OK! The road to hell is paved with good intentions. I had every intention of blogging my little fingers off about Survivor and Utopia and other TV and social issues. Then hell opened up and swallowed me whole, in the guise of super stressed work issues and the inevitable health issues that ensue from a stress-filled environment that I'm working in.
I'll spare you the gory details. Suffice it to say, I toil. I toil hard.
Anyway. What the heck is going on in the real world of TV reality?
Survivor San Juan del Sur has been chugging along for Copacabana whose only chance at winning immunity is when a dumbass on Hunyebooboo (I can never remember the tribe names and am too lazy to Google them right now ) throws the challenge. Good grief! So one by one the Copacabana tribe loses people,with one making her exit after an elaborate lie about having not one but two hidden immunity idols. Oh Val! You disappoint me! And all the cops winning CBS reality TV shows. The other was ousted with an idol in his pocket after he was thoroughly trashed by a loud-mouth twinnie whose aggressive mouth makes her manly but then turns girlie when confronted in an aggressive manner. John Rocker's mouth is legendary but his exit was premature. Then aforementioned dumbass gets the boot after he tries to throw his weight around and play the mastermind. He "drew" the short stick...
Woo baby!
So, Utopia. I can't get the feeds without internet gymnastics that I don't have time for anyway. I've been watching the show but don't have the big picture. What I do know is there are a ton of jackholes in Utopia and that's not coming through in the edit. Its ratings aren't great mostly because it's failed to grab internet attention with the lack of feed access; it's lost a lot of the Big Brother fan base that was ripe for the picking after, yet another, disappointing season. At least I didn't despise the winner...
I digress.
Utopia is raw and filmed raw without the colorful BB fanfare. I'd say it was refreshing but it kind of feels like the barnyard of TV. Pun intended. It's not visually appealing and the crazy does not come through equally on TV. Sure Bella's, Bri's, and Red's crazy was paraded around but not Aaron's, Kristen's and Mike's deviousness. I guess I'm happy for the insulation of being a TV only. It's better for my blood pressure. I might continue this with Big Brother next season.
Not watching the feeds keeps the viewer tethered to the TV edit but since they insist of crappy casting, I think it might be almost meditative not to know what is really going. Feed watchers went into a frenzy of outrage against some of the house guests' behaviour and attitudes. But it didn't last long. Most jumped on the Twitter kiss ass bandwagon and rewrote history.
Speaking of which. I have messays to mark but I will be back sooner than you think!
Stay tuned! :) (If anyone is reading... lol)
2014-10-20
2014-08-29
Survivor: San Juan del Stunt Casting
We (I) have always given Big Brother producers a hard time about their casting formula which has been getting more deranged as the seasons pass, but Survivor casting is no better. They've gone from bringing back their favorite retreads so they can finally win, to casting newbies who are more of the same.
The Survivor casting formula is simple: Gotta have a pageant queen, 911 must have representation now, throw in a simple country soul or two, a couple of geeks, a couple of models and don't forget the former pro athlete. This season is no different. We've got all that; and borrowing from Big Brother to bring in a couple of Broadway over-the-tops and from Amazing Race to bring back two of the most obnoxious people to be cast, not once but twice - the fucking Twinnies. Oh CBS, you bore me.
I'm looking forward to the beat downs Survivor conditions have coming their way.
Anyway.
Top Left: John Rocker and Julie McGee: Former pro pitcher who's been known to put his big foot in his big mouth and his model girlfriend who owns a spray tanning business fill out the pro-athlete and model casting slots. Put on your sunglasses, folks. This couple is bedazzled.
Next are: John Misch and Jaclyn Schultz: Former MSU football player and pageant queen. They're the selfie of the all-American couple, complete with a taste for the arts, wine and gosh-darn cutesy-ness.
Next are: Josh Canfield and Reed Kelly: Not one but two Broadway geeks who might break into song and dance in the middle of the jungle. I'm going to try to keep an open mind but Frankie J. Grande has ruined it for me. Josh seems energetic and Reed more OCD.
Next are: Drew and Alec Christy fill out the frat-boy/surfer dude mold. They're both clearly in it for the adventure high; and they both seem like goofballs, so they might capture the viewers' hearts.
Top right are: Jeremy and Val Collins: A firefighter (former pro-football player) and a cop fill out the first-responders casting quota. They both seem like two very smiley people who probably can take down an elephant if need be. I'd keep my eye on these two.
Bottom right are: Dale and Kelly Wentworth, a father and daughter team who fill out the down-home country slot as he's a farmer and she's a marketing manager with country roots. But don't count out the country folk, they both seem tough and smart.
Next to them are: Missy Payne and Baylor Wilson, a mother and daughter cheerleading super-duo. You can bet they're competitive and probably would knock some people out on their way to the prize. Missy owns a competitive cheerleading gym and Baylor is a cheerleading word champ.
