From the nation that brought you, Benny Hill, Monty Python's Flying Circus and Absolutely Fabulous, comes a new generation of television programming. Over the past few years, we have seen "Who Wants to be a Millionaire", "The Weakest Link" and "American Idol" (adapted from the UK version, "Pop Idol") all emanate from the UK. If the past is any indication of the future, I have seen the future of American TV and it's gonna get a lot worse.
Last evening, in my flu like trance, I watched a series of consecutive shows that are sure to be on our sets in the US before long. Reality TV is still very big stuff here but it's gone from the inane to the ridiculous. My evening of television started with "Britain's Worst Celebrity Driver", a show that is as ridiculous as it sounds but made worse when one realizes it is a ongoing series not a special. Next up was "Celebrity Wife Swap." You may want to go back and read that again. Better yet, see the web site if you don't believe me. I won't waste time on the first two entries because "Celebrity Arse Painting" was the piece de resistance. The basic premise of the show was 3 couples are given a photo of a celebrity and the women sit behind their men ( who are wearing ass exposing chaps) and make their arse look like the celebrity. Last night's lucky celebs were Michael Jackson, Elton John and some other person I didn't know but who was replicated with a cigarette hanging out of the particpant's arse cheeks. I wish I could give you a picture of this but when I search for it on Google there are too many things that even I won't look at. On tonight's television sked is "How Clean is Your House" and "Sex Rules", its episode is entitled "Sex Expresso". It's about having sex with someone you just met and don't know. Last week's epsiode was "F*%k Buddies", just to put it all in perspective for you. Keep in mind this is mainsteam television. Maybe I will stay in tonite.
Back with more tomorrow. I remain,
Fluffing up the pillows for a night in front of the tellie,
Mike
3 comments:
Mike,
Just wanted to let you know that I am now stuck (at 10:00 am mind you!) on trying to envision what celebrity face my cheeks could become! I am tempted to ask for opinions - but I am surrounded only by coworkers and it could prove to be a career limiting move.
No surprise you had a wild time in Spain - glad you are back in the "saddle."
I remain,
Fixated on the rear end of things,
Sue
Sue,
Don't ask questions like that because I only have so much time here to become fixated on such a thing. Maybe if I got another look.......
;-)
Mike
xo
Good lord! Sounds like you have been watching some crazy shows - but they sound fun. Whats that celebrity wife swap all about. . .dont go getting any ideas!
Miss you already - Spain was not enough.
xo,
cd
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