HEllo, do you know you're an Idiot?
So today I had a great conversation about reality TV. I know we are all sick of reality TV but in some sort of sick way we are addicted to it. It's kinda like late night when you're not hungry but you know there are fritos and bean dip in the house so you go downstairs and open up the big bag and start eating....you know it's wrong. YOU know it's disgusting and You wouldn't do it in public....but when no one is watching....why the hell not! Anyway, back to reality TV. So I am wondering what most people who are on reality TV sign a contract from television producers telling them "I understand that when I agree to be on TV I will be portrayed as an idiot....and I am OK with that". Well I have watched reality tv for a few years now and I know that it is some good stuff. But I have recently informed of a new reality show called "Jersey Shore". It is all over the news. MTV is airing this show and let me tell you they love the controversy. You all know....controversy = ratings. Just look ..I think MTV ( along with the Internet and gun powder) will be the end of our great yet naive country.
OK so back to Jersey Shore...I understand is about young Italian Americans who are put into a "real world" like setting and cameras roll. The girls are whores the guys are whores on steroids with hair gel. They are proud to call themselves "guidos". So I read in an upcoming episode one of the girls gets punched in the face (hard) by a guido. Is MTV proud to be airing this "teaser" what are they doing...playing off this whole Chris Brown vs Rhianna situation? MTV is no longer about music anymore. It is about showing us how jacked up our country is and the crazy thing is ...most of it is their fault.!! My super stupid 16.....that reality show with DJ AM (can anyone say ironic?)... OK OK while I am dissing MTV for putting crap on the air....let me equal opportunity diss...how about VH1 ( and I love vh1 classic) Flavor of Love. and Rock of Love.... crazy TV...I must also mention fox for putting out crap like Family Guy.....I know you all love it but it is poison...and the new 90210 ( which I am addicted to....yeah I know ...it's pretty pathetic)... Well at least it isn't reality tv. My question to Jersey Shore is this....do they know they look like horrible jokes? Do you really think they look cool? Do you think MTV told them they wanted to let them shine? But in "reality" do they sit in the editing booth and laugh their asses off....and try to put every embarrassing thing they can film and hope for some great ratings? Controversy....yes. but when hasn't MTV been about controversy. Can someone call Adam Lambert for me? Didn't we just talk about this the other day??? Oh well...it 's almost time for 90210 and Real World vs Road Rules....so I gotta go...oh yeah and I know...I'm a hypocrite...so what....whatevers. - I

Have you ever noticed?

Have you ever noticed that the scariest place on earth is a bookstore? No not a post office....not a church....not even a prison!! Yeah I said it...a bookstore so what. Before you call me crazy (and I know some of you are wondering)...let me explain. Bookstores/libraries are pretty darn powerful. You see when I walk into a bookstore or library I become nervous. So many authors so many books. so many people trying to call me over with their words and views of the world. Who are they really? Are they self proclaimed self help gurus? I mean if you think about it...who in the hell is Oprah and what makes her qualified to tell us how to lead our lives? You see folks... Oprah is a woman who had a bad upbringing and went on to become a tv journalist....in between she battled cocaine and other serious personal demons. So, OK she is just like us. You and me....but do I stand in front of a TV everyday and tell you how to lead your lives....of course not...and why??? Because I am not qualified and because most of what I say is complete bullshit. Yeah I said it so what? Well...anyway back to the bookstores...if your mind is open..and I mean open to all the world has to offer...then surely you feel like me when you walk into a bookstore and library. Before I go further I must separate those that go to bookstores to entertain themselves with fiction....I really admire people that can read a story and interpret it in their own way and then walk away....By the way...how can you read a book and then watch the movie....and LIKE it? Your imagination is far better than any director's view of what will sell the most tickets at the box office. For example...look at this wolf kid? Yes he is a pretty boy...but the six pack abs is just a ploy to get young ladies and older women to croon over him. ( and it worked)
But bookstores with historical events, political views, religious views, and most importantly self help books. Those are frightening. What do you want me to think and feel? Why should I read your book?Are you telling the truth or are you selling me a six pack of bullshit? The power of words is far more dangerous than any gun or bomb! Well placed words mixed with a lack of self esteem can lead to some crazy guy brainwashing you to murder...HELLO Charlie Manson...Hitler!. So remember folks the next time you see me at Barnes and Noble and it looks like I am having an anxiety attack....I probably am!! Don't worry... just guide me to the overcoming anxiety books.. Whatevers.. I could be wrong! - I

