THE OBSERVATORY - ENTRY # 0014: CHIC MYTHOLOGY
BY: MRAM
August 7, 2009
In this day and age of televised programming on your planet, I have noticed a disturbing number of Reality-Based shows, Infomercials and other mind numbing concoctions. The basic formula that was the staple of your culture since the advent of the first fully functional television set is almost, if not already, extinct. In the battle for ratings and the need for instant gratification, a great number of gifted writers are forced to crank out what studios think will be ‘instant hits’ or ratings juggernauts. Thus, compromising and ultimately weakening the creativity of said writer. As evident in the shows viewers are exposed to today.
I have no interest in worrying about some Jabroni who wants to marry another Shmendrick who in turn wants to become a gazillonaire or the next universal icon.
Geez, I’m still trying to figure out how to make ends meet and make sure my family is solid. I shouldn’t need to be getting caught up on watching other people try to get over on each other just so they can achieve their 15 minutes of fame.
Apologies, People...I just had to blast that out there.
Anyway, the real reason I’m writing this article during these dog days of Summer is to say that few shows in the past few years have captured my imagination. There are a few, but I have to say that my favorite right now is the show titled: SUPERNATURAL.
Go ahead and call me a Geek or a Fanboy, but this show is seriously pretty bad ass. I mean, I expected a revisit to the Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew -like adolescent EMO stories of mystery and suspense. Well heck, when I see commercials and billboards that show two young actors that are clearly going to grab the attention of many a female and then add to the fact that it’s on a network that gives us lucky viewers some masculine works as GOSSIP GIRL and ONE TREE HILL, what was I supposed to expect?
Exactly...
Would these 'studs' vanquish the villains by giving them hugs, hot cocoa and a shoulder to cry on? Can anyone tell me?
Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Well then, nuff’ said.
Ok, I was wrong in my assumptions. I gave this show a look a few seasons ago and have been hooked ever since.
“SUPERNATURAL” is paranormal drama television series. The show follows brothers Sam and Dean Winchester, who travel across the United States (that country, so far) in a black 1967 Chevy Impala investigating and combating paranormal events and other unexplained occurrences, many of them based on urban legends and folklore, as well as classic supernatural creatures such as demons, vampires, werewolves, and ghosts.
Ok, in a nut shell…testosterone, a plethora of weaponry & various firepower, hand to hand combat, bad jokes, eye candy (for males AND females), that 67’ Impala and to top it all off, 1970’s classic rock selections for the show’s soundtrack????
Cheese & Rice! It doesn’t get any better than that!
Well, ok... maybe a few other things are.
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THE OBSERVATORY - ENTRY # 0013: TAKING RESPONSIBILITY
By TWEAKNEE
August 1, 2009
You know what drives me nuts? The fact that you Earthlings, especially American Earthlings, cannot seem to take responsibility for your own actions. Now, that does not apply to all, but to a vast majority?
Yes.
So, if you are one of those sad few that do blame yourself for everything, then obviously I'm not talking about you. But please try to get help, for your own well-being.
Ok, for the rest of you guilt-less freaks...
If your child is fat and does NOT have any health issues to make him so, why would you blame McDonald's for it? Aren't you the one feeding him the food? Why not feed him something else? And if you are on low-income housing and welfare, Ramen Noodles are about 4 for one earth dollar. If not, go into into the kitchen and feed him real food. Third plates? Tell him NO! It's your child. Take responsibility for him.
Let's say you are holding a hot cup of coffee. You know it's hot because that's what you ordered. You take a sip and burn your tongue. Are you really going to hold Starbucks accountable for selling you the hot coffee? You ordered it! You knew it was hot from the get-go. But even though that was your own blunder, you conjure up some lame lawsuit to gain some extra cash to pay your gambling debt. Again, the debt is your own fault.
Lastly, imagine this hypothetical scenario: You're driving in your car juggling between chatting on your cell phone and munching on breakfast before work. You rear end the guy in front of you. You jump out of the car, scream at the other driver, and cry about how you'll see him in court. Another situation where you should be held liable for your own actions. You want someone to blame? Hold up a mirror and smile in it.
I'm not saying I do not understand you. It's much easier to criticize and condemn someone else for your own actions. Blame is a hard thing to accept.
What I am saying is simply this: YOU did it! YOU should be held responsible! Grow some balls and take it, just like everyone else.
So please, Earthlings, frivolous lawsuits and inconsiderate actions are what make us (advanced lifeforms) wonder how you can all coexist without killing each other. Oh, wait...
You do that, too.
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