friend!
And that last girl I missed on purpose because I'm pretending she doesn't exist.
Overall, a better show than last week.
Well, Ryan has been raiding my grandpa's closet and Danny's uncle's tie rack. He's a miniature gay dentist! And two mikes - is that necessary? Here come our idols, looking sharp some of you. Paula looks like a big orange Indian Jones heroine, which is to say - awesome and dirty. The theme is 60s British Invasion. Barf. It's no small secret but I don't like. *big breath* the Beatles. None of them, not even Ringo. Hmm, did not know that Dusty Springfield was British. Who? Who are these fucking mentors? Peter someone works the boys, and Lulu someone else works with the girls - ahahahaa the guys name is Peter NOONE!! Indeed.
Haley
Tell Him I think He's Perfect. Lulu thinks Haley is Mediocore. Haley thinks Lulu is Useful. Out of the gate, she sounds too timid. And snapping. and wearing little boy shorts. The whole thing is pretty desperate. I mean, the song is cute and so is she but her voice falls under the snare drum. Somehow the crowd confuses this total crap with greatness and gives her a standing ovation. Paula and Randy like it while Simon calls her a "naughty little thing".
Chris
Chris's goal for this week is to finally nail a song. Good luck with that one. Peter likes his look but not his voice. Everyone keeps talking about how hot this boy is but I just do not see it. Someone clue me in. Singing Don't Let the Sun Catch you Crying underneath some orange ass lights. He gets applause after the first line...again, what? He sounds like he's straining and this song is super boring. Ugh, he's so nasally. I wish this was a porn competition because for some reason I can see him excelling at that....in a weird Ron Jeremy kind of way.... oh it's over. Good. The judges like it, they blow.
Stephanie
When did trashy earrings come back in style? I used to love earrings but not really so much anymore. She's going to sing You Don't Have to say you Love Me. It's a big arrangement, interesting. She sounds beautiful and looks good in a blue minidress - god those boots. I know you're wading through shit on this show sweetie but those boots can stay at home. I try to focus on the song, cause it's a good one and Stephanie is working it. Whaaatt? Randy doesn't like it, Paula likes the clothes (she is high tonight!!! yay!!) and Simon forces a self-evaluation. They make us do that at work now. Bitches. What am I supposed to say about myself besides that I'm super awesome
? It's a catch-22.Blake
Ooops, I missed him cause I was picking up Danny but apparently whatever he did was cream. Everyone is screaming. The signs this year really suck as well, I mean "Blake is Great"? I mean, come ON people. Aw, Ryan Seacrest can kind of dance.
Lakisha a.k.a. Kiki
Lulu and Kiki put on a stupid show that basically amounts to Lulu getting to sing on camera. Kiki ignores Lulu and sings Diamonds are Forever. She sounds good but this song isn't right for her. She's singing it ala James Bond. Doo doo dooooo daaaa waaaa, you know. no? This whole performance is bizarre. For once I can't wait to hear what the judges say. Oh, it's from a James Bond film! The crowd loved it but Randy accurately points out that there was "no Lakisha" in it. I hope she does better next week, like I said before, she reminds me of my friend Ayanna and I want my friends to win contests.
Phil
He's singing Tobacco Road. I've never heard of this song but he says it's fun to sing. Noone thinks it's a good choice. Oooo, back up people Phil is roking oot. Dare I admit it....it's a good song for him. He can yell and not sound stupid, then go low, kind of Elvis-like. He's got Paula on her feet, I didn't say steady, but on her feet none the less. Bravo Phil, you're still a weird ass though. Whaaaaaatttt? Mandy Moore is Phil's wife? Did you see that?
Jordin
I like Jordin, she seems wise beyond her years. She's going to sing, I who Have Nothing. I who have no patience am not sure about this... Oh no, out come the orange lights again. Did Paula demand this? This song sounds like a broadway tune. Not that I'm knocking that, in fact in my kitchen this afternoon I was totally breaking out some Les Mis Eponine madness. Oh, right, the real singer's on stage. She's doing so good. She's loud but it's appropriate. Singing the words "I love you" is one of the hardest things to do. In my humble opinion, best all night. Paula has shed the velvet jacket to reveal a strange necklace of giant orangish blobs. The remind me of when Wes wore a poncho and a those chili lights for Halloween. But to keep them lit up he had to sit by an outlet all night, and we crashed this party so Kelly could piss off some bitch and Wesly sat against the wall telling everyone he was selling piping hot dog weiners. And me? I childishly thought it was hilarious.
Sanjaya
Peter is trying to be nice...it's not working. Poor Sanjaya, he's singing You Really Got Me - the song of fast food commercials world wide. They've put him in a Rolling Stones jacked and glove things. He's trying to sex it up and causes a little girl to actually pull back in tears! I can't help how great I think Sanjaya is, I hope he stays. God damn, that little girl is falling apart!!! The judges actually like it, me too. It sounded strange but it worked - again little girl shot. This girl is going to be all over YouTube tomorrow. In various incantations of course.
