villain the blanks

I am sitting in my stormy tower clad in a black leather catsuit. Drinking a glass of vodka neat (my heart is so cold I need no “rocks.”), I idly read a magazine.  Tori Spelling’s face smirks up at me from a smutty gossip magazine I picked up at the library today, and I cackle with evil glee at tonight’s topic…


No my name ain’t baby… it’s Meri, 
SCARY MERI if you’re nasty…
(Meri’s favorite Cinematic Villains)


–Cruella De Ville (101 Dalmations)- Sure, she was horrible to the puppies. But she did have a wicked cool hairstyle and maybe the best villain name ever outside of the Bond movies.


–The Riddler (Batman Forever)- Jim Carrey’s freakish word nerd is a villain after my own heart. He actually “pun”ishes people for not solving his word riddles. (I think he’d be proud of what I just did in that last sentence, for the record). Bonus points for the orange buzz cut and fearless lime green question mark suit.

Riddle me THIS!



–Hercules “the beast” (Sandlot)- When we finally see the adorable doggy at the end of this film, we are left in amazement that the behemoth savage dog we’ve been expecting is so darn lovable. Also, I need to include this movie because last night’s list embarrassingly discluded Benny “the Jet” Rodriguez, a huge current childhood crush of mine.


–Ursula (The Little Mermaid)- Again, like Cruella- the HAIR! Plus, who doesn’t want to be a sea witch? I kind of do…


–Professor Snape (Harry Potter)- Well, I know he’s borderline on the whole “villain” thing, but I basically thing Alan Rickman’s portrayal of him is so dead on funny that he wins over both Umbridge and Voldemort. Mostly because I can’t stand looking at Voldemorts nylon over the head face.


–Alotta Fagina (Austin Powers)- Because as a pre-teen, this joke was funny for about 2 years straight, I didn’t even have to think of jokes, it was its own one liner…


–Regina George (Mean Girls) – “One time she punched me in the face… it was AWESOME.”


–Mugatu (Zoolander)- I continually forget how nearly perfect this movie is, in large part because of Will Ferrel’s villain and his farty foamy latte. 

happy HAPPY happy HAPPY!



–The mutilated toys (Toy Story)- because I know kids who deconstruct their toys into freakish new robot toys, and these kids aren’t evil at all, in fact they are pretty darn cool.

I like the baby head spider…



–Fiona (Josie and the Pussycats)- Because I love Parker Posey, and I actually just love this movie. 


–Shooter McGavin (Happy Gilmore). Runner up- Ben Stiller’s cameo as the crazy Nursing Home Nurse “You will go to sleep, or I will PUT you to sleep.”


…. and the winner, my personal fave…


–Miss Hannigan (Annie)- I didn’t really “get” Carol Burnett’s Miss Hannigan as a kid. I sure do “get” it now, and I like!

“we love you miss hannigan…”



Sooo… obviously, these aren’t totally “serious” movie villains, but they are some of my favorites! Do you guys like funny movie villains or super creepy scary ones (Hannibal Lecter, The guy from Seven, etc)?


-Meri

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Droolin’ Fool

Well, I intended to post this yesterday but blogger took a little mini-break so I spent the extra time scanning craigslist for hall trees (when did I turn into an adult? Is it reversible?)


In the interest of posting this before blogger disappears again, without further ado, today’s list:


Meri’s Man Candy (Celebrity Crushes throughout the years)


The Early Years:


JTT (Jonathan Taylor Thomas to you youths who don’t know…) He was a vegetarian. He starred in Home Improvement, Man of the House, and Tom and Huck. He was sassy, sarcastic, and a little brat. Every tween girl’s dream.

Classic JTT



Jonathan Brandis (of Ladybugs fame). I honestly don’t remember what else he was in, just that me and everybody else on the planet thought him and his baby blues were the living end. Sadly, he died a few years ago, taking lots of former fans by surprise.


Paul Walker- (Of Meet the Deedles fame). Yes, I rack this one up to my “wannabe surfer girl” phase, which was utterly ridiculous as I lived in Minnesota, thousands of miles from the sea.


Leo DiCaprio- Yes, I really went against the crowd with this crush… my bestie and I even wrote him a fan letter!


Later on:


Gael Garcia Bernal- It started with Y tu mama tambien (I should add that at the time Diego Luna was my favorite, and then a mere few years later I grew up and realized Gael was real hottie…) it increased with The Science of Sleep, and hit fever pitch with the Motorcycle Diaries (as much as I’m not a Che fan, this is an incredible movie, and he’s smokin’ hot in it)

who, me?

