I simply can't keep up with it anymore! I am tired of it! Seriously...when there are more than 30 hypes in one day...enough is enough. So, at least for now, I quit! You all know how many times a day you are smacked in the face with more American Idol hype. Especially those of you who hate it as much as I do! So, you don't need me smearing it further into your faces by giving you a daily count about how very bad the dang hype is.
I'm DONE with it! It bores me! It irritates me! It drives me crazy! Who needs it? Not I!
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Friday, March 14, 2008
Why Are We Being Jipped?
The semi-new, not entirely new trend in TV these days is getting really annoying. It seems like it is a trend geared more towards reality TV but, I have seen it on other shows as well. And, it is actually a two part trend that are not mutually exclusive as they can be used separately.
So, here is the trend. A show will go to commercial, but not before they tell you what you will see after the break. For example, on The Real Housewives of New York City...or whatever the name of that show is...they will prepare you for their commercial break by saying, "coming up on The Real Housewives of New York City, so and so have a tennis match to avenge hurt feelings." So, basically, they are saying, "what you will be seeing in 2 minutes is this". Ummmm, if I am going to be seeing it in 2 minutes, can't I just wait until those two minutes are up? Do you really have to prepare me for it? I Tivo everything I watch so, I just fast forward through the "coming ups" and the commercials. So, in reality, I only have to wait like 5-10 seconds before I see what is "coming up".
The next trend is to cut a show off early. Instead of the usual 1 or 2 minutes before the top of the hour cut off, shows are now cutting off up to 7 minutes early. Literally, a show that is supposed to run until 9:00 pm, is only running until 8:53 pm. So, in addition to the 4 two minute commercial breaks (a total of 8 minutes less of the show) we are missing an additional 7 minutes of show because they cut off early. What is 8 + 7? Never mind, I will just tell you! It is 15! That means we are getting 15 total minutes less of our programs. That means we are getting only 45 minutes out of a 60 minute show. Even less if it is a half hour show and they are cutting out 5 minutes early. Imagine that they have 3 two minute commercial breaks inside of a half hour show. That is 6 minutes there and they cut off 5 minutes early. We are then missing 11 minutes getting a grand total of a 19 minute show for the price of a half hour! Nice! What the heck is going on?
So, here is the trend. A show will go to commercial, but not before they tell you what you will see after the break. For example, on The Real Housewives of New York City...or whatever the name of that show is...they will prepare you for their commercial break by saying, "coming up on The Real Housewives of New York City, so and so have a tennis match to avenge hurt feelings." So, basically, they are saying, "what you will be seeing in 2 minutes is this". Ummmm, if I am going to be seeing it in 2 minutes, can't I just wait until those two minutes are up? Do you really have to prepare me for it? I Tivo everything I watch so, I just fast forward through the "coming ups" and the commercials. So, in reality, I only have to wait like 5-10 seconds before I see what is "coming up".
The next trend is to cut a show off early. Instead of the usual 1 or 2 minutes before the top of the hour cut off, shows are now cutting off up to 7 minutes early. Literally, a show that is supposed to run until 9:00 pm, is only running until 8:53 pm. So, in addition to the 4 two minute commercial breaks (a total of 8 minutes less of the show) we are missing an additional 7 minutes of show because they cut off early. What is 8 + 7? Never mind, I will just tell you! It is 15! That means we are getting 15 total minutes less of our programs. That means we are getting only 45 minutes out of a 60 minute show. Even less if it is a half hour show and they are cutting out 5 minutes early. Imagine that they have 3 two minute commercial breaks inside of a half hour show. That is 6 minutes there and they cut off 5 minutes early. We are then missing 11 minutes getting a grand total of a 19 minute show for the price of a half hour! Nice! What the heck is going on?
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
The Saddest TV Good-Bye Ever...
I have watched Jericho since it first came on the air and was happy when it was given a re-birth. But, admittedly, I was thisclose to ending my relationship with it until 3 weeks ago. I just felt like the flavor of the show seemed less delicious since it came back but, the episode that I nearly deleted which would wipe it from my TV schedule, ended up wrangling me back in. And, then they killed off Bonnie. That was bad! Really bad! Then this week's episode ripped my heart out. Stanley, Bonnie's brother, was saying good-bye to her in the morgue. Good God was it moving. For those of you who don't watch the show, Bonnie is deaf (as is the actress who portrayed her). She and Stanley became tragic orphans at a young age when their parents died in a car accident. They have taken care of one another ever since and their relationship was about as strong as a brother and sister can be.
She was killed off last week when she fought to protect Stanley's Fiancee, Mimi, and their home, against the bad ass Ravenwood clan. They came in, guns blazing. Bonnie got a few rounds off shooting some of the Ravenwood boys down but, she was then shot and killed while an injured Mimi watched from a crack in their pantry.
Stanley stood over Bonnie in the morgue and spoke to her body using Sign Language. He told her he missed her and joked about how she would be making fun of him right then were she alive. He asked her to say hello to their parents and told her he loved her. It was devastating and heart breaking and beautiful and worthy of every award they can throw at them. I get a little lump in my throat just thinking about it now.
While I am not sure of the future of Jericho, I can say that the writing for that scene was so wonderful! I look forward to seeing the two more episodes left in this season and, if they don't come back next season, I hope that they get some kind of award nomination for the exceptional writing and acting of that one simple scene.
She was killed off last week when she fought to protect Stanley's Fiancee, Mimi, and their home, against the bad ass Ravenwood clan. They came in, guns blazing. Bonnie got a few rounds off shooting some of the Ravenwood boys down but, she was then shot and killed while an injured Mimi watched from a crack in their pantry.