Gina
AAAAHHHH, Gina said she tries not to look at critiques on blogs - was that a nod to me? I think it was. Gross. She's singing Paint it Black, of course she is. Cause she's dark. Get it. She's doing ok but compared to some of the others, it's not working. I don't really know what to say...it's just kind of what you would expect it to be. Let's put it this way - if you have to tell us you're hard core it kind of defeats the purpose.
Chrisdouce -
I missed him cause Shelby called and she is way more interesting. I like Chris though and I want him to go far. I did catch him asking noone about being sexy. You can tell that even though he's funny and has a hot wife, he's also insecure. It's ok Chris!!! I would never find you sexy but I would totally hook you up with my drunk friend!
And that last girl I missed on purpose because I'm pretending she doesn't exist.
Overall, a better show than last week.
3.13.2007
12 Hopefull Dopefulls
Finally, we are down to the Top 12. These are the tour people so they actually (sort of) matter. In other happy news, turns out CI is the Law and Order getting the Anna Nicole saga!! I do love some Goran....
Wow, they are really patting themselves on the back, recalling some past winners...leaving out others - Rueben who? Ahahahhaha, Seacrest's mike isn't even on. And I have to say, he suit is atrocious, I hate that diarrhea tie. Can I also take this moment to say how much I dislike Sheryl Crow? She said AI was commercial (which last time I checked they weren't pretending to be anything else) and blah blah blah. Then you can catch her Herbal Essances commercial two seconds later. Go beat some cancer bitch. Kelly Clarkston's Proactive spots kick your ass.
OK, back to the 12. It's Diana Ross night. Good luck Idols. Diana and her hair "mentors" the Idols on their songs. She seems pretty cool
Brandon - blah blah Ross ass kissing. Aw, he says all little "I'm nervous". He's singing You Can't Hurry Love. He's been lied to by Diana cause he sounds like shit. It's just too quiet and passive and breathy. He's lurching around the stage like Frankenstein on a bender. OH he forgot the words...boo. Perhaps he should have worried more about that and less about the disturbing hip shake. BOOTED
Ugh, Melinda - I just. don't. know. I mean, ok, this woman has an amazing voice...but she's just so...................................> Wow, that was actually a cute exchange between Ryan and Simon. I wish I had it on tape. Ew, I also hate this girl's modesty. Grow some fucking confidence or at least quit faking the whole "doe in the morning" act. She's singing Home. I don't even enjoy this song or this musical. She sounds lovely but that's beside the point. The crowd and judge's cream themselves, of course. Paula sheds many a tear, I love it.
Chris - he's m
y favorite. He points out that he has the same hair as Diana. He's doing Endless Love, let's face someone had to do it. I'm glad it's Chris. Diana hates his rendition so I'll probably like it. Here he goes. He masturbates the microphone. He's ditched the glasses and put on a sport coat/t-shirt combo for the whole 80s feel. And he is rocking this dull ass song!! He gets it. I love when these fools understand what they are singing. The judges hate it.
Gina - she's going to sing Love Child cause she used to sing it when she was four. Now, remember Gina is this year's "rocker", you can tell cause she's wearing jeans with her heels. She sounds, ok. Not great though. She needs to quit strutting around and just stop and wail. Ryan said Gina like Justin would say it!!!
Sanjaya - oh mya. I do enjoy this weird little pixie man. I think he's the pick on Vote for the Worst, isn't he? Someone check on that for me. Diana believes that Sanjaya is "love", notice she didn't say "any good". Ain't No Mountain High Enough is his choice. Wow, his hair! Stunning. He could totally take the Westminster crown, it's so fluffy. I like his voice, it's unique. You can tell he's not comfortable though. Let me give him some advice. Sanjaya baby doll - you gay. mmmkay. Let it shine!! And girl, wigs are your friend. You're pretty, call me.
Haley - who you may know as The Girl who Should have Gone Last Week. She's singing Missing You and Diana believes she has a recording voice not a live voice. Hmm, turns this song is about missing Marvin Gaye, who knew? I'm not a fan of this girl but she is doing really well with this song. It's the best so far. I also like the dress. Classy. The judges don't like it cause she forgot the words and was pitchy. Simon didn't think it was that bad.
Phil - he just wants to get the song right...and damn, w200.jpg)
hat is with Diana and Marvin Gaye? Ooops, I missed what he's singing ahahhahahha he forgot to switch out the sexes and he's "going to do all the things you want a girl to do". HOYAY! Too bad he looks like that guy who confessed to Jon Benet's murder. I guess he sounds ok, nothing special.
