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What I hate about TV today: They think we're stupid.
« on: August 10, 2009, 10:34:22 PM »

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I was watching Raising the Bar, a show I've taken a little interest in A) because Zack Morris is a lead character, and B) Because Gunn from Angel is a lead character, and I've been mildly entertained by it. Not bowled over, but not disappointed.

So they have a promo on TNT for the next night's programming.

Its about a back to back block of "Bones"

Here is how it opens:

voiceover: "He wants the bad guys" (shows Angel, David Boreanez or whatever, beating up some back guy) "She wants the facts" (shows the bones lady looking at a skull), "Together, who knows what could happen???" (shows them arguing)

Really, TNT? That's how you promo a show? Bones started out as a pretty good show, its kinda sucked lately, but it started out as more than that.

I might never watch Bones again. We are not 5 yr olds that need cliche under worked promos. ABC, I hate you for Wipeout.

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like that is always lethal." - Evan 'The God' Turner

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I was watching Raising the Bar, a show I've taken a little interest in A) because Zack Morris is a lead character, and B) Because Gunn from Angel is a lead character, and I've been mildly entertained by it. Not bowled over, but not disappointed.

So they have a promo on TNT for the next night's programming.

Its about a back to back block of "Bones"

Here is how it opens:

voiceover: "He wants the bad guys" (shows Angel, David Boreanez or whatever, beating up some back guy) "She wants the facts" (shows the bones lady looking at a skull), "Together, who knows what could happen???" (shows them arguing)

Really, TNT? That's how you promo a show? Bones started out as a pretty good show, its kinda sucked lately, but it started out as more than that.

I might never watch Bones again. We are not 5 yr olds that need cliche under worked promos. ABC, I hate you for Wipeout.

Watch Chuck, it makes life better.

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« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2009, 10:46:12 PM »

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I was watching Raising the Bar, a show I've taken a little interest in A) because Zack Morris is a lead character, and B) Because Gunn from Angel is a lead character, and I've been mildly entertained by it. Not bowled over, but not disappointed.

So they have a promo on TNT for the next night's programming.

Its about a back to back block of "Bones"

Here is how it opens:

voiceover: "He wants the bad guys" (shows Angel, David Boreanez or whatever, beating up some back guy) "She wants the facts" (shows the bones lady looking at a skull), "Together, who knows what could happen???" (shows them arguing)

Really, TNT? That's how you promo a show? Bones started out as a pretty good show, its kinda sucked lately, but it started out as more than that.

I might never watch Bones again. We are not 5 yr olds that need cliche under worked promos. ABC, I hate you for Wipeout.

Watch Chuck, it makes life better.

I agree. Chuck isn't high brow entertainment, but its darn good.

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like that is always lethal." - Evan 'The God' Turner

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« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2009, 10:49:32 PM »

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oh my god and I just saw an ad for a prescription drug that grows eye lashes. Rogain for eye lashes. Oh, one more thing: A side effect is blindness.

Add it to today's sign of the Apocalypse.

"You've gotta respect a 15-percent 3-point shooter. A guy
like that is always lethal." - Evan 'The God' Turner

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TNT and TBS are great for promo.

No matter what movie is on TNT, it's a drama.   (Including movies like Shrek)

No matter what movie is on TBS, it's a comedy.

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« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2009, 10:51:15 PM »

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TNT and TBS are great for promo.

No matter what movie is on TNT, it's a drama.   (Including movies like Shrek)

No matter what movie is on TBS, it's a comedy.

Beverly Hills Cop 3...We know drama.

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like that is always lethal." - Evan 'The God' Turner

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I was watching Raising the Bar, a show I've taken a little interest in A) because Zack Morris is a lead character, and B) Because Gunn from Angel is a lead character, and I've been mildly entertained by it. Not bowled over, but not disappointed.

So they have a promo on TNT for the next night's programming.

Its about a back to back block of "Bones"

Here is how it opens:

voiceover: "He wants the bad guys" (shows Angel, David Boreanez or whatever, beating up some back guy) "She wants the facts" (shows the bones lady looking at a skull), "Together, who knows what could happen???" (shows them arguing)

Really, TNT? That's how you promo a show? Bones started out as a pretty good show, its kinda sucked lately, but it started out as more than that.

