Don't get too excited, I don't have any real friends to write about. Last fall I decided to share with you a list of my favorite shows on the off-chance you gave a damn. And now I find myself in a similar situation with nothing exciting to blog about either! Woo hoo life progress!
Here are some updated thoughts:
- I still love 30 Rock. I assume they are on hiatus due to Tina's real life pregnancy so I GUESS I can get over it, but these German political ads are not filling the Jackie D void in my life. Please come back.
- Modern Family is the true meaning of fantastic. You should be watching it (specifically looking at you, Ashley), everyone on the Emmy voting committee agrees.
- I've been trying out some new shows because I don't have much better to do, and based on two episodes of each, I like 2 Broke Girls (cheesy, but funny) and New Girl because how can I hate quirky girls? Oh and I'm pretty sure I've met the inspiration for her dbag bro roommate four or five times in Murray Hill.
- Last but not least, my newest true love: Parks & Recreation. I have written before about how my not-so-secret dream involves me, Tina and Amy Poehler being best friends. But now I have a new dream. It involves Aziz Ansari, a fellow lover of puppies, food, and the East Village, being my soulmate. I know, I would also have never guessed a petite Indian guy might be The One, but what can I say, he is amazing. (If you are a fan and haven't seen TomHaverfoods stop what ever you are doing immediately. Now I say!)
Anyway, I really want you all to start watching it so we can talk about it. In an effort to do so, when I saw the following scene last week, I stopped what I was doing and typed it up to share with you. Because I have no life it is that great. Brace yourselves, it includes an inspirational message!
Ron Swanson: You know when I was 12, my brother shot me in the pinky toe with a nail gun. Granted it was a hilarious prank and we all had a good laugh, but I avoided going to the doctor. I hate paperwork. After a few weeks the toe just kind of fell off.
Leslie Knope: You only have 9 toes? Ron Swanson: I have the toes I have. Lets just leave it at that. The point is, the doctor said if i had come in right away, they might have saved the toe. You cant run from your problems
Leslie Knope: Especially if you only have 9 toes.
Reasons why I love this:
It's great banter. I use the phrase "hilarious prank" regularly. I too hate paperwork and it is a frequent barrier to me seeking medical treatment. And the message that you really shouldn't run from your problems is true. It is exhausting and stressful. And as I get older, running has really started to hurt my knees. If only you could elliptical machine from your problems, then I would endorse it... But seriously, good message. Man up and face your problems. And start watching this show. And come visit and entertain me in Berlin.
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