Lakisha - I never remember this girl, she goes by Kiki. Kiki is the name of my ne
w favorite detective the cool ass Kiki Strike. Man, I missed what she's singing, I need to pay better attention. Oh it's God Bless the Child, depressing. This girl has cool voice, she talks like my friend Ayanna. I think this girl will bust out in the next few weeks if she can make it. She's winning me over, in fact, she brought the place down! Bravo Keeks.
Blake - he listens to indie music but lists Michael Jackson as his all time favorite artist. What? You Keep me Hangin On. He's dancing? I mean, I guess he's cool. I guess. I'm not sure how he updated the song besides adding some techno sounding background shit. Of course all the tweens luv it 2 de max.
Stephani
e - singing Love Hangover wearing a curtain. She sounds good and is all womanly about things but there's something missing. Maybe it's the song...sort of boring. Judge's were waiting for it to get going as well.
Chris - ano
ther forgettable face. He's endearing being all flustered and stuffs. He's doing The Boss. I'm unfamiliar with this song... and I will continue to be so because I can't understand a word he's saying. He's so nasal. All of these men need to turn off Justin Timberlake, who is neither sexy nor back and has no place with idol imitators. Gross. Oh and his voice sucks ass. Danny thinks he sounds like the Maroon 5 singer, who used to be in Kara's Flowers who incidentally was the band behind the first dance choice at our wedding. I disagree with Danny on this one.
Jordan
- Diana isn't very impressed with this girl. But she likes her smile and eyes, which is what you need to sing. If We Hold on Together from Land Before Time is the song choice. Funny. She's on the steps...a step singer. And you know what? She sounds exactly like she's singing a Disney theme song. If that was her goal, well then, mission accomplished. I feel bad for her going last, it's a tough spot because everyone including me is over it.
Damn, maybe it's the fact that this season I can't spend these two hours refilling my scotch and water but AI is severely lacking in the talent I have come to depend on. Also, Paula? Really needs to step up the meds cause she was way too coherent tonight.
Wow, they are really patting themselves on the back, recalling some past winners...leaving out others - Rueben who? Ahahahhaha, Seacrest's mike isn't even on. And I have to say, he suit is atrocious, I hate that diarrhea tie. Can I also take this moment to say how much I dislike Sheryl Crow? She said AI was commercial (which last time I checked they weren't pretending to be anything else) and blah blah blah. Then you can catch her Herbal Essances commercial two seconds later. Go beat some cancer bitch. Kelly Clarkston's Proactive spots kick your ass.
OK, back to the 12. It's Diana Ross night. Good luck Idols. Diana and her hair "mentors" the Idols on their songs. She seems pretty cool
Brandon - blah blah Ross ass kissing. Aw, he says all little "I'm nervous". He's singing You Can't Hurry Love. He's been lied to by Diana cause he sounds like shit. It's just too quiet and passive and breathy. He's lurching around the stage like Frankenstein on a bender. OH he forgot the words...boo. Perhaps he should have worried more about that and less about the disturbing hip shake. BOOTED
Ugh, Melinda - I just. don't. know. I mean, ok, this woman has an amazing voice...but she's just so...................................> Wow, that was actually a cute exchange between Ryan and Simon. I wish I had it on tape. Ew, I also hate this girl's modesty. Grow some fucking confidence or at least quit faking the whole "doe in the morning" act. She's singing Home. I don't even enjoy this song or this musical. She sounds lovely but that's beside the point. The crowd and judge's cream themselves, of course. Paula sheds many a tear, I love it.
Chris - he's m
y favorite. He points out that he has the same hair as Diana. He's doing Endless Love, let's face someone had to do it. I'm glad it's Chris. Diana hates his rendition so I'll probably like it. Here he goes. He masturbates the microphone. He's ditched the glasses and put on a sport coat/t-shirt combo for the whole 80s feel. And he is rocking this dull ass song!! He gets it. I love when these fools understand what they are singing. The judges hate it.
Gina - she's going to sing Love Child cause she used to sing it when she was four. Now, remember Gina is this year's "rocker", you can tell cause she's wearing jeans with her heels. She sounds, ok. Not great though. She needs to quit strutting around and just stop and wail. Ryan said Gina like Justin would say it!!!
Sanjaya - oh mya. I do enjoy this weird little pixie man. I think he's the pick on Vote for the Worst, isn't he? Someone check on that for me. Diana believes that Sanjaya is "love", notice she didn't say "any good". Ain't No Mountain High Enough is his choice. Wow, his hair! Stunning. He could totally take the Westminster crown, it's so fluffy. I like his voice, it's unique. You can tell he's not comfortable though. Let me give him some advice. Sanjaya baby doll - you gay. mmmkay. Let it shine!! And girl, wigs are your friend. You're pretty, call me.