Then we have, ugh: Nadiya and Natalie Anderson - the dreaded Twinnies. I hate you CBS. You've ruined Big Brother, and now Survivor is in peril. These chicks are the epitome of annoyingly competitive, loud and obnoxious. I would kick them off the island on day 1.
Finally bottom left are: Keith and Wes Nale, a fire captain and firefighter. Whoa! 911 overload here. They love hunting and fishing and having some brewskies. Good ole boys who risk their lives on a daily basis might just become the fan faves.
Well, seems the geeks were given a pass this season. On first impression, I predict this cast will be very polarizing among the fans. It, of course, depends on the editing and which confessionals they choose to air. You can bet the twinnies, N&N, Rocker and McGee will probably be the ones who cause most fan reaction and not in a good way. I bet Rocker will rock the idols. It seems to have been happening a lot lately, that the Alpha male seems to be showered with immunity.
Anyway. I will be blogging Survivor and Utopia. Since I'm Canadian and I don't want to go through internet gymnastics, I won't be able to see the Utopia feeds but I will be watching the show which premieres Sept. 7th on FOX.
Stay tuned! :)
The Survivor casting formula is simple: Gotta have a pageant queen, 911 must have representation now, throw in a simple country soul or two, a couple of geeks, a couple of models and don't forget the former pro athlete. This season is no different. We've got all that; and borrowing from Big Brother to bring in a couple of Broadway over-the-tops and from Amazing Race to bring back two of the most obnoxious people to be cast, not once but twice - the fucking Twinnies. Oh CBS, you bore me.
I'm looking forward to the beat downs Survivor conditions have coming their way.
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| courtesy of CBS-Survivor |
Top Left: John Rocker and Julie McGee: Former pro pitcher who's been known to put his big foot in his big mouth and his model girlfriend who owns a spray tanning business fill out the pro-athlete and model casting slots. Put on your sunglasses, folks. This couple is bedazzled.
Next are: John Misch and Jaclyn Schultz: Former MSU football player and pageant queen. They're the selfie of the all-American couple, complete with a taste for the arts, wine and gosh-darn cutesy-ness.
Next are: Josh Canfield and Reed Kelly: Not one but two Broadway geeks who might break into song and dance in the middle of the jungle. I'm going to try to keep an open mind but Frankie J. Grande has ruined it for me. Josh seems energetic and Reed more OCD.
Next are: Drew and Alec Christy fill out the frat-boy/surfer dude mold. They're both clearly in it for the adventure high; and they both seem like goofballs, so they might capture the viewers' hearts.
Top right are: Jeremy and Val Collins: A firefighter (former pro-football player) and a cop fill out the first-responders casting quota. They both seem like two very smiley people who probably can take down an elephant if need be. I'd keep my eye on these two.
Bottom right are: Dale and Kelly Wentworth, a father and daughter team who fill out the down-home country slot as he's a farmer and she's a marketing manager with country roots. But don't count out the country folk, they both seem tough and smart.
Next to them are: Missy Payne and Baylor Wilson, a mother and daughter cheerleading super-duo. You can bet they're competitive and probably would knock some people out on their way to the prize. Missy owns a competitive cheerleading gym and Baylor is a cheerleading word champ.
Then we have, ugh: Nadiya and Natalie Anderson - the dreaded Twinnies. I hate you CBS. You've ruined Big Brother, and now Survivor is in peril. These chicks are the epitome of annoyingly competitive, loud and obnoxious. I would kick them off the island on day 1.
Finally bottom left are: Keith and Wes Nale, a fire captain and firefighter. Whoa! 911 overload here. They love hunting and fishing and having some brewskies. Good ole boys who risk their lives on a daily basis might just become the fan faves.
Well, seems the geeks were given a pass this season. On first impression, I predict this cast will be very polarizing among the fans. It, of course, depends on the editing and which confessionals they choose to air. You can bet the twinnies, N&N, Rocker and McGee will probably be the ones who cause most fan reaction and not in a good way. I bet Rocker will rock the idols. It seems to have been happening a lot lately, that the Alpha male seems to be showered with immunity.
Anyway. I will be blogging Survivor and Utopia. Since I'm Canadian and I don't want to go through internet gymnastics, I won't be able to see the Utopia feeds but I will be watching the show which premieres Sept. 7th on FOX.
Stay tuned! :)
2014-08-13
Bachelor in Paradise? Hell yeah.
So yes, I'm watching Bachelor Pad, I mean, Bachelor in Paradise. Who can resist a hot mess that makes you feel so much better about your life and relationships? What are the odds that such a group of physically attractive people cannot sustain a relationship longer than a mosquito sting?
Anyway!
The second episode began with the sorry tale of Michelle K who left the show because of an illicit fling with one of the handlers. Hasn't this been done before? Didn't a twerp leave one of the Bachelors because of such a fling? I'd research it, but I don't care enough; but what does it say about these shows that the handlers are getting more action than the actual cast?
