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I Randomly Felt Like Posting About TV

I’m not totally feeling Top Chef this season.  Maybe it’s just because it’s the beginning of the season and they’re still weeding out the competition, but it feels very slow.  Or I’m just crazy (probably this one).

I’m loving Flipping Out.  Team Lewis is back and better than ever.  Real Housewives of Atlanta has also been delivering.  I love me some NeNe!  I particularly enjoyed the wig pull heard ’round-the-world.

Summer television has been pretty good but I’m also looking forward to getting back to the regular season.  I miss Lost, Ugly Betty, Grey’s Anatomy, Parks and Recreation and The Office and I’m looking forward to finding some new shows to obsess over since a few of my favorites got canceled last season.  Any suggestions?

Today In Letters

Dear Blue Van,
Sorry for cutting you off.  I wasn’t really paying enough attention while turning.  Hope you’re not too pissed at me.

Dear PNC Bank ATM,
Suck it!  You slapped with a $3 surcharge to withdraw $5 even after I hit the cancel button!

Dear GoPhone,
It’s sucked been nice but I’m sick of you and your inability to do…well, anything, really.  I’m so ready to get my replacement iPhone tonight.  I’ve felt so deprived and disconnected for the past three days.

Dear Top Chef Masters,
I’m excited for your premiere tonight!  Although I will miss Padma and Gail, you look promising and entertaining.  I miss my Wednesday night food porn!

Dear humidity,
Go away.

Love,
Danny

Obligatory Post-TV Finale Week Reflections

Last week was an amazing season finale week!  I don’t even know where to begin, so I’m going to go in chronological order.  SPOILER ALERT!

rhony jill zarin bethenny frenkel kelly bensimonThe Real Housewives of New York reunion shows were even better than I expected.  It was nice to see Ramona and Kelly finally get called out for all of their crap in front of everybody, although I almost felt bad for Kelly when everybody, including Ramona, was ripping her a new one!  As usual, Jill, Bethenny, and the Countess kept it classy.  I love them!  Alex didn’t really do much of anything in either of the episodes…I felt let down!  As for Real Housewives of New Jersey?  Those ladies are gonna be some hot messes!  I already like Teresa and Caroline, but I’m sure my allegiances are going to change as the season progresses.biggestloser tara costa hellen phillips

The Biggest Loser was nothing special.  I was surprised that Tara came in third (thought she was gonna take home the gold!), glad that Mike and Ron did NOT win, and very happy for Helen.  I’ve liked her all along and it was nice to see her be rewarded.  Tara and Helen were both looking HOT at the finale!  And as for Mike…well, I never took a liking to him.

lost julietThe two-hour Lost finale was something else.  I can honestly say that I am now excited for Lost after watching the finale.  I’ve sort of been getting less interested in the show over the past two season, but I’m completely hooked and invigorated again.  First and foremost, Juliet better live or I’m gonna pop off.  She is/was my favorite character, so therefore she is not allowed to die!  Next season is going to rock.  I have no freaking idea where the show is going next year, but it’s going to be good.

Even though the season finale of Ugly Betty isn’t until next week, this week’s episode was fantastic.  It was nice to see Betty and Matt work their stuff out.  I’m sad to see Ignacio’s baby mama leaving for California, though.  Will we ever get rid of Whilamena?  Probably not.  For some reason, I like her.  I’m not sure what it is, but I feel drawn to her.greys

And, finally, Grey’s Anatomy.  Wow.  Izzie AND George?  I’m still speechless.  One of the best season finales ever.  Except for the “Post-It Marriage” crap.  I slept through that stuff.  Alex was a douche.  I’m glad Cristina and Owen are together now, and I hope Callie and Arizona stay together next season.  I love all four of them.  Maybe they could all have a plural marriage?

As for the summer season?  I’m looking forward to: Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, Flipping Out, Top Chef Masters, Wipeout, and I’m a Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here!. This summer is going to deliver. :)

Oh, and I’m including this picture because it’s full of people that I love.  Rachael Ray, Jill Zarin (RHoNY), Rocoo DiSpirito (Top Chef, sorta), some dude, Tyson Beckford (Make Me A Supermodel – getting more into this show this season and I was pissed when they sent Jordan home this week.  wtf?), and, of course, Kathy Griffin.

