Get Ready for Some Classic Real World Episodes this Weekend!

I am not sure if someone at MTV could hear my hopes and my dreams, but for some reason, I am being delighted with the return of some old school Real World episodes this weekend.  Yes, for all you fans out there that loved the original Real World episodes (the best episodes, I daresay!), you can enjoy them this weekend.  For those of you that never got to see the original seasons, sit back and have fun!

Starting Friday night at 8 PM, the original New York episodes from about 20 years ago are going to be running throughout the night.  Later on in the weekend, viewers can watch San Francisco and Las Vegas episodes.  To be honest, I am a little disappointed that I don't see season 2, Los Angeles, on the list, but I will deal with it.  I am so excited to my New York peeps from the past!  And maybe... just maybe, I would not mind seeing Puck from the San Francisco episodes.

If you are interested in seeing one of the first reality shows, you should check out the Real World on MTV this weekend.  If you hate reality TV and blame the Real World for it, you might want to stay away from MTV this weekend.  For me, I will be eagerly awaiting 8 o'clock tomorrow night!

Best Week Ever is BACK!!!

If your life has been just a little empty and sad since VH1 stopped showing Best Week Ever, well I have news for you!  Best Week Ever is back on VH1.  Yes, if you happen to be home on a Friday night (or alert in the mornings during the weekend when it is rerun), you can enjoy Best Week Ever again.

No longer are we forced to rely on just The Soup when it comes to catching up with pop culture.  We can now enjoy the snarky sense of humor Best Week Ever offers.  Each week, we will get to hear about terrible reality shows, celebrity gossip, and ridiculous television programs.  Thank goodness!  The world just wasn't the same with Best Week Ever gone.  Thanks, VH1!

Happy New Year!

Although 2012 was an interesting year in many ways, most folks are happy it is over.  It doesn't seem like anyone was having the best year ever, so let us move on to 2013.  Happy New Year!!!

In January 2013, we can look forward to a new season of Mob Wives returning to VH1.  We can also look forward to some cool movies being released at the theater, such as A Haunted House and Mama.  Yes, already 2013 is shaping up to be a good year for entertainment.

In 2013, I will be trying out many new smoothie recipes to share with readers.  If you think about it, smoothies are the ultimate food for the couch potatoes of the world.  You don't even have to bother with chewing!  Why focus on all that work when operating the remote control already takes so much energy?

Happy New Year!

Catfish: The TV Show

For those of you that have not had the delight of watching Catfish: The TV Show yet, you are seriously missing out.  It is the show everyone is talking about.  The basis of the show is very simple: the show unites people that have met online yet never met in person.  Let the drama begin!

Originally, Catfish was an indie movie about a couple that met online.  Nev, our host of the TV show, thought he was in love with a girl he was talking to online.  Turns out, a married women in her 40s was just pretending to be the girl he thought he loved.  So basically, the show is the same concept.

Some of the online couples on this show have been talking for years and years, yet they've never met in person once.  One couple had been talking to each other for 10 years online, yet never skyped once or met in person.  This show definitely shows you all the dangers of "dating" a person you've actually never met.

In two cases so far, the "man" of two participants dreams turned out to be women.  I've seen 4 episodes so far, and still, no happy endings seem to be in sight.  It seems as if these are all sad stories full of lies and betrayal.  At the same time though, how could one not be suspicious of someone online that is never willing to meet in person or skype? 

In many of these cases, it seems as if the person is lonely and wants to believe the person on the other end of the computer is perfect for them.  I am convinced somewhere deep down, they must know this is a fantasy.  Otherwise, why would they not put more working into finding out the truth?  Within a short period of time, Nev and his buddy, Max, are able to learn plenty about these people using basic search methods online.  Why can't anyone else think to do this?
I suppose none of that really matters.  All that matters is the sheer awesomeness of Catfish.  If you've ever dated anyone online or you just like really shocking, crazy endings, Catfish is a show you should be watching on MTV.

America's Funniest Home Videos

This is not so much a blog post as it is a random thought... how on earth is America's Funniest Home Videos still on TV?

After all these years, you can still watch people getting hit in the crotch, people falling down stairs, and animals and babies do ridiculously cute things.  People are still watching this show!

