TV Posts

18Apr
0

Modern Family and Other TV

I’m officially IN LOVE with Modern Family. I don’t remember exactly when it came out, but I do remember thinking “I should watch that” and just never setting my DVR. Fast forward three seasons and I’m dying to catch up. This show is pure genius!

The fiance and I just finished season 1 last night and anxiously await season 2 in the mail. If only Netflix had that one on their Instant Watch list or whatever it’s called.

Other shows I currently cannot get enough of:

  • Parks & Recreation. Ron Swanson is the best!
  • Community, though I think this show should really be called “State College”. What 2 year school has dorms?
  • 30 Rock. It’s losing some momentum, but I enjoy it nonetheless
  • Teen Mom (1 & 2). I mean what’s not to like? Entertainment + a confirmation of future job security.
  • 16 & Pregnant. See above
  • Southland. I’m so happy they brought this back to life!
  • Law & Order: LA. I enjoy all the Law & Orders, but this one is a fresh change of pace
  • The regular staples: Law & Order: SVU (love me some Stabler!), CSI, House, Say Yes to the Dress, etc

Are there any other gems I’m missing out on? Summer reruns are coming, so this is the perfect time to start up on past seasons of good shows!

Posted by Caro in TV
21Mar
0

Congress/Abortion Funding

Reasons why I love Jon Stewart are infinite. Here’s a great example.

And for the record, are we seriously arguing about 191 abortions? Can’t my tax dollars go toward congress talking about something that actually matters?

Posted by Caro in Hilarious, News, Politics, TV, Videos
21Jul
3

Teen Mom

I <3 this show and am totally stoked it’s back for a second season.

One thing I don’t understand: why are we still watching Catelynn? OK yeah she’s a mom without a baby, and that’s pretty rough. But it’s not what I signed up to see when I put on the show. I want to see train wrecks. And that’s what I see when I watch Amber or Farrah. Maci has it relatively together and it’s comforting to see that pulling it together against the odds is possible. But mostly, the train wreck scenarios is what keeps me coming back.

And children: use some birth control. As they say on commercial breaks, “pregnancy is 100% preventable“

Posted by Caro in Discoveries, TV
21Jul
0

Reality Succumbing to Non-Reality

I love Top Chef. I get that you don’t get to actually taste the food, but it’s fun to watch and see who has the seemingly best food. I actually went to Harold‘s restaurant (season 1 winner) and plan to go to several more. But I am having trouble getting into the current season.

The people aren’t that interesting, and they seem to be producing mediocre food. I feel that as a way to “spice” things up the show’s producers are focusing on the so-called drama between the chefs. It’s like this thing between Angelo and Kenny is 100% made up. (Today for example the challenge is to pick off one of the competitors, and these two just so happen to be on opposite teams. Gee.)

It all just seems so contrived this season, which makes it less enjoyable. I really like watching them cook and get feedback. That’s interesting enough. If I want to watch stupid drama I’ll put on Real Housewives or something. Take the bs out of my show and let’s go back to some great cooking!

Posted by Caro in Food, Rants and raves, TV
28Jun
0

A Letter to FIFA

Dear FIFA:

I would like to thank you for tainting the 2010 World Cup. Because of your regulations, I have found myself yelling at my television set like a maniac. This is doing nothing for my stress level or my blood pressure. I know I’m not alone; your decisions have impacted teams from most continents.

What am I talking about? Goal-line technology. Or rather, a serious lack thereof. Any kind of replay would be useful really. But because you choose to remain in the stone age, we are left with referees having to rely on what they think they may have seen. And honestly, it’s just not working.

I’m not even writing as an angry American fan. Yes, you fucked over my team. Twice. TWO TIMES. Group play game 2: I’m still not sure what that penalty was. Offsides? A foul? You tell me. Then in game 3: Dempsey was perfectly even (or even a little back) with the last defender. That’s a goal.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ir8RPnLXmyU&feature=fvst[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXXHXwzMRE8[/youtube]

But again, I’m not trying to be an angry American. Let’s look at some of the other muffed calls:

  • Italy vs. New Zealand: Smeltz is clearly offsides. No goal. No tie. NZ shouldn’t have gotten that point. Sorry Kiwis!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADZn0GB-674[/youtube]

  • England vs. Germany: I’m sorry, but that ball was at least a full foot over the line. There is NO question that was a goal. When your tying goal is disallowed that really changes the mentality you have in the game. It’s just not OK. You tell me – how did this not count?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9brBl8Wzfc&hd=1

  • Mexico vs. Argentina: Mexico got FUCKED. This was clearly offsides. From here they self-destructed. I would like to at least dream that the game would have been much closer were it not for this terrible call by the referee AND line judge.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ0nNsZ53aI&hd=1[/youtube]

So there you have it. 5 solid examples of game-changing, even tournament-changing calls that would have easily been correct if replay technology were allowed. As a true fan of soccer, I urge you to maintain the sanctity of the game by allowing such technology onto the pitch. The status-quo just isn’t cutting it anymore.