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34/366: Top Chef Masters

Saw the promo today on Bravo for the first time. So excited! A great way to start the summer.

Time To Disconnect the Cable…

Breaking: ABC benches ‘Ugly Betty’ – EW.com

Are you kidding me?  Which amazing show will be cancelled next?  First it was Reba, then Jericho, then Instant Star, then Miss-Guided, then Eli Stone, then Pushing Daisies, and now Ugly Betty?  Granted, the haven’t gone so far as to cancel it, but this seems to be a red flag of sorts.  What shows are left to watch?!  Lost and Grey’s Anatomy.  And honestly, GA has gotten a little mundane for me and VERY predictable.  I have to be honest in saying that I wouldn’t be upset if last week’s episode was the finale.  It was a good episode to close on.  Just give me an Owen & Cristina spinoff (and not Private Practice, that show is horrible) and I’ll be happy.

But, I digress.  This is really getting out of hand.  I went from following six primetime series on ABC/CBS/NBC/Fox to watching two because all of the good shows were cancelled!  I spend more time watching CNN and Bravo than any of the old networks.  I must say that I am happy to see Samantha Who? returning, but not at the expense of Betty.

What I’m surprised at the most is that networks haven’t figured out that people would rather watch these shows than The Bachelor, Survivor 66254, Amazing Race 984625, etc. The only good reality shows these days are coming off of Bravo (Top Chef, Flipping Out, Kathy Griffin, Real Housewives, etc.).

THIS SUCKS!!!

(Oh and PS – if anybody else is getting fed up, maybe you should shift your entertainment sources from television and movies to live theater, eh?  Help me pay my bills? Haha…)

2008 In Review: The Winners

Upon the conclusion of every year, I find it integral to reflect upon the events that have transpired over the past 366 days (leap year!). I have chosen to remember 2008 based upon the cultural facets that it defined for itself. I announced the categories nominees for my 2008 in review awards yesterday, and today I am proud to present the winners.

The winner(s) from each category are boldfaced.

See the winners after the break. Continue reading ‘2008 In Review: The Winners’

2008 In Review

Well folks, it’s that time of year again.  I’m proud to present the nominees for my fifth annual (2007 2006 2005 [2004 is lost forever]) year-in-review post.  This post is a retrospect of the aspects of pop culture that I feel most heavily defined 2008 and it covers everything from technology to entertainment.

See the nominees after the break. Continue reading ‘2008 In Review’

POTD: Top Chef Breakfast

POTD: Top Chef Breakfast

For breakfast this morning, I made Elia’s Organic Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Waffle from Season 2.  It was rather amazing.  As Andrew would say, “It gave me a culinary boner!”

My Fantasy Life

My life has been super-crazy, so I’ve decided to create a fantasy life so that I can escape once in a while. Here is my fantasy family:

Grandmother – Lorraine Hansberry

Not only is she an amazing author, but everything that she says is super-deep. If I had her to give me advice, I could solve world hunger. Seriously.

Grandfather – Bill Clinton

Words cannot describe good ol’ Billy. And besides, if he’s my gradaddy, then that means that Hillary is my grandmother on the other side. HECK YES!

Father – Geoffrey the Giraffe

I met him this year at Homecoming at Toys-R-Us, and it was like being touched by an angel. My life will never be the same again.

Mother – Gail Simmons

I always knew that my girlfriend from Top Chef was secretly related to me. How else would we both be so incredibly amazing?

Adopted Sister/Secret Lover – Kathy Griffin

Mmmmm….delicious. Need I say more? (Please note: ADOPTED sister. This is not West Virginia!)

Celebrity Neighbor – Oprah Winfrey

If she randomly gives away cars on her show, I can only guess what she’ll bring to a block party.

In my next post about my celebrity family, I’ll describe our recent family vacation to Intercourse, Alabama and Virgin, Utah.