February 2012
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21 Fixes for the Oscars by The Daily Beast →
I agree with a lot of what is stated here. Montages, banter, and skits all need to die. There should be a separate Oscar award for prosthetic and practical make-up. Speeches should have to be prepared and submitted for all nominees. 150 minute max!
However the real problem with the Oscars is the nomination and voting process. Fixing the show cures the symptom not the disease. It really does need...
Patti Stanger: WWHL V-Day special
I am still in disbelief that this bitch (and I am using the term in the sense that she vicious 24 hours a day) is still allowed on TV to give love advice. I can just imagine all these women running around with lists of things to watch out for because Patti said so. I can also imagine all these guys “en guarde” to make sure they don’t violate any of the rules. There’s...
Teen sex and sobriety →
I think it’s funny that adults constantly preach sobriety and abstinence to teens. In a way it’s very American to do so. The Temperance and Chastity movements have always existed in this country. The goal is the prevention of corruption. I get it. Watching all these shows about bad eggs, they make it seem like drinking and sex is a one way trip to jail.
In the real world, all that...
Game of Thrones valentine cards
For such dark subject matter, these are really cute.
bishopia:
Because I love you all (as friends) and I love Game of Thrones, I combined them both into some sweet valentine’s day cards for you to give to your sweetheart or favorite prostitute. Enjoy! Click for big version or get the bigger printable version…
RELATED: I’ve got two prints with these characters for sale at inprnt.com - House...
My dream for reality TV.
I really want reality TV to converge in the following ways. Think about how possible this is.
1. American Pickers shows up to buy stuff out of a hoard. A&E shows up at the same time to clean up. Mike Rowe is there to film an episode of Dirty Jobs as he helps with the trash removal. Billy The Exterminator takes care of a bee infestation. Meanwhile one of the hoarders storage lockers gets...
First Week In - Case of Benjamin Pratt
I find myself DVRing First Week In. It’s a show that chronicles 3 inmates first 7 days of jail. Benjamin Pratt was put in Durango, Maricoa County Arizona Jail for Contempt of Court. The initial carceration gave me the impression of “Oh well he’ll be out soon.” Apparently he got his child support reduced 2/3rds through mediation. A judge hiked it right back up. He kind of...
January 2012
8 posts
Modernization of American Idol
American Idol is 10 years old and it really showed last year. With Simon gone, the producers had a really good shot to revitalize the show in an effort to get the winners into relevancy. Boy did they blow it.
It’s weird to think there are kids that have grown up watching American Idol, but it’s happened. They have to be bored of the show, or come to the realization that none of this...
Bail jumping on "Dog".
It seems like there are a ton of guys that jump bail on Dog The Bounty Hunter. It’s enough that there have been 8 seasons of this show. Why are people jumping bail ont his guy? What’s their problem? I know jail and prison is hell on Earth. I believe the men on cable that tell me this. Still, why do they run? They have to know that the guy that put up the bond has a TV show that made...
Why is there a black kid in the 2008 "The Day The...
Script wise, there is no need for our female scientist to have a black child in her care. The movie explains that she married a black soldier. That soldier died. The boy’s mom died earlier. Hence she took possession of the boy. But really, there is no need for a kid to be there other then to appeal to some demographic the studio wants to appeal to.
I’ve been watching this movie for a...
бycя: ankle skirts. paka poopsik,nose plays →
This isn’t english or coherent. It is baffling. I googled Baelyn Neff. She’s apparently an actress/singer.
svetlanashusterman:
baelyn neff is a rapest. i am posting this in hopes that she will shut the fuck up boasting it like a broken record that she is, ” you fucking victim of rape” is all she says in this makeshift ether brandon taught me how to be manipulated in..
on my...
A rousing good read
People ask me what female celebrities I am attracted to. So I actually have a few in my mind now. Go figure.
1. Charlize Theron - as a blonde 2. Alison Brie 3. Maria Menuous 4. Mila Kunis
That’s it. Only 3 from the A-List. One from the B list. I don’t think I need to expand on why I find any of them attractive. That should speak for itself. Of course my opinions can change depending...
