She growls?! You made her so she growls?!

Buffy ,'Get It Done'


Non-Fiction TV: I Reject Your Reality and Substitute My Own

This thread is for non-fiction TV, including but not limited to reality television (So You Think You Can Dance, Top Chef: Masters, Project Runway), documentaries (The History Channel, The Discovery Channel), and sundry (Expedition Africa, Mythbusters), et al. [NAFDA]


Jessica - May 19, 2010 3:49:56 am PDT #13829 of 23273
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

I'm watching Ancient Aliens (on the History channel!) I have to keep reminding myself that they're only interviewing people who agree with their premise.

Interviews where the scientists say "Actually, this is bullshit pseudoscience" tend not to be as good for stretching out into hourlong eps.

(Remember when "I only watch The History Channel" used to be a cliche for pretentious anti-TV snobbery? I wonder if there are any of those people left, and if they realize they're now watching the same crap the rest of us have been enjoying for years...)


Laga - May 19, 2010 10:27:29 am PDT #13830 of 23273
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.

It's so easy to get sucked in. Why are there things that look like spacecraft in ancient works of art? And at least it's a change of pace from yet another show about Hitler.


Frankenbuddha - May 19, 2010 10:34:41 am PDT #13831 of 23273
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

Love the news on Top Chef about the judges. Love it.


megan walker - May 19, 2010 11:55:44 am PDT #13832 of 23273
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

Top Chef news! Including news about the panel of judges and the lineup of contestants, if folks don't want to be spoiled about any of that.

Seriously? I don't recognize most of those names, but Kelly Liken was just on Iron Chef, so I'm assuming there are some other accomplished people there.

Also, love the judges news.


Amy - May 19, 2010 4:58:49 pm PDT #13833 of 23273
Because books.

Idol: Thank god.


SailAweigh - May 19, 2010 5:47:43 pm PDT #13834 of 23273
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb

Could not agree more, Amy.


Frankenbuddha - May 19, 2010 6:33:42 pm PDT #13835 of 23273
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

TCM - Totally rooting for Susan to go all the way. I just love her attitude about everything.


kat perez - May 19, 2010 8:26:34 pm PDT #13836 of 23273
"We have trust issues." Mylar

AI: First, teens and pre-teens of America, what the fuck? I can't even comment on the person that Perez Hilton paraded across the stage except to opine that it must be some elaborate practical joke. And the Beiber creature was horrible. When did A&R people get replaced by Youtube? Ugh.

Next, why are the judges checking so hard for Lee? I fully expect to see all four in "Lee Dewyze: Ride or Die" t-shirts next week. No matter. I remain a huge Crystal fan. Her original song was awesome.

Last, seriously. What is up with the Beiber creature? I thought for a second Tim Urban had found a way to sneak back onto the stage.


flea - May 20, 2010 3:13:08 am PDT #13837 of 23273
information libertarian

SYTYCD fans, set your Tivos; Nigel tweeteth:

So the new #SYTYCD series begins on Thursday of next week with our auditions in New York and Miami. For more information go to Fox.Com/Dance 26 minutes ago via Echofon


Liese S. - May 20, 2010 12:03:08 pm PDT #13838 of 23273
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."

Thanks for the SYTYCD heads up.