First half of the week in TV
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bohemiaI miss Chuck on Mondays. I didn't think I would but the last two Mondays seemed so short when I only had CBS comedies to watch after Dancing with the Stars. :/
Bored to Death: THIS EPISODE. I was dying of laughter. So many quotes, omg.
I love Jonathan's face when the client shouts about holocaust deniers. And how he was all excited that she drank like he did.
The whole subway conversation about who would top. What, Jonathan? Who thinks that much about that? And then Ray's face and his conclusion that Jonathan must be high and the way Jonathan just slumps and confesses. DYING.
George being so excited by clonics-- it was funny in the ads out of context, but in context it's funnier because Jonathan doesn't even hear him. I wanted to hear George's random excited rambling about clonics that you know happened for a good two minutes before he realize Jonathan hung up. Also, how the hell would you get herpes by punching someone. Ah, people.
I love the height different jokes, too. With other shows it gets old, but Jason is so legitimately short that I crack up whenever anything he's in references height difference. *melts* And Suzanne's face when he was like, "I know he's well-endowed but he's a Metamucil addict!"
Apparently they're not going the fantasy route that I assumed they were, but the night scenes are shot so noir-ishly that I'll take it. Ultimately I think going too far into Singing Detective country would be too much, so I'm glad they aren't doing that.
Brothers & Sisters: Justin and Rebecca have the most unstable relationship ever. The sad thing is that they're realistic too. People don't know what constitutes a good relationship anymore.
I don't know why Kitty has to have cancer or whatever. What does that do? Bring her and Robert back together? Because that's another healthy way to stay together. It worked on Big Love, but it doesn't mean it's healthy.
And I'm not sure when Kevin will realize that the basis of all his problems with Scotty is money. Dude didn't want your money when you promised to take him off the street, when you got married or when you wanted to buy a house. Now you want a baby (which, wow did that just come from nowhere? I don't recall that talk last season) and the first thing you do is say, "hey, I budgeted it out, we can afford a baby!" Oh, Kevin, you bonehead.
Entourage: OMG TURTLE, AWW. I want to beat him with a stick (I can't stand guys who cave under girlfriend demands), but that airport scene made me "aww" out loud. But then that "she was testing me" scene was laughable too. He doesn't know how to operate in a relationship. 'Tis okay, Turtle.
I don't get why Drama was scared of that director. I don't recall him from another episode.
Scott Caan (idk his character's last name) is such a cockblocker, but the whole storyline with E was cracking me up. You moron, E. I love you so much. And as much as I do like Kate Mara, I WANT SLOAN BACK TOO. LET'S GET ON THIS.
But I'm really tired of this show already. I'm hoping next season is the last because this is just inane and boring and if I hadn't watched this long I'd dump it by now.
Also, idk what Matt Damon was doing in that commercial but WAAAANT. Where's Leo, while we're at it? Just get the whole Departed crew back together!
How I Met Your Mother: I was half way through this episode when I realized that no matter how bad or unfunny the rest of my shows are, How I Met Your Mother always seems to pull through. I can't recall an episode that I hated outright.
I love the way they put in the dopplegangers bit. I saw the promos for this episode last month and was convinced Lily was randomly dancing at a strip joint. I guess at the end she was, but nice twist! I kept going, "Whaaaatttt," at Robin the whole time though. Robin is supposed to be cool now! How is she the girlfriend angry about the strip club?
And Ted. Oh, Ted. I will always love you even though the rest of fandom seems to think you're horrible. I find typos everywhere. I make bad puns and laugh at them. I... usually refuse to let the guy pay unless it's established before hand. But, you know, whatever. Plus, you're fictional and older. ;_;
Also, never look for someone who loves the little quirks. Oftentimes that's exactly what drives you apart.
The Big Bang Theory: I've never read a Origins comic, but I still refuse to believe the bone claws Wolverine thing. That's not a power! How does that work.
But I do love this show's random use of science stories. CRICKETS.
Melrose Place: I'm glad Violet's becoming the outcast in the complex but I'm still confused about the living arrangements. How many units are there? Ellie and Lauren seem to share one unit, but then there was that time when Lauren was hanging out with Riley and I don't know whose unit that was. I assumed Riley and Jonah were the only ones who lived together. I don't know what's going on. And where the hell is Auggie? He's the least interesting of the guys but he's never at the complex... he lives there too, right?
I can't feel sympathy for characters/people/ who get themselves into situations they can't deal with, so while that one dude was wrong, I can't feel bad for Lauren.