I really would not even know this show still existed except my parents insist on watching it.  I suppose I can't even judge the reasoning behind keeping this show on the air.  Considering my parents will watch the same old clips mixed with a few new clips over and over again, there is always going to be an audience for this show. 

The Weather Channel and Hurricane Sandy

It is October 28, 2012 and the folks on the Weather Channel are living it up.  Let me just say, I appreciate getting the warnings about Hurricane Sandy.  Do I need to hear anyone call it Frankenstorm?  Probably not.  However, I live in Maryland and since dear little Miss Sandy is going to hit us, I am happy to hear up to the minute updates. 

The forecasters at the Weather Channel are close to peeing their pants with excitement about this storm.  I suppose if my job were to forecast the weather, this would be truly exciting for me, too. Obviously this is the type of storm forecasters wait for while telling boring forecasts about a cloudy day or a partially sunny sky.  The people at Weather Channel are flipping out right now. 

The problem with the entire Frankenstorm / Hurricane Sandy thing is the Hurricane Irene situation.  Anyone that was not hit hard by Hurricane Irene is not paying as much attention as needed to Hurricane Sandy.  The folks at the Weather Channel are all but bouncing off the walls trying to insist this is going to be worse than Hurricane Irene.  I understand they want us to take it seriously, but perhaps they should take it down a notch on the panic level.

Most of us have already gone out and bought food, batteries, flashlights, etc.  We know!  Thanks Weather Channel for helping us.  But please stop trying to freak out people more than they already are freaked out.  Furthermore, how about you let that nice gal that is standing on the beach in Nags Head, NC go back inside?  We get it... it is windy.  We don't need her to get blown away just to prove that point. 

Important websites to visit if you live on the east coast:

Weather Channel - Disaster Supply Kit

American Red Cross - Disaster Checklists

FEMA's website

Dress Like a Commercial Character for Halloween

It is getting closer to autumn each day.  It is time to start thinking about Halloween.  After all, if you are going to wear an elaborate costume, you need to get prepared now.  You might even have to start buying some of your Halloween wardrobe online.  I predict some of the most popular costumes will be TV oriented again this year. 

Some returning favorites from last year are bound to be commercial characters.  This year, you can dress like Sun Drop girl or Sun Drop guy with just some simple items.  All you need is a Sun Drop shirt, red head band, shorts, tights if you are a girl, and some red leg warmers.  You can drop it like it is hot all Halloween.

If you enjoy the Progressive commercials, you can be Flo the Progressive Girl this year for Halloween.  A simple white apron over a white dress with the Flo name tag is plenty to make this look work for you.  You can even tease your hair up and wear some eye makeup like Flo to finish the look off.  You will be the most popular person at the Halloween party.

Don't forget, those Burger King outfits are still available and there is always Ronald McDonald.  The M & M characters are always pretty popular, too.  Why not be the new Brown M & M and walk around defending yourself at the Halloween party saying, "I am not naked!"

Commercial characters will definitely be a hit this Halloween.  Don't forget to watch some of the commercials just to make sure you've got the right look.  Enjoy!

Big Ang is Coming!

If you are a big fan of Mob Wives, then I know you are a big fan of Big Ang.  Luckily for all of us, her new show is premiering this Sunday on VH1.  I am super excited.  Mob Wives Chicago is fun, but doesn't have the edge the original show has.  After all, they were fighting over Facebook a couple of weeks ago. 

So now, I am all about Big Ang and her show.  Give me my original mob wives peeps anyday.  Get ready for all the wackiness and fun that is Big Ang.  I know I'll be watching it.

Jerzathon - A Jersey Shore Weekend

Since Jersey Shore will be wrapping up its 5th season this coming Thursday, MTV has decided to give the fans a going away present.  This weekend is the Jerzathon.  For those of you that don't speak MTV language, this means there is a Jersey Shore marathon all weekend.

You get to see all the craziness that is Jersey Shore all day long.  You can see Angelina walk out - twice, watch JWoww hit the Situation, see Deena begin her Jersey Shore journey, and watch various stalkers go after the guys.  It is also a good time to learn about DTF, GTL, and any other Jersey Shore terms you don't fully understand yet.

So if you are sitting in front of your TV right now, it is a great time to watch Jersey Shore.  Come on, you know you want to anyway, so go for it.

