Does this make Michael Dunder Mifflin's Jerry Maguire??
Last night's Office once again made me laugh and also made me uncomfortable. I am a little worried about the future Dunder Mifflin Scranton. Also, I am really done with this Charles guy. Yes, the Scranton branch is a little quirky and time gets wasted on occasion but this guy is just a soul-crushing robot. Of course Angela likes him.
I kind of love that Pam decided to go with Michael. Crazy? maybe. Interesting? yes. I can totally relate to Pam and that feeling of "is there where I want to work for the rest of my life behind this reception desk?". I love that she didn't even realize what she was gonna do until it was happening. It kind of came over her, leading to one of my favorite moments of the episode:
PAM - uh oh.
JIM - what?
PAM - i'm going with him.
JIM - WHAT?
Friday, March 27, 2009
LOST
omgwtf.
DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE MOST RECENT EPISODE OF LOST.
seriously. what the hell??? What's gonna happen now that Sayid has shot and (presumably) killed young Ben Linus???? Will it be like in Back To The Future? Will grown-up Ben start to disappear?
Also, I love Hurley.
Why isn't anyone all "where's Sun?" (or "When's Sun?")
and finally, which pairing do you like better - Sawyer/Kate & Jack/Juliette OR Sawyer(LeFleur)/Juliette & Kate/Jack?
discuss all of these questions and more in the comments section!!!
DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE MOST RECENT EPISODE OF LOST.
seriously. what the hell??? What's gonna happen now that Sayid has shot and (presumably) killed young Ben Linus???? Will it be like in Back To The Future? Will grown-up Ben start to disappear?
Also, I love Hurley.
Why isn't anyone all "where's Sun?" (or "When's Sun?")
and finally, which pairing do you like better - Sawyer/Kate & Jack/Juliette OR Sawyer(LeFleur)/Juliette & Kate/Jack?
discuss all of these questions and more in the comments section!!!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
One More Thing...
American Idol has gone through some changes this season. New judge, new grand entrance for the judges (lame!), and the new "save" rule.
Let's talk about the 'save' rule. I like the concept. Imagine if this rule had existed all along? Season one - Tamayra Gray would NOT have gone home before Nikki McKibbin. Kelly Clarkson still would have won, but you get the idea. I just have one problem with the rule. Once Ryan names the person who has the least amount of votes, this contestant has to sing right then for the judges to prove he/she still deserves to be in the competition. So what do they get to sing? The song that put them in this position in the first place. LAME! It should be like on So You Think You Can Dance, when the bottom 2 each get a chance to dance to stay in the competition. They do a dance in the style of their choice to remind the panel of why they are there in the first place. Last week, Alexis Grace had to repeat her performance of Jolene (which I still think was better than Sarver). The judges said they almost used the save on her but based on that performance, it wasn't good enough. Well, DUH! That's why she's in this position! I think the contestant who is battling for another shot at the competition should be able to sing a song of their choice. Clearly, Alexis Grace has no ambition to be a country star, so why should she get sent home because she sang a mediocre rendition of a Dolly Parton classic?
That's it. That's what I wanted to say. Thoughts?
Let's talk about the 'save' rule. I like the concept. Imagine if this rule had existed all along? Season one - Tamayra Gray would NOT have gone home before Nikki McKibbin. Kelly Clarkson still would have won, but you get the idea. I just have one problem with the rule. Once Ryan names the person who has the least amount of votes, this contestant has to sing right then for the judges to prove he/she still deserves to be in the competition. So what do they get to sing? The song that put them in this position in the first place. LAME! It should be like on So You Think You Can Dance, when the bottom 2 each get a chance to dance to stay in the competition. They do a dance in the style of their choice to remind the panel of why they are there in the first place. Last week, Alexis Grace had to repeat her performance of Jolene (which I still think was better than Sarver). The judges said they almost used the save on her but based on that performance, it wasn't good enough. Well, DUH! That's why she's in this position! I think the contestant who is battling for another shot at the competition should be able to sing a song of their choice. Clearly, Alexis Grace has no ambition to be a country star, so why should she get sent home because she sang a mediocre rendition of a Dolly Parton classic?
That's it. That's what I wanted to say. Thoughts?
Well played, Adam Lambert.
