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The 9'er: Top 9 TV Cartoon Characters

October 30th 2006 16:55
The 9’er: Top 9 TV cartoon characters


9. Doug—Back in the day Doug was featured on Nickelodeon. A fun little
Doug
Doug
cartoon about a teenager with a vivid imagination. The show taught us lessons as Doug learned. My favorite thing his imagination came up with was Quailman (who wore his underwear on the outside of his pants.


8. Michelangelo—The wise cracking, party-loving ninja turtle. As far as I know there was never a cartoon based on the artist himself. Michelangelo was by
Michelangelo
Michelangelo
far the most quoted turtle of them all. With words like “Cowabunga,” and “Radical.” Mikey also carried the ever dangerous nun-chucks.

7. Wile E. Coyote—Poor little coyote. He was just never able to catch that dang road runner. But he was persistent. Even after being squashed, throw over
Wile E. Coyote
Wile E. Coyote
cliffs, blown up, and smashed into the sides of cliffs, Wile E. never gave up. He will be chasing that bird for eternity. Always coming ever so close, until something goes wrong with his stupid ACME gear. He really should think of abandoning his product loyalty.


6. Bart Simpson—Eat my Shorts! While controversial, Bart Simpson definitely deserves to be on this list. The early episodes of The Simpsons were built
Bart Simpson
Bart Simpson
around Bart. He was the show. Now Bart has taken a back seat to his father Homer, but he’s still in the forefront of cartoon-dom.

5. Spongebob Square Pants—Spongebob is a favorite between children and pot smokers alike. Children watch it for the bright colors, almost incoherent
Spongebob
Spongebob
storylines, and lots of laughing. Pot smokers watch it for the same exact reasons. Last year Spongebob had his own movie, which had one of the biggest stars in the world (HAHA) David Hasselhoff. Being a sponge, Spongebob is asexual and therefore appeals to boys and girls. He is the essence of inclusion.

4. Bugs Bunny—One of the most famous TV cartoons ever. Bugs Bunny could almost be considered the grandfather of TV cartoons. Although, not my
Bugs Bunny
Bugs Bunny
personal favorite (I like Wyle E. Coyote better) in sheer fact of being recognized Bugs has that won hands down. Everyone who has ever watched a cartoon knows who he is. Which is why he deserves number 4.

Now the top three may not be on your list at all, I don’t know. I picked them, because I adore them. That’s it. No more, no less.

3. Bender—Real name: Bender Bending Rodriguez (assembled in Tiajuana). Bender from Futurama cracks me up every time he talks. There was one
Bender
Bender
episode of Futurama where Bender was shot out of a torpedo tube. A space meteorite struck him and a colony started growing on him, of tiny little people. It was great. Bender was God. In the end he pretty much destroyed his own civilization by negligence. I also love the idea that he has to drink to stay sober.

2. Stewie Griffin—In the beginning of Family Guy Stewie was bent on world domination. Now, he’s just turned gay. But, no matter what Stewie does I can’t
Stewie
Stewie Griffin
help but love him. His accent. His way of speaking. I love how he’s so smart he can create a ship that shrinks down and goes inside Peter’s body, yet he falls for the whole Peek-a-Boo game and thinks once Peter puts his hands in front of his face, he’s disappeared. I get a kick out of Stewie.

1. Homer Simpson—The man himself. Homer has come a long way since the first episodes of The Simpsons. As a bumbling idiot, Homer has a heck of a
Homer
Homer
resume. He has done more things than anyone on The Simpsons combined. Homer in my opinion is the most hilarious, most wonderful cartoon character ever.

Please, if you would like to add some more to the list go right ahead. Just explain why.

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Lost: "Every Man for Himself"

October 26th 2006 20:00
Lost: “Every Man For Himself”

Last night was a great episode. It was the first episode of this season where we saw both the people on the beach and the story of Jack, Kate, and Sawyer. Lets talk about the people on the beach first.

Desmond, man he’s really starting to figure out that he’s got some nifty abilities since that crazy hatch implosion, isn’t he? Desmond goes up and tells Claire that her roof isn’t stable enough and that she should move down the beach for the night and he’ll fix it. Charlie becomes a little too protective saying, he’ll fix it. Desmond concedes and walks away. Desmond then finds that new guy Paolo I think his name is (he’s not really doing it for me. I know they’re trying to introduce other Losties, but this isn’t the way to do it I don’t think.) who is hitting golf balls into the ocean. He borrows the 5 iron from Paolo who gives some kind of tough guy speech about never using a five iron and that Desmond can have it.

