Funny? You Think Women are Funny?

So, who knew that women could be funny, huh? Not just funny, but also intelligent and interesting.

And this, ladies and gents, is why I love Community so much.

It's nice to watch women who don't just blindly jump from guy to guy (or girl to girl, whichever way they swing), have no real presence, and ultimately, don't bring anything new to television.

After the show's triumphant return on March 15th, I was able to come across this great article detailing the life of 'the female' on the set of Community. This is a show like no other, giving their female characters growth and perspective. From the young, naive, yet loving Annie to the strong feminist Britta and the spiritual Shirley, these are such distinctive personalities that are rarely seen on television.

There is no doubt that a favorite aspect of this show for many people is being able to watch all seven personalities interact with one another, but more importantly, watching these women hold their own against comedy greats is absolutely rewarding.

So take a look at this article. They all eventually cry. Not joking. Psh, females.

The Women of Community

Take the Easy Way Out

So I just finished watching my lovely guilty pleasure Cougartown when I realized that the episode entitled "Something Big" had just showcased a very similar story line to that of my other favorite guilty pleasure, Private Practice.

Essentially, husband wants baby. Wife doesn't want baby. Surprise!, girl from husband's past comes out of the darkness and exhibits said baby. Well hey, that's a nice happy solution that works for everyone! Theend.

For me, it was kind of exciting to have it happen once, on Private Practice. In my mind I thought, Oh, goodie! Charlotte and Cooper will stay together! Relationship saved! Thanks, Shonda Rhimes! But after seeing it again on Cougartown, I can't help but wonder:

Why would television take the easy way out? What happened to major points of conflict and tension between two characters? This may be an overdramatic accusation of one particular solution that two shows have portrayed, but I wonder if writers understand that this outcome just comes across as ridiculously convenient.

Yes, sometimes it's nice to see our favorite couples stick together, but with barely any repercussions? Now, Jules and Grayson will be able to stay together, and quickly mull over any future baby issues. But, what happens next?

Ultimately, I guess this is better then any on/off bullshit that can drive me crazy sometimes. But, is that craziness a good thing? The fact that a show can frustrate me is probably a good thing, so why make it easy on the viewer? Where is the challenge?

Well... at this point, maybe I'm just rambling. But check out last week's Cougartown and see whatcha think.

ENJOY.

I Swear I've Seen Your Face Before

A wonderful friend directed me to this delightful little meme (that's the name, right? meme? Ugh) comparing the not so subtle similarities between Friends and How I Met Your Mother. It's funny, really, how I can be so involved in both shows and not really notice something like this until someone slams the facts right in my face. Wow, they are pretty similar, aren't they?

It makes one wonder, is that okay? When you look at how closely related How I Met Your Mother is to Friends, does it ultimately demote the legacy that the former has achieved in television? There is no doubt in my mind that HIMYM completely revamped the multi-cam sitcom, once again making it marketable for the 18-24 demographic. I'm not saying that there aren't any wonderful multi-camera sitcoms out there before this particular show, but is it easy for a college student really imagine him/herself sitting down after a long day of classes, cracking open a beer, and cozying up to watch Charlie Harper and those ridiculous button down shirts? Yeah, it's super fun to watch Charlie Sheen be a womanizer on TV, but I'd personally enjoy watching Neil Patrick Harris a little bit more. Plus, HIMYM has Jason Segel, who seems to be every college boy's wet dream nowadays.

Personally, I believe it hards to many shows in today's time in television to not piggyback off the concept and/or structure of a previous show. From Parks and Recreation, to Private Practice, and Two Broke Girls, these shows have come into a voice of their own with a little help from the great shows before them. Ultimately, I don't think it hurts the legacy that any show has in television. Even though there are very similar ideas, a show is a good show due to the details in the characters and the journey they go through. Yes, Barney is ridiculously similar to Joey... but he's Barney, not Joey, and that's what makes HIMYM so special. Could you imagine Barney wanting to spend all of his time at a coffee shop? That's a negative.

Finally, we can't give HIMYM a hard time for taking a concept that is just so damn general in the first place. A group of friends who love and care of each other. C'mon, Friends, give us a break here.

Enjoy the meme! I'm sure it'll give you a laugh.

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Mistake Machine

So you know what's a good (NOPE) idea? Deciding to re-watch the beginnings of one of your favorite shows... at 1 AM.

In this gal's specific case, it was Grey's Anatomy season one. It all seems to start when someone you know tries to bring up some sort of irrelevant fact that as a fan, you're suppose to know. You know, "remember in season one when George said that hilarious thing, then Derrick and Meredith did that together...?" Uh, what?

