Search the web and find an image , article, or advertisement of a woman or girl that speaks to the issues we discussed last week. What is your reaction? Is it positive or negative? Would you have noticed this image/article/advertisement before our class?
I cant find what exactly the ass. is so Im going to pick 3 shows and tell what I think!
ER:
I love the intensity of this show. Everyone in a panic, saving lives, its exciting. I don't really like the sometimes unrealistic plot lines but over all very enjoyable! Sometimes they bank on stereotypical ideas of city living but it doesn't disrupt the integrity of the show to a huge extent!
Gilmore Girls:
I love, love, love these goofy ladies!! F-yeah! They defy the norm as far as womans roles and do so with grace, and comedy. However defiant they are seem to be of stereotypes, some of the diolouge can offend me from time to time. Mostly with reference to sports!
Colbert Report:
All Around amazing show. Nothing wrong with it. Oh Stevie!!
This site of mention deserves much praise and has me in awe. I could never get into collecting dolls, but I understand the appeal since I collect comic books and old scifi books.
Check out this site, Katti's Dolls in particular the section Miscellaneous, scroll down to dolls by name and look at Barbie's friends, her black and ethnic ones.
American Idol
Dislikes: Show has been on for several seasons and it seems to be getting a little old> Simon seems to be critiquing people too hard. He isn't giving the contestants enough credit for the hard work they are doing.
Likes: The women are are dominating this season. It seems like the contestants that have the most talent seem to be young. I think that this is great because it is giving inspiration to adolecents to be successful.
The Moment of Truth
DIslikes: The show is set up to be sometimes too controversal. The questions that are asked could cause families to break, marraige's to end, and cause stress for the contestant. The show seems like it might be set up because these people don't really seem that suprised by the questions that are being asked of them.
Likes: The show causes people to tell the truth for a prize. I think that although, it isn't a good way to train people to tell the truth by rewarding them but it works. I t works with children so someone decided to see how it would work with adults.
WIll & Grace
Dislikes: The episode seemed to make it seem like it was normal for married people to have affairs. Wills father just ended his affair with his girlfriend and so Will's mother was hosting a dinner party to celebrate. I think that this was very disfuntional because it is telling the viewers that cheating is a acceptable activitiy.
Likes: The episode talks about issues that aren't talked about on television today. People are afraid to hear about problems like infidelity so they go unmentioned. This episode opened more peoples eyes to the fact that they do exist and shows that they shouldn't be taken lightly. I think its good that Grace disagreed with Will that the topic shouldn't be brought up at the dinner because WIll's father was wrong and he needs to understand that.
Alright, here goes.
30 Rock, Season 1 - Tracy Does Conan
Likes:
I love this show, because it has smart writing, and I'm constantly laughing. This episode is no different, and I really like that Liz (Tina Fey) is the main character, and the main writer for TGS. Jack is hilarious in this episode as well. Tracy Jordan is off his medication, and hilarity ensues. The two african american characters in the show are two very different characters.
Dislikes:
I'm not sure what to make of Tracy Jordan, because I feel like they may be playing into some stereotypes of male african american actors. Jack's character also is continuously implying that Liz Lemon isn't feminine enough. When she says she needs a cookie because she donated blood, Jack says "oh, does giving blood burn calories?" as though she shouldn't be eating the cookie otherwise. (I still laughed at this though...)
My So-Called Life, Episode 12: Self-Esteem
Likes:
I just really like Angela Chase's character, and I think that it's a pretty honest look at what high school is like. The different social groups and their interactions are pretty accurate. I really liked that near the end of the episode, Angela doesn't let Jordan continue to use her.
Dislikes:
Even though I love Jordan (or maybe just Jared Leto...), it's hard for me to really like his character because he sees no problem in using Angela. There are a few moments in this episode where I want to laugh, because the family interactions are really corny, as well as some of the conversations between Jordan and Angela. I really like Rickie's character, but they crammed most of the diversity into his character (the one African American character, and he's gay.)
LOST Season 4, The Economist
Likes:
I love the intricacy of this show, and how even if you think you know what's coming, they throw a twist at you. This episode was no different, and I like that there are so many strong women in this show, between Kate, Juliette, Naomi (though she died...) and Elsa. Kate is always with Jack and Sawyer, and oftentimes outsmarts one, or both of them. Juliette is newer, but making it clear that she's a leader as well. Naomi led the crew to the island, and Elsa and Sayid are on equal ground during the flash-forward.
Dislikes:
The fact still remains that Jack, Locke and Ben are the three people in charge, and all three are men. But that's the only thing that bothered me.
I generally don't watch a lot of TV because I know that I don't like very much of what there is to offer today. For the assignment I watched a sitcom, a design show, and a sci-fi show. Here's how they turned out:
Still Standing - Lifetime
Likes:
Woman doing the inviting to go watch a basketball game
Women exploring their sexuality, adventurous
Interracial date
Dislikes:
Stereotypical TV relationship of an overweight man and a skinny attractive woman
Stereotypical guy humor – men are funny that make farting noises under their armpits
Woman called a shrew
Only one African American cast member
Save my Bath – HGTV
Likes:
Both husband and wife participating
Male and female designers
Both men and women participate in the deconstruction
Dislikes:
Corny, cheesy acting by designers, especially the female designer
Male and female designers really conform to their gender roles
Trendy feminine
Masculine muscle of the team
All Caucasian cast
Firefly – DVD (cancelled mid first season)
Likes:
Female second in command, powerful, strong
Female ship mechanic
Interesting blend of American and Chinese cultures for the future
Excellent humor
Ingenuity of River in outsmarting the bounty hunter who is after her
Diversity of crew in race and gender
Dislikes:
Frustration with relationship of Kaylee and the Doctor (I really wanted them to get together but they don’t until the movie Serenity)
On Wednesday night at 10:00 I watched Anderson Cooper 360 on CNN. He was covering the Primaries that had just occurred in Washington, Wisconsin, and Hawaii. Somethings I liked was that the voters for each candidate were analyzed by demographics, It was an Interesting was to look at it. Also, I liked that Hillary Clinton was called out for presenting herself in such a cold and impersonal way. I didn't like the use of anecdotal evidence in the debates and the arguments weren't very good but instead just hostile.
Thursday at 9:00 I watched Project Runway on Bravo. It was the reunion episode with all the previous contestants of the season. I liked that many things were brought up that I have thought were annoying all season, for example how Ricky was crying all the time. Also, I liked seeing all the scenes that were cut from the episodes. I didn't like the way questions or topics were brought up for the sole purpose to cause drama.