I still think Adam Lambert is sort of a douche, but he knows how to play the game. He did exactly the smartest thing he could have done this week. After last week's crazy performance of Ring of Fire that made Trent Reznor want to kill himself, he came into Motown week with a classic, young Elvis look and sang a very understated "Tracks of My Tears". He said to America "I may be a tool with a completely manufactured 'originality', who wears guyliner and masturbates in front of the camera, but also...I can really sing". Good for you. I do think it was a great performance and Paula hit the nail on the head when she talked about how he's really good at the surprise factor. I still don't think that makes him the best.
For my money, the best performance of the night was by Allison. People keep saying she's a great singer for a 16 year old. She's a great singer period. I like her so much better than Adam, because she's so much more genuine, and her voice is different and fresh. She wailed last night on Papa Was A Rolling Stone. And she didn't have to change her whole look to be taken seriously. She doesn't have to distract with spectacle, she always just relies on her skills.
Do people still think Lil' Rounds is a frontrunner? Because she keeps pumping out mediocre performances.
Matt and Kris will be fine, they are both adorable and talented. Danny, who I love, gave a fine performance last night...not his best but still enough to keep him around.
Anoop! I agree with Randy, dawg. You've had two good weeks singing pretty ballads. Let's go back to the fun adorable Anoop, but keeping the strong vocals.
Scott, Scott, Scott. I want to see you do well. I don't know what it is, but I find you awkwardly charming. Please, if you are still around (which you should be - i'm looking at YOU, Sarver!) choose a song that will step it up a bit!
and this brings us to my picks for the bottom two.
Megan - i get it. You're cute, you're quirky, your dancing makes me uncomfortable. Unless next week is Fiona Apple week, I don't see you sticking around much longer, but for this week I have a bigger fish to fry.
Michael Sarver - you seem like a nice guy. You have a nice voice. But you are not a superstar. I really have nothing against you personally, mostly because I don't care enough about you. I usually can't even remember what song you sang 2 minutes after you're done.
Best moment of the night??? Simon draws a moustache on Paula's face.
For my money, the best performance of the night was by Allison. People keep saying she's a great singer for a 16 year old. She's a great singer period. I like her so much better than Adam, because she's so much more genuine, and her voice is different and fresh. She wailed last night on Papa Was A Rolling Stone. And she didn't have to change her whole look to be taken seriously. She doesn't have to distract with spectacle, she always just relies on her skills.
Do people still think Lil' Rounds is a frontrunner? Because she keeps pumping out mediocre performances.
Matt and Kris will be fine, they are both adorable and talented. Danny, who I love, gave a fine performance last night...not his best but still enough to keep him around.
Anoop! I agree with Randy, dawg. You've had two good weeks singing pretty ballads. Let's go back to the fun adorable Anoop, but keeping the strong vocals.
Scott, Scott, Scott. I want to see you do well. I don't know what it is, but I find you awkwardly charming. Please, if you are still around (which you should be - i'm looking at YOU, Sarver!) choose a song that will step it up a bit!
and this brings us to my picks for the bottom two.
Megan - i get it. You're cute, you're quirky, your dancing makes me uncomfortable. Unless next week is Fiona Apple week, I don't see you sticking around much longer, but for this week I have a bigger fish to fry.
Michael Sarver - you seem like a nice guy. You have a nice voice. But you are not a superstar. I really have nothing against you personally, mostly because I don't care enough about you. I usually can't even remember what song you sang 2 minutes after you're done.
Best moment of the night??? Simon draws a moustache on Paula's face.
Friday, March 20, 2009
is that really what HE said?
SPOILER ALERT! if you have not seen yesterday's episode of The Office - look away!
So last night's episode of The Office was funny, as always, but more than anything it made me uncomfortable. I was soooo uncomfortable and anxious for Jim, trying not to look like a jerk in front of the new boss, but somehow just kept digging himself deeper into a hole where Charles, the new boss looks at him the way he looks at Dwight and/or Michael. Granted, this new guy is a robot and completely devoid of ANY humor...which is probably why Angela is so into him.
Ok, so let's get to the big moment at the end of the episode, after the long, awkward scene where Michael realizes how little David Wallace thinks of him. David tells Michael he can have his party, figs and all and he will even attend, which strikes a chord in Michael that at first seems like gratitude, but quickly shifts to possibly the most self-aware Michael Scott moment I can remember in a while. Michael's response to David's concessions?
"I quit".
I actually did not see that coming.
and then, of course in true Michael Scott form, he could not leave well enough alone, declaring as he makes his exit "you have no idea how high I can fly".
what's gonna happen? and where is Toby?
