And went ahead and over-analyzed the new Lost poster (really I just feel silly for not noticing the hieroglyphics. Not that I would have known what they meant.). I won’t spoil it for you, but, if you’re curious, find the translation here.
via Vulture
Filed under Analysis, LOST, Other people's stuff
On this week’s Top Chef chefstant and house mother/pariah Robin joined the hallowed ranks of reality TV competitors like Omarosa and Kelly Wiglesworth who have uttered the now legendary phrase “I’m not here to make friends.” This reminded me of a segment from the recent This American Life episode, “Frenemies.” In this act, titled “I am here to make frenemies,” Rich Juzwiak of the blog foufour details the evolution and now ubiquity of this quote in reality TV shows. He also put together a thorough “I’m not here to make friends” highlight reel. Enjoy!
Filed under Century 21 Reality, Other people's stuff, Top Scallop, Virulent
Piggy backing on my earlier Office commentary, Allan Sepinwall of the Newark Star-Ledger penned a great article explaining why the Jim/Pam romance is so refreshing, and reverses the unfortunate “will they-won’t they” sitcom trope beget by Moonlighting. As he points out, there’s nothing wrong with resolving sexual tension.
(although did we really need to take a shot at Ed? I think never finding an audience was punishment enough)
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Jumped The Snark 