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Archives for the ‘Television’ Category

Bravo

By Richard • Jul 11th, 2008 • Category: Networks, Sexual Orientation

Is it just me or is Bravo the gay network? If it is, why not call the network Gay Tv? It seems that damned near every show has  a gay on it. It’s one of those type situations where “we know we’re gay, you know we’re gay but we’re not going to tell anyone we’re [...]



Would, Could, Just Might, Possibly

By Richard • Jul 11th, 2008 • Category: Commercials

Ever notice how many commericals use these adjectives to describe their products? Now I’m not foolish enough to think that every product ever manufactured will work for every person who purchases it but what would be so wrong about using words like “Will” or “Is” and if it “ain’t” - then refund the purchasers money?
I [...]



Just Pay Extra Shipping & Handling

By Richard • Jul 8th, 2008 • Category: Commercials

We’ve all seen those commercials or infomercials where you can buy some worthless crap made in China and as a “special bonus” they’ll offer you some additional worthless crap free of charge - if you’ll just pay extra shipping and handling.
That’s the key - extra handling. That can be any amout they choose and it’s [...]



Frickin’ Commercials

By Richard • Jul 8th, 2008 • Category: Commercials

Why are commercials often twice as loud as the television show you’re watching? This is one of my most coveted gripes. I have tinitis so I go to sleep watching one of the Discovery Channel documentaries. A lone narrator with a nice barratone voice - should be simple..
Till that bearded fucker Billy Mays shows up [...]