Month: August 2000 (Page 1 of 3)

Much has been written and said about Susan Hawk’s “the rat and the snake” speech at the last “Survivor” tribal council. But I seem to be in the infinitesimal minority when I reveal that I actually liked her more after the speech than before it.

Why? Because it was real, it was honest, and it wasn’t part of a strategy to advance her own cause. It was also pretty well-spoken for a woman who won’t exactly replace William Jennings Bryan in the annals of great orators. She was pissed off, and she spoke her mind. What a refreshing change from the mustache-twirling, conniving Rich. Up until that point, I thought Sue didn’t have a thought in her head that wasn’t placed there by Rich – but boy did she have some thoughts of her own that night. Bravo, Sue.

oodly oodly oodly oodly oodly oodly fun fun fun….yeah

Now that my initial “Survivor” horror and shock have worn off, here’s the only final analysis necessary:

I take back what I said before about Dr. Sean. Greg is the stupidest human alive.

Survivor quotes from CBS’ “The Early Show” this morning:

“I think Greg owes Kelly $900,000.”
-Kathy Griffin, on Greg’s infuriating “pick a number” final jury voting system.

“He’s in management.”
-Michael Feldman, on Rich’s position as an archetype.

“It was just like a Griffin family Christmas.”
-Kathy Griffin, on Susan’s cringe-inducing speech against Kelly at the final vote.

“Sean can be smart sometimes.”
-Colleen, on how the cameras can distort the personality of even Dr. Sean “Dumber Than Cotton” Kenniff.

Now this is my idea of a portal: GW Bush Sucks – all purpose anti-Bush portal

Just a little over a day until the end of “Survivor.” I’m excited but also sad that this strange pop culture obsession will be over (at least for now). I’m having some people over to watch the show, and one of my friends suggested I decorate the place with tiki torches and serve rice and fish. Even if I loved rice and fish, this would cross the line to “needs hospitalization immediately,” and I’m not ready for that just yet.

One of those often-overlooked minor pleasures of the pursuit of pop culture is recognizing character actors in different roles. It’s especially fun if the roles are extremely different – like seeing Sam the Butcher from “The Brady Bunch” playing a rapist on “Kojak.” (Not that this ever happened, or at least I don’t think it did – it’s just a hypothetical.) So I was pleased today to see a very serious lawyer on an “L.A. Law” rerun who also plays the Russian video pornographer on Comedy Central’s “Strip Mall.” (great show, very twisted)

As I have said many times before, yes, I will be seeking treatment.

“The presidency is more than a popularity contest – it’s a day-to-day fight for people.” -Al Gore

Maybe nobody’s too thrilled to have a policy wonk in the White House. But which would you rather have in the Oval Office – a policy wonk or a frat brother? I wish Al’s line was true, it should be true, but it really isn’t. And we are all worse for it.

My new favorite weblog, bar none. At last, a purposeful use of RealAudio: Crazy Drunk Guy!