Happy Birthday, Preston Michael Spears Federline and other Certain Special Someones!

[taxwonk]

Originally posted by Atticus Grinch
Arrested Development: Better than Season 2 so far. A

The Office: I appreciate that it's trying to be its own thing. B-

Kitchen Confidential: Reasonably good. Supporting cast needs improvement except in the breastage department, in which they positively shine. Xander not cut out for sitcom format. B+

Everybody Hates Chris: As long as you take it as more poignant and political than funny, you might enjoy it. To me, it's like Chappelle trying to do "Good Times." C+

How I Met Your Mother: Meh. High concept, leading man is strong; everything else stinks. Willow not cut out for sitcom, but still adorable. NPH is wasted on this, and the other male supporting is atrocious. C+

My Name Is Earl: "Raising Arizona" for the small screen. Jason Lee is better than he was in any shitty Kevin Smith film. A- Strongly recommend.

Desperate Housewives: Wife's show. Seemed okay; they closed down last season's big mystery and teed up a new one with vague S&M overtones, which is nice. HD is not good to Teri Hatcher, BTW. B+?

West Wing: Wife's show. She seems happy with it, but that's just because Leo McGarry gives her a femi-woody. A-?

I'll add others if I can think of them. The basic cable season is over, but if you weren't watching "Rescue Me" (F/X) or "Teachers" (BBCA) or "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" (F/X), you missed out, sucka.

I would add to this list, without endorsing any of the choices or comments made above, because Atticus has eclectic tastes at best:

1. Nip/Tuck. Seriously good edgy drama, with enough laughs and semi-nudity thrown in to keep it from being gross or maudlin.

2. House. Hugh Laurie can be both funny and an asshole. Sela Ward is still fuckable after all the bad shows she's done. This one is her best saving grace.

3. Weeds. Unfortunately, only two new episodes left, but very good series about a widow who lives in Generic Upper Middle Class, CA turning pot dealer after her husband dies. Noteworthy performances by Kevin Nealon who shows that he has some talent, SNL notwithstanding, Mary Louise Parker, and Elizabeth Perkins.

4. Curb Your Entusiasm is back and Larry David is as absurdist as ever.

[taxwonk]

Originally posted by ironweed
You'll notice that DS has stopped with the doggerel as well.

Things are going to be very different around here from now on.

I call bullshit. If I remember correctly, he called you in tears to borrow money so he could avoid a beat-down. If the man's too much of a pussy to take a broken arm for fialing to make the vig, he sure hasn't got the stones to do any house painting.

The good news is, once he gets back on his feet, you'll be able to collect and if his wife's hot, you've got "privileges" until he pays up.

[taxwonk]

Originally posted by spookyfish
Was somebody rushing you?

(BTW, may I use this?)

I was trying to avoid the inevitable "wonking" accusations.

And yes, you may use it. I hope it brings you all the success in life it's brought to me.

[taxwonk]

Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
That's good. Because you're too old for the "Husky" section.

TM

When you have your own tailor, there is no "husky" section. But you keep working that "Wonk is fat" thing. There's mediocrity buried deep in there somewhere and one of these months you're bound to find it.

Originally posted by taxwonk
I call bullshit. If I remember correctly, he called you in tears to borrow money so he could avoid a beat-down. If the man's too much of a pussy to take a broken arm for fialing to make the vig, he sure hasn't got the stones to do any house painting.

The good news is, once he gets back on his feet, you'll be able to collect and if his wife's hot, you've got "privileges" until he pays up.

There wasn't even a threat of physical violence involved, so you're probably right. Maybe I could suggest that he adjust his medication?

And by my calculations you still owe me $2.81, so tell the wife to get cleaned up 'cause I'm coming over drunk at 3 AM.

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
He was golfing beforehand. In fact, there’s talk I may be my uncle’s son... you know... thats how it is growing up in the sticks... Holidays where everybody puts their car keys in a bowl and the wives select keys at the end of the night and go home with whoever’s car they get.

I've heard of this, but didn't know it happened at family gatherings.

TM

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
I wonder if paigow #3 points out the cellulite on paigow #1's ass and vice versa.

Paigows #4 and #6 giggle about it behind paigow #1's back.

TM

Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
PS - In case anyone was wondering, I just finished a closing and am in that great, albeit short, extra-posting, no one really knows I'm free period.

Does this mean you'll be at the bar at 4PM again today?

[Replaced_Texan]

Originally posted by notcasesensitive The Tivo is a bit backed up at this point.

My Tivo is ALWAYS backed up. I have no idea when anything is on anymore because I just tell Tivo to record and I'll catch up six or seven episodes in a row on some lazy sunday afternoon (though that's changed now that football season has started up again). I missed all of last year's Alias because I was too lazy to catch up on it. I'll get the DVDs later on this month and then catch up after I've seen them.

I can't remember how I managed to always be in front of my TV at a certain time on Tuesdays when Buffy was on or on Sundays when the X-Files were on.

Thurgreed, Tivo told me last night that Invasion will rerun the pilot and first episode sometime this weekend, if you're interested.

My Name is Earl seems to be getting a lot of recs. I'll check it out.

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by taxwonk
When you have your own tailor, there is no "husky" section. But you keep working that "Wonk is fat" thing. There's mediocrity buried deep in there somewhere and one of these months you're bound to find it.

Is it under the fat?

TM

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by ironweed
Does this mean you'll be at the bar at 4PM again today?

Don't be jealous. At least wonk thinks your cock is delicious.

TM

[taxwonk]

Originally posted by ironweed
There wasn't even a threat of physical violence involved, so you're probably right. Maybe I could suggest that he adjust his medication?

And by my calculations you still owe me $2.81, so tell the wife to get cleaned up 'cause I'm coming over drunk at 3 AM.

Come on by. The dog'll let you in.

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

[SlaveNoMore]

y ThurgreedMarshall
My Name is Earl. I've only seen the first episode, but it was very good.

The hype machine for this show is amazing. However, the show itself was an effing bore.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
[huge picture of beach people deleted]

I want to be at the beach . . .