May 2011 has come and gone, and with it another list of moments and memories, some good and some bad. The good? Osama Bin Laden was finally killed this month. The bad? We saw the Mississippi River reach massive level floods and tornadoes destroying many cities in the Midwest. The good? Donald Trump's supposed run for President came crashing down, first with Barack Obama mocking him in the White House Correspondence Dinner and then when he officially announced the end of his candidacy (during NBC's Upfronts presentation, no less). The bad? More political scandals, this time involving the current Governor of California and a (now former) I.M.F. Chief. The good? The renewals of shows like "Chuck." The bad? The cancellation of many more broadcast TV shows (like the one that I will discuss in a paragraph or two). The bad? Unusually depressing weather across much of the northern United States, with unseasonable cool days and rain consisting much of the month's weather (especially here in the Chicagoland area, where there was a two week period or so that had so many cloudy days, you'd think that they were filming episodes of "The Killing" over here). The good? No rampaging oil spill into the Gulf of Mexico (unlike last year)! So, without wasting some with a gratuitous monologue on an unrelated topic, here's the newest edition of "End of the Month" to put it all in a nice, neat retrospective. Here we go...
END OF THE MONTH:
Worst TV Cancellation of the Month: "The Chicago Code"
Its been over three weeks since FOX announced the cancellation of this show, and still I am left with a bitter taste in my mouth about it. Not only was it the best remaining FOX bubble show prior to cancellation, but it was the one that had the most potential to improve from its often hit-or-miss first season. After all, Shawn Ryan, known for previously creating shows like "The Shield" and "Terriers," and he's one of the few showrunners on TV that you can actually trust to realize the faults of the show and improve them between seasons. Also, the final two episodes of the show were pretty good, while the ratings for those episodes (ranging between a 1.9-2.1 demo) were better ratings than certain shows on network TV that were renewed, such as "Fringe," "Chuck," and "Community" (not saying that's a bad thing, as I enjoy all of these three, but if you're gonna renew those why not also renew a show that's actually doing better ratings-wise than them, you know? Maybe pair the show up with "Fringe" on Friday nights or something). Oh, well, at least those 13 episodes was fun while it lasted. All I ask now, Emmy committe, is for a Outstanding Supporting Actor nomination for Delroy Lindo to help ease my frustration.
Best TV Cancellation of the Month: "Outsourced"
One of the few shows that I am actually glad were cancelled (along with "The Event," "Law and Order: Los Angeles," and "Shit My Dad Says"). Not only did I despise it as early as May of last year when NBC announced that they would move "Parks and Recreations," which had then just completed a great season two, to midseason in favor of this awful show, but it just seemed that everytime I watched it kept remaining as unfunny and as boring as the last time. In fact, I don't think I've ever been as glad of a TV cancellation since "The Jay Leno Show." The only two bad things that you can possibly say about this cancellation are now the complete lack of primetime network TV shows with a mostly minority cast, and the fact that NBC has decided to cancel this for "Whitney," a multicamera sitcom that actually looks even worse than this one (and, like "Outsourced," will also strangely get the post-'Office' timeslot), which I never thought would be possible.
Death of the Month: Former WWF/WWE Wrestler "Macho Man" Randy Savage
Hey, look at the bright side: at least he helped stop the Rapture from happening.
Stories of the Month:
- The Best/Most Relieving: U.S. Navy Forces Kill Al-Qaeda Leader Osama Bin Laden In His Pakistani Home
A story that took eight years in the making, five hours in executing and resulted in dozens of hours of glee and jubilation from many Americans following the breaking of it. What else is there left to say of it that I haven't already mentioned? Just revenge for those who tragically passed away on 9/11?
- The Best Fake One: Hackers Write Story of Tupac Shakur Being Alive in New Zealand on PBS Website
Its too bad that the story wasn't a fake. Would have explained how he kept releasing album after album following his untimely demise.
- The Saddest: Mississippi River Experiences Historic Level Floods
-The Other Saddest: Dangerous Tornado Kill Hundreds in the City of Joplin, Missouri
- The Most Lube-tastic: Osama Bin Laden Revealed to Have Stashes of Pornography in His Pakistani Home Prior to Death
Hey, I totally get the man's decision. When you're in a home with multiple wives, staying in hiding for multiple months from the U.S. government can get pretty lonely.
-The Most Surreal: The KKK Counter-Protests "God Hates Fags" Church Rally on Memorial Day
And when the Ku Klux Klan thinks your organization is insane, you know you're doing something truly f*cked up.
- The One That Makes You Want to Brace Yourself for 2013: "Family Guy" Creator Seth MacFarlane Remaking "The Flintstones" For FOX
Half of the show's first few episodes will consist of Fred fighting a pterodactyl, musical performances from Conrock Twitty and most of the show's character saying "Remember the time when...oh, that's right! Nothing happened."
