In the mundane smalltalk and everyday discussions we partake in, or overhear, nearly everyday you hear someone ask someone else if they saw last night's episode of "So you think your fat kid can dance with talent for his idol while john and kate watch the bachelor?".
The other party either shows an exuberance he or she has never shown in your presence (after all, you're at work), has it dvr'd and asks that no one talk about it, or is a rounge member and tells the person asking to STFU cause I was out getting sh_thoused and raging it up, as you should be.
It is towards this end that I'd like to propose that everyone weigh in on the biggest television phenomon that you have absolutely no interest in and wouldn't watch even if the alternative is to never taste the ambrosia that is a Smuttynose Porter, or listen to the fine tunes of early 90's rap group Smif & Wessun, ever again.
For my money, I can't think of anything dumber, more dragged out, or less believable as the promos, hearsay, and teasers I see for Lost. Yes, there are cases to be made for all the reality crap on TV, but I'm led to believe that at least those people have self awareness that they are putting themselves out there to be ridiculed, or that at least the show knows they're exploiting them...and there's even some unintentional humor (how do you look at Ryan Seacrest and not laugh and think he's definitely the guy in your grade school that had a sticker collection?).
So, back to my contention. * = premise of show, @ = my commentary.
* Lost, as far as I can tell, is about people who survive a plane crash
@That, right there, is not believable. Who in the hell survives plane crashes? Karma even caught up to DJ AM.
* They are then stranded on a tropical island
@Wtf didnt' the plane just land on the beach then? and wtf happened to the black box? wouldn't they be found immediately? it's not the 1400's where you send conquistadores out to explore foreign lands. we have freaking satellites and sht.
* They are stranded on a tropical island after a plane crash and they don't kill the dark guy
@Look, I'm someone who gets racially profiled on planes all the time. Let's just say, in this situation, I know my fate. Be realistic, Lost.
* I guess I could get on board with this being a one season show about the trials and tribulations these people go through
@But as far as I can tell, this show has been on for approximately 19 seasons (I think the Simpsons are worried). Shouldn't the arc be: all leave on happy trip, plane crash, island survival, get rescued, go home?
* Next thing I know, there's some Monster chasing people around
@wtf, I thought this was about a plane crash? And if there's nothing on the island, wtf does the Monster eat? He was just hibernating waiting for a plane crash? Seriously, how did this last more than one season? and how does anyone have a freaking gun on the island? wouldn't that guy be suspect #2 (behind aforementioned bretheren) for guy responsible for plane crash? oh, and speaking of monsters on islands, Where the Wild Things Are looks mfking awesome.
* Last thing I heard before effectively lighting myself on fire, there's a G*ddamn Time Machine
@I don't even have the energy to address this ridiculousness. Monsters, Time Machines...KY ABC. Monsters and Time Machines?? on a show about a plane crash? isn't that like if they started working in Unicorns and Vampires in on Gossip Girl? Ok, those might actually be themes in Gossip Girl but I don't think anyone cares because of Blake Lively. Lost, get Blake Lively and I'm on board with Monsters and Time Machines. Till then, get out of my stupid face.
So that's my ridiculous televeision sensation I just cannot and never will get on board with.
Rounge, join me at the table :)
POOF. thanks Huevos