I might never watch Bones again. We are not 5 yr olds that need cliche under worked promos. ABC, I hate you for Wipeout.

It's important to remember that the average American might not be very bright...the networks need to market to the uneducated crowd too  :P

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« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2009, 12:04:18 AM »

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so, today I show 3 pictures to my 22 year old employee--and ask her to tell me who these people are...

First: James Cagney---No Clue

Second: WC Fields---nope

Third: Laurel & Hardy---and she says....The THREE Stooges?

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so, today I show 3 pictures to my 22 year old employee--and ask her to tell me who these people are...

First: James Cagney---No Clue

Second: WC Fields---nope

Third: Laurel & Hardy---and she says....The THREE Stooges?

I would've gotten 2 out of 3.

hint one of the two:

"T'ain't a fit night out...fer man ner beast!"

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like that is always lethal." - Evan 'The God' Turner

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I was watching Raising the Bar, a show I've taken a little interest in A) because Zack Morris is a lead character, and B) Because Gunn from Angel is a lead character, and I've been mildly entertained by it. Not bowled over, but not disappointed.

So they have a promo on TNT for the next night's programming.

Its about a back to back block of "Bones"

Here is how it opens:

voiceover: "He wants the bad guys" (shows Angel, David Boreanez or whatever, beating up some back guy) "She wants the facts" (shows the bones lady looking at a skull), "Together, who knows what could happen???" (shows them arguing)

Really, TNT? That's how you promo a show? Bones started out as a pretty good show, its kinda sucked lately, but it started out as more than that.

I might never watch Bones again. We are not 5 yr olds that need cliche under worked promos. ABC, I hate you for Wipeout.

It's important to remember that the average American might not be very bright...the networks need to market to the uneducated crowd too  :P

actually Americans are brighter and more educated than ever, unfortunately they are ridiculously lazy
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« Reply #10 on: August 11, 2009, 12:22:25 AM »

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oh my god and I just saw an ad for a prescription drug that grows eye lashes. Rogain for eye lashes. Oh, one more thing: A side effect is blindness.

Add it to today's sign of the Apocalypse.

check this quote:

"Weber, 52, was distressed about having short lashes and bald spots, a condition called hypotrichosis. Her dermatologist told her the condition can be persistent after menopause. Weber had used fake eyelashes and was ready to try eyelash extenders when she found out about Latisse.

"Now, my daughter calls them my Bambi lashes," she says."


the Apocalypse is here
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« Reply #11 on: August 11, 2009, 12:25:13 AM »

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oh my god and I just saw an ad for a prescription drug that grows eye lashes. Rogain for eye lashes. Oh, one more thing: A side effect is blindness.

Add it to today's sign of the Apocalypse.

check this quote:

"Weber, 52, was distressed about having short lashes and bald spots, a condition called hypotrichosis. Her dermatologist told her the condition can be persistent after menopause. Weber had used fake eyelashes and was ready to try eyelash extenders when she found out about Latisse.

"Now, my daughter calls them my Bambi lashes," she says."


the Apocalypse is here

Yikes. A bald headed middle aged woman with bambi lashes. And they wonder why childen have nightmares.

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like that is always lethal." - Evan 'The God' Turner

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wait wait. I have another.

"Yikes. A bald headed middle aged woman with bambi lashes. The greeks would have made her a god. A terrible, moody, vengeful god."

"You've gotta respect a 15-percent 3-point shooter. A guy
like that is always lethal." - Evan 'The God' Turner

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« Reply #13 on: August 11, 2009, 12:28:10 AM »

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"Yikes. A bald headed middle age woman with bambi lashes. The weirdest electrolysis ever."

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like that is always lethal." - Evan 'The God' Turner

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« Reply #14 on: August 11, 2009, 10:06:23 AM »

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basically the two fatal flaws of Americans are narcissim and laziness... its funny when you find someone with both.... (and sad)
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