My TV Names
As a fun little exercise, I thought it would be good to give the titles of some popular television programs some new names and a little blurb about them for the uniformed.
Real name/My name
24/ Jack Bauer's Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Day or Kiefer Sutherland Presents the Hourly Plot Twist!
Seriously, no one has a worse day than Jack Bauer...NO ONE. Every time I have a bad day, I can always say, "Well, at least I'm not Jack Bauer." I think that's why the show is so popular. It makes others feel good about their lives.
The Shield/Malicious Mackey and his Band of Brigands! or Crime Isn't Just for Criminals
Michael Chiklis is the man. It's a great show about cops...dirty cops! Seriously, there isn't another show on television that screams "How's he getting out of this one?" without it becoming comical.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia/Welcome Back, Seinfeld
The only show on television that makes Seinfeld comparisons without overtly coping Seinfeld.
The Office/Yes, Improv Can Be Funny on Television
The best network comedy on TV is also the most loosely written. It's refreshing to see a TV executive say "Hey, instead of focusing on funny lines being delivered by actors, let's let funny actors deliver lines."
The Amazing Screw-On Head/A Show So Good It Will Be Cancelled Within 3 Years Due to the Network "Not Getting It"
Check it out here:http://www.scifi.com/amazingscrewonhead/
Arrested Development/Seriously, FOX, You Lost Your Best Sitcom in Years
I'm still mad that this was cancelled. Cinema verite, no laugh track, and the best running gags involving Carl Weathers and FOX still cancelled it. Haven't you learn anything from Family Guy?
The Simpsons/Seriously, How is a Cartoon Almost as Old as Me? or The Little Prime Time Animated Show That Could...and Did
The Simpsons have been on for so long I have little memory of my life prior to the Simpsons airing. While it has gotten goofier than normal, it's still one of the funnier things on TV.
Family Guy/I Hope You Know Pop Culture
I love the show, but most of the humor won't be funny if you woke up from a coma that you've had since 1985.
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart/Just as Fake as Real News
It's a funny program and informative, but it's frightening to think that most people get their real news from a comedy program.
Grey's Anatomy/Sex in a Hospital...The Show
At work aren't doctors supposed to help the sick and wait for nookie for after they clock out?
Anything on Nick Jr./Babysitter for Wayward Parents
That's an uncalled-for slam since some of the programs help children learn and read, but it's still no substitute for parents teaching children.
American Idol/Syrupy Songs with Amateurs Hour
Despite my distain for A.I., I'm not suprised that more people vote for that show than in elections.
SNL/Is It Funny Again?
Seriously, is it funny again?
Metalocalypse/Nathan Explosion's Heavy Comedy
Can Metal music be funny? Short answer is yes.
The O.C./Angsty Teens with Too Much Money
I know a good chunk of people like it, but it's the same as 90210. However with more money...and those teens in Beverly Hills were rich!
Boston Legal/Mr. Shatner's Courtroom
Bill Shatner in a court setting can't be anything but Shatastic (which is good).
According to Jim/What's According to Jim? or Seriously, What's According to Jim?
This show has been on for years and I keep wondering why.
Fear Factor/Eat Weird Things for Money!
Seriously, it might be gross but when did being disgusted get confused with being afraid?
Keep clickin.'
Real name/My name
24/ Jack Bauer's Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Day or Kiefer Sutherland Presents the Hourly Plot Twist!
Seriously, no one has a worse day than Jack Bauer...NO ONE. Every time I have a bad day, I can always say, "Well, at least I'm not Jack Bauer." I think that's why the show is so popular. It makes others feel good about their lives.
The Shield/Malicious Mackey and his Band of Brigands! or Crime Isn't Just for Criminals
Michael Chiklis is the man. It's a great show about cops...dirty cops! Seriously, there isn't another show on television that screams "How's he getting out of this one?" without it becoming comical.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia/Welcome Back, Seinfeld
The only show on television that makes Seinfeld comparisons without overtly coping Seinfeld.
The Office/Yes, Improv Can Be Funny on Television
The best network comedy on TV is also the most loosely written. It's refreshing to see a TV executive say "Hey, instead of focusing on funny lines being delivered by actors, let's let funny actors deliver lines."
The Amazing Screw-On Head/A Show So Good It Will Be Cancelled Within 3 Years Due to the Network "Not Getting It"
Check it out here:http://www.scifi.com/amazingscrewonhead/
Arrested Development/Seriously, FOX, You Lost Your Best Sitcom in Years
I'm still mad that this was cancelled. Cinema verite, no laugh track, and the best running gags involving Carl Weathers and FOX still cancelled it. Haven't you learn anything from Family Guy?
The Simpsons/Seriously, How is a Cartoon Almost as Old as Me? or The Little Prime Time Animated Show That Could...and Did
The Simpsons have been on for so long I have little memory of my life prior to the Simpsons airing. While it has gotten goofier than normal, it's still one of the funnier things on TV.
Family Guy/I Hope You Know Pop Culture
I love the show, but most of the humor won't be funny if you woke up from a coma that you've had since 1985.
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart/Just as Fake as Real News
It's a funny program and informative, but it's frightening to think that most people get their real news from a comedy program.
Grey's Anatomy/Sex in a Hospital...The Show
At work aren't doctors supposed to help the sick and wait for nookie for after they clock out?
Anything on Nick Jr./Babysitter for Wayward Parents
That's an uncalled-for slam since some of the programs help children learn and read, but it's still no substitute for parents teaching children.
American Idol/Syrupy Songs with Amateurs Hour
Despite my distain for A.I., I'm not suprised that more people vote for that show than in elections.
SNL/Is It Funny Again?
Seriously, is it funny again?
Metalocalypse/Nathan Explosion's Heavy Comedy
Can Metal music be funny? Short answer is yes.
The O.C./Angsty Teens with Too Much Money
I know a good chunk of people like it, but it's the same as 90210. However with more money...and those teens in Beverly Hills were rich!
Boston Legal/Mr. Shatner's Courtroom
Bill Shatner in a court setting can't be anything but Shatastic (which is good).
According to Jim/What's According to Jim? or Seriously, What's According to Jim?
This show has been on for years and I keep wondering why.
Fear Factor/Eat Weird Things for Money!
Seriously, it might be gross but when did being disgusted get confused with being afraid?
Keep clickin.'
posted by Erik Barnes @ 6:20 AM
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