A lot of people ask me how I'm able to watch so much TV. I first explain that I have no time, but instead I make time. That doesn't make much sense. But let me explain. High school is pretty hectic with extra-curricular activities and homework. So the only time I have to watch television is over weekends or during breaks. But how does the work, especially because I don't have Tivo? Well, it's a little something I like to call the internet. A teenagers best friend. With the help of various websites, I'm able to catch up on all the latest television and start and new shows that I've been wanting to watch.
So what websites do I use? This post is going to be short, but here are some of my favorite websites that enable to catch up on everything I want to watch.
First off is the amazing Hulu.com. It's free, it legal, and it's quite awesome. They did change their policies a tad so that now some things you have to pay for, but most episodes that I want to watch have remained free.
Next is Netflix.com. It may be startling due to the whole business disaster they are going through. But the instant DVDs are awesome. So many shows, so little time!
Lastly, is cucirca.com. One, not many of heard of. It's a great website. It may be a little sketchy but it gets the job done. I've spent many hours trying out new shows and watching all of their seasons on this website. It's simply amazing, and let's you watch shows that you have to pay for on Hulu.
In all, if you're as busy as me, don't watch television live! The internet is there for a reason. Use it! It's simply amazing.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
My Weekly Wonders: Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
I might have mentioned this once or twice on my blog, but I absolutely love Jimmy Fallon. But I'll go more into that later. First off, I love his late night talk show. If you've never seen it, which would be a surprise, as I mentioned last week it's kind of hard not to see talk shows because they're on so often. But anyway, if you haven't seen it Fallon and his writers are hilarious. They are so creative and original with their jokes and random skits that they integrate into this sort of traditional institution. It's interesting because most hosts kind of do their own thing but stick to this tradition. But Jimmy is so unique! And funny! Ah don't even get me started...
So you're probably wondering, why the heck is she that obsessed with this one man? I'm not obsessed. I just really enjoy what he does and maybe once in awile I get a little too excited when I see him in something. No matter what though, everyone should go watch Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on NBC at 11:35 every weekday night!
Anyway, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon is my weekly wonder this week because it does not get enough credit. Yes there are a lot of talk shows. And yes a lot of them are good too. But people don't see the comedy genius that is happening at 11:35 at night. Bits such as Wheel of Carpet Samples, Slow Jam the News, The Real Housewives of Late Night, and the famous thank-you notes Jimmy writes every week. The show is so young, and yet it's never safe. It's always trying new ways to find a voice and increase viewers. So maybe it doesn't succeed sometimes, but come on! At least it's not Jay Leno! (Which by the way, that will probably be the last time you ever see my talk about Jay Leno. He's not worthy of this blog.)
So the show is great. So why is Jimmy Fallon great? He's just one of those people that you have to love. He's genuinely a good person. But how do I know this? I mean he is an actor, so therefore he must be faking... Well person who thinks every celebrity is shallow, think again! Time and time again I will see guests on the show come on talk about how nice Jimmy is. Not to suck up, but just because they are so impressed with how nice he is. If you get this impression from people like Ellen Degeneres or President Obama, yocu're not alone. I get these weird vibes from people on television, and it's almost as if I know that they are good people.
I've been following Jimmy Fallon recently. No, I haven't been stalking him. And no not on twitter. I mean I watched a lot of what he did on Saturday Night Live (yes he was on there! doesn't that make you love him more?) and keep tabs on what he does other than Late Night. A couple years he ago he hosted the Emmy's and that was amazing. This year his is finally going to host SNL! I am super psyched to see this wonderful Christmas episode, and I literally cannot wait. In fact, I'm so nerdy that I actually created a countdown to it.
So you're probably wondering, why the heck is she that obsessed with this one man? I'm not obsessed. I just really enjoy what he does and maybe once in awile I get a little too excited when I see him in something. No matter what though, everyone should go watch Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on NBC at 11:35 every weekday night!