Semi-Harry Potter Weekend on the Family Channel

So... it is not an official Harry Potter Weekend on the Family Channel, but the Family Channel is showing enough Harry Potter movies to make it an unofficial Harry Potter Weekend.  I am currently watching Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on the Family Channel while typing this. 

Check out your TV Guide listing to determine air times for all the Harry Potter movies this weekend.  After all, many people are lucky and having a 3 day weekend for President's Day.  If you are lucky enough to be one of those people, have a great weekend!  Happy Harry Potter viewing! 

For those of you like me, sorry.  I understand.  I have to go to work tomorrow, too.  Boo for companies that try to take away my awesome TV viewing and make me work.

Who Needs Valentine's Day Anyway?

Are you tired of looking at all the Valentine's Day stuff at all the stores already?  How about having to hear about the sappy love stories coming out in theaters or invading your favorite channels?  Are you feed up with Valentine's Day?  Yeah, it all stinks.  Well, don't worry about it!

I've got the perfect list for you. Check out Best Anti-Love Songs For Valentine's Day!  That is bound to cheer you up.  For each love song, you can even watch the music video on YouTube.  Boo to Valentine's Day!  Yay to anti-love songs!

Voice Activated Televisions

Recently, I've been hearing a lot of talk about voice activated TVs.  Apparently a number of companies are trying to create this.  I don't know about you, but I want to voice my unhappiness about this right now.  I am not interested in a voice activated TV. 

All day long, I have to be polite the the people I work with, friendly with people I meet on the street, and when I make a call to any company's number I have to talk to an automated service.  I am tired of it!  Now, when I get home and I can finally get some peace and quiet, am I going to have to have a conversation with my television, too? NO!  I refuse! 

I love my TV.  It is the one thing that won't argue with me.  I can just use a remote control and it is awesome.  Why are companies trying to complicate something so easy and simple?  As an example, my bank recently changed their extremely easy phone system to a more complex, super annoying phone system that I have to talk to in order to just hear my account balance.  I used to punch in some numbers and I was done.  Now I have to talk to something that is not human and I have to speak clearly or it gets confused.  Back in the good old days, I could have a mouthful of food and still use the system.  I can no longer enjoy that simplicity.  I have to be polite to a machine.

I can't stand the thought that I may have that simple joy taken away from me and my TV viewing.  Perhaps some people that lose the remote all the time might like this, but not me.  Please please please... any executives from any companies that make televisions that read this (fat chance, I know), don't take away my one simple pleasure in life.  Please don't make us all have voice activated TVs.  I might actually just opt to read or something instead.

Jersey Shore - The Educational Aspects

Some people tend to think MTV's Jersey Shore has nothing useful to offer its viewers, but I beg to differ.  I have learned so many wonderful new facts from watching Jersey Shore.  I am ever so grateful Jersey Shore returned to MTV last Thursday.  I am sure there is much more to learn!

I now know the meaning of the terms GTL, grenades, gorilla juicehead, and smushing.  I also understand the importance of a good tan.  I realize it is better to be orange than pale.

Aside from those educational moments, I've also learned some new dance moves, such as the Jersey Turnpike and fist pumping.  I know how to have a great dance battle.  I also know how to dress (or not dress) when going to the clubs.

As if all of that was not enough, I've even learned some awesome fight moves.  I am ready to defend myself at a moment's notice now.

Thanks, Jersey Shore!  You've made my life better in so many ways! 

For even more life lessons from Jersey Shore, check out:

What I've Learned From Watching MTV's Jersey Shore

Jersey Shore Returns to MTV on January 5th!

For all you Jersey Shore fans, you are about to get exactly what you want for Christmas.  The Jersey Shore is returning to MTV on January 5, 2012.  The gang will return to Seaside Heights, which is exactly what fans want to see.  Looks like there is going to be more ridiculous adventures, some fights with the Situation, and the Meatballs will be back to their usual clumsiness.  All seems right in the world.

So, for you Jersey Shore fans, here is a sneak peak showing you what you can look forward to this season:

Favorite Moments from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Since the holidays are fast approaching, I thought I would kindly add a couple of Christmas movie blog posts.  Holiday movies are really not my thing, however, I do make a couple of exceptions.  The first exception I would like to discuss is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.

