there's a reason they call it 'the idiot box...'

[lagilman]

Essay done, and sent off for Someone Else's Eyes to look over. Yay! and *thud*

I think I need to sit and stare vacantly at the t.v. for a few hours, now. Thankfully, it looks like SciFi is coming to the rescue with "Matthew Blackheart: Monster Smasher."

(ETA: better than expected, which is not to say it was in any way, y'know, good)


in other media news:

seen on a commercial:

"If you or a loved one used (name deleted) pain patch, and suffered serious injury or death, call day or night..."

All right, yeah, the intent was clear. But honestly, people. THINK before you okay the copy!


And ABC has ordered script outlines for America's Next Muppet, a reality-TV parody in which viewers get the chance to pick Kermit and Miss Piggy's next colleague, Variety reports. The series would borrow from such shows as American Idol and America's Next Top Model as judges consider several new characters to become a Muppet star. Raise your hand if you immediately thought "oh, kradical.... *grin*

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[oracne.livejournal.com]

And ABC has ordered script outlines for America's Next Muppet, a reality-TV parody in which viewers get the chance to pick Kermit and Miss Piggy's next colleague, Variety reports.

Now THAT is a reality show I would watch.

Raise your hand if you immediately thought "oh, kradical....

[snort]

[vampry.livejournal.com]

*raises hand*

[batwrangler.livejournal.com]

I too have been boggled by that particular attorney's commercial. I'm also half certain I heard a drug commercial whose disclaimer stated that it could "cause moderate to severe side effects including ... fatal heart attack."

[vampry.livejournal.com]

You do have to admit that's pretty severe.

[lagilman]

If the side effects are worse than the original ailment, mostly it ain't worth it. It's a simple rule, but one I live by...

[neadods.livejournal.com]

I love the Lunestra ads because one of the side effects of a pill that helps you sleep is "may cause drowsiness." Ya think?