11/19/2004
Teamwork is overrated.
Similarly to TVGuide.com's "Watercooler" columns, I will try to start institute a quick review of the previous night's television.
Thursday Night
The O.C.
- I have always hated groups projects. Hated them in high school, hated them in college, hate them now at work. So yes, I was that girl who just did the assignment and signed everyone's name to it. The only person I let pull down my grade is myself. And believe me, I do that quite well.
- The Walkmen suck. Don't believe the hype. They suck. Really bad.
- But you know who doesn't suck? RACHAEL YAMAGATA! Which is why they used her song "Worn Me Down" as the closing song. How much did it break your heart to see Cohen realize that Summer was "Gone. She's gone. How do you feel about that? That's what I thought. You're real torn up about it." Go buy her album, people. Go.
- Now on the subject of Zack, a.k.a. "Tom Welling Lite", I'll tell you what I told my roomie last night: No one wants that guy. Girls may think they want that guy. But you don't. Know why? He's boring. He's passionless. He's completely selfless. Which means that he doesn't challenge you, he won't fight for you, and he'll constantly "let you go" and let you be with someone else because all he wants is for you to be happy. Yeah, that guy sucks.
The Apprentice
- I would love to play poker against Maria. Because when she's not sure of herself, she blinks like a MoFo. Seriously. I would take you for all you're worth Maria. I'll even take that ugly black, silver, and orange motorcycle jacket you insist is so hip.
- The Donald was right in firing both Wes and Maria. Wes should have put Maria in her place and Maria is the reason why Mosaic lost.
- How weird was that exchange between Bill and The Donald about how The Donald wants Bill to go back to Chicago to work on the building.
- Jen better hope Ivana gets fired the next round because that girl is out for her. Granted the sportsmanlike move would have been to accept the praise from the Levi's people but say "Thank you for your kind words, but this really was a team effort and Ivana came up with the idea." But you know what? I don't necessarily fault her for taking the praise because this is how business works. Perception is reality and if the powers that be think highly of you, regardless of whether you deserve that praise, you have to take it. Jen wasn't touting herself or actually saying she was the strongest member. But it wasn't her job to refute it if the Levi's people thought so.
- And Ivana. My fellow yellow M&M. You suck. Jen doesn't skate by with her looks. You're not exactly the wicked witch. She gets by because she doesn't annoy the living shit out of her teammates. Jen is polished, she's articulate, and she doesn't cause problems.
- Finally, Andy. You've proved me wrong, boy. You're good, real good. But I see you as the Troy of this season. While you have great instincts, you'll eventually be fired for your most obvious shortcoming. Troy was fired for lack of education. You'll be fired for age. But props. You've impressed a lot of people.
Thursday Night
The O.C.
- I have always hated groups projects. Hated them in high school, hated them in college, hate them now at work. So yes, I was that girl who just did the assignment and signed everyone's name to it. The only person I let pull down my grade is myself. And believe me, I do that quite well.
- The Walkmen suck. Don't believe the hype. They suck. Really bad.
- But you know who doesn't suck? RACHAEL YAMAGATA! Which is why they used her song "Worn Me Down" as the closing song. How much did it break your heart to see Cohen realize that Summer was "Gone. She's gone. How do you feel about that? That's what I thought. You're real torn up about it." Go buy her album, people. Go.
- Now on the subject of Zack, a.k.a. "Tom Welling Lite", I'll tell you what I told my roomie last night: No one wants that guy. Girls may think they want that guy. But you don't. Know why? He's boring. He's passionless. He's completely selfless. Which means that he doesn't challenge you, he won't fight for you, and he'll constantly "let you go" and let you be with someone else because all he wants is for you to be happy. Yeah, that guy sucks.
The Apprentice
- I would love to play poker against Maria. Because when she's not sure of herself, she blinks like a MoFo. Seriously. I would take you for all you're worth Maria. I'll even take that ugly black, silver, and orange motorcycle jacket you insist is so hip.
- The Donald was right in firing both Wes and Maria. Wes should have put Maria in her place and Maria is the reason why Mosaic lost.
- How weird was that exchange between Bill and The Donald about how The Donald wants Bill to go back to Chicago to work on the building.
- Jen better hope Ivana gets fired the next round because that girl is out for her. Granted the sportsmanlike move would have been to accept the praise from the Levi's people but say "Thank you for your kind words, but this really was a team effort and Ivana came up with the idea." But you know what? I don't necessarily fault her for taking the praise because this is how business works. Perception is reality and if the powers that be think highly of you, regardless of whether you deserve that praise, you have to take it. Jen wasn't touting herself or actually saying she was the strongest member. But it wasn't her job to refute it if the Levi's people thought so.
- And Ivana. My fellow yellow M&M. You suck. Jen doesn't skate by with her looks. You're not exactly the wicked witch. She gets by because she doesn't annoy the living shit out of her teammates. Jen is polished, she's articulate, and she doesn't cause problems.
- Finally, Andy. You've proved me wrong, boy. You're good, real good. But I see you as the Troy of this season. While you have great instincts, you'll eventually be fired for your most obvious shortcoming. Troy was fired for lack of education. You'll be fired for age. But props. You've impressed a lot of people.
11/17/2004
Happy Birthday to me!
Alias To Premiere on Wednesday, January 5 at 9pm.
ABC has annouced that as expected, Alias will be moved from it's Sunday night time slot (which has been been commandeered by Desperate Housewives) to Wednesdays at 9pm. Finally, after three years, Alias finally gets a worthy lead-in. No more "10-8"/"Extreme Makeover" bullshit.
It will be a JJ Wednesday with "Lost" at 8pm and "Alias" at 9pm.
Aw yeah....
ABC has annouced that as expected, Alias will be moved from it's Sunday night time slot (which has been been commandeered by Desperate Housewives) to Wednesdays at 9pm. Finally, after three years, Alias finally gets a worthy lead-in. No more "10-8"/"Extreme Makeover" bullshit.
It will be a JJ Wednesday with "Lost" at 8pm and "Alias" at 9pm.
Aw yeah....
