Chuck vs. the Debates

[bohemia]

I am getting back on track with all those shows I meant to watch during the writer's strike that never actually made a dent in my TV watching. For some reason, I'm more inclined to watch a series when I have them in DVD format.

So the first one up was Chuck, which came in the mail from Blockbuster on Tuesday. Or rather, most of it did.

Of course the series gets better the moment I stopped watching! I really enjoy all the episodes from the second disc and decided I couldn't wait until the third and fourth discs came. Which is fine, because that finally bumped up The Office season two and three DVDs on my list.

I wasn't keen about Rachel Bilson popping up, but Lou and Chuck make much more sense to me than Sarah and Chuck-- especially since they're not actually going out, ha. The sandwich that she names after Chuck is actually what I put in my cold cut sandwiches.

And lol, this exchange, over the LTD (which, omg, MIB shoutout?!),
Chuck: Pretty shiny, though!
Casey: Yeah, she's shiny!

I melted. Where is the Serenity sequel? No one word can give me a bigger smile than "shiny" as spoken by Adam Baldwin.

Also, the slashy undertones between Morgan and Chuck make me giggle. For a moment I thought Morgan was going to freak out about the ring, thinking it was for him. lololol. This is two times better than Scrubs' guy love, in my opinion. I'll stay for the lulz.

Next up is The Office S2 and the half of S3 I missed and Brothers & Sisters. I'll probably do bitty reviews like this as I catch up with each of them.

The debate tonight was pretty good. I was impressed with both sides, although I am really confident in Biden. I knew next to nothing about his policies leading up to this. As much as I searched, everything seemed to be about Palin. I like Biden's honesty and concise statements. Palin wasn't as bad as I was expecting, and I think she did a better job at stating issues than John "Obama Doesn't Understand" McCain, even if she did seem a bit nervous at a few moments. And then there's the whole "Obiden" thing, haha.

Debates give me chills. I feel so certain about the outcome of the election, but at the same time everything feels so up in the air.

Lia

Comments

[giventofly37.livejournal.com]

So much love for Chuck. Sooo much <3

[bohemu.livejournal.com]

There'll be moments where I'm like, "This isn't even that funny," and then a character will do/say something that's just so something that character would do/say and I'm like, "Ah, there's the charm of this series!"

[etherpunk.livejournal.com]

I told you Chuck better but you're just now listening to me :P

Easily one of my favorite shows to watch :)

[bohemu.livejournal.com]

Everyone was saying it, but I was waiting until the DVDs came out!

It's not making my Monday lineup any easier, but I'm excited. They seem to know how to balance all the characters effectivelyy, and I'm pretty impressed with shows that can do that (listen up, Heroes).

[enchanted-black.livejournal.com]

The debate was pretty good tonight. I won't talk about Palin because I realize that whenever I mention her name or say anything about her I'm not very nice. It was interesting because the election is up in the air still and I don't think it'll be decided until the very last minute.

[bohemu.livejournal.com]

Oh, same here. I feel bad for her being the butt of jokes around here lately, but she doesn't do much to prove she should be anything more.

I think I won't be going to class that night. Or I'll be on the phone with my mom for the entire bus ride home, getting updates.

[jadedquill.livejournal.com]

The second season of The Office is my favorite to date. ^^

I agree with your assessment of the debate. Palin did a lot better than I expected, too! In fact, I was pleasantly surprised, because even though my view of her has not changed, it made the debate a lot more entertaining. I wish she'd cut back on the 'folksy' style; it feels fake, contrived, and unprofessional to me. Things like "say it ain't so, Joe!" are just too cutesy for a politician running for vice president. Also, the WINKING. Egads! I could see the SNL skits writing themselves. As far as content goes, she presented the talking points fairly well, but couldn't handle anything outside of that comfort zone; she seemed very rehearsed, in my opinion. That was expected, though, so I have to give her credit. This is by far the best she's done since being appointed (not that that necessarily says... er, anything). I was so relieved that she didn't latch on to a single phrase in the same way McCain did.