Hurley comes out for a nice walk along the beach, Desmond stops him and tells him to wait. Right then it starts raining and we see that Desmond has constructed what looks like a makeshift lighting rod. Not soon after it starts raining does lightning strike the rod. My question is, did Desmond know that lightning was going to strike there so he put the rod there? Or did he put the rod there because Claire wouldn’t move and the lightning would’ve hit their tent? Because, to me it just seemed like it was raining inside the tent, and that could’ve been the reason why Desmond suggested to Claire to move. But, we now know that Desmond has some weird kind of ability that allows him to see/predict/understand the future. I wonder what kind of storyline this ability is going to go along with. And why Desmond?

On the other side of the island…err…scratch that…on the OTHER ISLAND. That’s right, we found out last night that there isn’t just one island, but apparently wherever Jack, Kate, and Sawyer are is a completely separate island.

Here’s an interesting tidbit that I’ll have to re-watch the episode to make sure. But, when The Other’s were bringing back Colleen because Ben appeared to say that a "sub" had arrived ("sub" as in "submarine"), that would explain how they are able go from one island to the next.

The back story was about Sawyer and how he was in prison. He gained the confidence of a inmate who supposedly had 10 million dollars of government money hidden away somewhere. Sawyer, cut a deal with the warden and FBI that he would find where the money was, which he did. I have a hard time believing they would release a person from jail AND give him a cut of the money, but hey it’s TV.

Most of the show was dedicated to Ben conning Sawyer, by telling him he’d inserted a pacemaker in his heart that would cause it to explode. Did anyone get the reference of that? J.J. Abrams made Mission Impossible 3 in which the same thing happens to Ethan Hunt, sort of the same thing I guess. But, come to find out there’s no pacemaker at all. But, Sawyer didn’t find that out until he was completely emasculated in front of Kate. Taking that beating from that crazy Danny fellow. Then that’s when Ben showed Sawyer the original island.

Ok I’m going to go off here a little bit, and say, I’m thinking that the whole other island thing is a total con also. Remember very first episode of this season we see the plane going down on the island right? All The Others come out of their little commune houses and Ben tells Ethan and Goodwin to run to the beaches where they crashed. Are we to believe that all The Others have just left that crazy compound place and gone over to the other island? I guess we’ll all find that out soon enough. (On sort of a bad note: I’m really kind of disappointed if there REALLY is another island. To tell me that no one has seen this other island is really kinda dumb. Sayid sailing and exploring almost the whole island, and not seeing that other island, is crazy. But, we’ll see.

Did I miss anything? OH! Jack is called into help the Colleen that got shot, and sees some x-rays of someone who has a tumor on their spine. He puts two and two together and figures he’s there to operate on one of The Others (my guess is Ben). The Others really make me mad though. They have no sympathy or compassion towards anyone, but if something happens to one of them they go completely bonkers. What’s wrong with them?

Here’s looking to next week.
(Sorry no pictures yet. They will be up soon promise. Just haven't had time.)
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What's the best TV show EVER?

October 25th 2006 23:17
Now this is a tough question, and really it is all relative because everyone likes different shows. But, I'm curious. What people think.

What would you base your decision on? There are so many different catagories to form an opinion on this. The first being, whether or not you were/are completely obsessed with this show.

Also, did/does the show make a profound impact on TV as a whole? I don't think ratings has much to do with it. If we went by ratings alone it would be Baywatch, and that's really scary.

So, taking all that into consideration. After reviewing everything. I'm split. I have to considerations. Not only because I absolutely adore the shows, but because they completely changed the way we watch TV.

The 2 shows are:

SEINFELD

Seinfeld

Seinfeld


24

24


Both these shows redefinded their genres. 24's influence is still being felt today. Just check out all the serial dramas that premiered this year. Truly, both of these shows have totally reinvented the way we watch TV.

So my question is to you, the reader, what would you name as the best show or shows ever? And Why?
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24 TRAILER PREVIEW FOR SEASON 6

October 25th 2006 00:05


Season 6 is coming.


Well, my site has been down all day, and I really wanted to put this up earlier. I guess now is better than never.

FOX has a website dedicated to showing the new 24 trailer. 24 is slated to premiere next year with a 4 hour, 2 day preimere on Jan. 14th and 15th.

