Big Brother 6
I know it's only been one show but, so far, I'm not impressed. OK. I'm impressed with the house but the houseguests didn't do anything for me. Actually, they seem kind of boring. But, as I said, it's only been one show. We'll see. And I can't really get too interested in the forums yet because I don't care enough about any of the houseguests to want to know what they're doing.
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
Contagious Addiction
I got my mom addicted to Countdown, too. I asked her if she watched last night to see Scott McClellan's "WTF Do We Do Now?" performance concerning Karl Rove. (I did word it differently, however. She is my mom after all.) She said she was disappointed that she fell asleep because she really wanted to hear what Keith had to say about it. She seemed less disappointed when I told her it was Alison because Keith is on vacation, although she does like Alison. See? That's how addicted we are. We're on a first-name basis with Keith Olbermann and Alison Stewart. I think the only other news person I refer to by first name only is Jane (Pauley).
I got my mom addicted to Countdown, too. I asked her if she watched last night to see Scott McClellan's "WTF Do We Do Now?" performance concerning Karl Rove. (I did word it differently, however. She is my mom after all.) She said she was disappointed that she fell asleep because she really wanted to hear what Keith had to say about it. She seemed less disappointed when I told her it was Alison because Keith is on vacation, although she does like Alison. See? That's how addicted we are. We're on a first-name basis with Keith Olbermann and Alison Stewart. I think the only other news person I refer to by first name only is Jane (Pauley).
Thursday, July 07, 2005
The Real World
You know you're getting older when you'd rather do the father of a "Real World" roommate than the roommate himself. On the other hand, I am still watching "The Real World," so that must count as something toward the youth factor.
This is the first season I've watched since the first 2 or 3 episodes of Hawaii. I don't know why I find this group of roommates so compelling. It's probably because all but one are there for one reason: To hook up. It'll be interesting to see who hooks up with whom and how much they end up hating each other by the time it's over. One more thing: Wes is every guy in college I hated.
On a semi-related note: I'm so looking forward to "Big Brother 6" tonight. I know it's dumb and unrealistic, but I'm addicted anyway. Let the scheming begin!
You know you're getting older when you'd rather do the father of a "Real World" roommate than the roommate himself. On the other hand, I am still watching "The Real World," so that must count as something toward the youth factor.
This is the first season I've watched since the first 2 or 3 episodes of Hawaii. I don't know why I find this group of roommates so compelling. It's probably because all but one are there for one reason: To hook up. It'll be interesting to see who hooks up with whom and how much they end up hating each other by the time it's over. One more thing: Wes is every guy in college I hated.
On a semi-related note: I'm so looking forward to "Big Brother 6" tonight. I know it's dumb and unrealistic, but I'm addicted anyway. Let the scheming begin!
Monday, June 27, 2005
Just thinking
I remember wathcing "The Andy Griffith Show" when I was a kid and thinking when they talked about the nearby big city they were saying "Rolly" or "Rollie." I think I was in my teens before I realized it was "Raleigh."
I think I was also in my teens when I realized the card game is "pinochle," not "peaknuckle."
Also, I remember taking notes for a high school history class and, having heard the word but never seen it that I knew of, wrote "endightment." As my mother was helping me study for a test, she came across that word and cracked up. And yes, she did tell me it was "indictment." That's kind of funny now, considering I write books about lawyers.
I also remember thinking that we were going to the gym for our "fisette" class. Again, my mother set me straight and told me I was actually going to "phys. ed."
I remember wathcing "The Andy Griffith Show" when I was a kid and thinking when they talked about the nearby big city they were saying "Rolly" or "Rollie." I think I was in my teens before I realized it was "Raleigh."
I think I was also in my teens when I realized the card game is "pinochle," not "peaknuckle."
Also, I remember taking notes for a high school history class and, having heard the word but never seen it that I knew of, wrote "endightment." As my mother was helping me study for a test, she came across that word and cracked up. And yes, she did tell me it was "indictment." That's kind of funny now, considering I write books about lawyers.
I also remember thinking that we were going to the gym for our "fisette" class. Again, my mother set me straight and told me I was actually going to "phys. ed."
Friday, June 24, 2005
What's up with this?
Remember in the movie "Dave" when he was trying to find some extra money in the budget to save the homeless shelter? One of the things he found was that the government was spending millions of dollars to "make people feel better about a car they already bought." This thing NBC and MSNBC are doing reminds me of that.
What thing am I talking about? Telling people who are already watching The Today Show how great it is. And, during the first break during the Abrams Report they always have this ad "You're getting the whole truth and nothing but on The Abrams Report." They do this for other shows, too, but I think you get the idea.
It's dumb. I mean, NBC owns like 50 other channels. Advertise on USA and Bravo and all the other ones. I already feel good about watching The Abrams Report. They need to find new viewers.
Remember in the movie "Dave" when he was trying to find some extra money in the budget to save the homeless shelter? One of the things he found was that the government was spending millions of dollars to "make people feel better about a car they already bought." This thing NBC and MSNBC are doing reminds me of that.
What thing am I talking about? Telling people who are already watching The Today Show how great it is. And, during the first break during the Abrams Report they always have this ad "You're getting the whole truth and nothing but on The Abrams Report." They do this for other shows, too, but I think you get the idea.
It's dumb. I mean, NBC owns like 50 other channels. Advertise on USA and Bravo and all the other ones. I already feel good about watching The Abrams Report. They need to find new viewers.
Thursday, June 23, 2005
Crossword Puzzles
I like the crossword puzzle in People magazine because I can do it pen, not have to cross out any mistakes and finish it. It makes me feel smart. It's kind of like watching the teen tournament on Jeopardy when I know all of the answers. There's nothing like beating a 13-year-old's butt on a quiz show.