Storage Locker Auctions
There’s a growing consensus that all Storage Locker shows are staged and scripted. Let’s go through them
1 Storage Wars
This one seems the most legit out of all of them. I never get the impression that the auction isn’t real. I always feel that those guys are always there to make money at their primary businesses. A lot of that has to do with the gamble. Every one has lost on...
December 2011
10 posts
The TV shows I gave up on in 2011.
I gave up watching some shows this year. The main reason was that I just stopped caring. Some of that is due to these shows being on too damn long. Another reason is that the show is meaningless. There’s no point in watching as there’s no satisfaction from viewing.
Bad Girls Club The Soup Fashion Police Justified Rachael Zoe Project Hell on Wheels Project Runway V The Office...
What I've learned about the people of Detroit from...
There are two shows on television that feature Detroit, the real people of Detroit. I have learned something about the people. They have hair triggers on their tempers. Situations go from 0 to Shank in the blink of an eye. Hardcore Pawn is the best example of this because things get ugly real quick all the time. Parking Wars shows the people of Detroit just as fierce.
Dog survived his "n-word" scandal.
Dog said the unholy n-word and has survived the scandal. It’s not like they’d kick him out of the fraternity of bail bondsmen, but he did get new seasons of his show. That’s kind of remarkable. He beat it. Now he’s finding guys that have jumped their bail. He’s also got Indian themed armed bands to make his arms look bigger.
The fundamental flaw with the 2012 The Three...
If you’ve seen the trailer for the Farrely brother’s The Three Stooges, you know that this movie is stillborn. I think the one thing that really, really stood out was that they Catholicized The Three Stooges. The back story is that they are orphans raised Catholic. None of the men playing the stooges are Jews. I think the guy playing Moe is Australian and very ethnically Greek.
The...
Kourtney and Kim Take Manhattan: Episode 2
I think I figured out the conflict in this marriage. Kris Humphries treats being an NBA player like it’s his job, because it is. He is willing to sacrifice and pay the price to be the best so he can get signed to a team. Kim doesn’t think that being an NBA player is his job. She thinks that being married to her is his job because of the TV show. He’s rejected her job.
He walked...
It is hazing
One of my co-workers commented that Beyond Scared Straight is hazing. For this particular episode it is. The cops are all over the kids as they spend a night in jail. It’s a stark contrast to a lot of the other episodes where the guards tell the kids they are on their own. I mean they have maybe 8 officers just harassing the fuck out of these kids. Not that they don’t deserve it, but...
The scam of the movie "New Years Eve".
There’s probably 10-15 well know actors in the movie “New Years Eve”. It’s a gimmick as this movie and its brother Valentine’s Day was a series of short stories. The scam is that people that go to see this movie are subconsciously going to see it because they think they are friends with the people on the screen. It’s the same thing that lures people into the...
Thoughts on Gold Rush Season 2
I think we are 4-5 episodes in and I am as frustrated as the miners. Unlike last season we have 3 groups of miners trying to get the gold. However it seems like no one is getting anything. Parker Schnabel has 10 ounces, but that’s been it for weeks. The other two digs have been “hamstringed” constantly by a variety of circumstances. It seems that the Hoffmans are close. The...
The real roots of the KK fame.
People think that Kim Kardashian was made famous by her sex tape. I, however have a longer memory then that. She only became a known person because of Paris Hilton. At the time, Paris Hilton was the tabloid darling. The tabloid media decided to hype anyone in a similar situation. Kim fit the bill being maybe 22 at the time, a daughter of a rich family, and curvy in a way Paris couldn’t be.
...
November 2011
11 posts
The NBC Production of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day...
This is the first year I’ve watched this since the 80s. Nothing has changed about how NBC produces this. Not even the typeface that labels each performance. I can’t believe the Rockettes are not just still around, but perform 5 days a week for 2 million people a year. That’s astounding. They are all about the same height too.
I think the thing that is the most striking about the...
Around The Horn: The worst, longest running sports...
Being sick today means afternoon TV. I caught Around The Horn’s last 30 seconds. God that show sucks. I can’t believe that newspaper sports writers still exist on a meaningful level. 9 years that show has been on. 9 years, hacks argue it out for some validation from the pretty boy host. WHO CARES! I can’t imagine any one watches that show. People who work, leave the office at 5pm...