Haley - who you may know as The Girl who Should have Gone Last Week. She's singing Missing You and Diana believes she has a recording voice not a live voice. Hmm, turns this song is about missing Marvin Gaye, who knew? I'm not a fan of this girl but she is doing really well with this song. It's the best so far. I also like the dress. Classy. The judges don't like it cause she forgot the words and was pitchy. Simon didn't think it was that bad.
Phil - he just wants to get the song right...and damn, w
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hat is with Diana and Marvin Gaye? Ooops, I missed what he's singing ahahhahahha he forgot to switch out the sexes and he's "going to do all the things you want a girl to do". HOYAY! Too bad he looks like that guy who confessed to Jon Benet's murder. I guess he sounds ok, nothing special.Lakisha - I never remember this girl, she goes by Kiki. Kiki is the name of my ne
w favorite detective the cool ass Kiki Strike. Man, I missed what she's singing, I need to pay better attention. Oh it's God Bless the Child, depressing. This girl has cool voice, she talks like my friend Ayanna. I think this girl will bust out in the next few weeks if she can make it. She's winning me over, in fact, she brought the place down! Bravo Keeks.
Blake - he listens to indie music but lists Michael Jackson as his all time favorite artist. What? You Keep me Hangin On. He's dancing? I mean, I guess he's cool. I guess. I'm not sure how he updated the song besides adding some techno sounding background shit. Of course all the tweens luv it 2 de max.Stephani
e - singing Love Hangover wearing a curtain. She sounds good and is all womanly about things but there's something missing. Maybe it's the song...sort of boring. Judge's were waiting for it to get going as well.Chris - ano
ther forgettable face. He's endearing being all flustered and stuffs. He's doing The Boss. I'm unfamiliar with this song... and I will continue to be so because I can't understand a word he's saying. He's so nasal. All of these men need to turn off Justin Timberlake, who is neither sexy nor back and has no place with idol imitators. Gross. Oh and his voice sucks ass. Danny thinks he sounds like the Maroon 5 singer, who used to be in Kara's Flowers who incidentally was the band behind the first dance choice at our wedding. I disagree with Danny on this one.Jordan
- Diana isn't very impressed with this girl. But she likes her smile and eyes, which is what you need to sing. If We Hold on Together from Land Before Time is the song choice. Funny. She's on the steps...a step singer. And you know what? She sounds exactly like she's singing a Disney theme song. If that was her goal, well then, mission accomplished. I feel bad for her going last, it's a tough spot because everyone including me is over it.Damn, maybe it's the fact that this season I can't spend these two hours refilling my scotch and water but AI is severely lacking in the talent I have come to depend on. Also, Paula? Really needs to step up the meds cause she was way too coherent tonight.
3.10.2007
Survivor sucks
There's really no other way to put it. I mean, there have been boring seasons (um, Africa) but this goes wayyy beyond that. I had low expectations to begin with. I mean, what could top the fabulousness that was Ozzy and Yul of last year. Or what could top last year's "social experiment" of race that actually turned out to be quite hearwarming if you left out the white people (whose unnappealing nature had a lot more to do with their age and vanity than skin color)? Nothing, that's what.
But this year's experiment is just stupid. Can well fed people preform better than starving ones? Uhhh, let's look at American schools - I mean, Fijian islands. Then you have the complete incompetency of the competitors. It's like they are going out of their way to play badly. Moto actually sacrificed a member to keep blankets. Have any of them ever watched season of survivor - sacrificing tribe members is hands down the dumbest thing you can do. You need those numbers, maybe not at that moment, but soon. Plus they lost Papa Smurf to a bad case of psychoutitis which made the move double stupid.
What really torks me this season is the horrible cast. Which is weird because recruiting worked very well last season - it's a big back fire this season though. They were going for a more diverse cast with only one cast member, Gary (papa smurf), actually filling out an application. I hate all of the choices with the exception of Earl and Yao Man who are both pretty boring. Here's the two people whom I hate the most:
Lisi - if you've ever wondered who's at the other end of that psychic hotline. It's this bitch. But she clearly can't see into the future or she wouldn't be cutting her own throat. You can't sit back and think you're running the game, cause you never are. I also hate her jealousy issues.
James a.k.a Rocky - he's abusive. I don't like watching angry people on television unless they are fictional criminals. I can't understand why he hasn't been booted yet - I mean, this tribe is kicking off people cause they fucking talk to much so why hasn't he left yet? Ugh, he just creeps me out.
I hope this season picks up or I'm going to give up on it.
But this year's experiment is just stupid. Can well fed people preform better than starving ones? Uhhh, let's look at American schools - I mean, Fijian islands. Then you have the complete incompetency of the competitors. It's like they are going out of their way to play badly. Moto actually sacrificed a member to keep blankets. Have any of them ever watched season of survivor - sacrificing tribe members is hands down the dumbest thing you can do. You need those numbers, maybe not at that moment, but soon. Plus they lost Papa Smurf to a bad case of psychoutitis which made the move double stupid.