The Collegehumor What?
There once a small television show on MTV called The CollegeHumor Show. You've probably never heard of it. It expanded from a website called collegehumor.com which wrote comedic articles and posted funny videos. As the website grew in success, they got an offer to put together a show. Unfortunately, the show only lasted about a year. Does this mean that it sucked? That it wasn't funny? Absolutely not. Although I've never watched the show, I know for a fact (I've watched hundreds of their videos, yes hundreds) that they are very funny.
So before I tackle why it didn't succeed, let me first give you a little background. Collegehumor, formally know as CHTV, began as a website mostly writing articles and creating a few books. As they grew and hired more writers and editors, many of them began starring in their own web videos. This began very popular webseries such as Jake & Amir and Hardly Working. These episodes are mostly just shot in their office, where their coworkers continue to work as if no one was shooting an online video. This is the exact feeling that Collegehumor portrays. The business is very laid back, and they mostly just write and make videos to make each other laugh. But the website also produces more professional videos which they call Collegehumor originals. Many of these are writen by the writers and then real actors are hired (but most videos include many of the prominant writers and editors that star in the webseries as well).
Here's the first Jake & Amir I ever watched. Let's just say it hasn't been my last... Also, this one's kind of old so the quality isn't as good. Enjoy!
How do I know so much about this random webiste that you've probably never heard of? I'm absolutely obsessed. All the information I stated earlier was just off the top of my head, I know that Jake & Amirs are posted every Tuesday and Thursday and I have seen every episode of that and also Hardly Working. I can recite all the cast members first and last names, but I won't bore you with that... Oh you want me to? Streeter Seidell, Patrick Cassells, Amir Blumenfeld... just kidding. I don't have very many friends that have watched Collegehumor, but when I find someone who hd seen a video or two, I always get very excited to discuss it in detail.
So why didn't the website successfully switch over to television? I have a few theories. My first thought is the transition from small internet videos to a full length thirty minute show. This isn't always a successful endeavor. The writing, producing, acting, and editing are all completely different. I believe although this was a completely different format they still shot it in their offices. One, this seems kind of crazy. I would not appreciate it if all day my coworkers were shooting episodes for their own TV show. Also, this kind of set them up for failure. Maybe not that extreme, but it gave that feeling of internet videos instead of a classy television show. This may not have been a factor at all, but it probably gave the show a feeling of being not good or not, or not trying hard enough. I know this sounds weird, but it just seems like it wasn't really put together very professionally. Let's not forget that all of the actors and writers were part of the staff and did not have much experience anyway.
This brings me to my other reason, which is the actors were not actors! The writers and editors I mentioned earlier who starred in Hardly Working wer the ones who wrote and starred in this show. I know how much I love them, but other people don't understand this hidden talent that they pocess. Plus, none of them had been formally trained in acting and honestly a lot of them are lot funnier in just comedy itself than in acting in comedy. Not to say that they are bad actors, just inexperienced. In fact, one of my favorites, Amir Blumenfeld, is starring in the next Harold and Kumar movie that is coming out I believe sometime this month?
This post may not be much about television, but it expresses the idea that not everything is made for television. This year, a new show came out called Charlie's Angels. It didn't even last a season. Although a pretty popular film, the transition to television was a bit rocky. Although I will mention it has been a few years since the movie came out (the first premiered in 2000). College humor may not have had the greatest run on television, but their comedy website is booming! They have a very large fan base, which continues to grow as they expand in their experience and knowledge of the art comedy.
Here's a video of one of my favorite Hardly Workings. The content may be a bit explicit, viewer discretion is advised!