Anyway!
The dude obviously has more looks than brain cause she jumped off the second story balcony, breaking both his legs. What a putz. Wait! That's his name. And people say names don't predetermine the course of one's life. He winds up in the hospital, Michelle in the limo, suggesting that she found someone.
Anyway!
Love is in the air?
AshLee still has Graham in her clutches but I'm not sure how much longer this relationship will last. She might be planning their wedding; but he's planning his escape.
Lacey and Marcus paw each other in front of a scorned Robert's eyes, as he wonders what went wrong. Marcus jumped the rose line and won her attentions, dude.
Elise and Dylan seemed to hit it off, until her incessant babbling prompted him to invite her to date other peeps. When she lip-locked with the newly-arrived Chris, after his date with Clare, it sent Dylan into a full-out pout mode. Despite Elise's pleading to forgive her, he invited Sarah on a date. It didn't help him though. He refused Elise's rose and was tossed when Sarah gave hers to Robert.
Anyway!
When Marcus "accidentally" found Ben's love letter and confronted him about the woman who wrote it, Ben was forced to admit he was into her. This prompted a Michelle Money meltdown, bemoaning the unfairness of of it all, that she left her daughter and was cheated from a possible hook-up.
Anyway! Ben dramatically walked off the show. I won't be crying in my popcorn.
Speaking of Michelle M, she gave Marquel a rose despite the fact that he pretty much told her she's an alcoholic and had a list of issues about her, instead of Robert with whom she hit it off. And then they wonder why they can't make a relationship work.
Clare stopped talking to the wildlife when Zack walked onto the scene. His appearance revived Clare's hopes as she ran to be the first to greet him, latching onto him like a Bachelor lifesaver.
Anyway! Sarah and Robert are floating with a sea of drama surrounding them.
And I'm loving it.
Anyway!
The second episode began with the sorry tale of Michelle K who left the show because of an illicit fling with one of the handlers. Hasn't this been done before? Didn't a twerp leave one of the Bachelors because of such a fling? I'd research it, but I don't care enough; but what does it say about these shows that the handlers are getting more action than the actual cast?
Anyway!
The dude obviously has more looks than brain cause she jumped off the second story balcony, breaking both his legs. What a putz. Wait! That's his name. And people say names don't predetermine the course of one's life. He winds up in the hospital, Michelle in the limo, suggesting that she found someone.
Anyway!
Love is in the air?
AshLee still has Graham in her clutches but I'm not sure how much longer this relationship will last. She might be planning their wedding; but he's planning his escape.
Lacey and Marcus paw each other in front of a scorned Robert's eyes, as he wonders what went wrong. Marcus jumped the rose line and won her attentions, dude.
Elise and Dylan seemed to hit it off, until her incessant babbling prompted him to invite her to date other peeps. When she lip-locked with the newly-arrived Chris, after his date with Clare, it sent Dylan into a full-out pout mode. Despite Elise's pleading to forgive her, he invited Sarah on a date. It didn't help him though. He refused Elise's rose and was tossed when Sarah gave hers to Robert.
Anyway!
When Marcus "accidentally" found Ben's love letter and confronted him about the woman who wrote it, Ben was forced to admit he was into her. This prompted a Michelle Money meltdown, bemoaning the unfairness of of it all, that she left her daughter and was cheated from a possible hook-up.
Anyway! Ben dramatically walked off the show. I won't be crying in my popcorn.
Speaking of Michelle M, she gave Marquel a rose despite the fact that he pretty much told her she's an alcoholic and had a list of issues about her, instead of Robert with whom she hit it off. And then they wonder why they can't make a relationship work.
Clare stopped talking to the wildlife when Zack walked onto the scene. His appearance revived Clare's hopes as she ran to be the first to greet him, latching onto him like a Bachelor lifesaver.
Anyway! Sarah and Robert are floating with a sea of drama surrounding them.
And I'm loving it.
2014-07-07
The Future
Yes, I'm back! I know it's been a bumpy ride with my blogging and my writing. I've been struggling not with writing per se, but what to write about. I'n waffling between writing fiction or non-fiction. My mind is cluttered with ideas and directions. Which means I haven't been writing. But, that's a cop out. I do write but I cannot label myself or my writing.
I've made a resolution to write every day and see where that takes me. So the journey begins. For now I am writing about Big Brother 16 - a reality TV show I've been into for years. I thought I would stop this year but I just can't. So, for the summer, I will be blogging on my BB blog and when I can here until I can devote my time to this blog come September.
Want to read about Big Brother? Join me here Big Brother Shenanigans!
I've made a resolution to write every day and see where that takes me. So the journey begins. For now I am writing about Big Brother 16 - a reality TV show I've been into for years. I thought I would stop this year but I just can't. So, for the summer, I will be blogging on my BB blog and when I can here until I can devote my time to this blog come September.
Want to read about Big Brother? Join me here Big Brother Shenanigans!
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