So last night's episode of The Office was funny, as always, but more than anything it made me uncomfortable. I was soooo uncomfortable and anxious for Jim, trying not to look like a jerk in front of the new boss, but somehow just kept digging himself deeper into a hole where Charles, the new boss looks at him the way he looks at Dwight and/or Michael. Granted, this new guy is a robot and completely devoid of ANY humor...which is probably why Angela is so into him.
Ok, so let's get to the big moment at the end of the episode, after the long, awkward scene where Michael realizes how little David Wallace thinks of him. David tells Michael he can have his party, figs and all and he will even attend, which strikes a chord in Michael that at first seems like gratitude, but quickly shifts to possibly the most self-aware Michael Scott moment I can remember in a while. Michael's response to David's concessions?
"I quit".
I actually did not see that coming.
and then, of course in true Michael Scott form, he could not leave well enough alone, declaring as he makes his exit "you have no idea how high I can fly".
what's gonna happen? and where is Toby?
Idol - Opry week
This is gonna be a very short post.
No, Adam Lambert. No. That was not ok.
also...good for Anoop.
Seriously. I want to slap Adam Lambert in the face.
It should have been Michael, not Alexis.
STFU Adam Lambert.
No, Adam Lambert. No. That was not ok.
also...good for Anoop.
Seriously. I want to slap Adam Lambert in the face.
It should have been Michael, not Alexis.
STFU Adam Lambert.
The Real World
Is anyone else watching The Real World: Brooklyn?
Is it just me or is The Real World sort of back? Like, back to what it used to be, the first few seasons before it became sluts-in-a-hot-tub or whiny-sluts-in-their-20s-who-hook-up-and-fight-all-the-time. Once again, it seems that MTV has filled a house with 8 (yes, 8 this season, not 7) completely different personalities with different backgrounds and we are actually seeing "what happens when people stop being polite and start getting REAL!".
Anyone else watching?
Is it just me or is The Real World sort of back? Like, back to what it used to be, the first few seasons before it became sluts-in-a-hot-tub or whiny-sluts-in-their-20s-who-hook-up-and-fight-all-the-time. Once again, it seems that MTV has filled a house with 8 (yes, 8 this season, not 7) completely different personalities with different backgrounds and we are actually seeing "what happens when people stop being polite and start getting REAL!".
Anyone else watching?
Why I'm VH1's bitch.
Vh1. Video Hits 1. I remember when VH1 came out and it showed the videos you probably weren't going to see on MTV (MUSIC television). It was more of a coast-type station, playing the hits of the 70's, 80's and today. Today being the 90's. Now VH1 is the home of some amazing celebreality shows and some really shitty parade of douchebag reality shows.
First of all, my love for VH1 really started with the "I Love The _____" series. Funny people talking about toys and movies and songs I loved and hated growing up. The perfect way to waste a Sunday afternoon. Then VH1 brought us Best Week Ever, which I love. It's what Entertainment Tonight and Extra and all of those shows should have always been from the start.
Vh1 is the home of trashy reality. Some of it I just hate. Some of it I love, and hate that I love. Some I just f-ing love.
Rock of Love. Where do I even begin? I have been a Poison fan since before braces. So of course I watched the first season of Rock Of Love. It was gross and wonderful, just like my breakfast of bacon on a buttered english muffin. Now we are in season 3, this time we are on the road with Bret and the sampler box of strippers, pets, groupies and of course Big John. I am still 2 episodes behind but I absolutely have my favorite. Ashley, with her amazing delivery of such lines as "I'm not just gonna sit here and let this bitch throw chips at my face" and "I want a cheeseburger" won my heart. I hope her tour doesn't end for a long, long time.
Sober House. I love Dr. Drew. I have been invested in this show since season one of Celebrity Rehab. While I have a wide range of feelings about the various participants past and present (Gary Busey...I can't even start), my love for Dr. Drew is what holds it all together for me. Seriously, I love him.
I don't watch Tool Academy or any of the other shows without famous (or somewhat famous) people in them. I'm bored and I don't want to watch douchebags on reality tv unless those douchebags were on sitcoms when I was 12.
First of all, my love for VH1 really started with the "I Love The _____" series. Funny people talking about toys and movies and songs I loved and hated growing up. The perfect way to waste a Sunday afternoon. Then VH1 brought us Best Week Ever, which I love. It's what Entertainment Tonight and Extra and all of those shows should have always been from the start.
Vh1 is the home of trashy reality. Some of it I just hate. Some of it I love, and hate that I love. Some I just f-ing love.