Thursday I also watched Sex in the City on TBS at 10:00. I didn't like that Miranda's baby tends to disappear from the episode without any explanation of where he is. I like that there are a lot of diverse characters in ages, races, and personalities.
Project Runway. Project Runway "The Reunion" is a reality show and it aired on Wednesday at 9pm. What I like about the show is that each of the designers are unique in the own way and very different from each other. I also like the challenges that are presented to them and it's fun to see how each of them handles them. I also like Tim Gun "Make it work" and I have a few favorite designer contestants. It's a good show to watch half-hazardly while doing something else. What I don't like about the show is some of the drama that occurrs between the contestants, but of course a lot of reality television is portrayed that way. I wasn't too into the "reunion" part of the show because of course all the material came from the previous shows that had aired. I think they mostly have the "reunions" so that they can stir up drama all over again between the contestants.
The Millionaire Matchmaker. The Millionaire Matchmaker shows re-runs during the day so the show I watched aired at 3 pm. The parts of the show I do like is seeing the millionaires trying to interact with their possible future dates/wives. It's kind of like a little social experiment and it's fun to see how people act with one another when putting into a setting that isn't very normal to real life, although it is a reality show. The parts that I disliked about the show is the fact that they are so scrutinizing over the women in the show and only a little bit towards the men. Patti bothers me period because of the comments she makes which are mainly directed towards the other women and yet she doesn't fulfill the requirements either.
Make Me a Supermodel. The re-runs of the show air during the day at 4 pm on Bravo tv. What I like about the show are the challenges that the contestants go through. This week the focus was on art. It was fun to watch the photo shoots that took place. I also like to see the relationships that develope between the contestants. What I dislike is that they are very critcal of the models. A lot of drama develops between the contestants and that can be annoying.
I have awful TV this week. I was so busy that I didn't watch anything I like to watch.
#1 Conan O'Brien Tuesday night on NBC
Dislikes:
-I find his hair distracting - a guest actaully commented on it's unusual height that night
-there was this thing with a racoon tied to the ceiling with a jet-pack on and it just kept swirling around while Conan tried to come up with ideas on how to shoot it down (spoofing the fact our government had to shoot down the satellite)
-the guy from SNL who does the Vinny the Italian was on and I don't like that sketch, they showed a clip, and he did a few lines (urgh)
Likes:
-it kept me awake while trying to do other things
-the musical guest was so freaking fantastic. That should be in caps...SO FREAKING FANTASTIC! Conan gushed that the ukelele player was great, I was skeptical, but it was sooo good. Name: Jake Shimebakuro - he's on iTunes and I would suggest starting with Gently Weeping. It's a great Beatles cover on the album of the same name.
-his stand up was actually funny
Jeopardy Monday 4:30 NBC
This was the first semi-finalist game of the Teen challenge.
Dislikes:
-I sometimes feel that Trebek is condesending, also I'm not sure if wears glasses or not as it seems interchangable.
-I lost
-the music
Likes:
-I could answer almost all of the question because the contests were 16 and I am smarter than them!! I answered 20 some thousand dollars worth right. Unfortunately I did not wager well in Final Jeopardy and was beaten.
-I like learning things in a half hour and remembering things I thought I had forgotten.
**Neither Like Nor Dislike:
-I always think of SNL and Sean Connery whenever I watch Jeopardy
I watched the news but that's so boring...
20 minutes of the Ellen Show this morning (Thursday) on ABC? I think?
Dislikes:
-I can't really think of any, her jacket was kind of funky this morning but she has a simple style that works for her.
-I missed the beginning where she does weird comedy/audience things. On a general rule I don't like those.
-The promo for Christina Aguilera on tomorrow - she was literally falling out of her top. I realize you're nursing but put them away.
Likes:
-Willie Nelson was on
-Ellen is a great interviewer. She's always interested and relates to her guests.
-Did I mention Willie Nelson was on and that he sang two songs? Not a huge fan but he's always good and so simple. It was good.
I don't generally watch TV on the actual TV, but most of the time I watch it on the internet.
Day of Television, Sunday:
Brothers and Sisters (ABC): My roommate and I are addicted to this show. GUILTY PLEASURE, seriously. We are so intertwined in the lives of the Brother and Sisters gang, it feels like our brother-in-law is running for president. The reason why I like this show is that it's so unrealistically realistic it's scary. Nobodies family is quite that perfect and quite that screwed up at the same time. They seem like the ideal family, all very attractive, they're never struggling for money. But then you begin to realize that they all have their own problems: infidelity, drug addiction, being gay (which I don't consider a problem at all, but that seems to be Kevin's only problem).
This show offers an unrealistic idea of what life is, which is why it's so good and so bad at the same time. It's good in a bad way. I do want to say though, that as far as a reality-themed sitcom can go, this one has a pretty good base on making their problems mundane. So, in this episode, Kevin is boring, Sarah is divorced, Nora likes a Republican, Kitty becomes a “mother,” etc. etc.
Notes from the Underbelly (ABC): I watch this show religiously, every week, and when the show ended for the writer's strike, it made me sad. It's a show about a man and his wife living life and having babies. The wife, Lauren, is not excited about becoming a parent, while her husband, Andrew, wants children really bad. On this episode Lauren is trying to pamper Andrew before the baby is born. She enlists her wealthy, single, playgirl friend Cooper to arrange something exciting. Lauren goes to make sure that Andrew is having a good time and she goes into labor. After the birth, Lauren bonds with her baby.
I like this show because it's funny and boring. However, I do not like how they negatively arrange Lauren's character as a bad woman because she doesn't want a baby. When she gets pregnant they continue to show her apathy towards motherhood. However, when the baby is born, maternal instinct kicks in and life is “good.”
My Super Sweet 16 (MTV): On this episode (as all), a girl turning 16 has a lavish party for her birthday. Her parents are wealthy, they own an entertainment facility and they “love” their daughter. Lacey lives a nice life, she has beach houses and an “open check” policy. Money is no object in her house. She is flown to Las Vegas to pick out her dress. For her party she has hundreds of her “closest friends” bussed to her facility to party at a carnival.
I hate this show. It's awful. The girls are bitchy and overbearing and selfish. They get what they want and when their parents disagree, they whine until they're redeemed what they want. They all get cars. But, I like this show, it's entertaining. It allows me to fantasize.
The Gauntlet III, MTV 9:00 Weds.
Its a Rookies vs. Veterans battle with 2 challenges and 2 gauntlets that eliminate a teammate each week.
