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Memos Tagged Pop Culture


Nov302009

Talk Shows & Pop Culture

last call with carson daly show1 Talk Shows & Pop Culture

Their are way too many talk shows on tv these days. The qualifications to host one must be at an all time low. I mean come on, Tyra Banks? Carson Daley? (who has no personality whatsoever) and now GEORGE LOPEZ?!?!? Tona Danza had one and Rosie O’Donnell too. Just because you are a celebrity doesn’t mean your qualified. Fuck, I don’t know shit about Phil Donahue, Sally Jesse Raphael or Giraldo but I feel like their credentials were somehow better than what we let these hosts get away with today.

The other thing that bothers me is the insane amount of shows dissecting pop culture. It’s already bad enough we have shows highlighting events in pop culture (insert: TMZ and the entire E! channel) but do we really need shows ripping on pop culture too? As funny as Joel McHale and the tv show “The Soup” is, it’s a useless show. Even though they are making fun of pop culture, at the same time it’s being allowed to be promoted.

Stop endorsing pop culture, goddamit! Simply put, it’s just not that fucking interesting.

Get a real life.



Oct262009

Chuck Klosterman Has A New Book

Klosterman Chuck Klosterman Has A New Book

I realize your first question is most likely who is Chuck Klosterman? The 2nd is what exactly is a “book” and what can I do with it?

Websters defines book as:

–noun

1. a written or printed work of fiction or nonfiction, usually on sheets of paper fastened or bound together within covers.

As for Mr. Klosterman the answer is more complex. Klosterman has 5 previous books out, most dealing with pop culture, music, and sports (this is the simplified answer). Fans of ESPN’s Bill Simmons may already be familiar with him as he is a quasi frequent guest on his B.S. Report podcasts. You can listen to the most recent two part podcast (10/21/2009) with Chuck Klosterman by clicking here.

Klosterman’s newest book of essays entitled “Eating The Dinosaur” is available in stores now. This book is recommended for people who have a brain (and know how to use it) and people with a good sense of humor.

Morons need not apply.


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