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March 9, 2007

Post of the Week: A Referendum on Reality Television


So many to choose from this week... We definitely had no intention of starting "World War III" with our latest Smallville post. But the weekend is finally here. Phew! Can we put our weapons down now? At least just for a couple of days?

"I don't understand what has happened to television these days. I remember back in the day when vomiting was insinuated and not actually shown. I know that this is reality tv and I understand about keeping it real, but honestly, i don't think showing people vomiting all the time makes for good tv. I actually missed some of the show because I just CAN'T watch people vomit." - doesitreallymatter, in response to PCD Premiere: What'd You Think?

Yeah, we didn't like how real the new reality show Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll got this past week either. Hopefully upcoming episodes won't be so graphic... But what about the reality genre in general? Are you over it? Or are you still jonesing for even more?

March 2, 2007

Post of the Week: Are Top Models Really "Top" Models?


While we were sifting though all the crazy comments you guys left this week (we already knew Jensen Ackles had a lot of fans, but wow, the response!), we came across this particularly interesting assertion:

"I believe she asks to be called 'Dani' now. Like all top models she will disappear only to reappear on a vh1 reality tv special." - tracy, in response to Top Model's Danielle Is Featured In Elle (Yes, We Like to Rhyme)

Is Tracy on target? Do you think ANTM gives its models an "in" into the industry as advertised? Or is the show just a reality show and not really a springboard for success? Or do the winners just squander their chances?

February 23, 2007

Post of the Week: These Are Fighting Words


"I am bitterly disappointed about the segment about tattoos. I may not watch anymore. The idea of a man of God having one... Read: “You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks upon you” (Lev. 19:28). This is outragious. I was bitterly disappointed." - Mary Overmyer, in response to 7th Heaven: The Tattoos That Wagged a Thousand Tongues

Do you agree with Mary? Are you done with 7th Heaven after the writers gave every member of the Camden family permanent artwork on their bodies? We see her point, but we'd love to see this season end with a Ruthie/T-Bone nuptial! How about that?! Food for thought for the weekend, Sourcesters!