I still feel lost by all the old cast member cameos, but I guess that's just something to deal with.
Lia
Bored to Death: THIS EPISODE. I was dying of laughter. So many quotes, omg.
I love Jonathan's face when the client shouts about holocaust deniers. And how he was all excited that she drank like he did.
The whole subway conversation about who would top. What, Jonathan? Who thinks that much about that? And then Ray's face and his conclusion that Jonathan must be high and the way Jonathan just slumps and confesses. DYING.
George being so excited by clonics-- it was funny in the ads out of context, but in context it's funnier because Jonathan doesn't even hear him. I wanted to hear George's random excited rambling about clonics that you know happened for a good two minutes before he realize Jonathan hung up. Also, how the hell would you get herpes by punching someone. Ah, people.
I love the height different jokes, too. With other shows it gets old, but Jason is so legitimately short that I crack up whenever anything he's in references height difference. *melts* And Suzanne's face when he was like, "I know he's well-endowed but he's a Metamucil addict!"
Apparently they're not going the fantasy route that I assumed they were, but the night scenes are shot so noir-ishly that I'll take it. Ultimately I think going too far into Singing Detective country would be too much, so I'm glad they aren't doing that.
Brothers & Sisters: Justin and Rebecca have the most unstable relationship ever. The sad thing is that they're realistic too. People don't know what constitutes a good relationship anymore.
I don't know why Kitty has to have cancer or whatever. What does that do? Bring her and Robert back together? Because that's another healthy way to stay together. It worked on Big Love, but it doesn't mean it's healthy.
And I'm not sure when Kevin will realize that the basis of all his problems with Scotty is money. Dude didn't want your money when you promised to take him off the street, when you got married or when you wanted to buy a house. Now you want a baby (which, wow did that just come from nowhere? I don't recall that talk last season) and the first thing you do is say, "hey, I budgeted it out, we can afford a baby!" Oh, Kevin, you bonehead.
Entourage: OMG TURTLE, AWW. I want to beat him with a stick (I can't stand guys who cave under girlfriend demands), but that airport scene made me "aww" out loud. But then that "she was testing me" scene was laughable too. He doesn't know how to operate in a relationship. 'Tis okay, Turtle.
I don't get why Drama was scared of that director. I don't recall him from another episode.
Scott Caan (idk his character's last name) is such a cockblocker, but the whole storyline with E was cracking me up. You moron, E. I love you so much. And as much as I do like Kate Mara, I WANT SLOAN BACK TOO. LET'S GET ON THIS.
But I'm really tired of this show already. I'm hoping next season is the last because this is just inane and boring and if I hadn't watched this long I'd dump it by now.
Also, idk what Matt Damon was doing in that commercial but WAAAANT. Where's Leo, while we're at it? Just get the whole Departed crew back together!
How I Met Your Mother: I was half way through this episode when I realized that no matter how bad or unfunny the rest of my shows are, How I Met Your Mother always seems to pull through. I can't recall an episode that I hated outright.
I love the way they put in the dopplegangers bit. I saw the promos for this episode last month and was convinced Lily was randomly dancing at a strip joint. I guess at the end she was, but nice twist! I kept going, "Whaaaatttt," at Robin the whole time though. Robin is supposed to be cool now! How is she the girlfriend angry about the strip club?
And Ted. Oh, Ted. I will always love you even though the rest of fandom seems to think you're horrible. I find typos everywhere. I make bad puns and laugh at them. I... usually refuse to let the guy pay unless it's established before hand. But, you know, whatever. Plus, you're fictional and older. ;_;
Also, never look for someone who loves the little quirks. Oftentimes that's exactly what drives you apart.
The Big Bang Theory: I've never read a Origins comic, but I still refuse to believe the bone claws Wolverine thing. That's not a power! How does that work.
But I do love this show's random use of science stories. CRICKETS.
Melrose Place: I'm glad Violet's becoming the outcast in the complex but I'm still confused about the living arrangements. How many units are there? Ellie and Lauren seem to share one unit, but then there was that time when Lauren was hanging out with Riley and I don't know whose unit that was. I assumed Riley and Jonah were the only ones who lived together. I don't know what's going on. And where the hell is Auggie? He's the least interesting of the guys but he's never at the complex... he lives there too, right?
I can't feel sympathy for characters/people/ who get themselves into situations they can't deal with, so while that one dude was wrong, I can't feel bad for Lauren.
I still feel lost by all the old cast member cameos, but I guess that's just something to deal with.
Lia