Rock of Love. Where do I even begin? I have been a Poison fan since before braces. So of course I watched the first season of Rock Of Love. It was gross and wonderful, just like my breakfast of bacon on a buttered english muffin. Now we are in season 3, this time we are on the road with Bret and the sampler box of strippers, pets, groupies and of course Big John. I am still 2 episodes behind but I absolutely have my favorite. Ashley, with her amazing delivery of such lines as "I'm not just gonna sit here and let this bitch throw chips at my face" and "I want a cheeseburger" won my heart. I hope her tour doesn't end for a long, long time.
Sober House. I love Dr. Drew. I have been invested in this show since season one of Celebrity Rehab. While I have a wide range of feelings about the various participants past and present (Gary Busey...I can't even start), my love for Dr. Drew is what holds it all together for me. Seriously, I love him.
I don't watch Tool Academy or any of the other shows without famous (or somewhat famous) people in them. I'm bored and I don't want to watch douchebags on reality tv unless those douchebags were on sitcoms when I was 12.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
It was just a matter of time
I always knew Kenley from Project Runway was an extra-special kind of crazy.
Also, her fiancee's last name is Penley, which rhymes with Kenley.
ALSO, I need a new season of Project Runway. Now. They need to work that shit out!
reason #345,987 why I love Steve Martin
As a HUGE fan of the great Steve Martin, and someone who has directed many grade school AND high-school age productions of plays written for "grown-ups", this article made my day.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
ON HIATUS
I know, I just started this blog and already i'm slacking. It's Gay White Oprah's (one of my dearest friends) 30th birthday this week and we have a lot of celebrating to do, which leaves little time for tv watching. It's all accumulating on my tivo and I'll have a lot to say when the merriment has settled.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
resultzzzzzzzzzzzzz (spoilers)
Tonight's American Idol results show went pretty much as expected. My guesses on the last post were Jasmine and Michael, but I thought if not Michael than Jorge.
Oh and the twist! The shocking twist that will no longer be relevant after tonight. The judges could "save" one of the bottom two, but didn't so it doesn't matter.
Thank goodness for tivo and the fast fwd button so I didn't have to suffer through Seacrest repeating the names of the songs each contestant sang and what the judges thought of them. Also, I didn't have to listen to Kanye. Kelly Clarkson however, was the highlight of the show.
By the way anyone else find the song titles of the booted contestants just a little ironic?
jasmine - "I'll Be There"...um, no you won't.
Jorge - "Never Can Say Goodbye"...I know it's difficult. Just say Adios instead.
Will this be like the season where everyone that wore a hat got kicked off? If you sing a song about being there or longevity you are just kicking yourself in the ass??
Oh and the twist! The shocking twist that will no longer be relevant after tonight. The judges could "save" one of the bottom two, but didn't so it doesn't matter.
Thank goodness for tivo and the fast fwd button so I didn't have to suffer through Seacrest repeating the names of the songs each contestant sang and what the judges thought of them. Also, I didn't have to listen to Kanye. Kelly Clarkson however, was the highlight of the show.
By the way anyone else find the song titles of the booted contestants just a little ironic?
jasmine - "I'll Be There"...um, no you won't.
Jorge - "Never Can Say Goodbye"...I know it's difficult. Just say Adios instead.
Will this be like the season where everyone that wore a hat got kicked off? If you sing a song about being there or longevity you are just kicking yourself in the ass??
American Idol zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Ok. so here are my thoughts about last night's lame top 13 episode of American Idol.
First of all, I agree with commenter Liz that the best way to watch Idol would be watching the first 8 bars (i will also add the very last note) and then skipping ahead to Simon's comments. However, being the glutton for punishment I am, I had to watch every second of the 1st episode. Ugh.
Let's start with the stupid new entrance of the judges and then Miss Congeniality Seacrest walking down a flight of stairs center stage. No. No no no no no no no. no.
also, Paula looked like she spent a little extra time at the crazy arts and crafts table getting ready for tonight's show. Seriously, feathers AND glitter???
Lil' Rounds was up first. I don't get why the judges seem to be so crazy about her. Yeah, she's a pretty good singer and she has 3 kids, but who doesn't have some kids this season? Lil' sings "The Way You Make Me Feel" (did I mention it's Michael Jackson night?). Poodle and I thought it was bland, boring and just ok. The judges raved. Except for Simon who said it was just ok. Thank you Simon.
So Lil' Rounds set the bar...about waist high.