Johnny Depp. Well, duh. Especially: Captain Jack Sparrow


Colin Firth- Bridget Jones’ Diary, mostly. I think it might be a Mr. Darcy thing carried over, or perhaps not. Why do I think he’s hot? I know I’m not alone, but I can’t seem to pinpoint why he’s a heartthrob, especially for 20-somethings like me.


Aragorn from Lord of the Rings- Notice I’m not saying Viggo Mortensen. I do know the actor’s name, I just don’t find him to be devastatingly handsome in anything else. Perhaps its the rugged mountain man thing. He’s sort of a live action Gaston I suppose. Who else could get a newbie through a 4 hours LOTR movie?

king me!



Past, Present, FOREVER:


-Rafa Nadal. Wow. 
-David Bowie. 
-Silas from Weeds/ Zack Efron (same guy, equally hot)
-James Franco- why doesn’t he do anything unattractive, ever? He’s hot when he’s stupid, when he’s stoned, when he acts on soap operas…
-Cary Grant. Invented Man-candy.

The original Clooney

Who did you guys all crush on when you were younger? Any embarrassing pre-teen crushes out there?


Meri

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Cream of the Shops

Moving is stressful. With our recent move mostly behind us, I am feeling a bit better. But the last few weeks? Tough. How did I deal with it? Booze? Screaming at man-go-round in psychotic PMS rages? staying up all night watching bad tv? Well, maybe. But also…


don’t judge me…

Rumba watch: $9.98 at Borders!

Canvas sandals: $9.98 at Target, Wedges $24.99 at Target. Black strappy
sandals with bows- Material Girl (Madonnas daughter…) at Macy’s. Gift Card!

Sunglasses- F21 $1.50 and $4.50 Because I don’t have any sunglasses already…

and then…


Pretty, right? And it’s okay, because the earrings weren’t a part of the crazed self-indulgent shopping spree. They were a gift from my incredible mother. Thank you Mommy- look how pretty they are!


Instead of beating myself up for the spend-a-thon, however (I haven’t shown you the rest of the haul from Target…), I thought I’d do the opposite and compose a little ode to my favorite retail chains! We all love mom and pop shops, yes… but sometimes a girl just needs a big soul-less haven of consumerism. When that day comes, enter…


Meri’s Mall Mania
1. H & M– I have to admit I’m talking the juniors section. I have purchased 3 jackets (two winter, one spring) that all have stood the test of time and were crazy cheap. Their shirts fit right (long), and they have every accessory you could ever want.


2. Michael’s- A craft nerd at heart, I’d happily choose fancy paper or wood glue over clothes any day. And dollar bins? Tear me away.


3. Target-The holy grail. Clothes (by talented, legit designers!), tights, food, bed, bath, beyond… Dollar section! I’m feeling a bit delirious just thinking about it. Maybe I’m not well.


4. American Eagle- Can’t stand most of their crap, but they still make the only jeans I like for a price I’m willing to pay (Artist jeans in extra dark, thank you.)


5. Border’s– Now this one is a wild card as I hate owning books. I do, however, like Paperchase. And I do like browsing all of the books to see what to request from the library. And I do have a huge collection of crossword puzzle books purchased with Border’s Bucks. 


***Runners Up: Zara/Mango (remind me of Madrid), Amazon, The Gap, Barnes and Noble, American Apparel (I hate them but for one lovely pair of purple yoga pants I’ve been wearing for YEARS on end, and a simple shift dress I’ve worn to approximately 29 weddings so far. What on earth is it with me and purple pants?) World Market (where did they go?)




And who does Meri Loatheth? Wellllll, since you didn’t ask…


–(sub)Urban Outfitters– I’m over them. I do have some beloved items purchased there, like my purple striped linen pants I bought in high school and wore for about 6 years… but I just find their clothes to look like expensive sacks lately. I’m also a bit sated by all of the hipster coffee table books and overpriced tights. Meh.


– J. Crew– take your overpriced ill-fitting corduroys with butterflies embroidered all over them and shove them. Into Nantucket. And the catalog? Buttwipes. Forever and anon.


–Express– Two words: size inflation.  What’s wrong with that? Well, I bought the size I believe myself to be, only to get it home and realize it was gigantic. Thanks for the extra trip to the mall Express. 


Where do you guys like to shop? Which places make you cringe at the thought of the way you used to love them? (ahem, Abercrombie and Fitch)? Do you shop online or at hideous malls? And most importantly, what do you think of my wedges???


-Meri

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Do you have the guts?

…Or should I say, do you have gut troubles?


