Mr. Monk Goes Away

By ariel in Uncategorized, Entertainment, comedy, Weird, The Office, TV, pop culture, media, America, celebrity, season finale on December 4 2009

This Friday, after more then 7 years, it’s about time to say goodbye to Adrian Monk, the detective with an OCD that actually helps him solve crimes, and getting him over and over into awkward situations.
The USA Network will air the Final episode of Monk on Friday.
The show was not an immediate hit in our home, and it kind of grew on us in the last couple of years. And even though we did not become addicted to it like we are to let’s say… The Office, we still tried to catch up here and there, and to follow up on the reruns.

So it’s a little sad but not too bad… Worth watching, if you have the time for it.

A Rare Grunge Reunion- Temple Of The Dog

By ariel in Uncategorized, Entertainment, Retro, Classic Rock, Music, acoustic, pop culture, Alternative Rock, America on October 16 2009

If you were around during the short lived Grunge era, this video is a must! During a Pearl Jam concert in L.A. on October 6, Chris Cornell suddenly came on stage, and together with the band performed one of Temple Of The Dog’s classics, Hunger Strike:

Family Guy, Seth Macfarlane Nominated For Emmy’s Best Comedy Series

By ariel in Uncategorized, Entertainment, comedy, FOX, TV, 30 Rock, Family Guy on July 16 2009

When you read interviews with Seth Macfarlane, you always get the impression that the guy has a chip on his shoulder, and this chip is fat, yellow and his wife has blue hair.

You get the impression that Seth feels that The Simpsons is Fox’s favorite son, while Family Guy (and American Dad,) is more of an unwanted sibling. And Fox preferring The Simpsons makes a lot of sense for obvious reasons.
But now Mcfarlane has a reason to be proud. Family Guy is only the second animated show to be nominated for an Emmy for best comedy series. No disrespect to the Simpsons, but not even Homer and Marge managed to do so. By the way, the first animated show to be nominated in this category was The Flintstones back in 1961.
The chances that Peter Griffin will actually win the Emmy are slim (have we mentioned 30 Rock yet?) But still, the acknowledgement is also important.

Saturation Is an Understatement Or Enough With Michael Jackson

By ariel in Uncategorized, Entertainment, Blog, News, TV, pop culture, media, America, celebrity on June 30 2009

Hearing about Michael Jackson’s death made me sad. Hearing about it constantly for almost a week angers me. Yes he died, yes he was the king of pop (and pop culture is what this blog is about,) but come on, give it a break. Does anyone remember what the main topic on the news was the day before Michael Jackson’s death? Well I do, it was Iran. The current Iranian regime could not have hoped for a better distraction, now, when no one is looking anymore, they can take care of the poor protesters old school middle eastern style, we won’t hear about it until after the funeral.

Reality TV bites Al Roker

By ariel in Uncategorized, Entertainment, NBC, TV, pop culture, media, America, reality TV, celebrity on June 16 2009

When everything is said and done, and the dust will settle, Al Roker will ask himself, “How did I get here?” It all started on Monday, when these two clowns whom I’ve never heard of before (Well maybe I have heard of them, but never on purpose,) Heidi and Spencer Pratt (A.K.A Speidi,) showed the entire nation how smart they really are while on The Today Show. Roker, who seems to have something against idiots, threw a couple of punches, then wrote about it on Twitter. The couple, while going from one TV station to another, complained about how he treated them, now everyone is talking about it because it’s not like there is anything that are more important in our world then this, and the interview will surely make its way to The Soup. There you have it, Al Roker is in reality TV world. Next thing you know, will be the star of a show Called “Being Al Roker- The Life Of A Weatherman” which is actually not a bad idea!

Kobe Bryant & LA Lakers: NBA Champions

By ariel in Uncategorized, Entertainment, ABC, NBA, Kobe Bryant, Basketball, Kobe, LA Lakers, Phil Jackson, Michael Jordan on June 14 2009

Led by the most decorated coach in NBA history, Phil Jackson, Kobe Bryant the giant and the rest of the Lakers won the title again, playing amazing Basketball. Kobe no longer has a chip on his shoulder, and I can say again what I’ve said before, Bryant is up there with Magic, Bird, and yes, Michael Jordan. If you watched the game, you know what I’m talking about, if you didn’t, take my word for it.

Should Bing concern Google?

By ariel in Uncategorized, Smut Advertising, Tech, Google, business, Bing, Bing Google, Microsoft Bing on June 8 2009

Seems like Microsoft did all the right things: A catchy name without any known meaning, an interesting design, Google like appearance, quick response time, and of course, spent lots of dough on PR. 

But people are used to using Google, we’ve been living by it for so long. It’s like going to a different supermarket then the one you’re used to, you can’t find anything.

So should Google be concerned?Sure, don’t forget who invented the wheel(Or in  this case the window,) but I don’t think they should panic, Google owns the Internet, and it will be a while before we’ll know if Bing can really challenge the landlord.

Loved the TV commercial though (couldn’t find a link to the video on Google…)

Ricky Gervais Does It Again

By ariel in Uncategorized, Entertainment, comedy, The Office, British, TV, HBO, media, America, Ricky, Gervais, Out, Of, England, Extras, Stand Up on April 6 2009

You should watch HBO’s special Ricky Gervais- Out of England if:
- You like the dude.
- You like stand up comedy.
- You like The Office/ Extras.
- You had enough of those lame boring (Dane Cook but not limited to) people, who for some unknown reason manage to get a gig/ appear in movies whenever they want.
- You’re having a laugh.
Are you having a laugh?

Ricky Gervais- Out Of England is now on DVD, and is highly recommended.

Bud Is Back (?)

By ariel in Uncategorized, Entertainment, comedy, Weird, Money, Retro, TV, pop culture, indie, media, America, celebrity, Internet, David, Faustino, Bud Bundy, Christina Applegate, Married With Children, Corin, Nemec, Parker Lewis, Star-ving, Online, Crackle on February 27 2009

David Faustino, better known as “Married with Children’s” Bud Bundy, is attempting a comeback in an online show called Star-Ving.

From Crackle: With the money from “Married… with Children” gone, Faustino’s short stature, alcoholism, and sex fueled Hollywood life has kicked him squarely in the cubes. “Star-ving” follows his second attempt at stardom. Pulling along his old buddy Corin Nemec (“Parker Lewis Can’t Lose”)

Guest staring in this hilarious yet extremely vulgar and rude show, are the entire “Married With Children” cast, Gilbert Gottfried, Coolio, Ron Jeramy, Ed Asner and many more.
How far does the show goes? Well let’s just mention that in one episode Christina Applegate’s answer to Faustino’s cry for help is: Leave me alone, I had Cancer (!) and in another he literally eat shit. We’ll stop there… 

Star-ving on Crackle.com

Vick Is Going Home

By ariel in Uncategorized, Money, America, celebrity, Football, Michael, Vick, Jail, Prison, Dogfights, Home on February 26 2009

So we hear that Michal Vick is going to spend the rest of his jail time at home. This amazing decision comes because  There is no room at a halfway house for him, a government official told The Associated Press. Of course Vick will be under home confinement and will probably be force to finish all of his meals, or he will go to his room, which is much worst then a prison cell. But on the other hand, if he can access his back yard, maybe he can have a dog! Or two, otherwise you can’t really make a dog fight himself right? And if the dog doesn’t fight, you can’t make any money.