I know that I blog about the lamest things but this strikes me as hilarious (and seriously, you don't have to read this- you could work instead!!)
The TV programming here has allowed me to catch up on a range of shows. I can watch Veronica Mars and The O.C. from the beginning. I can ruin the end of the Sopranos by accidentally watching an episode I haven't seen yet. I can also watch Out of This World from 1987!!! I couldn't believe this was on and was so excited since this was one of my most favorite shows when I was 9 years old.
I miss MTV, VH1, and my soap a lot more than I thought I would. I also miss having movies that are not edited or that have DVD Menus in Russian. I will survive, of course, but I still crave mindless American TV.
I have also become sensitive to how the US is perceived here. I think that CNN and the latest movies are the only peephole most Arabs will ever have into our country. There is no concept of normal life and culture. Some would argue that we do not have culture but I would have to disagree. We take for granted that we grow up in a country that demands (and receives) a transparent view of our leaders; feel entitled to freedom of speech; and have the ability and expectation to see 2 sides to every argument/ issue. Maybe Sean Penn does not speak for all of us.
I also have the sibling dilemma here. If you have siblings, you will understand that you can be mean and insult your brothers and sisters. You can even hate them until someone else acts the same way to them. Then, its on. You will defend them to the end. I have the same feelings about my country as I live over here. I can be mad about foreign policy or government spending but let someone talk smack about the US and I am the first one pointing out that they have no idea what they are talking about.
My roommate's brother and friends were visiting us for a week from Ireland and we expressing their opinions about President Bush and the war in Iraq. Normally, I avoid these conversations to keep the peace. However, in this case, how dare they? I would never assume to understand what it is like to live in Ireland and why y'all keep blowing each other up over religion. How could I possibly understand those issues since it isn't my country? So, step off with your critiques and when Ireland is a major world power, come back and talk some smack.
That is my rant for today!!
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5 comments:
First off, GOD BLESS AMUUUURICA! Way to defend our kick-ass country from a bunch of drunks with eff'd up teeth!
And second, OMG I effin LOVED Out of This World! Of course being the sci-fi/fantasy dork that I am, I enjoy any show where people have special powers. :-)
and the congregation said "a-men"!
Thank you all! I am still all worked up about this!!
Who wouldn't like a show that allows a 13 year old stop time! How much would that ROCK in jr. high?!
first- loved out of the world
second- I don't know if I should be insulted or feel honored being said sibling...
Okay, since I love leaving comments not particularly related to the posted blog item, I shall now continue my streak. Since you are plugged in with the gay community, I need help on what other signals a person uses to signal that they are looking for some action. I am now terrified to whistle and tap my foot while enjoying my business, if you know what I mean. I don't want to attract a guy under false pretenses when he could be better served elsewhere. This is a timesaver for both of us.
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