Next up we have Scott Macintyre. Keeping the Faith. During his intro video package we got to meet his family and find out that his sister is also blind. Then there is a clip of them dancing together. It's the blind leading the blind...literally. Poodle and I make some jokes, and are going to hell because of it. He plays the piano and sings. Not bad. But still, i'm bored.
Ah, Danny Gokey. I enjoy him. His voice is a little different, and I really like it. He isn't a great dancer, but he was feelin' the music and you could tell he came there to win. The judges were impressed with his version of PYT.
Then some more boring people perform. I'm not gonna recap them all. I think all of the female contestants this season have kids, except for the 2 who are kids themselves.
At some point, Simon actually said to a contestant "being an artist is fine - just not on this show". couldn't have said it better myself.
I do like Alexis who sang "Dirty Diana".
My predictions on the 2 who will be eliminated tongiht? Probably Jasmine and Michael.
And i'm still mad that nobody sang the Free Willy song.
First of all, I agree with commenter Liz that the best way to watch Idol would be watching the first 8 bars (i will also add the very last note) and then skipping ahead to Simon's comments. However, being the glutton for punishment I am, I had to watch every second of the 1st episode. Ugh.
Let's start with the stupid new entrance of the judges and then Miss Congeniality Seacrest walking down a flight of stairs center stage. No. No no no no no no no. no.
also, Paula looked like she spent a little extra time at the crazy arts and crafts table getting ready for tonight's show. Seriously, feathers AND glitter???
Lil' Rounds was up first. I don't get why the judges seem to be so crazy about her. Yeah, she's a pretty good singer and she has 3 kids, but who doesn't have some kids this season? Lil' sings "The Way You Make Me Feel" (did I mention it's Michael Jackson night?). Poodle and I thought it was bland, boring and just ok. The judges raved. Except for Simon who said it was just ok. Thank you Simon.
So Lil' Rounds set the bar...about waist high.
Next up we have Scott Macintyre. Keeping the Faith. During his intro video package we got to meet his family and find out that his sister is also blind. Then there is a clip of them dancing together. It's the blind leading the blind...literally. Poodle and I make some jokes, and are going to hell because of it. He plays the piano and sings. Not bad. But still, i'm bored.
Ah, Danny Gokey. I enjoy him. His voice is a little different, and I really like it. He isn't a great dancer, but he was feelin' the music and you could tell he came there to win. The judges were impressed with his version of PYT.
Then some more boring people perform. I'm not gonna recap them all. I think all of the female contestants this season have kids, except for the 2 who are kids themselves.
At some point, Simon actually said to a contestant "being an artist is fine - just not on this show". couldn't have said it better myself.
I do like Alexis who sang "Dirty Diana".
My predictions on the 2 who will be eliminated tongiht? Probably Jasmine and Michael.
And i'm still mad that nobody sang the Free Willy song.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Tuning in...
Here we go, folks. Another blog. Here's the thing. In the past, I have tried to keep regular blogs about dating, or my life, or general daily humor. Many of you have read those blogs. A lot of the time, I wasn't really able to update those blogs too often because...well, life was just not that exciting. I decided to try something new. I watch a lot of tv. I'm an insomniac with a tivo. I watch some really high-quality shows that inspire me and make me think. I also watch VH1 Celeb-reality shows and everything in between. For better or worse, I love the medium of television. It is a friend I have always welcomed into my home and through the best and worst of what it has to offer me, I always have something to say. So here it is. My say. Sometimes I'll tell you what i'm watching and whether or not you should be watching too. I might pick a few shows to recap for you - any suggestions??? I won't recap LOST. I have my reasons. But i'll talk about it. Don't worry...I will always be very conscious about using the phrases "Spoiler Alert!" and "after the jump".
Always feel free to comment. I wanna know what you think and what you're watching.
By the way...is anyone besides me and the boys downstairs (my actual neighbors/friends, not a euphamism) watching RuPaul's Drag Race???? I can't get enough of it.
Now i'm off to watch Days of Our Lives (a daily staple since childhood) and then American Idol. Tuesdays don't bring a wealth of good, scripted primetime television.
Man, I hate the first post. Exposition, exposition, exposition.
Always feel free to comment. I wanna know what you think and what you're watching.
By the way...is anyone besides me and the boys downstairs (my actual neighbors/friends, not a euphamism) watching RuPaul's Drag Race???? I can't get enough of it.
Now i'm off to watch Days of Our Lives (a daily staple since childhood) and then American Idol. Tuesdays don't bring a wealth of good, scripted primetime television.
Man, I hate the first post. Exposition, exposition, exposition.
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