I like the crossword puzzle in People magazine because I can do it pen, not have to cross out any mistakes and finish it. It makes me feel smart. It's kind of like watching the teen tournament on Jeopardy when I know all of the answers. There's nothing like beating a 13-year-old's butt on a quiz show.
Countdown vs. "The Factor"
When Keith Olbermann was on The Tonight Show Monday he briefly talked about his dislike for Bill O'Reilly. He mentioned that he has never met O'Reilly and there's not a ratings war or anything because O'Reilly has "10 times more viewers" than he does.
Sadly, that's true. However, I believe Countdown's viewers are smarter, have senses of humor and are not lemmings who actually believe they're in a "no spin zone" when watching O'Reilly. I mean, c'mon people. No spin? What the tag line should be is "Nobody spins it like O'Reilly."
When Keith Olbermann was on The Tonight Show Monday he briefly talked about his dislike for Bill O'Reilly. He mentioned that he has never met O'Reilly and there's not a ratings war or anything because O'Reilly has "10 times more viewers" than he does.
Sadly, that's true. However, I believe Countdown's viewers are smarter, have senses of humor and are not lemmings who actually believe they're in a "no spin zone" when watching O'Reilly. I mean, c'mon people. No spin? What the tag line should be is "Nobody spins it like O'Reilly."
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Fireflies
Every now and then something will happen that brings on good memories of my Dad. A couple of nights ago I was standing on the back porch and saw some fireflies, or lightning bugs, as we used to call them. I remembered back to when I was a little kid and my Dad would take us to the back porch and we'd sit and watch the fireflies. We wouldn't really talk or anything. But just sitting and watching them was cool.
Every now and then something will happen that brings on good memories of my Dad. A couple of nights ago I was standing on the back porch and saw some fireflies, or lightning bugs, as we used to call them. I remembered back to when I was a little kid and my Dad would take us to the back porch and we'd sit and watch the fireflies. We wouldn't really talk or anything. But just sitting and watching them was cool.
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Connected and the Vast Wasteland of Daytime TV
I don't know why I keep watching Connected. Maybe I'm waiting for them to get a clue as to what the "blogosphere" really is.
Anyway, as I was flipping channels because I couldn't stand yet another John Bolton discussion on Connected, I realized how bad daytime tv really is. Sure, I like Law & Order and Roseanne as much as the next person but they get boring after a while. I tried watching Crafters Coast to Coast to see if I could get any ideas. Well, while their stuff is interesting, I'm not about to buy glass blowers and torches and kilns. Doesn't anyone use glue and construction paper anymore? And yeah, I like the Food Network, too, but how many times can you watch Emeril and Iron Chef in one day? And why doesn't TCM show good movies during the day?
As I was flipping channels and not being able to decide on anything to watch, I remembered a simpler time when I didn't have 70 channels to choose from. I remembered back when I was in school and only had 12 channels. When I was home sick I was perfectly content watching The Price is Right and All My Children.
Ah, the good old days.
I don't know why I keep watching Connected. Maybe I'm waiting for them to get a clue as to what the "blogosphere" really is.
Anyway, as I was flipping channels because I couldn't stand yet another John Bolton discussion on Connected, I realized how bad daytime tv really is. Sure, I like Law & Order and Roseanne as much as the next person but they get boring after a while. I tried watching Crafters Coast to Coast to see if I could get any ideas. Well, while their stuff is interesting, I'm not about to buy glass blowers and torches and kilns. Doesn't anyone use glue and construction paper anymore? And yeah, I like the Food Network, too, but how many times can you watch Emeril and Iron Chef in one day? And why doesn't TCM show good movies during the day?
As I was flipping channels and not being able to decide on anything to watch, I remembered a simpler time when I didn't have 70 channels to choose from. I remembered back when I was in school and only had 12 channels. When I was home sick I was perfectly content watching The Price is Right and All My Children.
Ah, the good old days.
Another installment of Weird Dreams
I was standing on Main Street watching a "parade" of zombie-like creatures. When the zombies stopped parading, I knew my friend and I were supposed to meet up with another friend. We thought we saw her go into a bar, so we went there, too. She wasn't there but we sat at the bar anyway and each ordered a glass of Busch. Why it wasn't Bud Lite or Mich Ultra, I don't know. Anyway, at one point, Keith Olbermann came out of the back room and asked all the customers if everything was ok. When we all said we were fine, he disappeared. Then my friend and I decided to leave. When she stood up, I noticed that she left a $15 tip (3 $5 bills) on the bar. I thought I should do the same, so I reached into my pocket but only had one $5. I was really embarrassed, so I thought I would try to sneak out before anyone noticed. But on my way out, I ran into a guy I knew. He was wearing a Fransican Friar's robe. I asked him why he was dressed that way and he told me he was in rehearsals for "Nunsense."
That's it.
I was standing on Main Street watching a "parade" of zombie-like creatures. When the zombies stopped parading, I knew my friend and I were supposed to meet up with another friend. We thought we saw her go into a bar, so we went there, too. She wasn't there but we sat at the bar anyway and each ordered a glass of Busch. Why it wasn't Bud Lite or Mich Ultra, I don't know. Anyway, at one point, Keith Olbermann came out of the back room and asked all the customers if everything was ok. When we all said we were fine, he disappeared. Then my friend and I decided to leave. When she stood up, I noticed that she left a $15 tip (3 $5 bills) on the bar. I thought I should do the same, so I reached into my pocket but only had one $5. I was really embarrassed, so I thought I would try to sneak out before anyone noticed. But on my way out, I ran into a guy I knew. He was wearing a Fransican Friar's robe. I asked him why he was dressed that way and he told me he was in rehearsals for "Nunsense."
That's it.