Monday, February 25, 2008

Soulmates? More like......

Big Brother: 'Til Death Do Us Part seems to have gone from setting up possible life partners to setting up multi-partner make-out sessions. Sunday's broadcast was only the beginning as James and Chelsia had their first make-out session. Since then partner swapping and swapping spit has become the norm. Check out this live feed spoiler for more info: Big Brother Updates. Between this, the lesbian lie, and the confrontations I am wondering if anyone is actually here to play the game. Based solely on what the editors want us to see, passing on the opportunity to bathe with Natalie, I would say Matt is the only one there to play. However the feeds are showing more. Maybe Natalie "he's just not that into you."

Now that Jacob is gone it seems the women are the downfall of these couples. Jen ran her mouth and was part of the first couple evicted. Amanda spread rumors throughout the house and put Alex in the position of possibly being the second couple evicted. Allison and Sheila's brilliant idea of putting out a false story of their relationship outside the house has put doubt into the minds of the two couples they told. Why are there no female game players in this house, even Allison the gamblng addict has NO strategy or sense.

As a fan I want to put in print that I would prefer less attractive people who want to play the game. Candy thongs are not what I tune in for.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Cabin Fever Big Brother Style

Big Brother is back with an outdoors make-over. I am not sure what about logs on the wall screams "soul mate", but that is the other theme for the season. At least there are some love quotes scattered around to set the mood since sleeping in a boat probably won't.

Here is a little background on the cast of characters this season:
  • Sharon and Jacob- (exes, he cheated after 12 years "on and off" together - doesn't that mean they started dating at like 11?)
  • Matt and Natalie (Boston roofer and bikini barista)
  • Alex and Amanda (dj and paralegal)
  • James and Chelsia (bicycling around world college student)
  • Parker and Jen (paparazzo and Ryan's gf) *marked with a target since won 1st comp. and showed off their greed
  • Joshuah and Neil (token gay couple- Texan and real estate agent)
  • Ryan and Allison(Jen's bf and gambling addict)
  • Adam and Sheila (public relations and cougar)
Another twist, they aren't partners but Jen and Ryan are the new Mr. and Mrs. Smith (previously attempted by Jase and what's her name again?). As the only actual couple outside the house, they came in with a game plan. It will be interesting to see if they can pull off their alliance paired with other people. Jen seemed to think this would hinder her gameplay, but I see it as a huge advantage.

When Big Brother brother setup these pairs of "soul mates"it seems they intentionally screwed over a few couples. Adam (no where near as attractive as the rest of the crew) got set up with Sheila (older than the rest of the group) and they have zero physical chemistry. However, I think Sheila is taking the lack of attraction for her teammate much too seriously. She is there to play a game not to find a life partner isn't she? So why tears after being set-up with a guy who "is not my type"? Often the people who find "love" on Big Brother are targets for quick elimination. I would see it as an advantage not to be attracted to my partner, however that doesn't mean I want to share my bed with a non-sexy smoker either when there are so many other options available.

The couple at a real disadvantage is Sharon and Jacob. It will take a lot for her to overcome her hatred for Jacob and will take her completely out of gameplay(i.e. Dustin and Joe). Jacob will be working so hard to win her back (did he really have to try to go in for the kiss during the challenge?) that he won't be playing the game.

What these couples need to remember is the rules of reality show game play. They signed up for a competitive show to win money not to find a hook-up.

Before I end today I need to say a big HURRAY for the end of the writers strike. May my tv be reality free (with the exception of Big Brother, Survivor, and all Bravo and Food network shows) again.

Friday, February 8, 2008

Finally Something to Write About...

Hopefully the writers will be again too. http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-strikeendgame0208,0,1810839.story

Not only do we have the good news that negotiations may actually amount to something, but we have also had the arrival of a decent new show.

For those of you who have missed the first two episodes of Eli Stone, you need to catch up on ABC's online episodes. It has all the whimsy of Ally McBeal while hitting some serious topics that are relevant and yet have not been brought into the public eye enough (i.e. Autism being linked to preservatives in immunizations.) Now, if only there was a dancing baby.

Speaking of babies, my absence from the blog has only partially been linked to the lack of actual programming to write about. I have also had my own dancing baby join my line-up. My hospital stay brought about my worst television experience ever.

I ended up in a shared room in the mommy-baby ward. The family sharing the room felt the need to have their television on all 48 hours they were in the hospital. I had no idea there were people who actually watched the preachers that are on at 3am and Jerry Springer in the same 24 hour span. My daughter's first exposure to television was listening to paternity results on Maury Povich, Family Guy cultural reference slams, and infomercials. There are actually people who watch 10-15 hours of CW programming in a day. I came home from complete sensory overload from listening to the worst that television has to offer for 48 hours straight to find that my DVR had lost all power and had to be replaced. I went from a 48 hour relay of tv to a 48 hour purge of tv. I have since recovered and am able to watch and listen to tv without any recurring tremors.

With the possible return of beloved shows I am wondering what you are most excited to see return to the small screen.