What really torks me this season is the horrible cast. Which is weird because recruiting worked very well last season - it's a big back fire this season though. They were going for a more diverse cast with only one cast member, Gary (papa smurf), actually filling out an application. I hate all of the choices with the exception of Earl and Yao Man who are both pretty boring. Here's the two people whom I hate the most:
Lisi - if you've ever wondered who's at the other end of that psychic hotline. It's this bitch. But she clearly can't see into the future or she wouldn't be cutting her own throat. You can't sit back and think you're running the game, cause you never are. I also hate her jealousy issues.
James a.k.a Rocky - he's abusive. I don't like watching angry people on television unless they are fictional criminals. I can't understand why he hasn't been booted yet - I mean, this tribe is kicking off people cause they fucking talk to much so why hasn't he left yet? Ugh, he just creeps me out.I hope this season picks up or I'm going to give up on it.
3.09.2007
Prohibit Hanzel from Breadcrumbing Gretel
Oh goody, the latest internet bill has come up! The Social Networking Prohibition Act - I guess they chose the name because prohibition has always worked so well in the past. It's a tamer version of a Georgia bill - SB 59 - which states that the owners of said social networking sites cannot legally allow a minor to sign up from a protected computer. What's a protected computer you ask? Any computer within the great State of Georgia yee haw. Now since this isn't a federal bill, I'm unsure of how an owner in New York can be prosecuted for it. I'm also confused as to who will be monitoring all the Georgia computers to make sure no minors sign up. It's a good thing minors don't know how to lie about their age online.
Here's the bill http://www.legis.ga.gov/legis/2007_08/fulltext/sb59.htm
OK, so here's my defense of public computers being used for mysp - I mean social networking sites. Information literacy is crucial to a comfy lifestyle, right? I mean, schools, colleges and professional workplaces demand a certain level of information literacy. Where's the one place you can utilize and practice these skills - such as, typing, uploading files, manipulating images, searching, managing simple webdesign, etc.? And where's the two places a child without a computer at home can access this - dare I use the word - tool? Ummmmm
I can see the concern and how, on the surface, it doesn't seem like Jenny Stupid Teenager posting pictures of her staining little Betty Hoeface's tennis shoes with cool aid vodka puke is a good thing but if we accept the idea of play as learning in children then we should assume that the same should be true of adolescents or even adults.
It is the responsibility of the parent to try and keep their children safe. Knowing what their child is doing at the library or at home is just a part of good parenting. And accepting that they probably don't know the half of it but that there's a fairly good chance the teenager will see adulthood is part of it too. I really feel for the children who become victims and I would hope to god that Fox would never have anything horrible happen to him - I just don't get how shutting down sites will shut down perverts. If nothing else, I see it widening the cutely termed information divide.
Here's the bill http://www.legis.ga.gov/legis/2007_08/fulltext/sb59.htm
OK, so here's my defense of public computers being used for mysp - I mean social networking sites. Information literacy is crucial to a comfy lifestyle, right? I mean, schools, colleges and professional workplaces demand a certain level of information literacy. Where's the one place you can utilize and practice these skills - such as, typing, uploading files, manipulating images, searching, managing simple webdesign, etc.? And where's the two places a child without a computer at home can access this - dare I use the word - tool? Ummmmm
I can see the concern and how, on the surface, it doesn't seem like Jenny Stupid Teenager posting pictures of her staining little Betty Hoeface's tennis shoes with cool aid vodka puke is a good thing but if we accept the idea of play as learning in children then we should assume that the same should be true of adolescents or even adults.
It is the responsibility of the parent to try and keep their children safe. Knowing what their child is doing at the library or at home is just a part of good parenting. And accepting that they probably don't know the half of it but that there's a fairly good chance the teenager will see adulthood is part of it too. I really feel for the children who become victims and I would hope to god that Fox would never have anything horrible happen to him - I just don't get how shutting down sites will shut down perverts. If nothing else, I see it widening the cutely termed information divide.
3.06.2007
Clairebear takes flight
Wow, this show keeps getting better.
Hiro and Ando reunite. Love it. Nathan Petrelli chickens out. Pussy. We see Linderman and discover that he's really just a giant leprechaun. Mirror twins Jessica and Nikki are good at video games. Better than being good at rolling on the floor in a straight jacket....
Sylar pins people to the ceiling! God, he's so awesome. You know what he needs? A posse. All the other heroes are kind of banding together, sort of. Or at least have a common goal. Where are Sylar's henchmen? What's a uberpowerful sinister madman without a few henchies? And I know Mohinder is dripping down his walls but what about his namesake the lizard?
How do you feel about the shapeshifter? She's annoying and contrived. The special effects have been pretty good up to this point, I have no idea why they went all Star Trek with her. Let's hope she shapeshifts into a glass of water and gets drunk. ALL HAIL THE NEW EMPORER.
