The TV Wars

REALITY TV: I suddenly realized the other day that of all the TV I watch, about 85% is reality television. How the heck did that happen?

The breakdown: I've been watching Survivor since the first episode of the first season, and the same goes for America's Next Top Model and Project Runway. I've taken to watching the Amazing Race (which I watched off and on in season 4 and have watched somewhat religiously since season 5).

I enjoyed the first two seasons of American Idol and in seasons 3 and 4, I watched only the auditions. Normally, those I liked didn't make it past the Hollywood round anyway. EXCEPT for this season! I decided that I'd watch more into the season if certain contestants made it to the final 24 - actually most of the ones I did enjoy have made it to the top 24 (Taylor Hicks, Elliot Yamin, Chris Daughtry, Kellie Pickler, Katherine McPhee, Paris Bennett and Lisa Tucker). I'll renegotiate whether or not to continue watching when they get to the final 12. Of course, if someone gets eliminated before the top 12, I'll use this blog to bitch about it.

NON-REALITY TV: Lost! Need I say more. The best show on TV right now. It has ruined all other tv shows for me because you're constantly having to pay attention and think about every word that is said and every plot twist that could occur. The tiniest detail that seems irrelevant at the time, will turn out to have a major impact on what happens in an episode weeks later. I also enjoy television series produced by HBO. The dialogue, characters and plot lines are well planned out and make you think. I guess I'm just not into TV that you can just watch and take a nap through. I like British TV series as well. Their sense of humor is hysterical at times; but it's not for everyone. Favorites include The Office, Extras and Keeping Up Appearances. I'm not into American comedies, except for Arrested Development (alas, it's cancelled).

NON-TV RELATED: The photo at the left is my cat, Aladdin. He's not missing an ear. Unfortunately, he suffered a problem with his ear that required surgery and now it permanently flaps over. He's also a diabetic, but I'm happy to say he's on his insulin and everything is going well.