TV is my Boyfriend or TV Tuesday's

I haven't decided what I want to call these Tuesday post...as they are usually about whatever struck me from the week before. As I don't have any rhyme or reason on my blog, I'll go with both...for now. All subject to change, at any given time. Ha!

This week I want to talk about a new show that came out this fall. It's called Revenge and it's on ABC. This one intrigued me from the promos and stars Emily VanCamp. She was most recently part of the Brothers and Sister's show but have loved her since her Everwood days. Also on the show? Roswell hottie Nick Wechsler.

The premise is simple...she is out to get revenge on the people who screwed over her dad and her back when she was a child. The folks she's trying to get her revenge on? The creme de la creme of the Hamptons. Yep, those Hamptons. The very one that Puff Daddy throws his white party at...

Yes, the story can be a bit far-fetched especially since Emily's character Amanda/Emily has unlimited funds (thanks to her deceased father) and has basically spent all her time from the age of 18 to 25(?) preparing for this very summer. But it's good. It's edge of your seat good. It's can't for next week good. You think you know and then suddenly you don't. It's an hour that goes by very fast. I know I've seen people question how they could make this show get a second season because once Amanda/Emily gets her revenge...then what? I am sure the creators didn't plan this show to last one season and I most curious to see what happens when we get to the end of season one.

The only gripe I have? The infinity box that holds all of Amanda/Emily's revenge notes...how is she not afraid of someone sneaking up on her while she's reminiscing? It's almost happened once while she casually looked at an old video of her father's trial. To me it's a "duh" move...but it's TV so...

What about you? What are you watching this fall? Anything new? Any old faithfuls that you hope never get cancelled?

TV is my Boyfriend

I have always watched a significant amount of TV. Even as a kid I remember getting dressed up and ready to watch Wonder Woman and then as I grew from child to tween/preteen Silver Spoons and Growing Pains. I remember watching shows and then having them cancelled and how for weeks after I wondered what happened to the characters. I didn't know about seasons or arcs or any of that (until my beloved Roswell.)

I have a love - hate relationship with reality TV. It's easy to get sucked in and vested in people that are supposedly putting themselves out there. But lately...on show has been getting on my last freaking nerve. The show? The Real Housewives of New Jersey, brought to us courtesy of Bravo. I watched a few episodes of the original Real Housewives of the OC but they didn't hold my interest. But when they brought the Jersey women to the TV? Yep, they had me hook, line and sinker. Here was a group of women in the one state that people love to make fun of...that had opened their lives to cameras for all of us to watch, judge and berate. I loved it from the start and have stuck by each season. But this season? This season has me rolling my eyes and just wanting it all to end.

I am over the behavior that has been on display this season. Especially by Teresa Guidice. I use to like her and rooted for her, even when it was apparent that she nor her husband know the first thing about financial responsibility. She was kooky and over the top, but seemed harmless. (Except maybe when she's flipping tables, google it.) But this season? She has turned into quite a bitch. She's obviously very jealous of her sister-in-law and it is very unbecoming. I get having "family" hurt you...but to never take the high road? Or even be capable of doing it? For the sake of your hurting child? In one word? Actually two, it's sad and disgusting.

Just last week (while I was on a lovely vacation) there was a twitter war between two of the ladies. Another display of their apparent lack of class. Grown women...FIGHTING ON TWITTER. Even in all caps...do you see how stupid it is? I can only shake my head and hope Bravo can fix this mess they have created. I understand the need for drama...but this mess? This mess is no longer worthy of my hour.

Anyone else watch? Have thoughts? I think I may start talking about TV shows on Tuesdays. I rarely watch anything in real time and I need a place to vent....

To the Extreme

Wednesday night TLC brought back a showed called Extreme Couponing. After hearing people talk about it all week I decided to tune in. I didn't think I would make it through both 30 minute episodes but did all the while amazed and a bit disappointed in what the show could be.

I tweeted the other day that I thought those that took couponing to the extreme did not eat healthy. I use coupons when I can and rarely procur coupons for fresh fruits or veggies or organic products. Not to say they aren't available, they just rarely come in a Sunday paper. The deals that I saw being made with coupons were for processed foods: soda, chips, hot dogs, canned soups/meals, cereals and tons of non-perishables.

The stockpile that these folks had was ridiculous. I'm sorry to say that when groceries take over your home and you have a gazillion packages of toilet paper under your 2 year olds bed? It becomes less about saving and more about hoarding. And the thrill of the shop and save. These folks can talk about how much they save but wouldn't they save even more if they stopped buying things they had 100 bottles/packages/rolls of?

I perused a few couponing forums and the consensus was the same, the extremist were giving couponers a bad name. They appeared greedy and hoard-like. They were in essence going to ruin current coupon policies and make it even harder for the rest of us. And I have to agree, I've already seen changes to policy because a few always ruin a good thing for masses.

Another issue that was brought up was the good these extremist could do for shelters and churches. A few comments were from people that knew those that had been highlighted and said many did give. So why didn't TLC show that? Instead of leaving a bad taste in the viewers mouths, it would have been nice to see them taking all the extra and donating it. But honestly? It's hard to believe that someone with 3 years of stockpiled groceries who is still shopping weekly is giving anything away.

I'm not sure if I will continue to watch each week. What about you? Did you watch and have any thoughts?