Likes: competing in athletic events
Coral vs. Beth (two rivals) in a one-on-one gauntlet.. Coral wins
Adam (weakest athletic competitor) beats huge muscle guy in puzzle gauntlet-- Big Upset!
Dislikes: the girls are horrible at the throwing 25lbs. bag challenge- they complain the bags are too
heavy.
the veteran boys throw a mission to force a girl gauntlet for their team and "trim the fat"/
get rid of one of the girls because the boys see them as weaker competitors
Sex & the City 10:00 p.m. TBS Weeknights
Likes: Charlotte stands up to Bunny(her fiancé's mother)
Samantha shows that she loves Richard
Dislikes: Carrie is two timing.... with Big, even though dating Aden
Carrie has no will power--- she crumbles even time Big calls
Las Vegas 12:00 p.m. TNT weekdays
Likes: the 60+ women guests take part in the nude pool scene
scene on casino floor- remind me of a friend who moved to Vegas
Danny takes only the big wine theifs with one punch- completely unrealistic but funny to watch
Dislikes: the actor that plays the wine specialist is not believable or likeable
the girl leads show too much cleavage
My Wednesday Night:
Oprah-4:00 on ABC: I like Oprah. Period. However, the show that I watched yesterday was not one of my favorites. It was an episode regarding the newest spring and summer fashions for women. There was a list of the top ten things that EVERY woman needs to own. Oprah usually talks about things a little more meaningful than the leopard flats every girl needs to have in her life. Also, the show surprised two women who have had hard lives and gave them makeovers. This seemed to imply that makeup and new clothes are the solutions to all of life's problems. On the bright side, a diverse group of women was used to model the clothes, and a woman got to talk to her husband in Iraq, which was heartwarming to watch.
King of Queens- 6:30 on Channel 21: I hadn't watched this show for a really long time and it succeeded in making me laugh. The characters reminded me of people in my own life. I disliked that Carrie had the role of the typical nagging wife. She storms into the kitchen and makes a list of things she wants her grumbling husband to do such as take out the garbage and clean the shower. She comes off bossy and a bit shrill. Also, there was a scene where Doug's sexual fantasies come to life and it completely objectified women. Each girl had her role: the slutty cowgirl, the slutty cheerleader, the slutty ref, etc. etc. etc. I liked that Carrie is portrayed as feisty and sarcastic. She stands up for herself when the doctor she's talking to is super condescending to her.
America's Next Top Model - 7:00 on the CW: This show is one of my guilty pleasures. I liked that there was a girl who graduated from Cornell. She got an Ivy League education in before she started modeling so she has something to fall back on if that doesn't work. This goes against the idea that women are either pretty or smart...and can't be both of them. I also liked that Fatima from Somalia wants to use her fame on the show to speak out against female genital mutilation in Africa. I disliked the pointless bickering between the girls and the way that they were labeling each other. Derogatorily calling your peers "ghetto" and "African" is not a good role model for all the girls watching the show.
Biggest Loser: Couples
The episode that I watched aired on Tuesday night from 7-9pm on NBC. On this episode, contestants were able to go home for a week and totally be away from camp. The trick was to stick to what they had learned at camp and apply it to their daily lives. It was totally up to the contestants to be able to stick to their plans without the help of their trainers. When they returned to camp, they had to do a challenge and the losing team had to chose 2 contestants to weigh in 24 hours early.
Likes:
-I liked seeing people changing their lives for the better and improving their overall health
-I liked the way the show depicted that weight loss isn't an instant success...it is something that you have to work hard at and it isn't going to happen overnight
Dislikes:
-the success of the contestants was sort of unrealistic in a way...who really works out 2 hours a day and loses 16 pounds over the course of a week?
-I also didn't like the fact that the trainers were so negative after the contestants were away at home for a week. They acted like just because somebody had 2 glasses of wine in a week that they were going to ruin the competition for the whole team when that wasn't the case at all
Law and Order: SVU
This episode was from season 9 and was titled "Svengali". In this epsiode, a college girl named Tina Snow is murdered and detectives believe that it is linked to Robert Morton, who is currently in prison. Later on, a second victim, Cecilia, is believed to be attacked by the same murderer as Tina, but later viewers find out that it was Cecilia that killed Tina and that she did it simply because Robert Morton told her to do it.
Likes:
-I liked watching the process of "solving a crime"
-I liked how the show leads you to think that somebody else comitted the crime but then the plot steers you in a completely different direction and proves that somebody else comitted the crime
Dislikes:
-this episode was sort of gory, especially with the depiction of the paintings that were painted in blood on the floor when the detectives arrived at the crime scene
-I didn't like the fact that the show depicted that the comic book that Robert Morton authored was the reason that detectives were able to solve the murder. I think that this just made the process look too easy
What Not to Wear
On this episode, Stacy and Clinton made over a middle school teacher. She tended to dress i very juvenile clothes that made her look like a student herself. Another trend that she was responsible for? The bra strap necklace!! Stacy and Clinton show her that she can look better but still have a young look about her.
Likes:
-I liked how they showed her how to take pieces for her wardrobe and mix and match
-I also liked that they showed her how to still look young but put together
Dislikes:
-I didn't like the fact that they took her to stores that are way out of many of our price ranges. If I went to New York City and tried to recreate this look, is it something that I could really afford? I think that many of the articles of clothing that they put her in and that I liked so very much, I would have to work for a month just to afford it. I think they should have showed her shopping at more affordable, everyday stores that so many of the viewers actually shop at.
Scrubs (Season 6 Episode 12) “My Fishbowl” Original air date: 3/8/2007
When Private Dancer is released from the hospital, the military informs him that his injuries are too severe to be reinstated into the service, so he gets depressed. The Sacred Heart staff try to cheer him up, while the Janitor is having a fish problem.
Likes:
-As always, this show is hilarious
-Mocks female/male stereotypes by reversing roles
-Carla holds a strong self-confidence through out the episode despite Dr. Cox
-Serious life issues are portrayed
Dislikes:
-Black stereotypes Snoop Dogg and Turk wears large clock around neck
-Serious issues are handled with humor
Sex & The City (Season 4 Episode 12) “Just Say Yes” Original air date: 8/12/2001
Carrie finds out that her building is going co-op and she has to move. Aidan offers to buy her apartment and move in with her. Carrie also discovers Aidan is planning on proposing and realizes she is not ready for marriage. Samantha joins the mile-high club with Richard and Miranda tells Steve that she is carrying his baby. Charlotte and Trey continue to struggle for a baby of their own.
