This shit will sound highly elitist to anyone reading this, but fuck it, in for a penny, in for a pound.
Everyday I'm reminded that I'm not like everyone else. When I read box office reports or the top ten records, I have a sense of not belonging. People enjoy...thoroughly enjoy...the worst shit imaginable. That's entertainment. The shit they put on TV is astounding. It's ridiculous how much utter bullshit is worked on lovingly by a cast and crew of talented people who never thought that their life's work would come down to this.
I'm convinced that the police procedurals currently being aired on the "Big Four" networks are amongst the worst, most fascist propaganda ever condensed into a one hour teleplay. And we eat this shit up.
"Two and a Half Men" is a hit show. Think about that shit. "According to Jim" has been on for seven seasons. The DaVinci Code was a major bestselling book. So was Tuesdays With Morrie.
I know a bunch of people who literally choose a book by it's cover.
I feel like I'm being prodded with a gotdamn stick all the time. I'm isolated. In general, people like shitty things. I don't comment on anyone's taste unless I'm explicitly asked. Trust me, I've learned my lesson the hard way. I even go out of my way to be diplomatic. "I've heard good things about that movie." That's usually the truth. I have heard good things about it. I've also learned my lesson about taking people's advice about shit. People have genuinely bad taste and they don't know it.
I can't talk to anybody about anything in an intelligent way. "Fuck you, African! I liked it!" I really give up. I maintain that I can't be a part of the "pop culture experience" anymore. This shit has really gotten to the tipping point of complete awfulness.
Be Safe,
KZ
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"Everyday I'm reminded that I'm not like everyone else."
Yeah that statement right there. . . *on phone callin hubby to check if he has a secret identity blog*
He leaves the room when I turn on the t.v. because I tell him to "shut-up" and let me what my "ridiculous" shows in peace. I mean seriously I can't take him anywhere (and he doesn't want to go either).
I'm a pop culture whore by trade but personally I couldn't care less about the stuff...except for maybe the Timberlake/Beyonce remake and the paparazzi photos of Diana Ross's baby boy Evan...
Well on second thought maybe popular culture suits me!
I feel the same way. I have no clue what movies a whole lot of movie stars have been in. I just dont care
i pretty much enjoy the pop culture thing too. and although i agree with what you're saying here, i also believe that mindless entertainment is what we turn to when we're tired of being the entertainment for others (i.e. work, school)...
I don't care what you say....Lost is still the shyt!
HATER.
@Aly
You like "Girlfriends" hunh? LOL
@AJ
You're more of a pop culture critic, so I get you interest. It's sort of a morbid curiosity.
@Eps
The thing is, I don't wanna know, but I fucking KNOW. People shove that shit down your throat.
@FA
I don't understand mindless entertainment unless it's porn. Porn I completely understand.
@Sixy
I've heard good things about that show. LMMFAO!!!
KZ
nili absolutely love tv. i watch plenty of bullshit, but i still balance it with other activities. but must have my tv....damn yall!
my bf has been talking about how much tv "we" watch, so he trying to impose a moratorium on television viewing. that shit last about 3 days in my house. basically if he doesn't want to see me watching tv, he leaves the room. then he gets mad...
And this is why I love you, Zed! Being smart is as much a curse as it is a blessing. *sigh*
Labels: Fuck People *CRYYYYYYING* I literally fell over in laughter. I love your azz so much Zeddie...boy if you ever stop bloggin I will slit my wrists.
Hope you get some good eats on Thursday...not in honor of the day they robbed the Indians blind but just cause its a day off where you can pig out and not feel bad about the shyt.
PEACE!
For this you are on punishment for the remainder of blogging. Is that what grounded for life means?
Intelligence with a need to socialize, now that's a curse! I hate being alone, so I dumb it down... often, just so I can have conversation with someone other than my immediate family. But after a while, the sheer political ignorance and social blindness on TV (and in real life), gives me a headache and I have to go lay down somewhere in a dark room, sip a Henny and listen to some angry ol skool rap.
What's really offensive though, is when folk expect you to be as dumb as they are.
Oh and have a safe trip, Boo. I know you dont like planes, but its for a good cause... diamonds are cheaper down South
;-P
"No matter how much you underestimate the taste of the American public, it is always worse!"
- TSSE (borrowed)
Now leave me to my mindless Las Vegas and The Unit...
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