An Endless Cycle of Food

Sometimes I think about how many commercials are on TV promoting food.  Well, really I tend to give this serious thought when I am on a diet, and since that is the case now, I've been noticing all the commercials for food.

If you think about it, this contributes to society's weight issues.  There will be 2 commercials about food in a row, and then the next commercial is about diet or exercise.  It can be anything from a new weight loss pill to a Weight Watchers commercial.  Isn't it a little ironic that the networks run Burger King commercials and Jenny Craig commercials back-to-back?  One commercial shows the cause and the other shows the solution. 

It is really an endless consumer cycle.  There is money to be made by making us overweight and then there is money to be made trying to make us lose that weight.  Very few of us have enough self control to stick to diet and exercise plans, and then the vicious cycle of gaining the weight back begins again.  Most of all, all it means for companies is more profit. 

I don't know, maybe I am overthinking this entire situation.  It is more likely I am just tired of eating salad when I have to sit through those KFC commercials though.  Sigh.

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.

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.

Too Much Towing?

Source: TruTV.com - Operation Repo

I know what you probably lie awake asking yourself at night: How many reality TV shows can actually be about tow trucks and tow truck adventures?  Apparently, you can have at least 4 reality shows that completely revolve around the concept of repossessing or towing vehicles.  Amazing, isn't it?  How?  Why?  Can it really be that interesting?  Furthermore, one channel, TruTV, is the source for all these shows.  Is there really that much of an audience for this?  Obviously they must be getting ratings or these shows could not exist.

The 4 reality TV shows on the air about towing companies are now:

• Operation Repo
• Lizard Lick Towing
• South Beach Tow
• Bear Swamp Recovery

Each show claims to be totally unique.  For instance, it appears each person starring in Bear Swamp Recovery is overweight.  Stop laughing... really, this is how the commercial makes it seem.  I am not sure how America can possibly be ready for 4 tow truck shows, but TruTV thinks we are.  So if you are really into seeing people have their cars repossessed, this is a great time for television programming for you. 



Living the Couch Potato Lifestyle with Hurricane Irene

Many of you reading this blog live on the east coast of the U.S.  So of course, many of us are suffering through the hurricane.  I wish all of you the best of luck and please be safe during this difficult time.  Make sure to have enough food and make sure to have... gasp... books to read when the power goes out!

It is likely the electricity will go out and now is the time to start reading again.  Perhaps you haven't read a book in years, but there are many good books out there.  Maybe you can crack open the Harry Potter series or try to read Twilight if you haven't done so already.  You can also check out some new books at the library and have some fun with that.  Imagine how smart you will sound when your co-workers or friends as what you did during the hurricane and you tell them you read a book.  Everyone will be impressed.

Of course, there is always the possibility of buying a battery operated DVD player or watching DVDs on the laptop.  Just remember, that can't last you forever.  Batteries, no matter how much they are charged, eventually run out.  There are some seriously good books out there and you should give some a try.  The power might be out for days.  I am serious.  Try a book.

A Little Something Special for the Remote Control

http://hubpages.com/hub/A-Tribute-to-the-Remote-Control

To all of you Couch Potatoes out there, you know one of the most important aspects to TV viewing is not actually getting up and crossing the room to change the channels.  My friends, we have taken the remote control for granted for too long.  I believe it is time to celebrate the remote control.

Check out: A Tribute to the Remote Control

Don't forget your old buddy - the remote control - has been there for you through thick and thin.  It helps you skip over commercials, mute annoying television moments, and change channels so you never have to watch a terrible show.  It is time to recognize the benefits our remote controls give us each day.  One day, your remote may stop working and imagine the devastation.   Just try hiding your remote for a day or two.  See how that works out for you.  We all need to take the time to appreciate the remote control.

America's Got Talent (or does it?)

America's Got Talent is back back back!  It is perhaps more ridiculous than ever, but yes, it is back.  So far, I've seen people fall off the stage, sing horribly, scare Howie, offend Piers, and just plain weird everyone out.  Let's face it, America's Got Talent is the new Gong Show.  They do not have a gong, but they can sure "X out" a bad performer. 

I will admit, I do miss David Hasselhoff a bit.  I mean, can you really keep the show going without the Hoff?  I guess you can, actually, since it is still airing without him, but it is not the same.  I like Howie, but he is no David Hasselhoff.  I will admit, as much as I enjoyed Jerry Springer hosting the show in the past, I do really like Nick Cannon now. 

For now, I need to run.  After all, America's Got Talent is on right now!  Even if I can't have the Gong Show come back on TV, I can still watch terrible performers on America's Got Talent.

5 Shows that Should Return to TV

You know, some people have major dreams in life.  Some people want to become president or end world hunger or find the cure for cancer.  I applaud these people.  People like that are ambitious and awesome.

Now, let's talk about me.  My dream in life is to see certain television shows come back to TV.  Yes, I know.  This not nearly as ambitious.  But I have a dream and I am sticking to it!

My top 5 shows I would like to see return to TV are:

Soap

The Gong Show

Twin Peaks

In Living Color

Carnivale

I even read someone's blog that stated there is a possibility Twin Peaks can come back with a new cast.  Gasp!  Holy crap, that's great!  Sometimes dreams to come true.  If you want to read more about my picks and maybe even watch some videos about it, you can visit: http://www.squidoo.com/top-5-tv-shows-i-believe-should-return-to-television

First Blog Ever!

I have never really blogged before, so if you are reading this, thanks.  Your bravery is much appreciated.  Apparently, I know a lot about crappy television.  I am not talking about the TV people watch when they want to increase their knowledge or expand their mind.  I am talking about the TV that no one admits to watching.  That is my area of expertise. 

Don't get me wrong.  I am not the type that follows every little piece of celebrity gossip.  I love Twilight, but I totally do not care what Rob Pattinson and Kristen Stewart did last weekend.  I do, however, care if the cast of Jersey Shore is going to Italy.  

Also, I care about food.  As a couch potato, I have to eat something while I am watching horrible television programs.  I obsess over food.  I love food.  I especially love junk food, but I am trying to cut back.  I will tell you something - a salad sure doesn't taste as great as chips when I am watching episodes of Teen Mom.