My entire family has “digestive issues,” ranging from Crohn’s Disease to IBS to the odd lactose “semi-tolerance” as I”ll call it. None of us should probably eat peanut butter, but most of us do. While a few of my family members have actual diseases or diagnosed issues, I am more on the “I don’t eat crap that makes my guts hurt but there is nothing really wrong with me” end of the spectrum


Enter my curiosity of this product on a recent food co-op visit:


Aloe Vera Juice! I’ve heard of drinking this for its anti-inflammatory, digestive, muscle repair, and joint benefits. The first time I read it I freaked out a bit… I pictured aloe vera gel and sort of gagged. However, I decided to be a grown up, haphazardly throw 8 dollars at the clerk, and give it the old college try.



I got out this “nervous glass” which hasn’t seen anything but whiskey in years, and sloppily measured the 2 oz dose. With a caramello at the ready should I need a quick remedy for bad taste.


The verdict?
taste: not bad, not good. It doesn’t taste like anything I’ve ever had before. It didn’t make me gag like I thought it would, but I did eat a cinnamon raisin bagel right quick. The caramello seemed too sweet after the “juice.”


the benefit: I will drink the whole bottle and report back if I find any difference in overall functioning. 2 oz a day until it’s gone, no more. The bottle says you can have this dose twice a day but I’m taking it slow.


So you know I’m not going to leave you without a list, soooo…


Better than Cod Liver Oil, Cheaper than Tums: Meri’s Tummy Tamers:


**DISCLAIMER** The tummy troubles I speak of deal more with heartburn/ cramping/ bloating/ “twisty guts” as I call it , and less with actual ‘ahem” elimination, so some of these are mere reports and not tried and or true per se. You’ll have to let me know if they work or are hogwash.


1. Tea. Ginger (anti nausea), chamomile (stress reducing), Peppermint (tummy “soothing”) and rooibos all are prescribed for tummy trouble. It just so happens these are my favorite kinds of teas! Alternately, I take my “ginger supplement” in the form of ginger chews, the best candy ever created.


2. Blackberries– for diarrhea (per my friend “google.”)


3. Brazil Nuts– for constipation (per google report)


4. Oatmeal– solves all of life’s problems, including digestive iffiness.


5. Honey– anti-bacteria, anti-viral. My mom has a recipe for a tonic with honey and vinegar and water, I think. Mom- you out there? write the recipe in the comments!


6. Yogurt/ Kefir– the probiotics. I’m limited to store bought yogurts thus far. After a nasty bout with the flu I once bought probiotic pills, but don’t think I took them long enough for it to make a difference.


7. Saltines– because my mommy and everybody’s mommy says so.


8. Bananas– cramps begone! Winning!


9. Cabbage– sounds counterintuitive, but I just read today they help with stomach ulcers. I always think of people saying cabbage makes you “windy,” but I have never liked it so I guess I can’t speak for its pro/con in the digestive world. 


10. Animal crackers- because if I have a tummy ache already, I might as well get some animal crackers out of the deal!


                                                                                                                


Now, truth be told… I take Tums every day pretty much, since I’ve decided they are a worthy and slightly more cost effective calcium supplement, and they help when I eat too many tomatoes or vodka or both together. Ruh-roh!


Do you all have tummy troubles (often or once in awhile?) Have you ever been diagnosed or do you “self diagnose” like me? What are your tummy ache or nausea remedies?


-Meri

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Crazy, Sketchy, Cuckoo

***5 bonus points to anyone who caught that TLC reference in the title…



The bulk of the move is behind us. Change of address form complete, internet coming in a few days… I cannot wait.


In the mean time, I’ve been away from my precious cable smut, and have become all too aware of the larger than life personalities that bombard my senses from the teevee on a daily basis. I’ve still been reading magazines from the library here and there, but I haven’t had the onslaught of drama that I’ve become accustomed to.


So in honor of all of the obnoxious dunderheads that make reality TV so…. well, what it is, I’ve compiled a list up for debate and feedback.


Let’s call it…


“Love to hate ’em, hate to love ’em, or maybe just… hate ’em.”