Then there's Claire. I liked Claire up to this point and I can see why her character, a teenager, would act selfishly but after all she's been through, you think she would act a little smarter. In the end, she's right back where she started so all that running and passport hijacking was a waste of time. We could have had more Hiro or thought policeman or even better, a new not sucky shapeshifting hero!
Also, RIP Simone. I hated you and your annoying pale eyeballs.
Hiro and Ando reunite. Love it. Nathan Petrelli chickens out. Pussy. We see Linderman and discover that he's really just a giant leprechaun. Mirror twins Jessica and Nikki are good at video games. Better than being good at rolling on the floor in a straight jacket....
Sylar pins people to the ceiling! God, he's so awesome. You know what he needs? A posse. All the other heroes are kind of banding together, sort of. Or at least have a common goal. Where are Sylar's henchmen? What's a uberpowerful sinister madman without a few henchies? And I know Mohinder is dripping down his walls but what about his namesake the lizard?
How do you feel about the shapeshifter? She's annoying and contrived. The special effects have been pretty good up to this point, I have no idea why they went all Star Trek with her. Let's hope she shapeshifts into a glass of water and gets drunk. ALL HAIL THE NEW EMPORER.
Then there's Claire. I liked Claire up to this point and I can see why her character, a teenager, would act selfishly but after all she's been through, you think she would act a little smarter. In the end, she's right back where she started so all that running and passport hijacking was a waste of time. We could have had more Hiro or thought policeman or even better, a new not sucky shapeshifting hero!
Also, RIP Simone. I hated you and your annoying pale eyeballs.
Kaze Hikaru
Kaze Hikaru
by Taeko Watanabe
"19th century Japan was not a peaceful place. During this period of social upheaval, a teenage girl (Sei) disguises herself as a boy in order to join the Mibu-Roshi. She is determined to revenge the deaths of her father and brother. The warrior group, which is ferociously loyal to the Shogunate and bushido code, is a perfect place for Sei. Going by the name Kamiya Seizaburo, she quickly develops feelings for her assistant vice-captain, Soji. In this shojo, romance takes a backseat to action. Volume 4 opens with Soji agreeing to kill the Mibu-Roshi captain. Sei is shocked to discover he follows through on his promise. After the new captain institutes a strict policy where seppuku is the punishment for even minor offenses, Sei begins to question her morals and loyalty. The historical aspect is well researched but readers without a base knowledge of Japanese history will be lost. For instance, some may miss the significance of Sei’s shaved head. However, the history is also the novel’s greatest strength. Sei lives under an interesting code, very different from modern ideals. The story will appeal to fans who followed its run in Shojo Beat. New comers will have to read volumes 1-3 before picking up 4. Where demand warrants, it’s a solid addition to teen collections"
Again, that was my official review. Personally, I hate this series. I can just watch that one Disney movie about that one girl warrior and save myself time. Sei has a weird shaved head that I can't get past. Sorry hardcore shaved head womens...
Also, the history is interesting but Sei spoils it by being stupid.
3.02.2007
Most recent manga review - Buso Renkin
"Buso Renkin series and vol. 4
By Nobuhiro Watsuki
Plagued by bad dreams, Kazuki Matu sneaks out of his dormroom and gives his life to save a schoolgirl in monster trouble. He wakes up to discover the schoolgirl is actually an Alchemist Warrior and his life’s been replaced by a kakugane. In battle, the kakugane (now Kazuki’s heart) becomes a powerful weapon, a buso renkin. Together he and the girl, Tokiko, battle flesh hungry homunculi When he fails to save a man, the weight of death and his role hits Kazuki hard. That man becomes the flamboyant and outrageous homunculus Papillon, complete with skin tight costume and mask! Besides Papillon, Kazuki battles a league of unusual villains including Moonface and Dr. Butterfly. Lurking at school are the human but deadly Hayasaka twins. The creator of Rouroni Kenshin does not disappoint. The volumes are filled with battle after battle with lots of humor thrown in. The numerous flashback scenes might be confusing for novice readers but not enough to put the books down. In volume four, the series really picks up. Old characters become more defined; new characters are introduced. Kazuki struggles with his decision to become a full fledged warrior under the tutelage of the warrior chief, Captain Bravo. Tokiko fights her instincts. Dr. Butterfly plans his attack. The series is rated OT for violence, though compared to others it is quite mild. The language is censored but sexual innuendo is not uncommon. In one memorable scene the boys do compare sizes (the part in questions is never shown)! Overall, this is a fun series with high appeal. It starts off slow but shows great promise.'"
That was my official review. Personally, I love the humor in this series but the fighting is too much. It's long and drawn out - and even Watsuki himself admits that the buso renkin lance is too big. I love the Hayasaka twins but I'm always a glutton for ambiguous brother/sister relationships.
