Category Archives: Evil TV

Seth McFarlane & Misplaced Outrage

Posted on March 4, 2013 by elizabeth

Last week, Seth McFarlane hosted the Oscars and we got very outraged about it. Seth McFarlane was Sexist! Insensitive! OMG! HE SANG ABOUT BOOBS! I Am Outraged. And I will Rant About This On Twitter Because That Changes Things. Ok. … Continue reading →

Posted in Evil TV, Feminism | 18 Comments

Doomsday Preppers: child-abuse disguised as sensible survivalism?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by elizabeth

I’ve watched several episodes of Doomsday Preppers and each time, I’ve had to turn it off because my stomach starts hurting and my blood pressure skyrockets. I get all anxious and twitchy and start yelling things at the TV like: … Continue reading →

Posted in Evil TV | 19 Comments

My new TV obsession: “Homeland.” Riveting, Emotional & Haunting. Spies! Intrigue! Treason! Oh, my!

Posted on October 31, 2012 by elizabeth

I found Homeland shortly after betraying my allegiance to DishTV and switching sides to Cox Cable. Obviously, this was an act of treason. I’m pretty sure the spooks are casing my house. Maybe they’ve already installed bugs in my living … Continue reading →

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I met the cast of “All-American Muslim,” enjoy their show AND (gasp!) I’m a Christian

Posted on December 13, 2011 by elizabeth

Just before appearing on Anderson Cooper’s daytime talk show, I ran into the cast of TLC’s new show, All-American Muslim. They had just finished taping their segment and were chatting with Anderson in the makeup room. Anderson surprised one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Evil TV, Politics, RecoveringFundamentalist, Religion | 21 Comments

In case we weren’t sure porn had gone mainstream–here’s NBC’s “Playboy Club” for fall TV! BOYCOTT TIME!!!

Posted on August 31, 2011 by elizabeth

“‘The Playboy Club,’ set in the first Playboy Club in Chicago, debuts this September as the centerpiece of NBC’s new fall television season.” My guess is that NBC is trying to grab some Mad Men market share. But instead they’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Evil TV | 24 Comments

Daddies are rockstars, Mommies are losers! {in case you missed it!}

Posted on October 19, 2010 by elizabeth
Posted in Evil TV, My Videos | 3 Comments

Eat, Pray, Barf. One woman’s search for every fling.

Posted on May 25, 2010 by elizabeth

Eat, Pray, Barf. That's what I'll do if anyone drags me to that ridiculous book-turned-movie. All this New Age crapalapotamus makes my ashram hurt.  I mean, the Twilight stuff is more tolerable than this gross fetishizing of pseudo-spirituality. I blame … Continue reading →

Posted in Evil TV, SmartAssery, Societal Commentary | 43 Comments

Crying about Oprah

Posted on November 22, 2009 by elizabeth

I had a dream about Oprah last night. She gave me a big hug and then asked me sit on her couch and talk about my book. In my dreams I burst into tears and was all: OH MY GOODNESS, … Continue reading →

Posted in Evil TV | 16 Comments

Things I Don’t Understand About TV.

Posted on September 17, 2009 by elizabeth

1. Why Miracle Whip commercials try to make mayonnaise look all edgy and rock n' roll. And why they "won't tone it down." Um. Huh? 2. Why "Breaking News" on 24 hr. news shows is preceded by loud, frightening musical … Continue reading →

Posted in Evil TV | 8 Comments

The Bachelorette, Jon & Kate Plus 8, The Duggars, and getting rid of my fake nails.

Posted on June 2, 2009 by elizabeth

So, I got rid of my fake nails. They were just irritating me to the point of distraction. When I went into the salon, the nice lady tried to talk me out of it. But I was like: You don't … Continue reading →

Posted in Evil TV | 5 Comments