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Vote for Haley

14 Feb

Well, my favorite American Idol contestant, Haley Scarnato, has made it to the top 24. Last week I told you she was one to watch, and now I’m getting a little confident in my prediction. I mean, she’s already got a fan site and a blog (sort of), and a Google search produces all kinds of results. Clearly I’m not the only one who sees her potential. So next Wednesday night, when the top 12 women perform, do your part and vote for Haley. Woo hoo! (And if you need reminding of how good — and good looking — she is, here’s her initial audition clip again.)

Look Out for That Bus!

8 Feb

So after last night’s episode of Lost, it’s official: a character getting hit by a bus is my favorite plot twist on a TV show. You don’t see it all that often, but when it happens, BLAMMO! — it’s an effective shock that makes the episode even better. I remember the first time I saw the Felicity episode where Todd Mulcahy was hit by the bus. It was so random and unexpected that I laughed as I jumped out of my seat. And last night, when Juliet’s ex-hubby got hit, I had the same reaction, minus the laugh. It was shocking and exciting and unexpected. There are so many clichés of TV shows, but characters getting hit by a bus just hasn’t gotten old yet, and I hope it never does.

She Has My Vote

7 Feb

In the absence of anything better to write about … Just thought I’d tell y’all that I’ve already picked my favorite American Idol contestant: Haley Scarnato, who was on the show last night. Clearly, she impressed the judges — especially Randy, who was totally, obviously flirting with her. Simon thought she wasn’t unique, but given the crap that’s been on so far, the fact that she’s this good makes her unique. I think the foundation is there for her to make a strong run during the competition, and it’s not just because she’s really cute. So take a look and join me in the campaign to make Haley Scarnato our next American Idol!

This Is So Not da Bomb

1 Feb

If you ask me, this whole bomb threat hoax story is a load of whooey.

Maybe it’s because I didn’t learn about the whole thing until 7pm last night, and only then it was because someone from out of town called me to ask about it, but it seems to me that the city is overreacting and, at least to me, it’s pretty ridiculous and kind of funny. This is a marketing effort that had been in place for two to three weeks in 10 cities — including New York — and yet here is where the officials missed the boat? Huh??

What I want to know is, what happened in the other cities? Did no one notice, or were the folks there smart enough to realize it was a silly guerrilla marketing campaign for the movie version of a TV show that’s popular with college kids? I mean, those things didn’t look like bombs. And I’ll bet that as soon as folks who knew what they were saw the Mooninites being taken down, they laughed. I mean, even online in the Blogosphere, by early afternoon people knew this was related to a Cartoon Network program. So why all the extended hullabaloo? Why are city and state officials seemingly out for blood? Is it just because they look like like idiots? Is this a major CYA campaign? No one likes to be made a fool of, no one likes to be stuck in traffic for a stupid reason, etc. I get that. But this just reeks of overreaction.

So what of these poor guys who have been arrested for putting the things up? They’re just patsies in the whole thing. They were doing their jobs. Any young person in marketing or advertising hired to participate in something like this would have done the same thing. Give them a break. They’re not responsible. They were just doing what they were paid to do. Hell, I don’t even think the Cartoon Network deserves this much wrath. They apologized. That’s enough for me.

So yeah, I just don’t get it. Yes, I understand how on edge people are post-9/11, but c’mon. Lighten up, people.

[And as a side note, I love the fact that you can buy t-shirts to commemorate this whole thing.]

She’s Bringing Sexy Back. Way Back.

25 Jan

Alright, it’s only been two weeks and I’m already starting to tire of American Idol. It’s not that I think Simon and co. are too mean. On the contrary. It’s just that I wish — really wish — the producers would show some restraint and not put on some of the truly awful, attention-seeking people. It’s one thing when there are people who think they’re good but actually suck, and they’re cut down to size. That is funny. But some of these people who just have no chance and only want to be on tv simply wastes viewers’ time (aside from the fact that watching the show in the first place feels like a waste of time). Like that first guy Wednesday night, Ian something or other, who had that thick Brooklyn accent and barely even sang. Or that girl Sarah, who admitted she couldn’t sing and that she was tone deaf, and actually thought the judges would teach her how to sing during the competition, and then wouldn’t leave when they turned her down. These people shouldn’t be called back in the first place, and shouldn’t be given any airtime. I’d rather see the good people, with scattered bad ones in there. Enough of these two-hour, awful people only audition episodes. This season isn’t really shaping up to be any good so far.

Want to know how bad it’s been? Check out this video below of a woman from Memphis who thinks she’s sexy, very sexy, and who says her “confidentiality” is a key part of her style. Why do I continue to watch this show? I have no idea. And why am I writing about it? I think the better question is, why are you reading?

Things I’ve Learned, vacation week edition

29 Dec

I could really get used to this “week off” stuff.

It’s nice for a few days to sleep in, roll out of bed sometime between 9:30 and 10, take my time getting ready, do what I want (or don’t do anything at all), and just relax.

Alright, sure I’ve spent plenty of time this week playing with my new computer, but I’ve also learned a couple things too: Continue reading →

A Very Internets Christmas

20 Dec

Will the wonders of the internets never cease? Today I came across a site that features (almost) nothing more than Christmas music videos, holiday specials, holiday episodes of various television shows, tv commercials, and more. There are 101 things to watch, including last year’s holiday episode of The Office, the Festivus episode of Seinfeld, and the video for Band Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas.” (And if you look elsewhere on the site, you can also find this year’s holiday episode of The Office.) It’s a gold mine for holiday fun, and as the weekend gets closer, this only makes me more excited.

TV PSA

18 Dec

Folks, if you haven’t yet seen the Studio 60 holiday show from a couple weeks ago, here is your chance: NBC is repeating it this evening.

Do yourself a favor and tune in tonight at 10 p.m. to see one of the year’s classiest, best-written episodes of television. Continue reading →

All Dried Up

15 Nov

Folks, I’ve got nothing. Seriously. It’s not like the last time I said that. This time I am without a topic. The well is dry. I don’t want to bore you with a rant about the class of 7 or 8-year-olds who were riding the T with me this morning and were screaming and generally driving me crazy on my commute into work, or the mismatched couple who were standing right in front of me making out for most of the trip. And I don’t want to tell you how much I love the TV show Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip because I don’t think you want to read another review or posting about my TV watching habits. And I was pretty sure you’d have little sympathy that my day off from work on Monday was all washed out by the rain — or that People passed me over again for the title of Sexiest Man Alive.

So you tell me: What would you like me to write about? Give me a good topic, and I’ll reward you with a good posting. Deal? The comments field is open. No password necessary. (Tho I ask that if you write a comment you give me your name. Thanks.)

Origami and Other Amusements

10 Nov

Some fun video for your weekend, care of The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson:

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