Likes:
-Portrays real life issues buying apartment, moving in together, marriage/child problems
-Samantha, as always, is portrayed as a strong, independent woman
-Carrie, like most people, questions the future
Dislikes:
-Charlotte gives off her usual ditzy/whiney vibe
-Carrie’s disgust for marriage
-Richard’s assumption that Samantha is experiencing “female troubles”
-Richard’s quote “who needs a wife when you have a life”
-Carrie lets a bigger/better ring distract her from the idea that she doesn’t want to get married
The Office (Season 1 Episode 2) “Diversity Day” Original air date: 3/29/2005
A consultant arrives to teach the staff about tolerance and diversity but Michael insists on imparting his own knowledge. Meanwhile, Jim struggles to keep hold of a lucrative contract extension.
Likes:
-They acknowledge the need for diversity and celebrate it
-Employees confront offensive behavior in the work place
-It shows how people can be completely ignorant to their actions
Dislikes:
-Michael acts as if he expects a pat on the back for acknowledging diversity
-Michael is actually really obnoxious and not funny at all
-Michael ironically accuses someone of being “defensive and lame”
-Person of minority is referred to as a number
-And of course women are referenced as bad drivers
American Gladiators FOX Network
Likes: I like to watch this show only because I used to watch it back in the day. I like the competitiveness of the characters. I also like how the show incorporates both men and women.
Dislikes: I do not like the show because there is a lot of extra scenes that I do not feel are necessary. There are a lot of interviews which takes up a lot of time; I would just like it to cut the event!
The Simpsons FOX Network
Likes: This show is hilarious, are you kidding me it is one of the best shows on TV. If you don’t believe me look at how long it has been running. I like this show because it has that certain kind of humor one has to appreciate.
Dislikes: If I were to have a dislike about the show it would be why they only have new episodes once a week. Make MORE! The movie was so so, but oh well it’s the Simpsons.
CSI Crime Scene Investigation Various Stations
Likes: I like this show because it keeps you guessing. I love how great minds solve problems. The show also gives folks a better understanding of the law which I think helps reduce crime.
Dislikes: I dislike the show because it when the crime is solved it ends, very abruptly sometimes. I would like to see some post action.
The first show i watched, well they were all re runs but i watched them on last friday
1.My Fair Brady Maybe baby
what i liked
-hillarious drama not in my life
-about a newly wed couple, which i am soon to be
-saw these two meet on the previous VH1 show and i love the crazyness
Dislikes
-this episode the wife takes nude pictures of herself with her friend and the male freaks out about it and thinks she is a lesbian
-They are really dipicted as an unhealthy relationship and it made me sad
-The man leaves his wife and says he needs a seperation instead of trying to work things out.
2.I watched a previous episode of Grays Anatomy (the one where Meridith drowns)
Likes
-we get to see denny again
-she can come to grips with her mother dying
-her friends are all worried about her especially Christina overcomes her fear and goes back and seems like that is the reason that Merideth lives
-Derik is so unhappy about it and we see how much he really cares for her through everything, he is her night in shining armor
dislikes
-very sad
-unrealistic someone who was in the water and dead that long wouldn't survived
-seem to push her to live because her friends need her too not just for herself.
Make me a supermodel rerun aired last friday
Likes
-fun again drama happens that is not in my life
-you get to see people who want to be models and how hard it is
-Men in this show really stick together including a gay man and a straight man are best friends not really dipicted in the media
-watching the different fasions
Dislikes
-they pick on one girl who isn't small enough and ask her to either change how she lives or to change her career, sad!!
-Very dramatic when it comes to elimination
-seems to be a mix of americas next top model and american idol kindof unoriginal.
-Don't really make them a supermodel but helping just expect them to know how to do things and when they don't they are unhappy but they don't seem to help. The title does not match the show.
So, a few shows that I have watched recently:
Nip Tuck - Season Finale on 2/19 at 9pm on FX.
Likes: I started watching this show a few seasons ago and have always been fascinated at how far they go & what they show. This show was the season finale and had all sorts of crazy things going on. There was a brother & sister in or trying to stop an incest relationship, mother was poisoned & shot w/ retrograde amnesia, surgeon with a stalker who stabbed him, etc. It is far fetched but I've always liked how crazy the plastic surgeries look (actually show gross depiction of the surgeries instead of just skipping to the "after" transformation). This show seems to entertain me w/ various adult topics that they bring up that are not usually brought up on other tv shows.
Dislikes: I think this show gets so far fetched at times that it is not really a "relatable" show. Often times it is very focused on outer beauty while many of the characters are pretty screwed up in the head. There are a lot of casual encounters/one night stands & vanity.
Breaking Bad - Sunday 2/17 8pmon AMC
Likes: I think this is another show that is somewhat unconventional w/ unique topics. It doesn’t show picture perfect lifestyles or homes. This one has a science teacher who has mentally disabled son, a pregnant wife and learns he is dying. He starts cooking meth and distributing through a previous student to help family finances. It has twisted motivations and conflicts that the characters go through that are entertaining to watch. I think it has a more accurate portrayal of drug use, internal conflicts, average income homes and death.
Dislikes: This is another one that gets far fetched. The main character who is typically a push over becomes aggressive, kills someone & becomes vengeful after learning that he is dying.
The Biggest Loser – 2/17 Tuesday 7pm on NBC
Likes: When I first saw the commercial for this show, I thought it was going to be humiliation or humor aimed at obesity. But, after watching it, I like how the show really does change people's lives and it’s done pretty tastefully and also somewhat educational w/ nutrition and workout tips. The show seems to focus more on getting healthy as the motivation for losing weight versus trying to obtain beauty by social standards. This episode was just a continuation of the challenges.
Dislikes: In the same sense of the competition, I don’t like when they go to weigh in (and have to make certain numbers) and they have lost weight and it is not regarded as an accomplishment if it is not enough weight to beat the other team.
1. Randy Jackson's America's Best Dance Crew
Likes:I like that they are bringing other forms of nontraditional dance to the general populace. It is giving street dancing more credit than it receives, and that is positive. Also, the dance crews are madd talented. I watch specifically because their dance skills are out of this world, it's some of the best stuff I have seen in a while.
Dislikes:The judges and the whole air of the show are really cliché. I feel like I am watching the reality TV version of Save the Last Dance, Step Up, or one of a few others in this genre. I feel like street dancing and the communities it represents are being exploited in this sense.