So before I tackle why it didn't succeed, let me first give you a little background. Collegehumor, formally know as CHTV, began as a website mostly writing articles and creating a few books. As they grew and hired more writers and editors, many of them began starring in their own web videos. This began very popular webseries such as Jake & Amir and Hardly Working. These episodes are mostly just shot in their office, where their coworkers continue to work as if no one was shooting an online video. This is the exact feeling that Collegehumor portrays. The business is very laid back, and they mostly just write and make videos to make each other laugh. But the website also produces more professional videos which they call Collegehumor originals. Many of these are writen by the writers and then real actors are hired (but most videos include many of the prominant writers and editors that star in the webseries as well).
Here's the first Jake & Amir I ever watched. Let's just say it hasn't been my last... Also, this one's kind of old so the quality isn't as good. Enjoy!
How do I know so much about this random webiste that you've probably never heard of? I'm absolutely obsessed. All the information I stated earlier was just off the top of my head, I know that Jake & Amirs are posted every Tuesday and Thursday and I have seen every episode of that and also Hardly Working. I can recite all the cast members first and last names, but I won't bore you with that... Oh you want me to? Streeter Seidell, Patrick Cassells, Amir Blumenfeld... just kidding. I don't have very many friends that have watched Collegehumor, but when I find someone who hd seen a video or two, I always get very excited to discuss it in detail.
So why didn't the website successfully switch over to television? I have a few theories. My first thought is the transition from small internet videos to a full length thirty minute show. This isn't always a successful endeavor. The writing, producing, acting, and editing are all completely different. I believe although this was a completely different format they still shot it in their offices. One, this seems kind of crazy. I would not appreciate it if all day my coworkers were shooting episodes for their own TV show. Also, this kind of set them up for failure. Maybe not that extreme, but it gave that feeling of internet videos instead of a classy television show. This may not have been a factor at all, but it probably gave the show a feeling of being not good or not, or not trying hard enough. I know this sounds weird, but it just seems like it wasn't really put together very professionally. Let's not forget that all of the actors and writers were part of the staff and did not have much experience anyway.
This brings me to my other reason, which is the actors were not actors! The writers and editors I mentioned earlier who starred in Hardly Working wer the ones who wrote and starred in this show. I know how much I love them, but other people don't understand this hidden talent that they pocess. Plus, none of them had been formally trained in acting and honestly a lot of them are lot funnier in just comedy itself than in acting in comedy. Not to say that they are bad actors, just inexperienced. In fact, one of my favorites, Amir Blumenfeld, is starring in the next Harold and Kumar movie that is coming out I believe sometime this month?
This post may not be much about television, but it expresses the idea that not everything is made for television. This year, a new show came out called Charlie's Angels. It didn't even last a season. Although a pretty popular film, the transition to television was a bit rocky. Although I will mention it has been a few years since the movie came out (the first premiered in 2000). College humor may not have had the greatest run on television, but their comedy website is booming! They have a very large fan base, which continues to grow as they expand in their experience and knowledge of the art comedy.
Here's a video of one of my favorite Hardly Workings. The content may be a bit explicit, viewer discretion is advised!
Sunday, October 30, 2011
My Weekly Wonders: House
A couple weeks ago I talked briefly about the show House in my post called Too Much Drama, but now I would like to dedicate a whole blog post to this wonderful show. In it's eighth season and House is still one of the best shows on television. with it's innovative, creative, and exciting writing I will continue watching until it ends.
House is centered around a narcissistic, pill-popping, genius doctor named, you guessed it, House. He has horrible bed side manner and yet he is one the best doctors in the world. From there the writers embellish. The contrast of interesting medical mysteries with the major conflicts that House causes brings a whole new drama flavor that you don't see very often.
First off, Hugh Laurie, the actor that play House, is really amazing. Every year he blows me way with his almost effortless way of getting deep into the thinking of Gregory House. With his fake American accent, his fake limp with a cane, and his fake self-serving tone, he is a true actor and rightfully deserves any praise given to him (including the many award nominations and a few wins).
The characters and their interactions with each other are so great. The fact that a jerk like House can have both a best friend and a dean of medicine who cares deeply about him is so surprising when you watch the show. But as become more acquainted with the character you come to this realization that he's really not that bad of a guy.
