Posts Tagged ‘house m.d.’
ran a marathon. sort of. »
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
(973): On a scale from 0 to 24…wait, 3 to 24, where 6 is the lowest and 12 is the highest, how freaking high re you right now?
via Text From Last Night (Amazing site.)
Of course, we all know I’m quite the runner. But I’m talking now of television marathons. I’ve been catching up on series. House M.D., Breaking Bad and Dexter to name a few. These were all amazing (especially the last) but solo experiments.
Then, Sunday, Girlfriend threw on the breathable jersey and nylon shorts to join me for Weeds. This, for the record, was at least semi-voluntary because she was ill. If you haven’t seen it, at least give it a shot.
It occurs to me that a newly widowed suburban mother of two selling pot on the sly fits into a strong theme. All the shows mentioned involve secret lives and two are about drug dealers. (Except for House. Which is awesome.) I won’t read into that further.
With experience under my metaphorical (because I often wear elastic-banded pants nowadays) belt I can lend some smarts to you, my dear readers. There’s a delicate science* to a television marathon.
- First: never leave without at least two episodes under your belt. (Or three, if you’re watching half-hour offerings.)
- Second: remember to drop all attempts at productivity before starting. (You’ll just be fooling yourself.)
- Third: all good television is better in marathon form. Be warned you’ll start to twitch during standard commercial breaks.
- Four: marathoning anything from ABC or CW will give you retina cancer. (Don’t ask me why, it just is.**)
* I don’t deal in science. Only the black arts.
** Yes, that includes Lost, freaks.
i think i may be fasting »
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009
With the benefits going on hiatus in a week or so, I got on the horn (that’s what old people call phones, which is ridiculous because they don’t even text) to the clinic. I made an appointment for a physical to be sure I won’t die before I get back on the “insured” bandwagon.
This was after I took twenty minutes to figure out the location of and phone number to my primary clinic. I attribute this to my not going often, having the memory of a horse (no idea what that means either) and being bureaucracy illiterate. But anyway…
So I’m on the phone with “Steve”* and went through all the background information. Then I scheduled an appointment. Then things went off the grid.
He mentioned something like this: “… Fast?… so they can test cholesterol?” I replied affirmative, closed out the call with an awkward “no problem” to his “thank you” and was instantly confused. I’m so great on the phone, I don’t even have to tell you.
Is there a test with a name that sounds like “fast” that’s related to cholesterol? Does that sound idiotic? Is the fact I hate doctors and love House MD sort of ironic?
In any case, to be safe, I’m not eating dinner tonight. This could get rough. Good thing it’s tomorrow a.m.
* For his protection and I can’t remember his name. Memory like a horse, as you recall.
is everyone doing web-isodes now? »
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
I mentioned awhile back the whole I’m Just Sayin’ Show thing (still keep up with them; latest episode here ). Then I had a couple QwkThts (I’m so cool) about the lead-up to Jimmy Fallon’s show. (Here are a couple notables with guest stars.)
And now I find out Fred Armisen, with Carrie Brownstein (never heard of her) is rocking over at ThunderAnt. Which has me curious… with it being so easy to make a video and post it online, why do we still have television?
In a quick assessment of my viewing habits, things have moved decidedly interweb-ward. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Online (eight days later). The Office. Online. Flight of the Conchords. Online (awesome). House M.D. Online (eventually). How I Met Your Mother. Online. And of course, The Daily Report. Online, online.
With the pending switch to Netflix and a little broadband I can nix the tube all together. But, as I sit here, I’ve just caught up on On-Demand Six Feet Under and Flight of the Conchords so… that’s all hot air (which, in all honesty, should be expected).
Plus, who doesn’t love a little HGTV or Bravo or Discovery or USA (it’s a place for characters) in the background while doing any number of more important things? Totally worth the inexplicable cost.