Top Model Cycle 10 premiered this week. It's a bad show, but I watch it anyway. It's fun to discuss the next day, and watching Tyra is like watching a train wreck. I'd like to think that not all models are dumb, but, sadly, this last crop doesn't seem to disprove the stereotype. They couldn't find any beautiful AND smart contestants? I noted four or five that were articulate (Cornell girl, plus-size girl, dark-haired Sarah Silverman look-a-like girl, Fatima, and I drink my own breast milk girl), but the rest were either completely dumb, very inarticulate, or super ghetto (and I mean this in the bad ghetto way, as clarified in the episode). The Boston girl who wanted to "trick out her Impala" was embarrassing and Anya (?) from HI seemed high the whole time. Is that really a Hawaiian accent? It sounded like she was European originally.
Perhaps, Fatima will be the one reality contestant from Boston that I like. I've disliked Neil and Jay & Mark from Biggest Loser and crazy, giggly, blond chick from last cycle (Milena?). I already hate the smushed-face, Barbie girl from Worchester. To her credit, however, when Tyra asked "Do you ever take money?" and she answered "All the time," I also assumed Tyra was asking if she handled money as part of her job as a teller. After all, why would she ask if she stole it? It's not like the girl would say so on tv even if she did steal money! Note to self: Never go to a bank in Worchester.
I think I liked Marvita more last season. She seems less outwardly crazy, but more inwardly psychotic now. In any case, at least the contestants seem more interesting than last season. My favorites, based on the one episode, are Sarah Silverman girl, plus-size girl, and Fatima. Let the insanity begin!
Friday, February 22, 2008
Thursday, February 14, 2008
New Concept and Comics
Since I don't have as much time to write reviews as I originally thought, I changing this to a more general blog. I'll include random musings along with recommendations and reviews. I'm hoping this will motivate me to post more!
I've become fascinated by web comics lately. I started reading one, Order of the Stick, when I was bored at work and I've branched out to include others. At first, I was skeptical. I'm not much of a comic reader. I've read a few graphic novels, which I enjoyed, but I still tend to prefer novels. Now, I've realized that comics don't have to be like the dailies in newspapers. They can have long-running storylines, complex characters, and they don't necessarily have to be focused on humor. Here some good webcomics to check out.
Order of the Stick by Art Burlew (www.giantitp.com/comics)
This is a funny, long-form comic parodying role-playing games, specifically Dungeons and Dragons. The characters are modified stick figures and go on fantasy adventures. I didn't understand most of the jokes until I played Dungeons and Dragons, but you'll get most of them if you know the basic rules and format of D&D. Although it has some poignant and dramatic moments, OOTS is primarily a funny comic with puns, sight-gags, and character-based humor. OOTS is updated three times a week on no particular days.
Gunnerkrigg Court by Tom Siddell (www.gunnerkrigg.com)
Another long-form comic about Antimony, a 6th grade (or technically 7th form) girl at a mysterious boarding school in London. There are mythical creatures, gods, robots, and classic teenage drama and comedy. It is more serious than Order of the Stick, but has plenty of funny moments. Anyone who loves Harry Potter should check it out. Although Antimony and her friends aren't wizards, the story has a similar feel with an added science vs. mysticism aspect. Gunnerkrigg Court is updated Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. It is my current favorite comic.
The Phoenix Requim by Sarah Ellerton (http://requiem.seraph-inn.com/)
Phoenix is more cheesy and anime in style, but still entertaining. It is about Anya, a young woman in a small frontierish town attempting to become a doctor in the male-dominated field. A mysterious stranger comes to town and a strange sickness takes hold. This is a new comic, so she hasn't written many strips yet.
Although the comics I suggested are all long-form and related to fantasy, there are webcomics of every genre and style. Other than OOTS, which was recommended, I found the others by googling the Webcomic Awards. Enjoy!
I've become fascinated by web comics lately. I started reading one, Order of the Stick, when I was bored at work and I've branched out to include others. At first, I was skeptical. I'm not much of a comic reader. I've read a few graphic novels, which I enjoyed, but I still tend to prefer novels. Now, I've realized that comics don't have to be like the dailies in newspapers. They can have long-running storylines, complex characters, and they don't necessarily have to be focused on humor. Here some good webcomics to check out.
Order of the Stick by Art Burlew (www.giantitp.com/comics)
This is a funny, long-form comic parodying role-playing games, specifically Dungeons and Dragons. The characters are modified stick figures and go on fantasy adventures. I didn't understand most of the jokes until I played Dungeons and Dragons, but you'll get most of them if you know the basic rules and format of D&D. Although it has some poignant and dramatic moments, OOTS is primarily a funny comic with puns, sight-gags, and character-based humor. OOTS is updated three times a week on no particular days.
Gunnerkrigg Court by Tom Siddell (www.gunnerkrigg.com)
Another long-form comic about Antimony, a 6th grade (or technically 7th form) girl at a mysterious boarding school in London. There are mythical creatures, gods, robots, and classic teenage drama and comedy. It is more serious than Order of the Stick, but has plenty of funny moments. Anyone who loves Harry Potter should check it out. Although Antimony and her friends aren't wizards, the story has a similar feel with an added science vs. mysticism aspect. Gunnerkrigg Court is updated Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. It is my current favorite comic.
The Phoenix Requim by Sarah Ellerton (http://requiem.seraph-inn.com/)
Phoenix is more cheesy and anime in style, but still entertaining. It is about Anya, a young woman in a small frontierish town attempting to become a doctor in the male-dominated field. A mysterious stranger comes to town and a strange sickness takes hold. This is a new comic, so she hasn't written many strips yet.
Although the comics I suggested are all long-form and related to fantasy, there are webcomics of every genre and style. Other than OOTS, which was recommended, I found the others by googling the Webcomic Awards. Enjoy!
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