Random Thoughts Thread

[flojocabron]

Sweeney Todd is fucking gross and creepy.

Why doesn't the boy like my meat pies?

[Michi]

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[BoringSupreez]

.On a related note, I think there's a good argument to be made that sitcoms largely hit their creative peak in the period 1970-1990 or so. That's not to say that there hasn't been some good stuff since or that there wasn't good stuff beforehand, but the overall quality of the first twenty and most recent twenty years of TV sitcoms just really falls flat by comparison.

I'd extend your timeline up to 1998 to include the best years of Fresh Prince, Seinfeld, King of the Hill, and The Simpsons.

[Forlorn Drifter]

Sweeney Todd is fucking gross and creepy.

How? Explain to me?

I found it severely entertaining. One of the few musicals I'll watch. Plus, BLOOOOOOD!!!!

[dsheinem]

So I just watched the first episode of "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" since I am going to be soon reading a student paper about the show and felt I should have a little bit of familiarity with it beyond South Park references.

You know what? The kid and her family are certainly very different and quirky, but I saw a genuinely loving and caring family and environment that would be the envy of many people who might choose to look down on them because of their perceived "backwardness". The people who create this show and shoot it in such a way as to offer us a "freak show" via TV are disgusting and contemptible, not the people in the show. It's bullying writ large, and I felt disgusted by it.

[Luke]

It's bullying writ large, and I felt disgusted by it.

People watch "reality" tv to feel better about themselves and look down on others. There are exceptions of course, but the most watched reality shows are those based on miserable people.

And Honey Mama, or whatever her name is an awful parent. Loving, sure. Good parent? No.

[dsheinem]

It's bullying writ large, and I felt disgusted by it.

People watch "reality" tv to feel better about themselves and look down on others. There are exceptions of course, but the most watched reality shows are those based on miserable people.

And Honey Mama, or whatever her name is an awful parent. Loving, sure. Good parent? No.

Fair on all points, which is probably a good reminder of why I never watch Reality TV anyway.

Why is she a bad mom? From episode 1 she seems a bit bumbling, but she was taking interest in her kids, trying to make ends meet, trying to ensure they were having a good time, etc. Is it just the nutrition thing?

[Luke]

Fair on all points, which is probably a good reminder of why I never watch Reality TV anyway.

Why is she a bad mom? From episode 1 she seems a bit bumbling, but she was taking interest in her kids, trying to make ends meet, trying to ensure they were having a good time, etc. Is it just the nutrition thing?

Nutrition is definitely part of it, which ties into the bigger issue: a lack of discipline. Honey Boo Boo (I feel dumber just for typing that, so HBB from here on out) gets away with everything, if not rewarded for her bad behavior.

Exploiting HBB will definitely lead to a challenging life. I don't agree with shows like The Soup ripping HBB apart, but the HB family knew they were playing with fire. The mother sets a terrible example, one I fear her children will repeat.

[gtmtnbiker]

So I just watched the first episode of "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" since I am going to be soon reading a student paper about the show and felt I should have a little bit of familiarity with it beyond South Park references.

You know what? The kid and her family are certainly very different and quirky, but I saw a genuinely loving and caring family and environment that would be the envy of many people who might choose to look down on them because of their perceived "backwardness".

I watched 4-5 episodes and enjoyed the show. I agree that I thought the family cared for each other and were interesting.

[OldSchool_Boy]

John Mcafee seems like a crazy guy