The plot of Bad Boys
A French guy steals 100 million bucks worth of heroin out of a police station’s evidence locker. The captain decides that he wants two detectives to retrieve the dope so that he can keep the FBI, DEA, and Internal Affairs from shutting down the police station. One of the cop’s friend is a hooker. She gets invited to one of the robber’s places and brings her non hooker friend. The...
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"What did the Buried Life TV show want to do...
Ironically, TBL was buried by MTV during its sad life. I still remember the hipster trailer for the first season. The show was supposed to be a return for MTV to producing a show with positivity. Then it totally got blown out of the water by Jersey Shore. Well just on that channel. I can think of at least 6 shows that aired at the same time, like Monday Night Football.
Apparently the news of...
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Happy News
Fox Sports doesn’t have the rights to the Super Bowl this year. NBC does. Joe Buck can enjoy doing something else like whittle a stick. Al Michaels is slightly more interested in the game he’s announcing then Joe Buck. Also NBC Sports isn’t going to start in with a hype machine, or do any lame, corny comedy bits. They will do their masteurbatory opening sequence with Faith Hill....
The spirt of "Occupy Wall Street" is correct.
I have to agree with the spirit of “Occupy Wall Street”. I think the bail outs are bullshit. No one was happy about this this but the banks. It’s disgusting that the rich are now getting richer. It’s also disgusting that the U.S. Government basically allowed this to happen with forcing sub-prime lending. The predatory lending is also murder. I can’t think of a better...
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Troy Aikman: Zero Charisma
I’ve noticed that Troy Aikman is now doing more commercials. He’s doing Rent-A-Center and some wing chain, Wing Stop. His agent must be a genius because Troy Aikman has zero personality. Is he getting every one’s leftovers? If a company is set on getting a Super Bowl winning quarterback, and all the charismatic guys are not available, they get Aikman? Maybe he’s getting the...
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UFC on Fox: Where's the rest of the card?
I was making sure that my DVR catches Dos Santos vs Velasquez next Saturday. I noticed the UFC on Fox is one hour. Only the main event will actually air. The rest of the card will be streamed on Facebook. Looking at the card, there’s 9 fights that won’t air.
I am reminded of every big ticket Boxing PPV I had the displeasure to sit through. There’s like 2 hours of hype, no...
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So what is the Real World about anymore?
I have figured out that The Real World is literally a matchmaking show at this point. The clear focus is that 7-8 people live in the same space and that at least 2-3 couples will be formed. It has all these elements of Blind Date and Temptation Island. All the focus is on sexual tension between the roommates. There’s no doubt that people are cast based on whether or not there is...
Grab Some Buds
It finally dawned on me why I have such a distaste for Budweiser advertising. It’s really because of their brand association with having a good time. There’s plenty of examples of this. Every commercial features people incapable of having a good time without Budweiser. That feeds into the one of the key components of alcoholism, and basic addiction. Watch this commercial below. It...
Ok I have a reaction to the Kim Kardashian...
I thought long and hard about Kim Kardashian dumping her husband after 10 weeks. I have decided that it’s more offensive that Kim and her mother Kris are taking this hard line about the economics of the marriage. The claims are that they didn’t get paid, Kim paid out of pocket and Kim really did marry for true love. All of this is utter bullshit of course. So I have decided that I am...
October 2011
7 posts
Old Guys talking about boxing
The old sportswriters are the only one talking about boxers any more. It’s fitting that relics of the old era are talking about an obsolete sport. I find it strange that it’s most old white guys talking about old black guys. I wonder how good Muhammed Ali would have been if guys could take him down, or kick his legs. I just watched Ali get punched in the liver and he got to fall down...
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Tonya's Claim
Tonya Cooley has alleged that in 2009, that she was raped with a toothbrush during a RW/RR challenge. The claim is that Kenny and Evan allegedly did this while she was passed out drunk. It was allegedly filmed and covered up by the production crew.
I am really intrigued by the details of the accusation because it’s totally plausible, and yet it isn’t. Tonya has a reputation for being...