So, I began watching, and honestly, even though I was miserable all day today due to my lack of snooze hours, it was great nostalgia to watch what made me fall in love with a show that I've been following for seven years.

Throughout the revolving door of characters and crazy plot twists, it's hard to remember what we really loved about the beginning of the show: the honest and wonderful characters. When watching the first season, I could not believe I forgot about awkward George, cocky Karev, the ambitious Cristina, Izzie Stevens (before she was obnoxious), and of course Meredith, young and impressionable, trying to find her own through her mother's territory.

And of course, who can forget... this guy:

Goodness, don't we all remember completely swooning over McDreamy? Something weird happened to me when I saw him for the first time, lying naked on Meredith's floor. Oh, hello 15 year old self! What's that? You miss this? Yeah... me too.

So, do yourself a favor, but maybe avoid my mistake by doing this on the eve of an early morning, and watch season one of your favorite show. It's a great way to reconnect with the early days before the inevitable downfall and jumping of any sharks. You're welcome.

Your daily dose of hilarious

In honor of The Simpson's 500th episode, I happen to stumble upon (the italics means it's a pun), this great article that has collected every single chalkboard quote that Bart Simpson has had to write up during the opening credits.

Jeez, that kid really fucks up a lot... or maybe the school is just a little bit sensitive.

Some of my favorites? How nice of you to ask:

Prince is not the son of Martin Luther King

The Nurse is not dealing

Spongebob is not a contraceptive (what?!)

Indian burns are not our cultural heritage.

It's hard to believe any show can make it to 500 episodes, especially a cartoon, a genre that typically doesn't seem to last more than five seasons. This show has transcended any expectations that may have come through its first few appearances on the Tracey Ullman Show, and has become a cultural staple. Twenty-something years and a movie later, the show still lives with its culturally relevant humor and great characters.

Congrats, Simpsons, for showing those of us in television what hard work and determination can do. And for letting us know that even fat, lazy, and physically abusive dads can be lovable.

Check out this highlighted text for a couple of chuckles. What did you all think of the 500th episode?

Mo' Obsessions... Mo' Problems

So of course I have a new obsession in television: Happy Endings. It's great being in a Writing for Television class because it forces you to watch all these new and exciting shows, and sometimes, one just sticks.

Happy Endings deals with the trials and tribulations of a wonderfully quirky group of friends living in Chicago. Sound familiar? Here's the catch: it revolves around Kim and Dave, a couple engaged to be married until Alex left Dave at the altar! Ouch! But, they're still friends! What?! How do they constantly steer away from that constant awkward turtle in the room?

In an effort to not choose sides, the friends stay committed to one another. Along with married couple Jane and Brad and single friends Max and Penny, Happy Endings showcases all sorts of stages in a relationship and how certain people deal with the problems that come.

Adding one more point: it's absolutely hilarious.

With quick wit and clever humor, the single camera comedy becomes addictive, fast. I fell in love with all the characters (more specifically Damon Wayans, Jr. and umm, HI THERE, KIM BAUER, don't think I didn't recognize you!) as I could only hope I could have a group of friends like that someday.

Or maybe not, since once you think about it, you realize they are all kind of losers.

But who doesn't love watching losers? At least the lovable ones.

Check out this article for last weeks episode... then prepare to be hooked.

I said what is this? What, what? What, what?

Oh gosh, have I died and gone to heaven? I try hard to keep this blog from having a high majority of posts leading to what could slowly become a Once Upon a Time obsession piece. However, it's hard to ignore an article stating that the Roger Daltry will be making an extremely ridiculous and unbelievable appearance in what has become a huge hit for ABC. And why not? The show has interesting characters, dynamic relationships, and an addicting story line that could bring the ass of the most badass rocker of the 1970s to a couch cushion.

At first, this seemed extremely random to me. I mean, Roger Daltry? When's the last time he's been in front of a camera where he wasn't sweatin' it to the oldies with The Who? Anyone?

Turns out, it's not so random, as Once Upon a Time executive producers have stated that Tommy, the 1975 Who's rock opera was, "a huge inspiration for the show."

So anyhoo, looks like there's a reason for everything, as Daltry will come in to voice a talking caterpillar in an Alice in Wonderland themed episode, which sounds absolutely fabulous.

So what has everyone been thinking of the series so far? At this point, I'm becoming a little confused with what Mary Margaret and James' relationship within Storybrook, while I'm pretty much just waiting for the shit to hit the fan, as the curse so calls for. But honestly, I have become shamefully addicted to the show, and look forward to it every week.