Most recent life lesson - Seasonal Candy
t's getting to be the rainy season in Georgia so I'm drinking tea with my montydog at my feet. It's a very domesticated scene, I'm telling you. I want to talk about two subjects. 1. Seasonal Candy and 2. AI
I did want to post a power point on Seasonal Candy but can't figure out how to do that. Basically, there are four prime points in the year. You have your Halloween - which is sort of meh because it generally consists of regular candy made up to look like seasonal candy. But an m & m with a pumpkin face is still a candy shell covered chocolate.
Then, you have Christmas which I tend to skip for homemade goodies which always ALWAYS top seasonal (with the exception of the greatest seasonal confection ever which we'll get to later).
Next, is Valentine's. God bless this saint. I love conversational hearts. All kinds, the sour ones, the chalky ones, the big chewy ones. And I don't care what anyone says, typing messages on candy - is clever.
Finally, comes the crux of the seasonal candy, um, season? Easter. This brings mini-eggs which one might argue is simply a Wopper but you are wrong. The added shell and cute suggestion that you are munching on baby robins roots it firmly in a seperate catagory. Then, the various forms of chocolate bunny, including my favorite, the white chocolate bunny. Have we mentioned Peeps yet? Mmmm, peeeeeppps. And finally, we come it. The jesus of seasonal candy - the Cadbury Egg. Is there anything better in the world??? It also has great commercials! A bonus!
Something is a bit amiss this year though. Danny got his first cadbury of the season when we noticed...it is much smaller than usual. What the fuck cadbury? I'm going to do a bit more research but this could warrent an angry letter. You should have at least a small stomache if not a full blown sugar meltdown after eating one of these and that tiny little shit egg seemed quite manageable.
I did want to post a power point on Seasonal Candy but can't figure out how to do that. Basically, there are four prime points in the year. You have your Halloween - which is sort of meh because it generally consists of regular candy made up to look like seasonal candy. But an m & m with a pumpkin face is still a candy shell covered chocolate.
Then, you have Christmas which I tend to skip for homemade goodies which always ALWAYS top seasonal (with the exception of the greatest seasonal confection ever which we'll get to later).
Next, is Valentine's. God bless this saint. I love conversational hearts. All kinds, the sour ones, the chalky ones, the big chewy ones. And I don't care what anyone says, typing messages on candy - is clever.
Finally, comes the crux of the seasonal candy, um, season? Easter. This brings mini-eggs which one might argue is simply a Wopper but you are wrong. The added shell and cute suggestion that you are munching on baby robins roots it firmly in a seperate catagory. Then, the various forms of chocolate bunny, including my favorite, the white chocolate bunny. Have we mentioned Peeps yet? Mmmm, peeeeeppps. And finally, we come it. The jesus of seasonal candy - the Cadbury Egg. Is there anything better in the world??? It also has great commercials! A bonus!
Something is a bit amiss this year though. Danny got his first cadbury of the season when we noticed...it is much smaller than usual. What the fuck cadbury? I'm going to do a bit more research but this could warrent an angry letter. You should have at least a small stomache if not a full blown sugar meltdown after eating one of these and that tiny little shit egg seemed quite manageable.
Most recent AI - Ryan Seacrest has other Duties
Ryan congratulates Jennifer Hudson. And kudos, I guess. I didn't see that movie she was in. If Paula Abdul isn't involved I really don't care what happens to the "idols".
Has anyone ever caught the tour? Oh, it's inspiration week.
Phil Stacey dedicates his performance to his naval brothers. I said, naval! Perverts. He joined after 911. He's working on making this country a safer place by singing "i Ain't Missing You". He sounds pretty good. Too bad he looks like Yul Brenner on smack. I love this song - I'm not sure why. Danny just made a "don't ask don't tell joke"....classy. Paula slurs something about tonage, this promises to be a great night. Simon says his voice is unoriginal. I disagree.
Have I expounded on my hatred of the putting fingers in the air in correspondence to the number to call? No, well. The thing is - I KNOW what the number 4 is. You don't need to hold up four fingers for me to get it. I won't accidently vote for #5 if you don't hold up the appropriate amount of digits. In fact, last year I would only vote for the person who didn't hold up fingers.
Ew, the lounge room features a big gross wheel coffee table.
Jared Cotter gives it up to mom and his dad. Real original Jared. He's singing some Marvin Gaye - odd choice for a man who just dedicated his "idol journey" to his parents. *backstory for those of you who may not know - Marvin Gaye was shot and killed by his father* Oh, and "Let's Get it On", even stranger.... He doesn't sound black enough, no soul at all. Damn! Ok, I take it back, the final face rubdown was so dirty! Rowr! Do your mom Jared!