Ok I've got Gold Rush: Alaska issues.
As anyone who reads my stupid posts knows, if there are distractions I can’t enjoy a TV or Movie. By distractions, I mean plot holes and discrepancies. This has now happened with Gold Rush: Alaska a little bit. I really enjoyed the 2nd season premiere, but stuff isn’t adding up.
Gold Rush: Alaska is probably the last bastion of cinema verite in the reality tv genre. These guys are...
Shows I can't believe aren't shot in HD.
In late 2011, it’s astounding that certain shows are not recorded in HD. So here’s a list of shows that should totally be broadcast in HD, but not for mysterious reasons. Jersey Shore Judge Judy, and every daytime judge show in syndication Maury, Jerry Springer, and every syndicated talk show Teen Mom 16 and Pregnant
That’s it. Those shows can pony up the cash for the new...
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Fox Sports: Literally the worst.
I think there is an entire generation of Americans that have come to realize how bad Fox Sports is regarding their presentation of major sports events. Specifically, I am referring to baseball and football. I think the major reason for this is that all the personality and hype goes into the pre-game show. Then the announcing is beyond disinterested in the action.
Let me provide an example. The...
Is Gun Ownership for me?
So being American comes with certain rights. The 2nd amendment is notorious for guaranteeing the right of us citizens to bear arms. People’s reaction to this is either one of disgust or normalcy. I have been having this internal debate with myself since I was 18 as to whether or not I should buy a gun. A gun offers me the ability to defend myself against home invasion. Currently the door to...
The loose ends of the Breaking Bad Season 4 Finale
For a Breaking Bad finale, it was pretty final. Two major sources of conflict were resolved. That probably has to do with Season 3 and Season 4 being two halves of the same story arc. However there are quite a bit of unresolved conflicts, or as Jesse would say “Yo! There are loose ends Mr. White.”
Mike the Cleaner is out, but not dead, in Mexico.
How will Walt and Jesse re-emerge in...
September 2011
7 posts
The premise of Real Steel is beyond stupid.
I have a feeling the script for Real Steel was written in 1997. That was when boxing was still a relevant sport. Per cracked.com’s research, this is probable. Studios will buy scripts just to lock them up. Real Steal is thematically more about a man trying to find relevancy in the modern world. However that’s not what the movie is being sold as.
We have a movie about boxing robots....
Why guys should stop being frustrated with "The...
Look guys, women sometimes aren’t interested in fucking you. This can be in spite of loving you dearly as a friend. It is a frustrating situation, but it doesn’t have to be. Either you can move past it and value your friendship with the lady. Or, you can break off the relationship.
For most, I would suggest the latter. There is no amount of logic or compelling argument you can make...
Star Trek is not an action show...
If you think about Star Trek, the original and next generation, these shows aren’t really all about action. They are about a wide range of themes. Certainly there are battles and fights, but the focus of the show is about solving problems or mysteries.
The movies and video games totally betray this. Those games are all about battles. The movies are lackluster action romps. Star Trek, at...
People who bitch about "How can you root for the...
Doug Stanhope went on a drunken tirade about how rooting for the Yankees was fundamentally immoral. There is this perception that the Yankees should win because they bought their team. Somehow the Yankees are evil because of this. The same people get sanctimonius for rooting for teams like the Mets and the Red Sox.
I would like to take this opportunity to call them out on their bullshit and...
Big Sexy on TLC
I’ve watched enough of this episode to form an opinion. What I see is 5 women that outweigh me by 70-80 lbs (at least) and they are insanely flirty as a group. There’s an interesting dynamic where they are super confident in one scene, and vulnerable in the next. There’s also a lot of irony in that they talk a lot about being big and proud, but all the guys they lust after are...
Think about this picture for a second. →
The woman on the right is named Jennifer Ella. She is very pretty. Right? Now ask yourself this. Is she gay? Or is she straight? As far as I am concerned Chaz Bono is a woman on hormones trying to be a man. So that makes her gay in my eyes. Although she must really like ultra butch women. I am not judging, of course. It’s just that the dynamics of this picture aren’t as simple as a man...