I for one can't wait. Anyone else a huge 24 fan out there? Please tell me your thoughts about thetrailer. I will reserve my thoughts for the discussion in the comments section. As not to spoile the trailer for anyone.
24 Kiefer Sutherland Kim Raver FOX
24


ENJOY!
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The 9'er: Top 9 TV Tough Guys

October 23rd 2006 03:40
The 9’er is a new feature I’m going to do. It’s basically a top 10 list, but with only 9, because 10 is just way to cliché.

So, without further ado here’s the first addition of The 9’er.

Top 9 TV Tough Guys


9. Matthew Albie (Matthew Perry)
Matthew Albie Matthew Perry
Matthew Albie

In Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, Matthew Perry plays hard-nosed writer Matthew Albie. With a quick wit and an even quicker and nastier temper, Albie isn’t so much tough as in killing people but rather belittling them until they feel insignificant. His biting remarks, sometimes even make me cringe.

8. Jordan Collier (Bill Campbell)
The 4400 Jordan Collier
Jordan Collier

Jordan Collier of The 4400 is a TV tough guy in his own right. Having been resurrected from the dead to spread the “gospel” of the future, Jordan has earned his right to be on this list. He even faced down the dreaded Isabelle. That’s right he’s been reborn, he’s still extremely rich, and he’s tougher than ever!

7. Tony Almeida (Carlos Bernard)
Tony Almeida
Tony Almeida

Before meeting his demise last season of 24 from the hands of Christopher Henderson, Tony Almeida was one tough cookie. With his constant scowl he let everyone know that he was continually in deep agonizing thought on how to save the country. It was either that or he was extremely constipated. Which ever one it was it doesn’t matter, because the fact is that Tony at one point was shot in the neck and was back at work in a few hours. Now that’s tough.

6. Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller)
Wentworth Miller Prison Break
Michael Scofield

The master mind behind the Fox River 8 escape, in Prison Break. Michael Scofield doesn’t so much use his brawn to win battles rather it’s his exceeding intellect that gives him the edge. Michael also survived being in prison, and getting some toes cut off with a pair of tree clippers. That would make anyone want to give up. But, not Michael, right now him and his escaped posse are in Tooele, Utah digging for D.B. Cooper’s hidden money.

5. Mr. Eko (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje)
Lost Mr. Eko
Mr. Eko

Drug dealer turned priest turned island holy man is our next tough guy on the list. Mr. Eko is afraid of nothing. And judging by his rippling muscles and formidable stare I sure wouldn’t want to meet him in a dark alley. Also, with all that pent up grief for getting his brother killed Mr. Eko could go postal at anytime. He also carries a skull-bashing stick with scriptures carved into it. That’s just freaky.

4. Vic Mackey (Michael Chiklis)
The Shield Vic Mackey
Vic Mackey

I’ve never really followed The Shield, but the episodes I’ve seen, that Vic Mackey is one loose cannon. He doesn’t take any guff from anyone. He breaks the law, but at the same time upholds it. It’s his way or the highway. He even went all the way to Mexico to solve a crime, now if that isn’t determination I don’t know what is.

3. John Locke (Terry O’Quinn)
Lost John Locke
John Locke

Formerly paralyzed, but can now miraculously walk, John Locke comes in at number three. A born hunter, tracker, and baby crib maker John is a man of many skills. He’s come face to face with the Island’s monster and lived to tell the tale, which he still hasn’t. He’s also every druggies dream. He can make a hallucinogen out of rainforest paste which lets you talk to the island and find your “destiny.” After having been blown up in the hatch, Locke is now ready to face the world, kill some Others, and all-in-all kick some serious butt.

2. Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini)
Tony Soprano
Tony Soprano

He’s Italian and proud of it. Do not cross him or you’ll be found in a dumpster in the middle of New Jersey. With a handful of mafia cronies at his beckoned call he can have you whacked before you could say “Mozerelle.” Money, power, and a very bad temper make Tony Soprano a force to be reckoned with in the TV tough guy area.

1. Jack Bauer (Kierfer Sutherland)
Jack Bauer 24 Kiefer Sutherland
Jack Bauer

Number one comes as no surprise. Jack Bauer has been through more stuff than all eight of the aforementioned tough guys put together. Jack saves the world one day at a time literally. He has no family, his friends turn on him, yet he has a patriotic duty to save our country from an onslaught of brilliant terrorists. He’s actually been dead twice! But, not even death can stop Jack Bauer. No! The gravitas in his voice alone, is enough to scare off a pack of wolves.

