I was a huge fan of How I Met Your Mother until. . .last. . .night. . .
UGH. That was the punch in the gut when the producers decided to inform us that their five lovable characters were all a bunch of smokers. . .
So once again, Hollywood tries to shove smoking down our throat. I was sickened, because really, in 2009, all five off these people are smoking. . .six or seven years out of college. . .
I just really didn't get it. Perhaps this is something that is still common in NYC in the late 20-something early 30-something set, but in my group, smoking is appropriately shunned as the stupid act that it is. . .
Look, I understand that quitting smoking is a pain, I've literally seen family members and friends wreslte with the fact that once you start, you're fighting billions of dollars of science to quit.
The problem is that I thought that the How I Met Your Mother Crew was above the fray. . .so finding out four-plus years later that they weren't that really causes some major problems as a viewer.
I was a fan of the show because I thought these guys could show up at one of our parties and fit right in. . .once they went outside for their first drag, we'd lock the door and not let them back in. So now, last night's episode has caused similar thoughts do we just kill this show dead or do we try to block out the fact that the characters you really liked are people you just really wouldn't get along with after all. . .bitter taste. . .back of mouth. . .very disappointed indeed. . .
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Monday, November 17, 2008
Time for Star Wars to move on. . .
I finally caught another Clone Wars the other day. . .I finally realized why that show is sooooo stupid (and why I don't mind not watching it). The "hero" of the show is the absolute worst villian (serial killer) of all time. . .I mean the whole premise of the show is for you to root for Anakin all the while knowing that he's going to murder quite a few of his colleagues. I'm sure he doesn't kill asoka (or snips or whatever the hell her name is), but in essence he does "kill" the Jedi and her contemporaries, so really the premise of the show is very, very stupid. Never mind the fact that you already know what happens and that the "Clone Wars" are just a sham anyway. So it probably should be called Sham Wars.
I was thinking about this again last night, that when you throw the whole thing together the prequels really take a giant dump on the original triology. I mean how does killing the Emperor really "save" Vader. I mean the guy leaves a pile of bodies across the galaxy for like 30 years, but this one act gets him back into good graces. When it was just the Trilogy, it sort of made sense, but after going back and looking at what he really did, it just doesn't hold up.
Which really leads me back to my thoughts on the SWNG concept (SW next gen). . .its time now, more then ever, to get some fresh Star Wars blood in the Pop Culture Lifeline. . .stop this obsession with the Sham Wars, stop the obsession with "what happened between Ep. 3 and 4" and start over with a new (and hopefully great) story for our kids to grow up with and cherish.
Like we all did with Star Wars. . .pipe dream. . .probably, but a good one? I think so!
I was thinking about this again last night, that when you throw the whole thing together the prequels really take a giant dump on the original triology. I mean how does killing the Emperor really "save" Vader. I mean the guy leaves a pile of bodies across the galaxy for like 30 years, but this one act gets him back into good graces. When it was just the Trilogy, it sort of made sense, but after going back and looking at what he really did, it just doesn't hold up.
Which really leads me back to my thoughts on the SWNG concept (SW next gen). . .its time now, more then ever, to get some fresh Star Wars blood in the Pop Culture Lifeline. . .stop this obsession with the Sham Wars, stop the obsession with "what happened between Ep. 3 and 4" and start over with a new (and hopefully great) story for our kids to grow up with and cherish.
Like we all did with Star Wars. . .pipe dream. . .probably, but a good one? I think so!
Thursday, November 15, 2007
A Fond Farewell to Jacque Jones
I promised my partners that I would keep the Cubs banter to a minimum on the Area, but I have to say my peace on Jacque Jones.
Good Bye kind sir. You of the five home runs and the worst arm in the Major Leagues. . .I never once in two seasons saw you throw a ball that wasn't a rainbow or a lawn burner.
Nothing personal, but you never really fit in with the Cubs, I take that back, you fit in with the 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004. 2005, 2006 and countless other bad Cub teams, but not the New Cubs, the ones who really want to win. Now, I am sure we can discuss the true merit of that statement, but for the time being, I am taking them on their word and looking to Mr. Jones departure as step one in improving a team that clawed and scratched into a division title into one that makes it in with room to spare in 2008.
