she's a shiny new toy, and she's mine - Heroes S1 through 2.6

What I've learned about my viewing habits as they apply to Heroes is that they lose me in the middle. I'm all in love with the opening arc, as characters are introduced and powers are revealed, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the closing arc, at least from the point where we figure out what this season's destiny entails. Season one had me glued to the TV from about episodes 1 through 9, I lost interest between about 10-16 and re-discovered my devotion from episodes 17-26.

Somehow, watching the characters untwist and identify their course, remember when we went from "Are You on the List" to "Save the Cheerleader, Save the World", kinda leaves me with a little bit of an Ok, So what's next? Of course, we can go back and review and recognize all the foreshadowing, but until we get into the "meat" of the season I am left with a big whoop. Last night was episode 6, so for me, if the pattern holds true, we're hitting that stretch where my interest in the show is going to wane. Last night didn't do a whole lot to convince me otherwise.


( (Spoilers for Heroes through episode 2.6, The Line) )

Dancing with the Stars and America's continued inability to cast an objective vote

Well, that was my last episode of Dancing with the Stars for this season. Cause that? That was total and complete bullshit, and the moment that America starts voting like twits I am out.

Seriously? I mean, c'mon, seriously!! I love Jane Seymour, I think Marie Osmond is a consummate performer, Cameron whathisname is a cutie, sure, but better dancers than Sabrina Cheetah Girl? Not. A. Chance. This is why I seldom watch shows where America gets to vote. They inevitably vote stupid and I am once again reminded that its all a popularity contest and hang talent. Not that I should be surprised ... I mean, look at the popularity of Britney Spears. Keanu Reeves still gets acting jobs. Ashley Tisdale is releasing a pop album. Talent just doesn't seem to be a factor these days. Hell, I couldn't believe that Emmet Smith beat out Mario Lopez. Emmet was good, but Mario was better.

Whatever Dancing with the Stars ... Whatever. I guess I'll check you next season.

At least until you fuck it up again.