Tuesday, July 12, 2005

Not too much televiewing
Why did the International Channel have to turn into AZN Television?! Not that it’s such a surprise as 75% of it’s programming before was from Asia so it’s not that far a stretch. I guess I shouldn't really complain as it's not meant for my viewing anyhow. But I still don’t agree with the change as I used to like watching the French shows they used to air as I need to hear French to improve my comprehension when it comes to someone speaking in French. That’s one of the hardest things for me because I’m still not very good at it.

But worst of all, they took off HEY! HEY! HEY! Music Champ, and that’s what I really don’t like. I don’t know how many people liked this show, but it made me laugh! Even if it didn’t have the great guests and the silly games and performances, I would at least get a laugh out of the two goofy, abusive hosts.

The one good thing about this is they seem to have more slot time to show Asian movies and dramas! And I care about that now because I really like this Korean drama called Jewel in the Palace so I’m hoping I could maybe enjoy some more from the list that I was recommended.

It’s interesting watching movies/dramas from other countries as you can tell a lot of things from them. You can make cultural observations, as far as acting is concerned. And if they happen to be historical than you pick up even more.

Excluding this soccer channel, a couple shows on Food Network, and three on AS I don’t care to watch much else on TV these days. I try not to get wrapped up in those dumb reality shows which I see as being pathetically ridiculous (no offense to those that love them). I just don’t find nutty people doing “real life” things on TV and looking stupid (and for some reason not noticing) to be very entertaining.

Although, I do find this Nanny 911 to be all too amusing; well enough so to keep me around for an hour of those “nannies” trying to help those families with their “problems”. Maybe it’s because I enjoy pointing out all the parenting mistakes that one wouldn’t even need to be an expert in order to see. To me the most obvious problem with most of the families on the show is that they have too many kids in such a short time and no help to handle them all at that crucial early age. Or is it too many kids and not enough discipline? Either way, I enjoy watching this whenever I happen to have the chance.

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