JJ. . .good luck in Detroit. . .hope you find a nice home in Novi, Romulus or some other nice suburb.
TMD
Good Bye kind sir. You of the five home runs and the worst arm in the Major Leagues. . .I never once in two seasons saw you throw a ball that wasn't a rainbow or a lawn burner.
Nothing personal, but you never really fit in with the Cubs, I take that back, you fit in with the 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004. 2005, 2006 and countless other bad Cub teams, but not the New Cubs, the ones who really want to win. Now, I am sure we can discuss the true merit of that statement, but for the time being, I am taking them on their word and looking to Mr. Jones departure as step one in improving a team that clawed and scratched into a division title into one that makes it in with room to spare in 2008.
JJ. . .good luck in Detroit. . .hope you find a nice home in Novi, Romulus or some other nice suburb.
TMD
The Self Proclaimed "King of Wii Bowling" is shocked. . .
I, the self-proclaimed "King of Wii Bowling" (High Game=267) overheard a conversation while out to dinner last week that disturbed me. A teenager proclaimed to her parents that bowling was "LAME." In fact, bowling was so uncool that she wouldn't be caught dead doing it and if a potential date asked her out to bowling she would immediately disqualify him as a dating candidate.
Her parents, seemingly wise, said that bowling was cool and couldn't believe her rationale.
I concur. Bowling was, is and still can be cool. As I recall this was the one outing that all can participate in and are more than willing to do so. Add in recent updates to lanes and cosmic bowling, I really think that the activity should get another look by all. . .
Per the Wii Bowling option, I think that this is definitely a great alernative to going to the local lanes. The game replicates the real thing very well--you literally use the same motion with the Wii controller as you would with your 14 pound house ball. . .if this ever supports online play, I challenge all to bring it on!
Her parents, seemingly wise, said that bowling was cool and couldn't believe her rationale.
I concur. Bowling was, is and still can be cool. As I recall this was the one outing that all can participate in and are more than willing to do so. Add in recent updates to lanes and cosmic bowling, I really think that the activity should get another look by all. . .
Per the Wii Bowling option, I think that this is definitely a great alernative to going to the local lanes. The game replicates the real thing very well--you literally use the same motion with the Wii controller as you would with your 14 pound house ball. . .if this ever supports online play, I challenge all to bring it on!
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Welcome to The Area
What does the world need?
Peace, more Star Wars movies, better tasting diet pop, improved governments, more understanding between countries and faiths, a new blog catering to 20-60 somethings?
Well, I'd love to deliver on all of these needs, but frankly, the only thing I can deliver is this new blog.
We've named it The Area. I'm not sure why, it was the first thing that came to my mind, and sometimes you go with that first thing rather than spend ten hours wordsmithing. Anyway, I make no promises on the quantity of the work you'll find here at The Area, but you will find quality. My team of bloggers have great thoughts and we want to impart our wisdom to you and hopefully, over time, we'll get everyone in line to accomplish all of those great things I listed above. But in the meantime, what do you want to see more of in the world? Feel free to post your comments here at The Area and we may just write something more about it. In the meantime, I am going to start the Area with some interesting thoughts on games, sports and Star Wars, so check back and see if you like it in the next few weeks.
Later
-TMD
Peace, more Star Wars movies, better tasting diet pop, improved governments, more understanding between countries and faiths, a new blog catering to 20-60 somethings?
Well, I'd love to deliver on all of these needs, but frankly, the only thing I can deliver is this new blog.
We've named it The Area. I'm not sure why, it was the first thing that came to my mind, and sometimes you go with that first thing rather than spend ten hours wordsmithing. Anyway, I make no promises on the quantity of the work you'll find here at The Area, but you will find quality. My team of bloggers have great thoughts and we want to impart our wisdom to you and hopefully, over time, we'll get everyone in line to accomplish all of those great things I listed above. But in the meantime, what do you want to see more of in the world? Feel free to post your comments here at The Area and we may just write something more about it. In the meantime, I am going to start the Area with some interesting thoughts on games, sports and Star Wars, so check back and see if you like it in the next few weeks.
Later
-TMD
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