Under that hard self-serving shell, you find a mushy center and the fact that he's not so self-centered after all. In fact most of his actions are for his patients. He gets himself in a lot of trouble as he breaks protocols trying to what's best for his patients. One episode in particular stands out to me where he has a patient that needs an organ transplant (I can't remember what). During the episode, before whatever organ fails, House puts her on the registry. Soon after the organ dies and his associate doctors are wondering how we knew to put her on the list. It turned out that he found pills in her bag suggesting that she tried to commit suicide and that is why her organ failed. This is bad because when he trying to get her higher up on the donor list, the fact that she tried to commit suicide would cause her to get rejected. House ignores this a lies to the donor board. Although he had nothing to gain, House risked his job, the one thing in life that he is accomplished at, for this one patient.
House obviously has a lot of complexity and depth, and that's what makes him so interesting. Hi friendship with Wilson (an oncologist at the same hospital) is also quite fun to watch. Their relationship is literally like a roller coaster, often having ups and downs throughout the seasons. One low in particular that I think most people remember is when Wilson's girlfriend Amber died. It's probably the on episode of House that I've cried the most in just because it so heart wrenching. Wilson was very happy with his long-term girlfriend Amber, who we get to know through the length of almost two whole seasons. But one night House gets really drunk and calls Wilson to come pick him up. Unfortunately Wilson is at the hospital working late, so Amber comes to get him instead. To get back home Amber takes him on a bus, where all of a sudden they get into a huge car wreck where many of the passengers are injured. House loses much of his memory and wakes up in a strip club, which is where the episode starts, and tries to piece back his memory. It's a really great episode and it really shows how far House and Wilson's relationship can really go.
This season in particular is interesting because the finale of last year's season House drives his car into Cuddy's (dean of medicine) home. Now Cuddy is gone for good (no she wasn't written out, apparently she wanted to move on) and Wilson is very angry. He expressed that him and House are no longer friends. We all know this isn't going to last because House and Wilson were destined to be together. It's like Holmes and Watson! Yeah, it's not a coincidence. House and Wilson were modeled after the crime solving duo. But how is it going to happen? I'm not sure, from the looks of now, it seems as is either House is going to have to do something big, or it's just going to take a really time for Wilson to get over it.
Lastly I just want to emphasize that this is not like other medical shows. House is a unique character because he solves the most complex cases. Therefore the patients are always very interesting and the answers are never simple. It's not Grey's Anatomy where they just have a complex surgery with some romantic drama. No, there is so much more. These cases take some hardcore digging, whether it's breaking into the patient's home, punching the father in the face to get a certain reaction, or doing some crazy procedure that isn't allowed to test a theory. All is fair game, and it's really what keeps the show so intriguing to the large fan base.
House is centered around a narcissistic, pill-popping, genius doctor named, you guessed it, House. He has horrible bed side manner and yet he is one the best doctors in the world. From there the writers embellish. The contrast of interesting medical mysteries with the major conflicts that House causes brings a whole new drama flavor that you don't see very often.
First off, Hugh Laurie, the actor that play House, is really amazing. Every year he blows me way with his almost effortless way of getting deep into the thinking of Gregory House. With his fake American accent, his fake limp with a cane, and his fake self-serving tone, he is a true actor and rightfully deserves any praise given to him (including the many award nominations and a few wins).
The characters and their interactions with each other are so great. The fact that a jerk like House can have both a best friend and a dean of medicine who cares deeply about him is so surprising when you watch the show. But as become more acquainted with the character you come to this realization that he's really not that bad of a guy.