On Biden's side, I was cringing through the first little bit. I thought he got off to a shaky start. In fact, for the first ten to fifteen minutes, I was afraid there would be a major upset and Palin would crush him. However, once he hit his stride, he performed extremely well. I've liked him for a while now (I did a lot of research on his career after he was made VP), and by the end, I felt rather proud for his sake. Solid job, occasional word flubs aside, and I thought what emotion he did show was genuine -- a sense I've never once gotten from Palin. Granted, I am biased (I really try to be fair, but I wish I could be impartial and, therefore, more objective =/), but, personally, I find him much easier to relate to. He had more substantial answers which were better represented than Palin's, but again, I think most of us knew they would be going in. My biggest complaint would probably be how repetitive he was with certain things -- inevitable, maybe, but still a pet peeve of mine.

ALL FOUR of them need to be banned from using the word 'fundamental'. Yes, I am looking at you, Joey. Also 'maverick', because it is not only a laughable point by now, but also just really, really old. Alsoalso, 'team of mavericks', lawl.

The debate on whole was deeply engaging. In fact, I dare say it was riveting. There were a few moments that actually made me very emotional. I hope the next Obama-McCain debate is this interesting.

/TL;DR

[bohemu.livejournal.com]

I hear a lot of good things about S2, so I'm excited.

She was very, very rehearsed. You can always tell when they set their sights on one point in the audience--or camera, like she did. But even with the folksy, "oopsy" talk and talking in circles, there was some substance to what she was saying. And it wasn't all "in the future" or "a year ago" instances, like McCain.

Biden is much more believable when he talks about being one of us and I enjoyed how easily and clearly he answered things-- not a bunch of "I promise" phrases.

The whole 'maverick' thing is pointless now. Not only is it old, but they're using it the wrong way! Plus, whenever I hear the word I think of the Marvel character, lol.

[fresleyforever.livejournal.com]

I love Chuck so much! I'm really glad that you're enjoying it! It's such a cute and funny show with a lot of heart.

And yes to Adam Baldwin saying shiny! I squeed at that part! I would love a Serenity sequel!

[bohemu.livejournal.com]

At first I was expecting a lot more, but once I let go of what I was expecting and gave it another chance I was able to see the endearing qualities.

Who wouldn't! I want that trilogy. :/

[propernice.livejournal.com]

I thought I was the only one who caught the Obiden thing!

[bohemu.livejournal.com]

Nope, lol. A few people have been talking about it. Plus, with Palin, everyone's listening to every word she says, so it's worse.

[thephoenix04.livejournal.com]

That "OBiden" thing was terrible! I'm sure it was just a slip of the tongue, but it happened almost every time she mentioned his name!

I agree with you, though, I think she did pretty well, considering how terrible her recent interviews have been. She still scares me and I still don't like her, but I can admit that she did a good job.

[bohemu.livejournal.com]

What cracked me up was that she asked to call him Joe at first, and then proceeded to call him Senator Obiden/Biden all night!

I was expecting to do a lot of looking at my mom and giggling, like we did with McCain's run-around. I expected more so, but can only recall three times we laughed.

[ewanspotter.livejournal.com]

I feel bad. My reason to keep watching Chuck?

Captain Awesome. He cracks me up (and the hotness doesn't hurt... though he's far more than a pretty face).

[bohemu.livejournal.com]

lol, really? I find him so annoying. But it's funny, as much as I don't like him I was so sad when Ellie and he had that fight. It's like the couple that doesn't make sense together but you don't care to see them with someone else. When he came back with the ring I was all \o/

[splits_thesky]

.....MY GOD, WHY DO YOU POST SO MUCH WHEN I'M SLACKING ON LJ.

OR, I GUESS, ALTERNATELY, WHY DO I SLACK SO MUCH ON LJ??

AAAAAANYWAY, I HAVE ACCUMULATED SO MUCH BACKLOG OF STUFF TO SHARE WITH YOU!! AND I AM GOING TO PUT IT HERE, BECAUSE I HAVE NOTHING ELSE EXCITING TO ADD TO THIS POST. SO, HEEEERE WE GO!:

-THIS JUST MAKES ME LOL, NOW

-Myself, I don't bet against Michael Phelps. That would feel like betting against America.

-MARRIED??????? When did this HAPPEN.

-http://grrliz.livejournal.com/942657.html?style=mine

-http://community.livejournal.com/seanmaher/42302.html?style=mine

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[bohemu.livejournal.com]

DUDE, IDK. EVERYONE IS SLACKING LATELY, IT SEEMS. IT MAKES ME SUSPICIOUS. WHERE'S THE PARTY AT?

