A Show You’re Not Watching: “Super Fun Night”

Even though I don’t have cable, I absolutely love television. Thanks to the magic of the internet, I’m able to get all my TV shows in one place, commercial free (and no, I won’t tell you how – or maybe I will).

Anyways, thanks to this method, I’m able to stumble upon shows that I might not otherwise watch if they just came on my TV in the traditional way. One of those shows is Super Fun Night, with Rebel Wilson.

For the full-length music video, go here

When I first saw it, I thought there was no way I’d enjoy the show: I despise Glee and I was afraid that it would be very similar in terms of campy musical numbers – and there are campy musical numbers – but it’s actually quite good; quirky, for sure, but good.

I have an odd affinity for Rebel Wilson and it was all sparked by her comment about the necklace she’s wearing:

Anyways, back to the show: it is a bit of a stretch of reality buying Rebel Wilson as a lawyer – but in all, it works. Each of the three main characters are very quirky, they meet quirky male counterparts and if you watch, you will love to hate Kendal.

If you like Rebel Wilson, quirky comedies or (small-doses) of musical numbers, then you’re going to love the show. Personally, I was a big fan of the Monster Mash they did in last week’s Halloween episode but their version of “I Would Do Anything For Love” in episode one at the piano bar was pretty spectacular too.

On that note, though: what other shows are good this fall? What are you watching that you’re dying to share with the world? Comment! Let us know!

Friday Night Randomness (or, Josh eats zombies, slut muffin)

I already told you that, lately, I’ve been bad at blogging. I apologize. Here is my solemn promise to you:

I will post at least once a week henceforth.

If I don’t keep the promise, well… there’s no recourse since I am the master of this blog. *Evil cackle*

Anyways, tonight instead of something serious (if you want to read a serious post of mine, feel free to read this, this or this), I thought I would do something that is a bit of a reminder of the days of MySpace and high school. It’s a “Google yourself” post, where you share the hilarious results!

Let’s begin…

1: Type in “[your name] needs” in the Google search:
Josh needs save “Haven” from fans

2: Type in “[your name] looks like” in Google search:
Josh looks like Eminem (Editor’s note: WTF?!)

3: Type in “[your name] does” in Google search:
Josh does what I do, where I do it.

4: Type in “[your name] hates” in Google search:
Josh hates sleeping through English class.

5: Type in “[your name] goes” or “..has gone” in Google search:
Josh goes to work.

6: Type in “[your name] loves” in Google search:
Josh loves it.

7: Type in “[your name] eats” in Google search:
Josh eats zombies, slut muffin.

8: Type in “[your name] has” in Google search:
Josh has made peace.

9: Type in “[your name] died” in Google Search:
Josh died so early – he was heartbroken.

10: Type in “[your name] will” in Google search:
Josh will take Melissa.

11: Type in “[your name] believes” in Google search:
Josh believes in ghosts.

12. Type in “[your name] wants” in Google search:
Josh wants to make a documentary for the Puget Sound Film Festival.

Now Hiring: Single Best Friend

You must be at least this gangsta to be my BFF

In less than 24 hours my dearest friend and “sista from anotha mista”, Natasja, will be a married woman. This means she gets a promotion to “best married friend.” That means the position of “best single friend” is available (Steph – you are “best engaged friend – don’t fret). In this economy, any job is a good job if you believe Jim Flaherty, and so… I’m pleased to open applications for the position of best single friend.

Wanted: Best Single Friend

Must be:

• Single
• Between the ages of 20 – 25
• Know all the words to Rebecca Black’s “Friday” and Carly Rae Jeppsen’s “Call Me Maybe” (for mocking purposes)
• Experienced in handling a moody, snarky, sarcastic 23-year old male
• Willing to partake in the occasional drinking of alcoholic beverages (G&T drinkers preferred, but not necessary)
• Must answer ALL phone calls; the previous position-holder had a bad habit of not answering her phone

Those interested in the position should tweet @JTerr88 to demonstrate fluency in 21st century technology. Samples of hilarious autocorrect accidents may be asked for. NO PHONE CALLS.

In all seriousness, I’m excited for tomorrow and send pre-emptive best wishes to Natasja and Elijah for 30,000 years of happiness together. Not a minute less.

Bad TV 2.0: “Baggage”

Every single one of us has that one TV show that they are ashamed to watch. For some people, it’s the Bachelor; for others, American Idol. While I still enjoy Survivor (my number one guilty pleasure show), the show “Baggage” on the GameShow Network is quickly becoming the second show that I’m very ashamed to watch, but can’t stop.

It’s a “dating” show with a relatively simple premise: each potential suitor has three pieces of baggage (small, medium and large). They reveal the baggage, with one being eliminated after the small and medium bags are revealed. After the person chooses their potential date (from two remaining who reveal their large piece), they must then reveal their piece of baggage. If the person they picked thinks they can handle the quirk, they go off on a date.

My first thought when I watched the show for the first time (and to be honest – I still wonder this) was “Where the EFF do they get these people?” For example, there was one woman on the show who had a “medium” piece of baggage where she admitted to making jewelry out of human skin and teeth and her large piece? She’s a cult leader. However, it’s just so ridiculous that I can’t stop watching.

To compensate for the crazy guests, who else would host this show but Jerry Springer? He’s not bad – but EVERY time he says the word “baggage,” he bows. I don’t understand it…

If you want to watch an episode and don’t get GSN, you can watch full episodes from the link I posted at the start of this post. All I ask is that you don’t judge me based on what you see.

Book review: “When You Are Engulfed in Flames”

From the outset, I should have mentioned that this blog will be a mish-mash of things. Sometimes, I’ll write about my own life. Other times, I’ll write about things I’ve enjoyed: food, books, restaurants, trips, etc… This post is one of those things: a book review.

This isn’t the first piece of David Sedaris’ brilliance that I’ve had a chance to read. I’ve read “Me Talk Pretty One Day” and “Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim” before picking up this one.

From the outset I should that say that regardless of the title or the subject, Sedaris’ essays have made me laugh out loud every time I read them. The subject matter ranges from issues that touch close to home to the outright “I can’t believe this actually happened.”

As a self-diagnosed coffee addict, one essay that stood out for me was All the Beauty You Will Ever Need. The hilariousness of someone trying to make coffee when there is no running water was just that: hilarious. Until they shut the water off in our apartment a few weeks ago when I was home and I had the same problem (although, I must say, I didn’t use water from vases to get my fix: I just went to Starbucks).

As with the other two Sedaris books I’ve read, the essays are short enough that you can read one or two. While some people carry over from story to story, it doesn’t matter if you don’t read the book in a short span of time nor does it matter if you read them in any particular order.

I’m clearly a big fan of Sedaris’ work and although this book is older (it was first published in 2008), I just stumbled across his work a few months ago. I’m hoping he continues to publish in the near future and, in the meantime, I am able to amuse myself with his other books: I recommend you do the same.