Well I have had some interesting television viewing this fine evening. First off I had the opportunity to watch the Democratic National Convention. Say what you want about our former President Clinton but he can really deliver a powerful message. It is really hard not to be drawn to him. Of course he's not the most moral man who ever lived, but he can be so engaging and really inspiring when put on a stage such as tonight. I could listen to him for hours. However don't challenge me to it, as it's just a figure of speech. Oh and if you were wondering, I’m not going to say who I’m voting for...yet. (I'll save that topic for a later post for all you enquiring minds!)
Now I'm sitting here watching the final minutes of this week's episode of the best "reality" show out there: The Joe Schmo Show. If you haven't yet indulged in this entertainment delicacy then you're missing out. It is one of the most ingenious shows I've seen in a long time, plus it's downright funny. The premise is that it's a reality series in the same vein as Big Brother or The Bachelor (not that I watched any of these) where they have a group of people living in a house together and competing for the affections of someone of the opposite sex. Well, there's one catch--everyone in the house is an actor except one guy and girl who both think it's real. The producers then proceed to feed them over-the-top characters and scenarios; the whole while daring these two naive, innocent victims to figure out it's real. Of course they don't and it makes for some hilarious scenes.
Zac was here watching it with me so we laugh even more when we're together. I don't get good laughs too often anymore so I have to take advantage of the opportunities. Funny how that is. I really love cutting up and having a good time, yet I rarely just get a good, genuine, hearty laugh like I did as a kid. I wonder why? I'll have to think on that one. So anyway, if you haven't yet checked out the 'Schmo' do yourself a favor and tune in (Mondays at 10:05 CDT on Spike TV--Check your local listings). You won't be disappointed.
2 comments:
Hmm.....I think I tend to agree with Grant above. Speeches by "charismatic"-type people are, to me, reminiscent of the recordings I seen of Hitler's speeches. Please don't get me wrong: I am not comparing Clinton to Hitler. As little respect as I have for Clinton (see: none), I wouldn't make such an unfair comparison. But exciting, well-phrased, convincing speeches by politicians always seem a bit on the untrustworthy side to me. But, then again, there's the distinct possibility that I'm just biased. ;o)
Yeah I've never known Bush to hide anything...especially about our reasons for invading Iraq and WMDs. ;-)You can always count on Clinton to evoke a response though!! 3 comments...I'm making the big time...
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