- The Best Threat: U.S. Attorney General Orders for More Episodes of "The Wire" by HBO
Now that is government intervention that I can get behind! Just do that, and maybe also order another season of "Arrested Development," and I will forever forgive them for the Patriot Act.
-The Least Surprising: Donald Trump Announces That He Will Not Run for President in 2012
Donald Trump: The only man in America who thinks he would have definitely won the Republican nominee and the general election, yet decided on living a life showing a show where he fires C-list and D-list celebrities instead.
Videos of the Month:
- The Best Music Video: Lonely Island's "Jack Sparrow (ft. Michael Bolton)"
Great, so now Andy Samberg and the gang Just Had Sex instead of Jizzing In their Pants On a Boat listening to their Boombox during a Lazy Sunday after showing a girl their Dick in a Box because they're Creeps who are Like A Boss that like to throw things On the Ground and watch Laser Cats while Michael Bolton praises the adventures of Jack Sparrow. Man, I wish I were those guys!
-The Best F-You: Residents of Grand Rapids, Michigan to "Newsweek" in "The Grand Rapids LipDub"
Grand, Rapids: More than just the home for the Detroit Red Wings AHL minor league affiliate. Its also got some really proud residents, too!
- The Most Emotional: "Girl Crying Over In-an-Out Burger Opening"
This is what happens when you don't leave out your onions from the double-double.
-The Most Original/Congratulations-Worthy: "Best Marriage Proposal EVER!!!"
Well, maybe not...but at least the lady got the additional treat of a free movie afterwards!
-The Funniest: "President Obama at the 2011 White House Correspondents' Dinner"
And he did it just as the Navy SEALS Team Six was preparing to raid Osama Bin Laden's complex in Pakistan! Barack Obama: regaining back the "kick-ass black President" stereotype from the early days of his administration since May 2011.
-The Most Heartwarming Thing Ever: "Cat Mom Hugs Baby Kitten"
If you're one of the 3,000 or so people that disliked this on YouTube, well...you have no soul, to put it bluntly.
-The Most Adorable: "High Five for First Kiss"
Its all fun and games now, Bowie, but someday, when your first breakout of cooties start happening, you'll be sorry!
- The Most Unnecessarily Angry: "Miracle4Ever...HE MAD"
(cue trollface)
- The Most Surprising: "Beyonce Surprises Students At Harlem School PS 161"
Great job from all the girls involved. Not only did they bring their A-game when Ms. Knowles appeared, but none of them swooned over the sight of her.
-The Most Historic: "Barack Obama Announces the Death of Osama Bin Laden"
I'm surprised that he didn't amp up the moment by wearing dirty Army boots and wearing camouflage make-up. Surely, that is what George Bush would have done.
Failed Rapture of the Month: Family Radio Head Harold Camping's 05/21/2011 Rapture "Guarantee"
Awe, cheer up, Mr. Camping! Sure you may have embarrassed yourself (again) by spending millions of dollars of donated money for spreading the message of an apocalypse that was never going to happen in the first place, but you should at least look at the bright side of this situation. For starters, you gave many Americans the joy of making fun of you and planning what must have been some sweet Rapture parties. Second, you gave Family Radio, your organization, more publicity than anyone could have ever imagined without it. Third, you had some believers/suckers that actually thought what you said would come true, so its not like your entire prediction went by deaf ears. Finally, you're 89! Even if our world isn't going to end anytime soon, at least your might. So cheer up, take a stroll outside, and enjoy yourself (that is, until you're finally not being questioned by the media and believers of your prophecy to answer questions).
Scandalmakers of the Month: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Former I.M.F. Chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn
One man divorced with his longtime wife of 20+ years after he told her that he fathered a child with their personal maid over a decade ago while the other (allegedly) sexually assaulted a New York hotel maid after feeling really, really horny. Somehow, I can feel good about these two stories, now knowing that European politicians and world leaders can have their minds irrationalized and be as big of scumbag with all their power and prestige, in such cases much more than some of the sexual scandals politicians are involved with here in America.
People of the Month: The Navy SEALS "Team Six"
for killing Osama Bin Laden (duh!), and also creating what has arguably been the biggest news story of 2011 thus far and one that has rejuvenated the reputation of U.S. President Barack Obama, who ordered the operation to go forward. Oh, and you're now officially one of the U.S. Army's all-time greatest heroes, even if you guys are currently anonymous for the time being. You have made most Americans proud of our troops and of this country even more, so...thanks, I guess. Now, I hope that you will enjoy whatever kind of crap Disney creates using your team's name now that they've trademarked it.
-Runner-up: Barack Obama, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dominque Strauss-Kahn.
As with every "End of the Month" post along with every other post in general for the past two years, I hope that you've whatever I have presented to you in writing and video embeds. I will be back this weekend, as always, with another new installment of "End of the Week." Until then, enjoy the rest of these first few days of June 2011.
Sincerely,
Your pal: mj15
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