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30 Day Challenge Day 3

Your favorite television program I can't pick just one. I was really trying to pick just one, but I can't limit my choices.  If I had been asked this question four years ago, I would have been quick to provide an answer, Friends.  Friends is still one of my favourites and I have all ten seasons on DVD, but there are have been a few new shows that have caught my attention in recent years and they aren't edging Friends out, but they are making Friends balance on the top to share that pedestal. My new favourite comedy is Big Bang Theory.  I think those guys are hilarious!! The comedic timing and dry sense of humour is very indicative of the type of humour I most enjoy.  I really hope this series stays around for the long haul. I used to love CSI, and I still like it, but in the drama department Criminal Minds and Grey's Anatomy would be in top spot.  I enjoy the story lines and the mystery that is in every Criminal Minds is great.  When I was in High School...

Reality Television: Big Brother Observations

So often I find myself watching reality television shows (Survivor and Big Brother) and then getting frustrated with the contestants on the show.   In both these shows there is a huge social game, a social game that will determine whether you win the game or not.   The last two seasons of Survivor had Russell the Rat, who made it to the final both times only not to win in the end.   He was a great player, but he had the social skills of a gnat, which alienated himself from the rest of the jury members.   So with out the social game you can’t win Survivor and without the social game you can’t win Big Brother. As I watch season 12 of Big Brother the need for the social game is very evident.   I have no favourites this season on the show.   I just have people that I dislike less than others.   Last season I loved Jeff and Jordan and they had a great social game.   They were a showmance, and were not the most popular couple in the house but they ...