Under that hard self-serving shell, you find a mushy center and the fact that he's not so self-centered after all. In fact most of his actions are for his patients. He gets himself in a lot of trouble as he breaks protocols trying to what's best for his patients. One episode in particular stands out to me where he has a patient that needs an organ transplant (I can't remember what). During the episode, before whatever organ fails, House puts her on the registry. Soon after the organ dies and his associate doctors are wondering how we knew to put her on the list. It turned out that he found pills in her bag suggesting that she tried to commit suicide and that is why her organ failed. This is bad because when he trying to get her higher up on the donor list, the fact that she tried to commit suicide would cause her to get rejected. House ignores this a lies to the donor board. Although he had nothing to gain, House risked his job, the one thing in life that he is accomplished at, for this one patient.
House obviously has a lot of complexity and depth, and that's what makes him so interesting. Hi friendship with Wilson (an oncologist at the same hospital) is also quite fun to watch. Their relationship is literally like a roller coaster, often having ups and downs throughout the seasons. One low in particular that I think most people remember is when Wilson's girlfriend Amber died. It's probably the on episode of House that I've cried the most in just because it so heart wrenching. Wilson was very happy with his long-term girlfriend Amber, who we get to know through the length of almost two whole seasons. But one night House gets really drunk and calls Wilson to come pick him up. Unfortunately Wilson is at the hospital working late, so Amber comes to get him instead. To get back home Amber takes him on a bus, where all of a sudden they get into a huge car wreck where many of the passengers are injured. House loses much of his memory and wakes up in a strip club, which is where the episode starts, and tries to piece back his memory. It's a really great episode and it really shows how far House and Wilson's relationship can really go.
This season in particular is interesting because the finale of last year's season House drives his car into Cuddy's (dean of medicine) home. Now Cuddy is gone for good (no she wasn't written out, apparently she wanted to move on) and Wilson is very angry. He expressed that him and House are no longer friends. We all know this isn't going to last because House and Wilson were destined to be together. It's like Holmes and Watson! Yeah, it's not a coincidence. House and Wilson were modeled after the crime solving duo. But how is it going to happen? I'm not sure, from the looks of now, it seems as is either House is going to have to do something big, or it's just going to take a really time for Wilson to get over it.
Lastly I just want to emphasize that this is not like other medical shows. House is a unique character because he solves the most complex cases. Therefore the patients are always very interesting and the answers are never simple. It's not Grey's Anatomy where they just have a complex surgery with some romantic drama. No, there is so much more. These cases take some hardcore digging, whether it's breaking into the patient's home, punching the father in the face to get a certain reaction, or doing some crazy procedure that isn't allowed to test a theory. All is fair game, and it's really what keeps the show so intriguing to the large fan base.
The Underdogs
There are some shows, whether they are on big networks with overflowing supply of money, or simply an effort by the channel to get some more viewers, that just don't get enough credit. I acknowledge the fact that most shows that have originality and are genuinely well done are well recognized. But there are so many that just don't make the cut. Maybe a nomination once in awhile, but never a win. These shows have the talent, but not the street cred. They put in the work, but they aren't getting the grades they strive for.
Underdogs of the television world are often seen as "not good enough." If not winning an Emmy every year, they are just not as good. But it's all a matter of opinion. Many people fail to look at the idea that some shows just don't have the budget or the resources that others have. Some have great writing but not the best actors. Others have great actors, but not the best writing. When I look at these so called underachievers, I don't see failure or inadequacy. No, I see potential. A word I probably mention far too much. Television is bursting with potential. Writers are just trying to make a name for themselves. They write with a vigor to make their protege shine. And when it doesn't, it gives the whole show a feeling as if it's hopeless. Maybe not to the viewers, maybe no to writers, but the aura it presents shines with hopelessness.
I think that's why shows don't always prosper, even when they are doing well. As they continue with their seasons, the less they are recognized, the less it becomes meaningful. It evolves from a project to a job. I just want to urge everyone, whether you are a fan of television or not, to give every show a chance. I know it's difficult at times, but it's really what lets the business prosper, when the audience keeps and open mind and enjoys it for what it is. It may not be good, it may not be bad, but you won't know until you try it. Try the green eggs and ham, I know I will.
