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I saw some alt with a mural of the cast of The Simpsons on his skin, in the art form of tattooification. It seemed like a bold statement, because your skin is an accessory that will be with you forever. The decision to let people know 'I chill in front of the TV' might not be a good one, since we don't know if 'the TV' will even be around in 5-10 years. Now that sites like youtube, hulu, funnieanddying.com, and collegehumorbrovideos.edu exist, many content creators exist on the internet, creating viral videos that no longer allow us to grow/live/love/learn with a cast of fictional characters.

I wonder what cast would be the altest skin mural to get. Maybe 'Family Guys', or perhaps 'The Office Staff (Ft Jim & Pam & the 40 Year old Virg).' Possibly a tattoo of Tim Allen from 'Home Improvement' or the Banks family from Fresh Prince of BelAir. Worried that too many 'dumb ppl pretending 2 be smart' are into SouthPark/the Daily Colbert Show franchise. Really need a skin mural so that I can finish my tat sleeve.

What was 'the best television show of 2k9'? Are there 'new shows', or are people just into glorifying old franchises? Wonder if tv shows have to 'get better' or if tv watching is such a loafcentric process that consumers don't really demand that much from TV. We sorta just need a 'cast of characters' that we can find identifiable for a 2 year gateway period, then we can sort of 'lean on them' to be there for us over time, even if the show just perpetuates existing gimmicks + 1dimensional characters. Wish we expected as much out of TV as we do out of bands.

What were the buzzworthy television shows in 2k9?

How about that Office spinoff show that 'failed/tanked'? Probs had to do with the fact that they selected a terrible female lead, born from the over-adoration of 80% of modern post-SaturdayNightLive personalities.

Wonder if 'SNL' is still relevant? Seems like a lot of ppl still watch it/talk about it on the internet. Not sure if that is directly related to a 'better product.'

Not sure if alternative demographics have a TV show to turn to. What is the deal with 'Gossip Girl'? I have heard it portrays alt kids/rich kids, and sometimes they use soft porn 2 get viewers.

Does n e 1 know what the deal with the show 'The Mad Men' is? From what I understand, it is some sort of reality show set in the 1960s, tying in real events with a quirky cast. Have heard that 'critics/bloggers' 'absolutely love' the show. Wonder if it is legitimately good, or just internet-hype 'good'/overrated.

'The Sun is Always Shining in Philadelphia' also seems to have a rabid fan base of ppl who buy complete seasons of DVDs. Not really into Danny DeVito as a comedic actor.

Miss being a kid/tween, back when there were shows that directly appealed to me.

Maybe I should focus on watching shows that are meant to showcase a fascinating/sad segment of humans. Wonder if MTV's 'Jersey Shore' is the future of television [via the National+Natural obsession with Guidos].


Need a cast of characters
That I can grow with
enjoying their lives'
until the show ends
and I feel dissatisfied with the conclusion of the show
(Will I feel just as dissatisfied with the conclusion of my own life

Ross & Rachel getting married/having a baby
Vincent Chase and his bros masturbating on Entourage
Bart Simpson/cartoon character 'getting in2 troub & learning abt life'
Will Smith fighting aliens in The Fresh Prince

TV seems fun & comfortable
learning abt life
while staring at the screen
instead of chilling on social networks
living life, interacting and chatting
while staring at the screen

Wonder if TV on the Radio
will rename their band
'Internet on the TV'

Not sure if 'Television' is a sustainable industry
Might just start a company that produces viral vids
and gets paid per millions of views

What is ur fave TV show?
Do u buy complete seasons of shows on DVD, or just stream them on ur compie?
Is the best TV Show better than the best movie?
Is the best blog better than the best TV show?
Do u wish the internet didn't exist?

Previous Related Coverage
http://www.hipsterrunoff.com/2008/08/aligning-your-personal-brand-with-the-simpsons.html

Analysis of Bro Comedy
http://www.hipsterrunoff.com/2009/02/bro-comedy-in-2009.html