Category Archives: TV
Ten Ways the Original Battlestar Galactica is Still Better
Everyone knows that the newest BSG reincarnation is superior to the original. Far superior, in fact. Hotter chicks, better special effects, better writing, better actors, hotter chicks… If you disagree with this, you probably think TV peaked with “Space: 1999.” … Continue reading
The Surprising Nature of Humor
I’ve come to the conclusion that in order for me to find something funny, it must surprise me. If I can see a punchline coming from a mile away, I’m not going to laugh. It isn’t that I “don’t have … Continue reading
An Open Letter to @PennJillette
Dear Mr. Jillette, On your recent episode of “Penn’s Sunday School,” you admonished us, your listeners, to reach out and contact our heroes while they are still able to answer (my words, not yours). Since my séance machine is in … Continue reading
Obligatory @CharlieSheen Post
Charlie Sheen has experienced a sort of spiritual epiphany as of late. He is the topic of conversation everywhere you turn. Overnight, seemingly by some sort of warlock magic, he became the undisputed champion of Twitter and Ustream. Charlie Sheen … Continue reading
Dancing With The Stars
Yes, folks… it’s that time again. Time for once-famous “celebrities” to strut their stuff on the dance floor in hopes of taking home the coveted prize: a 2nd chance at scraping together a bit of fame and cashing in before … Continue reading
Ricky Gervais Rocks the Golden Globes
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Shazam!
Oh, Elders, fleet and strong and wise, appear before my seeking eyes! Why have you ruined my childhood? On a whim of misplaced nostalgia, I decided to watch the old “Shazam!” TV show from the 1970s. When I watched it … Continue reading
Dear SciFi (SyFy) Channel
First off, I’ll be blunt: the new name is awful. “SciFi” was a good name. “SyFy” is made of diet fail. Everyone in the world agrees with me, with the possible exception of the few executards that voted to change … Continue reading
R.I.P. Ken Ober
Ken Ober, former host of the 80’s MTV game show “Remote Control” (aka bye-bye music videos), was found dead in his home. No cause of death has been released. “Remote Control” was responsible for spawning the careers of such celebrities … Continue reading