Paula is melting, literally. But she is funny with Simon. Ryan is wearing a flight attendant's uniform - I just noticed.
AJ Tabaldo - another mama's boy. Danny just said his dad looks like the Mexican from Sesame Street!! I can't understand him, he's totally flat but it sounds sort of weird and cool. Like, if you were in a dark club and got caught in the back rooms, maze area and began hearing the music and the party but can't find your way back then you run into a killer get your throat slit and then up beat brings Gil Grissom and his team of crackerjack CSIs to quip over your dead body. One thing is for sure - A.J. believes in layers, that way he can be comfortable no matter what the temperature.
Commercial break - ohmygod, how cute was a kid Hiro?
Sanjaya Malakar dedicates to his song to his grandfather who died when he was 5. He sings "Steppin Out" He's got some weird pimp hat. It doesn't suit him. And this song is too old. I think this is it for him. His voice is amazing but he's too timid and strange. Much better suited for peeping.
Chris Sligh - whaat? He's married? How old is this guy? Wow, his wife is very cute. Sweet. I have a soft spot for people who love their wives ;) He sings some song about being saved by a woman and sounds awesome. He doesn't over play it and just feels it. Love him. To quote Paula he's "real awesome".
I love the Slowski's commercials.
Nick Pedro gives it up to his girlfriend. They've been together for "awhile". I wonder if he'll propose on the show. He sings "Fever". Hard choice, it's easy to go cabaret on this song - whiiiiiich is exactly what he's doing.
Phone call!
So, I'm going to have to miss a few guys. Blake Lewis is next and I hate him with a burning passion.
Has anyone ever caught the tour? Oh, it's inspiration week.
Phil Stacey dedicates his performance to his naval brothers. I said, naval! Perverts. He joined after 911. He's working on making this country a safer place by singing "i Ain't Missing You". He sounds pretty good. Too bad he looks like Yul Brenner on smack. I love this song - I'm not sure why. Danny just made a "don't ask don't tell joke"....classy. Paula slurs something about tonage, this promises to be a great night. Simon says his voice is unoriginal. I disagree.
Have I expounded on my hatred of the putting fingers in the air in correspondence to the number to call? No, well. The thing is - I KNOW what the number 4 is. You don't need to hold up four fingers for me to get it. I won't accidently vote for #5 if you don't hold up the appropriate amount of digits. In fact, last year I would only vote for the person who didn't hold up fingers.
Ew, the lounge room features a big gross wheel coffee table.
Jared Cotter gives it up to mom and his dad. Real original Jared. He's singing some Marvin Gaye - odd choice for a man who just dedicated his "idol journey" to his parents. *backstory for those of you who may not know - Marvin Gaye was shot and killed by his father* Oh, and "Let's Get it On", even stranger.... He doesn't sound black enough, no soul at all. Damn! Ok, I take it back, the final face rubdown was so dirty! Rowr! Do your mom Jared!
Paula is melting, literally. But she is funny with Simon. Ryan is wearing a flight attendant's uniform - I just noticed.
AJ Tabaldo - another mama's boy. Danny just said his dad looks like the Mexican from Sesame Street!! I can't understand him, he's totally flat but it sounds sort of weird and cool. Like, if you were in a dark club and got caught in the back rooms, maze area and began hearing the music and the party but can't find your way back then you run into a killer get your throat slit and then up beat brings Gil Grissom and his team of crackerjack CSIs to quip over your dead body. One thing is for sure - A.J. believes in layers, that way he can be comfortable no matter what the temperature.
Commercial break - ohmygod, how cute was a kid Hiro?
Sanjaya Malakar dedicates to his song to his grandfather who died when he was 5. He sings "Steppin Out" He's got some weird pimp hat. It doesn't suit him. And this song is too old. I think this is it for him. His voice is amazing but he's too timid and strange. Much better suited for peeping.
Chris Sligh - whaat? He's married? How old is this guy? Wow, his wife is very cute. Sweet. I have a soft spot for people who love their wives ;) He sings some song about being saved by a woman and sounds awesome. He doesn't over play it and just feels it. Love him. To quote Paula he's "real awesome".
I love the Slowski's commercials.
Nick Pedro gives it up to his girlfriend. They've been together for "awhile". I wonder if he'll propose on the show. He sings "Fever". Hard choice, it's easy to go cabaret on this song - whiiiiiich is exactly what he's doing.
Phone call!
So, I'm going to have to miss a few guys. Blake Lewis is next and I hate him with a burning passion.
Moved!
Due to the difficulty of posting on myspace, as well as having to look at myself everytime I post - I have moved the blog to this location. It's mainly focusing on television of course, but it does contain some manga reviews, life lessons, etc.
I moved a few posts over to get comfortable - we'll begin next week with thoughts on Heroes.
I moved a few posts over to get comfortable - we'll begin next week with thoughts on Heroes.
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