2. CSI
Likes: This show is very realistic with it's special effects. The characters come from diverse backgrounds and relate very well to one another. You get a sense of them being a team and a family. Also, they use facts in solving their cases, more so other crime cases.
Dislikes: This is an hour long show but halfway in you're guaranteed to know where they're going in terms of suspects. The endings are predictable after you've seen a few episodes because they follow a certain blueprint for each and every episode.
3. America's Next Supermodel
Likes:The fashion in this show is really good stuff. I like that this show is giving opportunities to those with little experience and those with quite a bit. The critiques the judges give are honest and I could see other models watching this show benefiting from that.
Dislikes:This show comes off somewhat as a spinoff of America's Next Top Model so the premise is not so creative. The thing I disliked the most is the way the contestants treat each other. They are catty and rude, trying to tear one another down. They call each other fat and numerous other mean things, and help perpetrate negative body image stereotypes. After recognizing this I've stopped watching this show.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, 2/19/08 10:30pm, NBC
I saw the part of the show where he was reading answers to questions given to kids 10 and under.
Likes:
1) Jay Leno’s laugh makes me laugh
2) It was very interesting to see how even children have biases and often stick to gender roles
3) Kids can come up with some pretty clever things (i.e. Q: What does the president do all day? A: Has meetings, does paperwork, makes decisions, but also just sit backs and thinks ‘I’m president. I rock.’
4) Jay Leno acknowledged when the statements made by kids were sexist or ignorant
Dislikes:
1)Some of the answers made me cringe.
Examples:
a) Emily, 10 years old- Who would make a better president, your mom or dad? My dad would make a better president because he knows things like math and logic. My mom couldn’t be because I don’t think knowing how to cook and do laundry qualifies you to be president.
b) Finish this quote: We have nothing to fear but… “Hillary Clinton”
2) It’s too bad that some kids don’t know better because they probably have parents that reinforce this sexism
Inside Edition, 2/20/08 4:00, ABC
I happened to flip on the TV, and Inside Edition was on. I never watch this, but it caught my attention because they were talking about Michelle Obama. They were comparing her to Jackie Kennedy.
Likes: I can’t think of anything that I liked about the show. However, it was probably meant as a compliment because people really like "Jackie O".
Dislikes: It was as if the segment was trying to make Michelle Obama “more white.” Almost like, it wasn’t letting Michelle be her own person. It seemed like they had to compare her to a strong white woman in order for her to be considered more legitimate as a strong African American woman. I found the whole thing really annoying. They compared ridiculous things like: a red suit, flipped haircut, belted jacket and off the shoulder wedding dress.
3) Frasier, 2/20/08 11:00, Lifetime
The episode was about Frasier getting a temporary assistant on his radio show. This woman ends up being a hit and the station wants to make them a permanent team.
Likes: I watch reruns of this show every night with my boyfriend. I enjoy how even though Niles and Frasier act like they take themselves so seriously, everyone is able to laugh at themselves. The humor is quick-witted and fun. They are all ridiculous, so it’s very entertaining.
Dislikes: I think this was the only episode I remember that had someone who wasn’t Caucasian. Normally, the only “diversity” is that Daphne is from England.
it was a FRIENDS marathon weekend!
Show One
FRIENDS - season 3, episode 12 - "The One with all the Jealousy"
Likes
-Monica stands up to a guy named Julio, who was a coworker she had hooked up with, and tells him he shouldn't have such low opinion of women because he wasn't exactly "god's gift to the world."
-Rachel gets a position in the job industry doing something she loves which she worked really hard to get to.
-Joey auditioning for a dance musical and getting positioned as a dance instructor because of the fake skills he puts on his resume.
Dislikes
-The jealous tendencies between Rachel and Ross are highlighted and shows how unhealthy their relationship really is.
-Ross not being supportive of Rachel finally having a job she enjoys and is passionate about.
-The double standards between Ross and Rachel due to their jealousy.
Show Two
FRIENDS - season 3, episode 15 - "The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break"
Likes
-Pheobe faces a language barrier while on a date with a UN Diplomat and has a translator tag along through it.
-Ross tries to surprise Rachel for their one year anniversary by coming to her work with a picnic.
-Chandler and Joey go to the copy store to gawk at Chloe, the copy girl
Dislikes
-Ross' jealousy continues and gets in the way of their relationship
-Ross and Rachel get into an argument and end up on a break
-Ross cheats on Rachel with Chloe
Show Three
FRIENDS - season 3, episode 25 - "The One at the Beach"
Likes
-Chandler promises that Monica will not end up an old maid and that he will marry her.
-Monica gets stung by a jellyfish and Chandler and Joey have to pee on her.
-Strip poker to the Happy Days Gameboard due to Joey's idea
Dislikes
-Ross cheats on Bonnie with Rachel
-Ross flirts with Rachel, until Bonnie shows up (he seems to play a lot of mind games with her)
Hey y'all! So this week I watched:
1) Lipstick Jungle, Season One Pilot, NBC, original air date 02/07/2008
I really liked how this show portrayed women as very powerful and business-savvy. The women were the heads of their family, the breadwinners, and high-ranking in their respective positions. One of the women even yells at a man for attempting to "rescue her" and is adamant about the fact that she can rescue herself. The three main women on the show also have a very strong bond of friendship.
There was a lot I didn't like about this show, however. One of the first events of the show is Victory, one of the main characters, gets a bad review of her newest fashion line. She fixes this by crying incessantly and eating cupcakes. Throughout the episode she is over-dramatic and emotional. There is limited racial diversity. Cheating on your husband is glamorized. One of the women is portrayed as somewhat manipulative. All three women are always dressed in fancy designer clothes and wearing heels.
2) Lost, Season 4 Episode 3, ABC, original air date 02/14/2008
I liked that Jack finally let Kate do something somewhat dangerous without him going with her. This is a big step for him, since he is very protective of her. The show also portrayed women as powerful and influential.
I didn't like that Jack let Kate go with Sayid for the sole reason that she could make Sawyer do anything and that Sawyer would never let anything happen to her. I also didn't like how the show portrayed women as manipulative, although men are also portrayed as being manipulative in this episode.
3) Greek, Season 1 Episode 5, ABC Family, original air date 08/06/2007
There's not a whole lot about this episode, entitled "Liquid Courage," that I enjoyed. Jen K was the only female on the show that I thought was portrayed in a positive light. Her participation is crucial to Rusty's building of Mount Vesuvius. She also takes the reins and makes the first moves in her relationship with Rusty, showing that women can be in charge of their romantic relationships, instead of the way relationships are normally portrayed in the media.
