I’m watching a lot of television lately.
I’d like to say it’s because of all the exciting new programming coming up. All those new voices, all those original premises, all that creative energy being harnessed by young and hungry networks, eager to shape a new kind of entertainment.
I’d like to say that.
I’d also [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Rant'
So Much for “Raising the Bar”
August 27th, 2008 · 20 Comments
Tags: Rant · Television
In Praise of Offensive Humor
April 19th, 2007 · 2 Comments
Ever since the Imus fiasco, I’ve been feeling pressured to accept the idea that some things are universally offensive, no matter who says them or in what context.
Meh.
I’m not buying it. The word “offensive” is defined as “repugnant to one’s taste.” Taste is not universal; a statement borne out by the fact that John Tesh [...]
Tags: Censorship · Rant · Video
Things that are annoying the shit out of me right now
March 9th, 2007 · No Comments
1. People who pretend not to watch American Idol.
Just stop it. Stop it right now. It doesn’t make you smarter or more interesting because you affect a disdain for anything that’s popular. In fact, it makes you considerably less interesting, because you’re removing yourself from a common experience, making you unrelatable.
Good job! Now the only [...]
Tags: Rant · Television
