Tuesday, January 15, 2008

American baby, stay away from mee-hee



Ah, television. Take me into your warm bosom and swaddle me with your programming. Lead me to pastures of plenty, including "American Idol" and "Rock of Love". Lead me not to "Temptation Island", and deliver me from evil things like Bret Michael's questionable hairline.

I cannot express to you how pleased I am that a few new shows have started up again. Phil and I are cackling at "American Idol" and the auditions. Amos is apparently amused as well. He has been cooing at the television, and sometimes when there is a bad singer, he warbles a sad bluesy song that goes something like, "Ruuuuuuuuh uuuuuuuhhh. Heeeeeeeyyyy! Mmmmmmm bbbbbuuuuuuuhh. Arrrrruuuuuuuuuh!"

Perhaps Amos will be the American Idol of 2028.

I also overflow with glee that "Rock of Love" is back. I love how awkward this trainwreck is to watch. I wince for the ladies. I wince whenever Bret Michaels says one of his idiot rambles, such as, "And that makes me hot." I would like to put him in a cage with Sebastian Bach and have them duel to the death with their intelligence.


"Savage Animal! The band is called Saaaaavage Aaaaanimal!"

"That makes me hot."

"I just want to rock, maaaaan!"

"That makes me hot."

"Yeeeeeeeoooooowwww!"

"That makes me hot."



Someone, please, remind me why I thought these guys were "hot" back in the 80s/90s? My hair metal past is limping away in shame.

But I still want to watch.


11 beautiful people muttered something back:

Phil "Is Hoping Our Boy's Wealth Will Support Us" said...

Amos does seem to be enjoying the Idol auditions. His crooning right now tends to be a bit cabaret, but I think he'll be able to channel the cosmic love pulse matrix by the time he's ready for his big break to become a huge star in the future...the future...the future...(this is where I fall asleep and have a dream about Amos being a big star).

Neen said...

Well in the 80's they were hot. Times have changed, I loved my jelly bracelets and shoes. I pinned my pants and layered my socks,wore leg warmers and sweat shirts with the neck cut off a la Flashdance, my bangs reached the sky.

I was cool back in the day. Now looking back I think what a dork I was.

Suzanne said...

Can you give me recaps of Rock of Love 2? I don't want to get sucked in again this time. All I wanna know is why the dude didn't see how FITH Lacey was? WassagoinON with that?

Oh, Tag! Both Suzanne's say you need to tell 7 Weird and Unusual things about you. Details? Come see my blog!

cajunvegan said...

Unlike Pink, they ARE here for our entertainment. I am watching AI as I type because they and the judges are here for MY entertainment.

I often wonder what Bret would look like if he cut the hairs like Jon Bon Jovi did.

Gareth said...

Temptation island, is that where loads of couples are tested on their commitment ?? the british version, about 5 years ago, a local lad and his girlfriend cheated on the 1st night !!! oh dear !!

The best thing about U.S idol is the auditions !!! Is Ryan Seacrest still presenting ?? What a star !!

LceeL said...

At least the "Ted Mack Original Amateur Hour" didn't make you sit through the auditions. I can just see him and Major Bowes, up in heaven, cringing.

If you don't understand those references then either you're too young or I'm too old. Where the hell are reruns when you need them?

Save me, Amos, save me! Stream of consciousness comments kind of suck, don't they?

myvocabulary said...

Love the Idol! Hell, with some of what we saw last night, Amos might have had a chance this year! :-)

Eve said...

I used to LOVE Ted Mack. And didn't Arthur Godfrey also do amateur? No painful auditions to watch. I also remember Ed McMahan and Star Search with great fondness. Again - no auditions to torture us with.

Peggasus said...

Hiya! I came here from SuzanneSays.

I was in heaven yesterday, switching back and forth between AI & Biggest Loser. I also watch Rock of Love (I am older than you, and thus do not even know the words to that 'Thorn' song), but the show cracks me up. And Lacey comes back next week! Awesome! This season might even be more skankier than the last!

justmylife said...

Isn't awful when you look back and see those old pictures of the HOT guys you were so in love with and see just how bad they look. Makes you wonder if you were high or drunk at all times in the 70s and 80s don't it?

Episcopollyanna said...

I love "Rock of Love." I'm betting on the germophobe to be the new Lacey for this season.

Sebastian Bach is hilarious! He was so funny when he was on "Gilmore Girls" occasionally.