There was quite a bit that I didn't like about this episode. Besides Casey and Ashley getting drunk and belligerent, I didn't like how dependent Casey was on the approval of her boyfriend's parents and how she did not trust her boyfriend at a dinner with a girl he had slept with. She felt the need to follow him and check in on him when she really had nothing to worry about. I really don't like how much influence Casey's relationship with Evan has on Casey's actions, thoughts, and worries.
The 3 Televisions shows I watched were: The Simpsons, American Gladiators, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Simpsons 2-17-08 on FOX Sundays at 7:00pm
In this episode of The SImpsons, Homer celebrates Valentine's Day by taking Marge on the Tunnel of Love ride at the carnival. Once getting stuck on the ride, Homer tells tales of romance as seen in the style of three films, Bonnie and Clyde, Lady and the Tramp, and Sid and Nancy. I have always loved The Simpsons. It is an American classic and is brilliant in it's writing, humor, and social commentary. However, I feel the episodes haven't been quite as well written these past few years. This episode was pretty good, I laughed a couple times, but I still believe the show just doesn't have the same special something that made it the classic it is today.
American Gladiators - varying night and time on FOX
This was the season episode of American Gladiators. I watched all the previous episodes, despite the cheesiness of the show. I like the competitive nature of the show as well as the nostalgic feelings it brings, reminding me of watching it as a kid. I like how the men and women in the show are both expected to complete the same obstacles and competitions. I don't like how much talking and interviewing is going on in the show. Boring!
The Tonight Show 2-20-08 on Weeknights on NBC at 10:35 pm
I like the current events discussed in the monologue, because it's a quick and easy way to catch up on the news. However, Jay's jokes are usually pretty lame, and immature. A lot of the jokes were sexist towards women, especially their appearance (i.e. Kirstie Alley's weight, Hilary Clinton being butch) Overall, comedic jabs are taken at celebrities, male and female, however most of the jokes about the women mentioned their appearance and used other female stereotypes. I don't particularly like this show, but I watch it because it's on.
American Idol, FOX, 7:00pm: This show has always cracked me up. I've never watched an episode in its entirety, but I know the basic premise all too well. I guess what I like about the show is that it really does showcase talent. The men and women on the show are great singers. I don't like how fake it seems- all the girls basically look the same- all tall and thin and attractive. And to be honest, I really don't believe in all these reality shows. The producers call the shots- not the judges or the voters.
Cashmere Mafia, ABC, 9:00pm: I have never watched this show before but what I can gather from one episode is that there are four girlfriends who all have "power" jobs and it's about there work/social lives. Nothing about it intrigued me or seemed original. One of the first scenes was Lucy Lui walking around her apartment, playing with a dog, in high heels and sexy lingerie. The sexual pairings were race-specific. Lucy Lui with another Asian, and the three white women with white men. One of the female characters has a guy hunt her down in a park (stalking, much?), and a rich man tries to seduce another much younger woman with his money and power, and she says to her girlfriends that she likes it. I like that Lucy Lui ends things with Asian guy because they're not crazy about each other, but other than that- unimpressed.
CSI-New York, CBS: These crime shows always amaze with their highly attractive, wonderfully dressed forensic scientists, their unlimited resources and time to investigate murders, and their witty repartee. In this episode, they find a time travel machine, and a young girl dies from sexual excitement. More entertaining than the other two, but I wouldn't go out of my way to watch it. Sorry to be such a pessimist:)
The first T.V. show that I watched was Oprah at 4 on channel 4. It was on Wed Feb 20th. I am in love with Oprah and so I usually love all of her shows, this particular show was about fashion, and the latest spring and upcoming summer fashions. They had models modeling the new spring collection. They had all types of women, different shapes and sizes, and different types of clothing. They suprised two women by giving them a makeover with new look of clothing and makeup. These two particular women had hard lives, and they were so used to giving to other people that now it was time for them to give for themselves, and to embrace their beauty. I like to watch Oprah when she has the latest fashions, because then I observe and see what I can put together for myself. It was great for one woman who had the opportunity to chat with her husband that was in Iraq, and that brought tears to her eyes, it was great to see her happy. What I didnt like about it was the fact that they didnt show enough clothes from the spring collection, and I think it was clothes that was targeted for older women.
As I watched the news on channel 9 at 9, it brought tears to my eyes, because the top story was how there was an awful bus accident involving four young children dead. The news is too hard for me to watch simply because I am a very emotional person, and I feel as though all the news is about BAD NEWS. I feel as though these days it is hard to hear GOOD news. I also was up to date on the Presidental Election, and I saw that Barack Obama won Hawaii and Wisconsin! That was great news to watch. At least there is news like that worth watching! I was also a little disapointed because as I watched the weather for the 7 day, it seems to be getting warmer but apparently not warm enough for me. I think I am quite ready for spring! and it is very disapointing because the weekend it is going to be in the 30's, and then the week goes back to the teens=(. That was my personal experience with the news.
As I am doing my homework around 11, I always happen to watch the TMZ which is like an Entertainment Tonight excpet for the fact that it comes on later,and it seems to always talk about the latest Britney news. Well I happened to watch this on Tues the 19th while I was studying for french, and as soon as the show came on what did I see? yes Britney Spears of course, they were showing her partying and getting into the car and flicking off the camera. I feel as though they should leave her alone. I am soo sick of seeing them get into her life, I have never seen a woman get so much publicity, and I don't know if she likes all the attention that she is getting, but I know that it makes me frustrated because there are more important events occurring around the world that is much more important than the latest bad thing that Britney did. So overall it made me really frustrated to watch this, but I am learning that America focuses on the wrong things, like who was the best dressed at the Emmy's, or who lost all ther weight after having a kid. Thats good for them but lets talk about more important things! like why these school shootings keep occurring, or the exciting Presidental Election!
Degrassi - Teen Series Episode "hungry eyes" aired Friday 15th at 7 pm
liked: i liked that this episode taught people (especially teenage girls) how to make a stand against something besides just protesting. The idea of this episode is that to make things better you have to become part of it and change it instead of trying to change it from the outside. I felt like it connected really well with some of the readings that we have come across.
didnt: the message was a little extreme. I felt that instead of using nudity to prove a point she could have gone about it another way. Her choice was not very rational and I feel like those that want to make a change would go about it more cautiously and it wouldn't just be about themselves, but rather the cause. The final message was only come across due to selfishness and that shouldn't be the story.