Most people have seen it, but just in case you've been living under a rock for the past decade or two, National Lampoon's Vacation focuses on the Griswold family and their Christmas vacation.  It includes all of the annoying parts of Christmas, including lights that don't work, attempting to find a tree, and annoying relatives.  Furthermore, it includes Cousin Eddie and you've just got to have him in a National Lampoon's Vacation movie, or there is no point.  You ever see National Lampoon's European Vacation?  I rest my point.

Basically, you can enjoy fun stuff like seeing squirrels attack people, things blow up, the SWAT team break in stuff, and Chevy Chase have a meltdown.  Of course, there is also a scene with a hot chick paying attention to Chevy Chase, which I am pretty sure he must negotiate to have in every movie.  So, since I am sure you are excited to watch some clips, let's check out some awesome moments from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation:

Mob Wives Return to VH1

Just in case you were wondering what to do on New Year's Day, I can tell you to look no further!  Mob Wives will be returning to VH1 on Jan. 1, 2012.  What a fabulous way to ring in the New Year!  Who doesn't want to watch some mob ladies beat the hell out of each other?  Nothing says a good time more than that. 

Perhaps others will be watching some sentimental New Year's garbage.  Maybe some folks will be spending time with family or having a big dinner.  I will not be doing any of that.  I will instead be watching Mob Wives on VH1.  I also suspect a Mob Wives marathon might just come on that day to celebrate the big event.  It just seems like the right thing for VH1 to do. 

So thanks, VH1.  I wasn't that excited about the New Year, but now I am!  Finally, a quality program I can watch again on VH1.

The Soup is Moving!

It is no secret that one of my favorite shows is The Soup on E! Channel.  The Soup has been airing on Friday nights for what seems like forever now.  For some reason, E! has opted to switch nights.

Starting November 30th, The Soup moves to Wednesday nights at 10 pm.  I am trying to decide how I feel about that move.  In some ways, it is better that way since there are a number of other cool things a person can be doing on a Friday night.  However, I like to watch the SyFy channel on Wednesday nights (I am watching it now!) so that will take away from my usual schedule.  Of course, I will probably pick The Soup anyway... I just love Joel McHale.

So, for any of you fans out there, remember that next week you need to start watching The Soup at 10 pm on Wednesday.

Happy Pre-Halloween!

Yes, it is not Halloween yet, but it is the weekend.  Since nothing is better than the weekend, I would say it is time to let the festivities begin!  The best way to celebrate Halloween on a lazy Sunday is by eating lots of junk food and watching scary movies.  Some scary movies I would highly recommend are:

• Halloween
• Friday the 13th
• Nightmare on Elm Street
• The Shining
• Scream
• The Ring
• The Others
• The Sixth Sense
• The People Under the Stairs
• The Exorcist
• Insidious
• Stay Alive
• The Omen
• Saw
• Poltergeist
• House on Haunted Hill
• 13 Ghosts
• Ghost Ship
• House of 1,000 Corpses
• House of Wax

So go ahead and watch a bunch of violent or creepy movies all day long.  There is no reason why you can't celebrate Halloween a day early.  Mondays always stink anyway!

Countdown to Beavis and Butt-Head

The wait is almost over!  The new Beavis and Butt-Head episodes are going to start in about 2 days!  I am really excited.  It seems as if Beavis and Butt-Head is replacing the Jersey Shore on the Thursday night lineup on MTV.  I just cannot wait to see it again!

OK, so this was a totally meaningless blog post.  I just had to share.

VH1's Greatest Songs of the '00s

VH1 has been showing the greatest songs of the first 10 years of this millenium for about a week.  Naturally, this is the perfect time to watch a bunch of music videos on VH1.  I have really enjoyed watching the countdown.  If you'd like to read the entire countdown, you can easily visit the page at: VH1's Greatest Songs of the '00s.

I agree on many of the choices for the countdown.  I am glad Hey Ya! and Poker Face were in the top 3 where they belonged.  However, there is a great injustice in this countdown!  One of the greatest songs ever has been ignored.  I am talking about My Humps by the Black Eyed Peas. 

How is it possible to have a countdown without My Humps?  Everyone was singing that song and discussing it.  Where is it?  Instead, I Gotta Feeling is included on the countdown.  Really?  Sure, everyone likes that song, but everyone REALLY likes My Humps.  It was so popular, Alanis Morissette created her own version of it.  Any song that is worthy of a parody is worthy of being on this countdown. 

VH1 - How could you neglect this song?