Happy Flag Day, everyone! Hope you're showing your patriotism by having your American flag erect and proud today. Now then, let's get onto the half baked thoughts, shall we? The following were on my mind between Tuesday, June 8th and Monday, June 14th:
- After a two month absence, it's time for the return of my TV top ten, my picks for the ten best shows on television. This is also the last one of the 2009-2010 TV season since we're now in summer mode. Here we go:
10. "The Simpsons" (still #10)
9. "Fringe" (position previously held by ESPN's "30 for 30")
8. "The Office" (down from #6, position previously held by "Community")
7. "American Dad" (still at #7)
6. "Treme" (position previously held by "The Office")
5. "Community" (up from #8, position previously held by "South Park")
4. "The Pacific" (still at #4)
3. "Parks and Recreations" (down from #2, position previously held by "Breaking Bad")
2. "Breaking Bad" (up from #3, position previously held by "Parks and Recreations")
1. "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" (still#1)
Up from Last List (April 2010): "The Pacific," "Breaking Bad," "Fringe," "Treme," "Community"
Down from Last List (April 2010): "Chuck," "30 for 30," "Parks and Recreations," "American Dad," "The Office"
New from Last List (April 2010): "Fringe," "Treme"
Just Barely Missed List: "30 for 30," "The Colbert Report," "Modern Family," "30 Rock," "South Park"
Some notes:
a. Happy trails to "The Pacific," one of the best miniseries I have ever seen. Compelling, terrific battle sequences, good acting, and just ten hours I'm glad I spent watching this. Basically, if this doesn't win best miniseries, I would be more shocked than if the sun never rose again.
b. Despite my great loyalty to "Mad Men," "Breaking Bad" might have just passed it as my favorite TV drama. Can't wait to see how Matthew Weiner counters this summer.
c. Thank the glorious "Modern Warfare" episode for jumping "Community" into the top five. Even a month after it first premiered, I still think it's the funniest half hour of humor I have seen all year. In fact, the creators could just submit this episode to the people running the Emmys and it could very well help nominate them for Best Comedy.
d. I've already said enough about how this season of "The Office" has been their worst seen season 1. Let's just pray that it doesn't get any worse next year.
e. Since this is the final top ten of the 2009-2010 TV season, I think it's time to reward "The Daily Show," "Parks and Recreations" and "South Park" as one of the most consistent shows on the list. It seemed that these were the two that were there on the longest. Now, let's hope for some Emmy nominations for all three.
f. See, I told you "Treme" would be on the list! David Simon has yet to dissapoint!
g. Haven't watched "Justified," "Glee," and "Lost" (except for the finale) to put it on the list.
h. Shows to expect on the next list sometime in August or September: "Futurama," "Rubicon" (the sneak preview looked good), "Mad Men," "Louie' (a pretty promising comedy), "Hard Knocks" (having the Rex Ryan New York Jets could make it the best season ever).
- You know your country is not big into soccer when one of your local news stations has to explain that the World Cup is soccer's biggest event.
- For goodness sakes people, please go to Docker's and buy their stupid pants. That way, the "I Wear No Pants!" campaign which they have shoved in front of our eyes since the Super Bowl can finally end.
- Screw customs and traditions, the vuvuzelas need to be DESTROYED AND BURNED. I'm tired of watching every World Cup game with the crowd sounding like millions of angry hornets.
- Okay, two more things about the Blackhawks winning the Stanley Cup finals before I anger you:
a. If it was Jonathan Toews getting the Stanley Cup they booed and not Gary Bettman, then the Philly fans have no class. At least admit defeat and appreciate the history making moment you're watching.
b. Though Toews is still my favorite player, Patrick Kane is now my new idol.
-This is my new favorite commercial of 2010. Saw it run a few times on ESPN during the World Cup coverage. As you can see, Nike truly lives up to its reputation of great commercials. I don't think anyone can really top it:
Well, that does it. Hate to sound like a broken record player, but I hoped you enjoyed it. Have a good week, everybody!
Sincerely,
Your pal: mj15
If you have any opinions on today's post, or if you want to suggest anything to mj15 for his next blog entry (tips, perhaps?), e-mail him at: mj1599@aol.com. Your e-mails are greatly appreciated.
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