CSI - Drama. Dont remember the episde name, it was on spike last night at 9:00.
Liked: The visuals of entering wounds and going back in time was really believable and kept me into the show for longer then I would normally watch. The
Didnt like: The episodes don't stray much from a guessable plot. It makes the show boring when nothing new is introduced. I feel like they should focus more on new and exciting things instead of simliar story lines and murder plots.
Project Runway- Reality, Tivo'd episode, On Bravo
Liked: It was funny and made you understand how much work it is to design clothes. In this particular episode the designers had to design prom dresses and it was a lot of fun to see the final products. It is interesting to see how they would take the ideas from their clients and mesh them with their own views to create masterpieces.
Didn't like: It seems unrealistic. The makers have to do certain tasks that I would assume that most clothing designers would not have to face. For example only 10 dollars to spend on spare material and only a short amount of time with models. It made the fashion industry seem more like a joke then how it really should be looked viewed. And honestly I felt like most of the dresses were so ugly which made me realize how hard it would be to judge something like that because fashion is something that is so much based on the person who is going to wear it.
by........Ashley
Blog Post #2
1. The first TV show that I watched on 2/20/08 was called What Not to Wear on TLC from 11-12 pm. This episode was about a lady named Jen, who runs a dog-sitting business.
Likes-What I liked about the show was that they showed the participant (Jen) what style of clothes that would best fit her body type and personality. After Jen had tried on new style of clothes and her hair and makeup were done up, she felt an incredible boost of confidence within herself.
Dislikes-What I did not like about the show was how the two hosts ripped on the participants old style and clothes. As part of changing clothing styles, they also had her undergo a hair and makeup session. During one portion of the show the hairstylist said, “You take care of the dogs and I will take care of you.” The way he said this to Jen seemed like she was in-capapable of taking care of herself. Another statement I found to be offensive was at the very end when Jen was showing the two hosts her final three outfits. One of the hosts said to Jen, “Now you look like a really interesting, powerful, and hot woman!”
2. The second TV show that I watched on 2/20/08 was called 10 Years Younger on TLC from 12:00-12:30 pm. This episode was about a young lady in her twenties who had ‘let herself go” and was having a hard time expanding her business of selling jewelry because she did not feel good about herself.
Likes-What I liked about the show was that she at the end of the show her self-confidence level was through the roof.
Dislikes-What I didn’t like about the show was how they set her in a glass box on the streets of NY and asked others what they thought of her and how old she looked based on her looks. Then they have her watch and listen to what the viewers said about her which obviously turns emotional. She described it as the “worst day of her life.” During the makeover process she goes to a dermatologist, a hair spa, and make-up artist. The final product was her with new extensions, makeup, and clothes. I think it is a good concept to make people feel better about themselves, but I just don’t like the way they go about it.
3. The third TV show I watched on 2/20/08 was called Bridezillas on We from 2-3 pm. This episode was about a woman who was marrying her boyfriend and friend of seven years.
Likes-I like that fact that this show did not cover up all of the problems that can arise when trying to plan a wedding.
Dislikes- I did not like the fact that all the focus was on the woman, the bride. This particular individual was a control freak so little things would upset her very easily. The show made it seem that a lot of things were going wrong, it is as if some of the things were planned just for some drama. There was a particular conversation between the bride and the groom to be which irritated me. It was about the groom making arrangements for him and his side of the wedding party. Well he did not think that was his job to take care of and let the bride know that it was her responsibility, but I did not think it was because she already had enough on her plate.
I watched a show called The History of the Joke, an Arrested Development episode, and an episode from The Hills.
The History of the Joke -a special on The History Channel, air date 02/18/08 at 8pm.
Likes: I really enjoyed the aspect of the program which involved the host, Lewis Black, interviewing other comedians about what kind of jokes they think are funny, how a joke is formed, etc...this ultimately would lead him to discover the funniest joke ever which never really happened.
Dislikes: It was 2 hours long and my short attention span (plus having a cold) made it difficult for me to stay alert during the show. Also there's a lack of women comedians out there, so get out there and tell your jokes ladies!
Arrested Development-Ready, Aim, Marry Me!, orig. air date 02/13/05
Likes: I love this show! I have the 3 seasons on DVD. It's so quirky and weird. It's one of the funniest sitcoms around and it's sad that it didn't last longer than 3 seasons.
Dislikes: There's not much that I dislike about the show. It plays off all kinds of stereotypes so it's hard for me to really be offended by anything.
The Hills-Season 3, Episode 5
Likes: I have a strange obsession with this show. Maybe it's because I wish I was so rich that I didn't have to worry about anything. Or maybe because Lauren is very relateable...I honestly don't know. The drama keeps the show interesting.
Dislikes: The girls live the lifestyle of celebrities but are they really celebrities? The 'problems' in the show are very superficial and just plain stupid but I just can't get enough!
Foreward: this was my sunday afternoon.
1.Supernanny "Dostal Family" original air date: 2/6/08
Likes: I love Jo Frost, the host. She is my hero. I want her job.
This episode was about a family of four. The mom and dad were considering divorce before Jo stepped in. The fact that the dad had no patience and became overly aggressive was not lost on jo. This show is extremely care-giver oriented because it stresses behavioral management and communication with kids etc. but it is not gender specific. I think that it is well done and educational for all who want kids, or want to work with them.
Dislikes: They showed the mom crying. A LOT. To me this woman is clearly raising two kids- one very aggressive boy and one calm girl- and she has a crappy husband- she has every right to be stressed out. However- she was doing all the right stuff with her kids, and she knew her husband was a creep, i thought she was a pretty tough lady. In the end they decided to stay together, and that's fine, i guess, but he was a loser, and I wish that instead jo would've kicked him out and taught her single mom tricks instead.
2. Hannah Montana: I on-demanded this one, and i dont remember the name, but the premise is that hannah wants her "tomboy" friend to be more "girly".
Likes: in the end the message was to be yourself, and people will (or won't) like you for who you are, but at least you're true to yourself.
Dislikes: hannah montana. i watched this show because i wanted to see what all the fuss was about, and i guess now i know. She is a somethingteen girl with a huge closet and a secret life as a rockstar. great. i think i would have loved it if i was twelve. i was surprised however to learn that she has a somewhat low and raspy voice, i was expecting high and whiny.