There you have it, the first official 9’er feature column. Feel free to agree or disagree with my statements here. But if you disagree I’ll have Tony Soprano sit on you.

Prison Break
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In my post “TV Is Evolving Before Our Very Eyes,” I mentioned that television really has taken a huge leap from where it was. But, one thing I forgot to mention was how much TV has changed since the mass producing of TV on DVD.

3 or 4 years ago this was practically unheard of, and only in the past 2 years has this new trend really caught on. Personally, I think TV on DVD is one of the greatest inventions ever


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The Office: "Initiation"

October 20th 2006 19:58
The Office: “Initiation”

Dwight Schrute has to be the oddest television character ever created. I’m a
Rainn Wilson Dwight Schrute The Office NBC
The wierdest man ever.
fan of the British version of The Office also, but in my opinion Gareth doesn’t hold a candle to Dwight. He’s just so crazy and over-the-top. The more screen time Dwight gets, the more I laugh


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Lost:"Further Instrctions"

October 19th 2006 19:58
Lost: “Further Instructions”


I’ve mentioned before that Locke is my favorite character by far on Lost. Whenever there’s a Locke-centric episode I become filled with “giddy-school-boy-joy.” Last night’s episode definitely didn’t disappoint us Locke fans out there


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Extreme Home Makeover In My Town!

October 19th 2006 03:53
EXTREME HOME MAKE OVER
IN MY TOWN

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This is my first try at a video so sorry if it sucks. But, this is just a little Promo for tomorrow's episode of Lost. I do put a **SPOILER WARNING** on this, but if you don't mind bein a little spoiled this is quite amazing! All I'll say is Locke has the coolest dream sequences!


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Happy Birthday To The Colbert Report

October 17th 2006 20:30
Happy Birthday to The Colbert Report
The Colbert Report Birthday 1 year
The Colbert Report


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The face of television is evolving. I think we can all see that, but the question is why?

I have a couple suggestions


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Heroes on NBC: Flop or Not?

October 16th 2006 01:27
Although 'Heroes' is doing pretty well in the ratings, is it worth watching?

Since it's Sunday, and all there is on is the Baseball playoffs. Meaning no 'Family Guy' or 'The Simpsons' I thought I'd let you all read another one of my articles I wrote for my school newspaper up here at Utah State University. The newspaper is called "The Statesman
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Sneak Peek--'Knights of Prosperity'

October 14th 2006 19:59
I don't feel right having my only post today being about gross Screech and his far worse sex tape...ok lets just stop mentioning it.

Anyway, I actually write the TV reviews for my College's newspaper (Utah State University). And I wanted to share a as yet unpublished article with everyone, that I've written about the new ABC comedy 'Knights of Prosperity
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Screech Sex Tape For Sale!

October 14th 2006 16:33
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The Office: "Grief Counseling"

October 13th 2006 18:22
The Office
“Grief Counseling “

There are some days in a person’s life that they will always remember,
especially the good ones. Like getting married, having kids, and buying your first house. For a TV addict it’s sort of a different story. For us it’s those days where we discover a new show so breathtaking, so extraordinarily different, so ingenuously creative we jump off our couch and do a jig around the room knowing we have discovered a classic


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Lost: "The Glass Ballerina"

October 12th 2006 19:41
LOST
“The Glass Ballerina”
I love the intricacies of the Jin/Sun stories. Sun has a lot deeper personality
Lost glass ballerina
Sun's enterance into deception.
that is being developed than what we’ve known. The show started out showing Sun as a little girl. After a glass ballerina crashes to the floor Sun’s father asks her if she did it. She lies and says the maid did it. Kind of a foreshadowing event that Sun isn’t ever truthful with anyone. The title “The Glass Ballerina,” is a metaphor of Sun’s life. Ever since she was a kid she’s been a liar. Interesting. I had an “Ah-ha” moment during this episode (I love those), well, I guess it was more like a “I knew it,” moment, but oh well. Sun did cheat on Jin. I knew it. I guess we didn’t actually see them doing the hibbity-dibbity, and she did get out of the bed saying “I can’t do this,” but I think she did it. That baby isn’t Jin’s baby I’m calling it right now


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eTVreviewer.com Welcome to All

October 12th 2006 03:37
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TV...Life's Parade at Your Fingertips

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