Underdogs of the television world are often seen as "not good enough." If not winning an Emmy every year, they are just not as good. But it's all a matter of opinion. Many people fail to look at the idea that some shows just don't have the budget or the resources that others have. Some have great writing but not the best actors. Others have great actors, but not the best writing. When I look at these so called underachievers, I don't see failure or inadequacy. No, I see potential. A word I probably mention far too much. Television is bursting with potential. Writers are just trying to make a name for themselves. They write with a vigor to make their protege shine. And when it doesn't, it gives the whole show a feeling as if it's hopeless. Maybe not to the viewers, maybe no to writers, but the aura it presents shines with hopelessness.
I think that's why shows don't always prosper, even when they are doing well. As they continue with their seasons, the less they are recognized, the less it becomes meaningful. It evolves from a project to a job. I just want to urge everyone, whether you are a fan of television or not, to give every show a chance. I know it's difficult at times, but it's really what lets the business prosper, when the audience keeps and open mind and enjoys it for what it is. It may not be good, it may not be bad, but you won't know until you try it. Try the green eggs and ham, I know I will.
Fake News at its Finest
If you've ever seen The Colbert Report, The Daily Show, or even Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live, you have experienced the enjoyment of transforming current news into comedy. A concept that has been around for quite some time. But why do we enjoy laughing about happenings going on around our society? It's a question most people probably don't think about.
I think major reason these kinds of jokes amuse is mostly due to the fact they are relatable. We can understand our own culture, and these jokes are literally ripped from the headlines.
Many people argue that the youth today are getting their news solely from these comedy-based news shows. I'm not denying that. I find myself, especially during the summer when I have more time to watch these shows, hearing about most things from this. It's not necessarily a bad thing though. Yes, I might pick of opinions or criticism that might of not been picked up from more factual and neutral news. But the fact that I'm learning at all about current events that I wouldn't normally learn, must be at least kind of good? No? Well then at least I can make my own opinions because I'm fairly educated and I know a thing or two about politics. No I can't do that either? Well, at least they aren't pushing some information but not all to support their own opinions...
The Daily Show or The Colbert Report, though may not be the best source for news, are just focusing on comedy. They don't have a agenda that supports a certain party or certain ideas, they just want to make us laugh! So what if Stephen Colbert acts like an extreme conservative and slightly makes fun of them, so what if The Daily Show gets accused of being "too liberal" by FOX news, it's all for comedy! They aren't a real news station!
If this little debate sounds familiar to you, you probably watch The Daily Show, and you proabably saw the episode where Jon Stewart and O'Reilly get into a somewhat heated argument about this exact same argument. O'Reilly accuses Stewart of being too liberal on his show, Stewart counters with the fact that O'Reilly is conservative and they are supposed to be reporting actual news, not comedy. If you haven't seen this, it gets a little awkward, but it's definetly enjoyable. Here's the first clip (you can find the other two on Hulu.com).
But it's not just fake news shows that get all the fun current event jokes, most (if not all) late night talk shows do the same thing. Shows with hosts like David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Jay Leno, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and Craig Ferguson. You proabably have heard of and even watched one of these at least once in your life. Maybe noy as obsessively as me, (yes I am in love with Late Night with Jimmy Fallon) but they are on every night you I'm sure most people have turned on their TVs at least once past 10 o'clock. These shows, instead of reporting like they are actually a news station, talk about the current events in a stand-up comedy fashion. This a tradition passed down from each late night talk show, and it seems to have always been popular. Plus, it's not really inserting any opinions, it's strictly just making jokes about anything news, whether it's political or not.
From it's success we can see that fake news is popular. Current events are important to us, and when they are a part of comedy, it only makes them better. This may be a way of being misleading and inserting your own opinions, but I don't think anyone has really taken advantage of that. So everyone needs to just take a deep breath, calm down, and enjoy comedy at it's best.
