A few weeks ago I had an interesting encounter with my roommates television. I am not a big tv watcher. But I decided to indulge for a few moments, while shamelessly jammin with my ramen. I scanned through a few channels and landed at the CW, and saw that there was a new show called THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE- produced by Ashton Kutcher. I knew it was going to be bad, but I made myself watch it, just to see where citcoms are headed.
FOLKS! It was so poorly written. First of all, it was a 2-dimensional concept.But whatever. At least if you are going to have a show with no substance, let it be clever. But I guess, I should've had a clue from the title...it's not exactly the most riveting word sequence!
The show lasted two episodes, and was cancelled, due to low ratings. But don't worry, we're still left with an abundance of shows like Gossip Girls, and 90210. With all of this, my biggest question is "WHY DO PEOPLE CARE?"
I guess vanity has always had an interesting place in people's lives. No one wants to be the 'vain one'. And hey! Look at this---now you don't have to be.
You can just live through everyone else's.
Not skinny enough? Don't sweat it...turn on your idiot box. Not ripped enough-don't worry? We gotchu there too!
It's like watching porn. And this is NOT me projecting, or my lame attempt to over eroticize nighttime tv. But it seems like,if you dont have the goods yourself, or don't quite know how to work it. The answers or right inside your precious plasma.Perhaps your cable is off-hmmmm... people find their answers on facebook, youtube, and gossip blogs as well. You are never out of luck. (sarcasm.)
Maybe it's always been like this, but this was the point of horror for me. I am not certain. But I refuse to invest too much energy into it.
I really try to talk less and less these days. If people dont get it. They just dont get it. But do US a favor... Clean up the mess when you're done. We appreciate it. Thanks.
.JOSIAH WISE.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
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