Man, I was just complaining yesterday about people who have pointless blogs that are just random updates on what they do everyday (unless it’s one of those blogs that are meant as long-distance familial connections. They’re excluded from my unfair elitism) but I am absolutely turning into one of those people. Heh. Thus, today’s pointless post is about teeeveee.
It’s funny to me that as soon we joined – oh, 1998 – by getting DVR (in 2007), I stopped watching television for the most part. And I’ve never been a TV snob, because if nothing else I think the Discovery/science channels are cool as hell. (That and Jack learned much of his early language from scripting shows, so, uh, bite me.) But I was fairly good about making sure I wasn’t a total couch potato also, b/c I know it can make your brain mush.
But then we got what I thought would be the best technology ever, and now I have backlogs of shows that I don’t think I’ll ever watch. Maybe part of it was the strike, but I just don’t care anymore for some reason. Whenever I do finally sit down to watch something, I just don’t feel like it – though sweet Mary I love hurrying through commercials. Plus, we’ve also finally joined Netflix (I am woefully and often regretfully stubborn about advancement) and I think that has something to do with my abandonment.
But mostly, I think I’m finally just growing out of some shows, like the Real World, for instance. It bores me now like watching reruns of 90210* bores me, though I once spent nights crammed in a dorm room to watch that (WHOOPS! DATED MYSELF!). And don’t get me wrong, I love the stupid competition shows on MTV- minus the dating ones but including that newest dance one – but otherwise they just don’t interest me anymore. Which is probably about time..
[Finally interested in politics and admitting that Real World sucks? This previously would have been akin to filling out my AARP application, I swear.]
So I dunno. I guess I’ll just stick to my beloved HBO. Aside from rare mistakes (like that John From Cincinnati one or whatever) they’ve succeeded every time. Our newest watch is Deadwood. I was a little reticent at first, b/c the first episode was dirty and foul in every sense, but I quickly became hooked. What can I say, I’m a sucker. And since we’re watching it tonight with friends, I’ll share the song I was sent today to get excited, which consequently began my half-thoughtful reflection of recent viewing habits:
And I’m not so sure I’m quite as in love with DW as I was The Wire *sigh*, but I’ll let you know. Next up is 30 Rock, since it’s been on my to-watch for a while, and Jen-nay’s adoration sealed the deal. So besides HBO (and Fox cult favorites), if anyone has any suggestions for other shows, let me know.
Adios!
*Fear not when I say though that I will absolutely be watching whatever reunion show they haul together. 
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Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 2:48 pm
jen-nay
I’m 10 episodes into the first season of The Wire. I had heard good stuff, but your love sealed the deal for me. I can’t wait for each new episode, and the good thing is that I have no info on what’s coming, nothing has been spoiled.
Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 3:09 pm
SS
30 Rock is hands down one of the funniest shows ever. The Rat King, Midnight Train to Georgia, Legacy of videogame/porn hybrid, any scene with Griz and Dot Com… all I can say is, Enjoy!
Really 30 Rock, The Office, Family Guy and The Simpsons are the only shows I try to watch every week.
Happy Sam’s Birthday Eve… enjoy the fireworks! We’ll be on a cruise in the harbor watching them light up the Statue of Liberty.
PS. I say this only to make you jealous so you come next year.
Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 3:22 pm
jenndavo
Oooooh, my beloved DVR, how I miss her! Comcast raised their service fees AGAIN last month, so I gave the ol’ girl up. I’m now forced to watch commercials and “real-time” programming like a CAVEMAN.
Also, HBO should be used solely for “Flight of the Conchords.” It’s the greatest thing since baloney met bread.
Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Brandi
At least you update your blog regularly. That’s one of those things I keep meaning to do as soon as this whole tiredness thing stops. So I guess that means when the kid’s out of the house and in college.
German television has much to offer in the way of complete and total trash. Most of these aforementioned shows are unknown to me. The Germans also like to steal only the shittiest American show ideas and turn them into German ones. Except for the German version of The Office. That is indeed awesome.
Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Rachel
Yep, I’ve grown past a lot of the reality shows too (though I’m still into the Bravo TV schedule greatness of Project Runway and Top Chef). Most of the rest of it just ain’t that interesting.
Friday, July 4, 2008 at 12:11 am
Casey
You DO know there’s a new 90210 coming soon, right?
Friday, July 4, 2008 at 7:17 am
Brandi
A new 90210? Like Dirty Dancing 2? Like the new Sweet Valley High books?
http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2008/03/sweet_valley_high_updates_bury.html
Are we so old that our youth has to be remade? Back in MY day, we didn’t need our ipods and blogs and fancy oversized bags. We had crusing Main Street, Sonic and hanging out at Wal-Mart after midnight, dagnabbit!
Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 8:05 am
joshuat1974
Hi. I’ve recently discovered Deadwood as well, and The Wire was the last show I devoured. Like you, I was a little unsure about what to think of Deadwood at first, but a couple episodes in and I was totally hooked.
http://bravetiger.wordpress.com/2008/07/23/deadwood-season-one/
Another show you might like, which isn’t really related to Deadwood much at all (except that there are pistols, and the opening music for DW makes me think of this show every time): Firefly.
It’s a Joss Whedon space-western. Again, it takes a few episodes, but the characters are so engaging and well-written that they stick with you like BFF’s. Then, the series leads into the movie Serenity, which is also great.