I think major reason these kinds of jokes amuse is mostly due to the fact they are relatable. We can understand our own culture, and these jokes are literally ripped from the headlines.
Many people argue that the youth today are getting their news solely from these comedy-based news shows. I'm not denying that. I find myself, especially during the summer when I have more time to watch these shows, hearing about most things from this. It's not necessarily a bad thing though. Yes, I might pick of opinions or criticism that might of not been picked up from more factual and neutral news. But the fact that I'm learning at all about current events that I wouldn't normally learn, must be at least kind of good? No? Well then at least I can make my own opinions because I'm fairly educated and I know a thing or two about politics. No I can't do that either? Well, at least they aren't pushing some information but not all to support their own opinions...
The Daily Show or The Colbert Report, though may not be the best source for news, are just focusing on comedy. They don't have a agenda that supports a certain party or certain ideas, they just want to make us laugh! So what if Stephen Colbert acts like an extreme conservative and slightly makes fun of them, so what if The Daily Show gets accused of being "too liberal" by FOX news, it's all for comedy! They aren't a real news station!
If this little debate sounds familiar to you, you probably watch The Daily Show, and you proabably saw the episode where Jon Stewart and O'Reilly get into a somewhat heated argument about this exact same argument. O'Reilly accuses Stewart of being too liberal on his show, Stewart counters with the fact that O'Reilly is conservative and they are supposed to be reporting actual news, not comedy. If you haven't seen this, it gets a little awkward, but it's definetly enjoyable. Here's the first clip (you can find the other two on Hulu.com).
But it's not just fake news shows that get all the fun current event jokes, most (if not all) late night talk shows do the same thing. Shows with hosts like David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Jay Leno, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and Craig Ferguson. You proabably have heard of and even watched one of these at least once in your life. Maybe noy as obsessively as me, (yes I am in love with Late Night with Jimmy Fallon) but they are on every night you I'm sure most people have turned on their TVs at least once past 10 o'clock. These shows, instead of reporting like they are actually a news station, talk about the current events in a stand-up comedy fashion. This a tradition passed down from each late night talk show, and it seems to have always been popular. Plus, it's not really inserting any opinions, it's strictly just making jokes about anything news, whether it's political or not.
From it's success we can see that fake news is popular. Current events are important to us, and when they are a part of comedy, it only makes them better. This may be a way of being misleading and inserting your own opinions, but I don't think anyone has really taken advantage of that. So everyone needs to just take a deep breath, calm down, and enjoy comedy at it's best.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
My Weekly Wonders
Because premiere weeks are almost over, I figured I would need something else that I could do weekly. In that spirit I came up with the idea that each week I would talk about one of the many favorite shows that I have. It seems kind or narcissistic that I would think anyone would be interested in my favorite TV shows, but it's okay because this is a blog, and blogs are just a little bit self-centered anyway.
In these posts I will discuss what the show is about, why it's amazing, and why you should watch it. This week I was going to talk about House, which is probably one of my most favorite shows, but ended up not having enough time. So next week I will be discussing House. But other shows I will discuss include but are not limited to Parks and Recreation, 30 Rock, The Office, Modern Family, Saturday Night Live, Psych, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Middle, Glee, and any other show I can think of. I probably won't get through all of these, and I may swap them out for a different show that I didn't think of, but you get the gist.
So stay tuned for my weekly post on the wonderful shows of television!
In these posts I will discuss what the show is about, why it's amazing, and why you should watch it. This week I was going to talk about House, which is probably one of my most favorite shows, but ended up not having enough time. So next week I will be discussing House. But other shows I will discuss include but are not limited to Parks and Recreation, 30 Rock, The Office, Modern Family, Saturday Night Live, Psych, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Middle, Glee, and any other show I can think of. I probably won't get through all of these, and I may swap them out for a different show that I didn't think of, but you get the gist.
So stay tuned for my weekly post on the wonderful shows of television!
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