Sincerely,

Caro :)

Posted by Caro in Rants and raves, Sports, TV, Videos
24Jun
0

Soccer Mania

If you follow my blog, you know I’ve been majorly slacking. This also applies to reading and commenting on other sites too. Where have I been? Well for starters, work. And work. Oh and of course the other work. Yeah, work is really getting in the way of my other current timesuck:

WORLD CUP SOCCER

As if I don’t get up early enough (anything before noon is “early” as far as I’m concerned), I’ve been waking up for the 7am games almost every other day. Yes, I have a TiVo. But some games, like the US third round game for example, you just HAVE to watch live. And for the other games that I do record? Yeah I watch those starting around 7pm. After I’m done with 2 games, I promptly go to bed and repeat in the morning. Whew!

But this will all end soon. With the third game for each team underway, games are coming hard and fast (That’s what she said). Seriously, 2 games at once, twice a day. Yeah, I’m taking in 4 games daily – but I’m doing it in under 4 hours. SWEET!

And starting Saturday we’re moving into thrilling single-elimination matches. With no ties. Over time. Even maybe shoot outs. It’s going to be suspenseful and exciting, and I CAN’T WAIT!!

Posted by Caro in Sports, TV
10Jun
0

I Fucking Love Wade Robson

There’s no further explanation needed, but I’ll give one anyway :)

Basically he choreographs some of the weirdest shit I’ve ever seen. It’s so strange, yet oddly captivating. I always love his routines on SYTYCD, though I find they are increasingly few and far between. (And as cruel fate would end up, he choreographed tonight’s opening routine, which I missed because the Fox HD feed was down – gonna have to yell at Fox or my cable provider for that one!)

Anyway back to the love. I just discovered that he’s Australian. How could I have overlooked that?! We all know how I feel about the land down under and the men produced there. HI ;) I also discovered that he’s about my same age. That’s talent to be winning awards for doing stuff in your 20s!

There are so soooo many good routines to watch, but my favorite one (at least my favorite one that I can find) is the Cabaret Hoover with Sara and Jesus from season 3.

Enjoy!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjRFI-g55i4&feature=related[/youtube]

Here’s one more:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze3vtKpCoaE[/youtube]

(and to clarify, yes, that is Mr. Robson in Ramalama)

Posted by Caro in Music, TV, Videos
27May
0

2012 Olympic Mascots

It’s pretty well known that weird things transpire at the Olympics. I mean, the opening ceremonies in France included naked women wearing snow-globes after all! So it’s pretty safe to say that the unexpected should be expected.

Then you look at the Mascots for the 2012 Olympics in London.

What in the world is going on here? It’s like Gumby had a threesome with Rainbow Brite and Leela from Futurama.

Posted by Caro in Animals, News, Random, Sports, TV
22Apr
1

A Quick Update

Life comes at you so fast and can take you in so many directions all at once. The past two weeks certainly have been no exception. I feel that all of these things deserve their own post, but I just wanted to give a quick update. My blogging will either speed up or fall off for a while. The last item on this update should provide a pretty good explanation. Anyway, these are the latest headlines:

  • Andrew and Rhianna got married. It was a beautiful ceremony and a super fun reception. It was also my first run at being a bridesmaid and it was a completely different experience than I had imagined.
  • My cousin got engaged. I’m totally stoked for him.
  • I went to the doctor (again) for my foot. After 2 MRIs and 2 appointments within 4 days, I finally have a clearer picture of what’s going on with Marla. There are 3 issues total in my one foot (ffffuuuu). It IS a tumor, but it’s not cancerous. Hopefully the painful cortisone shot I got will make this issue go away once and for all.
  • I took a small (but very eventful!) road trip last weekend with some wonderful ladies to attend Jess’s bridal shower. It was a lovely event. I won a prize too ;)
  • My great uncle went to the ER yesterday morning. He died today. It never really occurred to me prior to yesterday that when you say “great uncle” people kind of brush you off assuming this is a distant relative and it’s not a big deal. On the contrary, I was incredibly close to this man. My mom lost her father when she was 23. Angelo stepped in and became a second father to her, even walking her down the aisle at her wedding. I’m absolutely devastated.

There’s not really much else to say. It’s 4:45am and I can’t sleep. I can say this: I have the most amazing family and an incredible boyfriend. I know that while I’m crumbling into pieces I am loved and supported. We are a close knit group and this loss has brought us closer. For that I am grateful.

And now back to Boy Meets World. Because that seems to be the only thing on at this hour.

Posted by Caro in Family, Fears, Health, Life, Things to do, TV, Weddings
04Mar
1

For All the Edward Fans

Robert Pattinson was on The Daily Show earlier this week. Things I personally discovered from this interview:

-He’s not that good looking. OK before you lynch me hear me out. There’s something about Edward that draws me in. Obviously it’s just the character in the movie, cuz his real life performance just was NOT doing it for me. Whatever – it’s less competition for all you over-the-top Twilight fans.

-I knew the man was British, but I had NO idea he had THAT thick of a British accent. More power to him as an actor, cuz he does a really good job covering it up on screen. However, accents = sexy, so +1 back to him for that.

-I wanna see Remember me. Again, for the character he plays. Something about the on-screen Robert Pattinson – wtf is it?!? Either way, I’ll probably see this movie during opening week. Hooray for braving the crowds of Edward fans.

Ok that’s all I discovered. Not too much, but in my defense it was only a 7 minute interview. For those of you who missed it, enjoy!

Robert Pattinson

Posted by Caro in Discoveries, TV, Videos
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