Totally out of the ordinary...but

OK so it's almost Thanksgiving but that is not what I am thinking about today. Not that Thanksgiving isn't important...of course it is....especially to those who do not have loved ones with them this year. But today as I was watching students work on their practice TAKS test...I was thinking about China....yes China...I know it is a communist country but....it is pretty fascinating...don't you think? A lot of people don't like China because they are like that rude cousin you have that doesn't care what they say out loud....you know...they say the things you are thinking in your head but would NEVER say out loud. Well, yeah to me that is China....China has some crazy rules. and I may be crazy...but I kinda like them. Now before you get all Tobey Keith on me and tell me to get the hell outta USA let me explain. You know just like that rude cousin....You really are thinking the same thing but....would never say it out loud. China enforces laws that we would never adopt. For example..in some areas of China. you are only allowed 1 or 2 children. Not always a great idea... remember a couple of years ago they had that huge earthquake that killed a lot of kids in school? Well it was in that area of China...and well parents lost their 1 kid they could have ...and well I hope the government allowed them to have another... and I hope they didn't' have some sort of permanent birth control. Oh and this is random but in China they had some tainted baby formula a couple of years ago...It made thousands sick and actually killed like 8 kids around their country. So anyway..it was some ingredient that the company heads knew about but didn't make a big thing about it because it showed high levels of protein. However, the ingredient was used to laminate wood floors and was highly toxic. So this week do you know what they did to the heads of the company? They executed all 3 of them!! Yep...can you imagine us doing that? Executing the heads of major corporations who ruin people's lives and knew what they were doing was wrong but they did it anyway? Bernie Madoff...dead...heads of Citigroup...Bank of America...Lehman Brothers.... all executed! I think Wall Street executives would think twice about screwing us over. And while I am on the subject of screwing us over....how about this....we have to take a test to become a teacher....we have to get a license to become a master electrician..engineer....etc. I think you should have to take and pass a test to become a parent. Here are a few of my test questions:

1. Have you ever abandoned any previous children?
2. Will you try (very hard) to financially support your child?
3. Will you emotionally support your child?
4. Will you abstain from excessive, lethal drug use, and the "revolving door" boyfriend/ girlfriend way of living.
5. Are you an idiot? Do you believe everything you hear on Fox & CNN news?
6. Do you like the song "Soulja Boy" & anything by Jennifer Lopez?

OK so I could go on and on....but depending on how you answer some of these questions...I wish we had a test...to become a parent. Because people... just putting your kids name on the back of a tshirt or across your chest (tattoo) does not make you a parent.

OK so that's all....but I really like China and hope to visit....The US wants to build a "great wall" but not to keep out the Genghis Khan....just to keep out the Mexicans.!

Speaking of music or lack there of...

So why do you think Adam Lambert had to strut his stuff on the American Music awards last night. I didn't really catch the blow by blow footage but...I heard it was pretty bad. Kinda funny I think he may be trying to make waves the way Madonna did back in 85 with Like a Virgin. And good point....women have been doing this shit for many many years...but because he is a HOMOSEXUAL MALE ....well people aren't ready and it makes them uncomfortable...My only question to Adam Lambert is.....you have a beautiful voice...why do you need to jack it up with all this nonsense...? Just sing the damn song and don't worry so much about performance.. SO I mean if you really think about it...it's only those who really couldn't sing that need to put on a show to cover up their mediocre vocals. For example:

Elvis (sorry Loc)
Madonna (yes Madonna I said it...so what)
Jennifer Lopez ( did you see her fall on her ass last night....classic)
Britney Spears (3 words...MIckey Mouse Club)


Ok so now here are people everyone makes a fuss about because they are boring and just sit there and sing...But listen to them sing people....beautiful voices

The Beatles (not necessarily Ringo)
Paul McCartney with Wings ( no not Linda)
George Strait (timeless)
Jim Croce ( he was ugly but he sure could play and sing)
Roy Orbison ( you know he was so ugly they told him to keep his shades on!)

and then there are the very few that can do both....and I mean sing and perform

Justin Timberlake (mainstream or not...he can sing)
Prince ( sing, play, and perform...the only true triple threat)
Michael Jackson ( yeah I said it ....so what!!! If you don't believe he can sing....just watch This is IT)

and while I am on the subject....Let's go back to Madonna and JLO....why do they feel the need to act like 20 something year olds when they are indeed in their 40's and 50's? Shouldn't they just pull up a stool and sing with their beautiful voices??? Oh yeah I forgot they are on LIST A!! Besides would you pay to see JLo perform an acoustic set? Didn't think so...and if you said yes...you only would to see her!

any you know I wrote this stuff because I can't sing or play or perform...so I must be jealous.
- Whatever...iris

So what the hell am I doing?

So someone once said don't keep a journal if you don't want anyone to read it....so what the hell am I doing? I really don't know. BUT I do think keeping a blog can be therapeutic. But then again I might change my mind tomorrow. So we shall see. I find that with facebook I often hesitate to post thoughts for fear of offending my friends. However with a blog I can post things that I feel need to be said at the time...and if someone doesn't like it....no problem. They will just stop reading my blog. So we will see how it goes. Not sure if I am going to exit facebook. I really love keeping up with old friends. I do see that as a positive note to the Internet...which you will learn I hate and love. Whatever this is my blog so I am going to be a hypocrite quite often. And remember....most importantly....don't take any of this seriously....I mean I mean it... but then again I may not mean it tomorrow...it is all for my daily dose of therapy.
-I