My Name Is Thingy And I'm Addicted to The Talky Box

Last week was the first time I have watched American Idol since Steven Tyler and JLo became judges. I have nothing against them, I just could not stand the voting procedure anymore. It's not the most talented who win, but who spends the most time and money, voting.

Anyway, right now, it's just the three judges giving a yes to the next round, or a no, and a heave-ho to the exit. I didn't see anyone who wowed me the night I watched, and that also happened to be the night Jim Carrey's daughter, Jane, auditioned. She is cute and has a pleasant voice, but she's pretty milk toasty. Cute, pleasant, normal, and average.

She received three yeses and seemed underwhelmed as well as her father did when he heard the news. I think he just may be concerned that she will be hurt, and she will be hurt.

But, it is American Idol, where the mediocre, prevail.

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I also watched, Undercover Boss, although I swore I wouldn't watch it anymore. It is so fake and drowning in insincerity. Rich Tigner, the CEO of Kendall-Jackson wines went into the fields to see how the laborers work. What absolutely pissed me off is when Tigner tried to communicate with a laborer who spoke no English. The guy has been working for K-J for five years and no one has taken the time to fucking learn to speak to him! The least a company can do if they plan on hiring cheap labor is to at least understand them. Sickening. And yes, it goes both ways. The employees need to learn to communicate, as well.

I really need to cross that off my list. It just angers me, although they want you to feel all warm and giddy inside for the clueless owner or CEO.

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Sorry, Zooey. Still awful. Raising Hope. Still funny.

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I didn't watch the SAG awards, but heard Mary Tyler Moore received the Life Time Achievement Award, which was presented to her by Dick Van Dyke.  I heard her speech and it seems everyone was taken aback at how short it was. Just a line or two and she was done. Short and sweet. 

I didn't like her character as Rob's (The Dick Van Dyke Show) wife, Laura. She played the shrill, jealous housewife.

But as Mary Richards, she told women, you can do it alone, and be happy. A great, great character and Mary Tyler Moore/ Mary Richards, is many a woman's hero.

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Okay, so I watch too much talky box, I admit it. It's been my babysitter, study pal, get-away-from-realty, and entertainer.

Now, where's the TV guide...?