Stanley stood over Bonnie in the morgue and spoke to her body using Sign Language. He told her he missed her and joked about how she would be making fun of him right then were she alive. He asked her to say hello to their parents and told her he loved her. It was devastating and heart breaking and beautiful and worthy of every award they can throw at them. I get a little lump in my throat just thinking about it now.
While I am not sure of the future of Jericho, I can say that the writing for that scene was so wonderful! I look forward to seeing the two more episodes left in this season and, if they don't come back next season, I hope that they get some kind of award nomination for the exceptional writing and acting of that one simple scene.
How Do I Become Exempt From STOP Signs?
We have a problem in my subdivision...and other places in the country...where people are obviously exempt from making complete stops at the neighborhood STOP signs. I have been nearly hit more times than I can remember by people who have a STOP sign while I don't, just driving right through it as I am approaching. And, I mean, not even a rolling stop...which I also hate!
So, what I want to know is how you go about getting an exemption from stopping at STOP signs? I don't even know how to begin to get one. Where do I go for one? Can I apply for it online? Is there a tiny little sticker that goes on your car that I just can't see on other's cars? Do you get it somewhere on your license? How much does it cost to be STOP Sign Exempt? Is it expensive? I suppose no matter what the cost, it is worth it! Do you have to be a certain type of person? Hold a certain type of job? I see men and women of all sorts of shapes, sizes and colors doing it so, it doesn't seem to be that hard to obtain one of these awesome STOP Sign Exemptions!
So, please help me! It would really make my life a bit easier if I too didn't have to stop at STOP signs and obey the law. If I could just drive right through them, I wouldn't have to deal with pesky law abiding citizens like myself anymore. I could get places a whole 3 seconds faster than I normally do. It would wonderful!
Please help!
Monday, March 10, 2008
American Idol Hype: The Update Count
MARCH 10, 2008: 18
MARCH 8TH & 9TH: 43
THAT'S RIGHT FOLKS! 43 FREAKING HYPES IN 2 DAYS!
MARCH 7, 2008: 3
IT IS THE LITTLE GIFTS THAT MAKE LIFE SO DELICIOUS!
MARCH 8TH & 9TH: 43
THAT'S RIGHT FOLKS! 43 FREAKING HYPES IN 2 DAYS!
MARCH 7, 2008: 3
IT IS THE LITTLE GIFTS THAT MAKE LIFE SO DELICIOUS!
Thursday, March 6, 2008
I Wonder What I Could Do With My Brain...
...if only I would apply it to squashing evil. I say this because I am pretty smart sometimes! I guessed the next twist on Big Brother last night! Yes! I am proud of myself. Because, as someone who gobbles up all Big Brother gossip, I didn't see one other person who guessed it like I did.
For those of you who don't watch the show, here is a quick summary of this season:
16 house guests
8 couples as Big Brother matched each person with someone else in the house in hopes of a love connection
Each HOH was a couple reigning it and they would nominate two other couples (a total of 4 people) for elimination and then 1 couple would get evicted from the house each week.
Last week, Julie told the audience that a twist was on the horizon for this week. And, it would start with the next evicted couple. During the week, the house guests got a note from Big Brother saying that when they heard an alarm they were to go to the living room and await instructions and it was to happen some time in the coming weeks.
So, my guess was that, as the evicted couple were told that they were evicted, they would be headed for the door when the alarm would go off and then everyone would go back to the living room where they would then be instructed to head back into the diary room as separate individuals and vote for who of the evicted couple they wanted to leave the house and the other one would stay and from then on, everyone would be playing the game as individuals. I was freaking right! That made me feel a tad bit smart! Dang I'm good!
I love this show!
For those of you who don't watch the show, here is a quick summary of this season:
16 house guests
8 couples as Big Brother matched each person with someone else in the house in hopes of a love connection
Each HOH was a couple reigning it and they would nominate two other couples (a total of 4 people) for elimination and then 1 couple would get evicted from the house each week.
Last week, Julie told the audience that a twist was on the horizon for this week. And, it would start with the next evicted couple. During the week, the house guests got a note from Big Brother saying that when they heard an alarm they were to go to the living room and await instructions and it was to happen some time in the coming weeks.
So, my guess was that, as the evicted couple were told that they were evicted, they would be headed for the door when the alarm would go off and then everyone would go back to the living room where they would then be instructed to head back into the diary room as separate individuals and vote for who of the evicted couple they wanted to leave the house and the other one would stay and from then on, everyone would be playing the game as individuals. I was freaking right! That made me feel a tad bit smart! Dang I'm good!
I love this show!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
What's In A Name?
I love two of the names he gave to Charlie. Once he called him Oliver Twist and another time he called him Jimminy Cricket! That is hilarious! And, Charlie's confused reaction to both those names was priceless!
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Wet News!
So, for about 5 or more days, it has been common knowledge in my area that we would be expecting some pretty nasty weather. At the very least, it was supposed to rain a lot today. The hubby and I got up and it was, indeed, pouring rain. The hubby went out to get the newspaper from the end of our driveway and brought back a single bagged, soaking wet, totally unreadable paper. You would think that they would have double bagged it. But, maybe I am just being too hard on them. I mean, how were they supposed to know that it would rain and that the papers would need two bags to ensure that they would stay dry? I mean, they are just the news. What do they know about weather or what kind of weather we should expect to have?
Monday, March 3, 2008
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