Turn that shit off!

Quantity doesn't always equal quality. "CSI is America's most watched show!" And? "3 billion people tuned in to American Idol!" So? The average person is a complete and total moron, I think we can all agree on that. A lot of people went out and bought Ashlee Simpson's record, does that mean she's a great singer? Must I even ask that question? What does that prove? But, that's a whole diferent topic all together.
"CSI" and all of its clones, mostly on CBS, are complete and total dreck. The popularity of these shows, in my opinion, is based on the fact that it makes stupid people think they're watching something complex and intelligent. Wrong! Anybody with an IQ over 45 should be able to tell that the horrible dialogue and the lack of any character depth whatsoever, drives those shows into the ground. I won't even go into the lighting issue. It's a wonder those people can solve any crimes at all with it being so dark, or with that setting sun style lighting. If these forensic crime shows were reality shows, they might be entertaining, but in the realm of a drama, they fucking suck. As a character on, of all things "Gilmore Girls," said once, "I'm not as fascinated with forensic science as the rest of the world." I'd have to agree. If your still not getting it, then you must be too busy watching "Numbers," oops, I spelled that wrong..."Numb3rs."
I can understand, to some extent, why people watch "American Idol." It's a little more entertaining, but it's just a glorified karaoke contest. And, it is the single worse show on television. What I don't understand is the obsession some have with it. Am I the only person who finds it strange that a man over 50 would be so preoccupied with it? I'm talking Pat O'Brien with P. Diddy and other celebrities preoccupied. That's fucking odd. Plus, my other beef with that show is it encourages the people in this world, especially the talentless, who are obsessed with becoming famous. Reality shows are at fault for that too. That is something I consider a sickness. If you're that pathetic that you need to be famous to feel like your life has meaning, then I have no pity for you. Aside from the fact that Paula Abdul is judging a singing contest and that douchebag Ryan "Glory Hole" Seacrest, that's about all I have to say about "American Idol."
I understand that some want an escape from everyday life when they watch TV, so they watch something that is stupid and easy to digest. Personally, I like something with character depth, lots of subtext, and something that is as close to real as possible. Or something that actually is funny, not the same old jokes. Rarely am I in the mood for something that is far-fetched. There are a lot of good shows on TV, some are popular, and some are not. Of course, there is "24," very complex, unpredictable, & intense. I can't forget about "The Shield." (aka sweet, sweet heroin) The best show on TV by far. Unfortunately, Chiklis is Boston trash, but Vic Mackey is great! "Arrested Development" & "Chappelle's Show" are the funniest shows, in my opinion. Not many people watch "Arrested Development" though, and that's why it'll probably be cancelled.
Broaden your horizons, people! Stop being Jerry Bruckheimer's bitch! Your brain is a sponge, if you don't use it, it will dry up & be useless. If you're going to watch TV, then at least feed your brain in the process. Until later...


JPN