3. Extreme Makeover Home Edition, "Hughes Family" 2/18/08
Likes: This episode featured a blind nineteen year old who was also in a wheelchair and his family. ABC and the "design team" built them a new house. This show is usually a tear-jerker. But especially this one because the boy, Patrick Henry, was such a nice guy. His whole mantra was that we shouldn't look at people's disabilities but instead look at their abilities. Patrick Henry is very musical talented and he got a lot of screen time with his instruments. This is a feel good show.
Dislikes: i don't like that they only have one girl on the design team and like six guys. Girls are good with power tools too. Honestly i don't think that there is too much to say about this show as far as dislikes, other than sometimes it hits an 11 on the 1-10 cheesy rating scale.
I was at work and had a lot of down time, so I watched some online tv!
1. Heroes: Season 2 episode 4
Basically in this episode we see the development of Claire (the cheerleader), a newer character in New Orleans, and a brother-sister combo from Ecuador? trying to get across the U.S. border.
Likes:
-The show does have some multi-racial relationships represented
-While I do have some issues with Claire, the cheerleader, I do like how she acts independently from her father's wishes.
-They include the use of Spanish! Nothing bothers me more when American TV portrays Latinos speaking English when we all know they would be speaking Spanish. They use subtitles and I think it sends a good message about language diversity.
Dislikes:
- many aspects of the plot have a very paternalistic message to them. The dad is trying to protects his daughter Claire, the brother is helping his sister Maya, and everyone in Season 1 at least was trying to save the cheerleader.
-Although it is great to tell the story of immigrants coming to America, they play on the very traditional stereotype of "illegal immigrants" being criminals. Maya has this power where they kill people when they are emotional (ugh) and so they are escaping to America to get help. Not very realistic in the sense that most immigrants are not criminals.
-Again, it's good to try and have some people of color in your show, but the token roles need to stop. We've got the African American dad who is on the run from the police, the African-American girl who works in a fast food place and then two Latinos who kill people because they are too emotional. Give me a break.
2. Scrubs- Season 2, Episode 21
This episode focuses on the theme of weddings and death...an odd combination that Scrubs would have.
Likes:
-I like how this episode did deal with real issues of death, depression and life expectations
-I liked the references to other shows and songs
- I'm running out of likes...it is funny!
Dislikes:
- Again the paternalistic aspect of the show is huge. You've got Dr. Cocks who everyone looks up to and goes to for advice- especially Eliot, the insecure woman.
- I just realized how much I hate Eliot's role. Her whole thing is that she is insecure about herself, and they turn it into making her a little bit crazy. While it is exaggerated, they downplay the seriousness of the effects of the media on women and on their body image.
- The gender roles are so typical. The episode begins with Carla explaining her perfect wedding while her boyfriend clearly does not care at all. Then Eliot describes how she has already bought a dress and has it all planned out.
3. Brothers and Sisters- ABC Sunday at 9pm, the most recent episode
A lot of things happen in one episode. In this episode we see the politician win over Michigan, the gay cupple struggle with friends, and the business woman let loose and hook up with her colleague.
Likes:
-representation of relatively different types of families. We see a single mom, a gay cupple, and a step-mom situation.
-I like how the older mother in the family who's husband died is a very independent woman who is finding love again. The show not only focuses on love and youth, but on older populations as well.
- The show deals with some realistic issues like drug addiction and cheating partners
Dislikes:
- The whole show revolves around this one rich, white, family and does not accurately reflect life for most people
- There are a lot of roles where the woman is supporting the man while he does his thing. Like the politician and his wife and the teen girl and the drug addict. I want to see more women taking control of what they want.
- Naturally, they are all extremely attractive with no flaws of any kind. There is no way one family could have that good of genes.
That's it!
Your second blog post assignment was to watch at leat 3 different TV Shows, post what they were and what you liked/didn't like about them.
I'll start you off with something provocative. Sex like a man. That was the topic of Carrie's column in the first episode. She wondered if the new thing for women in New York who are over thirty, rather than trying (unsuccesfully) to find a man to marry to think about giving up the "dream" and approach relationships like 'men.'
I was watching the first episode of Sex in the City (and the second). I had forgotten how smartly written it was, and this was from the first episode. It was on dvd, which is completely fine with me if you are watching previously viewed shows. What I liked about Sex and the City: 1) Frank and open discussion about sex, especially women's sexuality in public places; 2) Carrie's sex scene was not the missionary position; 3) They actually made the distinctions and comparisons (granted it was stereotypical) between coupledom in gay relationships and straight relationships.
I also watched an episode of America's Next Top Model, the most recent season and while at work I saw Larry King Live and he had Michelle Obama.
Sex in the City: Smart writing, and the conversation
America's Next Top Model (10am, MTV). Another mini marathon. In all honesty my reasons for watching ANTP have first and foremost been to see who cries and for what reason. I love tears in judging. The shattering of youthful dreams of being a supermodel. I mean I can relate. When I received that rejection letter from Rutger's University I was devastated. I saw my hopes of becoming an academic, molding young minds and spending years in libraries, reading and writing, blow away like dried leaves in a strong wind.
This was not a good example of Tyra trying to humanize the biz. Sometimes she has these reality checks, where she'll give advice about loving and appreciating your own body or she'll point out that something in dominant culture that affects the way women in general and/or women of color experience the world. That wasn't this episode.
LArry King Live. I was at work and the TV in our breakroom is always on CNN or football. So I was able to see Michelle Obama. What stuck out in my mind was that she refused to let King bait her into bad mouthing anyone. I did get the feeling that King was going to badger her or try to imply that her beign on the campaign trail with her husband, being the mother of two young girls, makes her a bad mother. She kind of nipped that in the bud with her remark about having resources and family to step in and help them, and that the lack of living wage and resources for a majority of single mothers is not possible. King made what I thought was a major stumble, when he asked her how she felt about being the first black, female first lady. It sounded like he threw in 'female' to add to black as a way to offset asking her directly about race.
Top 5 TV Shows:
1. Weeds
2. Brothers & Sisters
3. House
4. Entertainment Tonight
5. The Hill's
Top 5 Movies:
1. Across the Universe
2. The Notebook
3. Dazed and Confused
4. The 60's
5. Godfather
Top 5 Artists:
1. Led Zeppelin
2. The Beatles
3. Widespread Panic
4. Pink Floyd
5. Phish
This is Persepolis author, screenwriter, and director, Marjane Satrapi being interviewed on The Colbert Report.
Keep in mind that this is The Colbert Report, so don't expect a Charlie Rose-type interview.
Some of you were unfamiliar with the genius of "The Conchords" so here are a couple of the funniest Flight of the Conchords videos on YouTube:
Alright. That's all I'll fill this thing up with.