1. N'AWWWW PHELPSY!!

2. LMAO, THE VOTE DIFFERENCE! PHELPSY ALL THE WAY!

3. WHAT. lol, that's like when I realized Mike Vogel was married. Or, James Marsden. Or... yeah, you get the idea.

4. Yeahhhh, but ???

5. \o/ Yo, Nathan's no longer on Housewives, and Terminator is in danger of being canceled so we need more of the BDHs on TV! Is Shark even still airing?

6&7. OHMYGOD.

8. OMG, I KINDA WANT THAT. ALSO, THE RUSHMORE SHIRT.

9. HAI FELICIA! OMG, I SAW THAT ON TV AND I GOT SO HAPPY, LULZ. BETWEEN THAT AND THAT DENTYNE AD WITH "SUMMER DAY," MAN, I LOVE ME SOME COMMERCIALS LATELY.

10. ...PLAYING POOR NICK'S PIANO! Get your own, Robbie! ...God, I miss the Schwartzmen. I should go watch all the vlogs of theirs I've been behind on.

11. THEY ARE MY VERY FAVORITES. *DIES* Wait, where'd Ryland go in the car!?

12. .......there was a concert? Wait, WHAT. So they speak French in Chile? THE HELL IS GOING ON.

13. ???????????? ROFLMAO

[splits_thesky]

IDK, BUT THE COBRAS ARE THROWING IT!!!

3. WAIT, JAMES MARSDEN IS MARRIED????? WHO NEVER TOLD ME ABOUT THIS.

4. Huh. I guess he just realized Matt the person he wanted to marry Matt was already taken!! SRY, BB. WE BELIEVE IN YR OTP-NESS!!!!

5. I...DK?? But TVVVVV, BE NICER TO MY BDHs!!!!

9. WAIT, FOR REALZ??? SHARE, OMGZ!!!!

10. The best part is the moment he COMES UP THROUGH THE STAGE. Ohhhhh Schwartzmen, NEVER CHANGE.<33333333333

11. lulz, I have no idea!! I'm too busy being distracted by Gabe COLLAPSING and NAAAAAAAAATE OOOOOMG NAAAAAAAAAATEEEEEEEEEE!!!1!!111!!!1!

12&13. IDEK, MAN. THE POINT IS, they are hiLAAAAAARIOUS!!! And also boyfriends.

[bohemu.livejournal.com]

3. HAHHA, YEAH. IDEK, HE'S GOT LIKE TWO KIDS EVEN.

4. LULZ, THE ANGST. OH, WHAT WILL LEO DOOOOOO.

9. UGH, IF ONLY YOUTUBE WAS MORE FORTHCOMING :/ \o/

10 LOL, IT JUST REMINDS ME OF THAT ONE ROONEY VIDEO WHERE THEY'RE TOTALLY NOT CREEPY HIDING IN THE GIRL'S BEDROOM FURNITURE. AGAIN, YOUTUBE FAILS MEEEEEEEEE.

12&13. LULZ, WHO AM I TO DENY THIS!

[splits_thesky]

3. WHAT!! *SO, SO OUT OF THE LOOP*

4. PROBZ WATCH THE DEPARTED AND CRY. ....OR THEIR UNSCRIPTED INTERVIEW.

9. AWWWWWWW, YAAAAAYY!!!! \o/

10. WHAT VIDEO IS THIS, OMG. *SCOURS INTERNETS*

[bohemu.livejournal.com]

3. IDEK, MAN

4. LULZ, YES. TODAY I WAS LISTENING TO DROPKICK MURPHYS AND I WAS LIKE, "DUDE, I MISS WHEN THERE WAS NEW DIMON CRAP EVERY DAY."

10. I CAN'T REMEMBER! BUT IT'S ONE OF THE RARE ONES (MAYBE 'ALL IN YOUR HEAD'?). IF I EVER FIND IT ON YOUTUBE OR SOMETHING AGAIN, I'M TOTALLY DLING IT.

[splits_thesky]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bohemu.livejournal.com]

OOOOOOOOMG, IT'S LIKE HIMYM!DIMON. THIS IS AMAZING. I'M TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHERE THEIR HANDS ARE, OMG.

[splits_thesky]

HAHAHA, THERE ARE SHENANIGANS AFOOT!!!! *POLISHES TINHAT*