1. The Donald– I could sort of tolerate him until the last year or so. The hair, the catchphrases, the gawdy opulence. Now I just feel embarrassed for ever having given him credit of any kind for his “brand.” (see: Celebrity Apprentice, The Apprentice, and the show he sometimes appeared on about the pageant chicks on MTV with Tara Connors)

Is it trump or…



Bill Murray in Kingpin? The world may never know…



2. Bethany Frankel- I actually like her. She’s super annoying, but I still find her “character” she has formed interesting to watch. I have to admit I’ve never seen the original show she was on though, the real desperate housewives, only the one with her and her fiance/ husband. Also, her face is a weird geometric shape I like to look at. (see: Real Housewives of NY, Bethany Ever After)


3. Patti Stanger- She is hardly ever on, because Man-go-round gets so so worked up with rage when its on, but I like the overall weirdo schtick she has created. I dock her points, however, because sometimes she doesn’t completely come across like she even believes in the crap she’s pretending to. (see: Millionaire Matchmaker)


4. Tyra Banks- I have blogged about Tyra so many times. I think she is one of the most ridiculous, narcissistic, and fake reality tv “characters” I’ve ever seen. What’s not to love about that? Again, I have to admit I’ve never watched her talk show as it is on in the middle of the day, but I’m sure its full of delicious smut! (see: America’s Next Top Model, Tyra Banks show)


5. Heidi Montag/ Spencer Pratt- I can’t give either of these two any credit for their existence, since they are controversial but… they are so utterly boring! Am I the only one unable to get through three minutes of the show without getting up to make a quesadilla out of sheer boredom? Fade away Speidi… fade away… (see: The Hills, Heidi’s music career…)

“should I get ones bigger or smaller than a bread basket…”





6. Rachel Ray- Must die. That is all.


7. Rachel Zoe- I didn’t find anything spectacularly interesting, good or bad, about her… until I saw a video on Jezebel where she says the word “literally” about 175 times in a row from different episodes. Now that memory is enough to make an episode of the show almost watchable. If I have the flu. (See: the rachel Zoe show)


8. Snookie Polizzi- I have to admit I’ve never made it through an episode of the Jersey Shore. I WANTED to, people… I want to like it. But… it’s boring! Maybe even more boring than the Real World, which I didn’t think was possible…
I will say, though, that I have seen Snookie on talk shows and think her “character” she has created is sort of cute. And the guy who plays her on SNL is pretty funny too. (see: The Jersey Shore)

Making little girls everywhere afraid to grow up…



9. Glenn Beck- Because man-go-round decrees it so.


10. Simon Cowell- I like him. I like making fun of people who get so upset by his “meanness.” Those people probably wouldn’t like me too much if they think he is mean.




Honorable mentions: Kate Gosselin, Tori Spelling, Sandra Lee, Jerry Springer, Olivia Palermo, Jackie Warner, Jillian Michaels, Guy Fieri (die)


What TV personalities do you hate? or love to hate/ hate to love?


–Meri (who promises to return more steadily to the blog world once internet integrity is less compromised… mom, that means when we’re all hooked up.)

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The Big Move(ie)

Hey everybody! Happy Friday!

Man-go-round and I are making the big move this weekend to our new place, so it likens to be sort of a dry spell on Meri-goes-round until we find an internet hookup there. I might pop into a coffee shop if I can’t restrain myself from the blogworld, however. Wish us luck!

The weather today was incredible. We went on a stroll this evening and it FINALLY feels like spring is here. However, there threatens to be scattered showers over the weekend, which for me means one of three things:

-Coffee and crafts
-Mall and Library
-Movie night!

So in the spirit of option 3, a movie-mania list seems appropriate for tonight! I tend to get very bored with most modern movies- nothing wrong with them, they are just too long and “shiny” for me (except Harry Potter of course). So to be more specific, these are my favorite “old” movies. I have no rules for dates they must fall in, its just a made-up definition I have in my head. Here goes!

Meri’s Moviehouse

1. The Philadelphia Story– Timeless, classic. I love Katherine Hepburn, sometimes even more than “saint” Audrey. Also, Jimmy Stewart.

2. Sabrina– However, I think we all are madly in love with Audrey as well. This is one of my favorite movies of all time, and the dress she wears at the party is unbelievable. Plus, the name Linus Larabee is maybe the best character name ever.

awesome part une

3. To Catch a Thief– Despite the ridiculous and euphemistic “fireworks” scene which made me laugh uncontrollably, the technicolor travel dreamery of this movie, plus two of the most attractive people ever to exist (Grace Kelly, Cary Grant), put this movie on the list.

4. Some Like it Hot- I can watch this over and over and over and still laugh. “Nobody’s Perfect!”

5. Dr. Strangelove– Peter Sellers, angst, communism… “precious bodily fluids…” what more could you want from a film?

6. All About Eve– Bette Davis= Pure awesomeness. Celeste Holm=dead to me. Love this one.

7. The Big Sleep– This movie confused me beyond all sanity, but I still loved it

8. Bringing up Baby– The peignoir. And more Kath Hep.

awesome part deux
9. Roman Holiday. J’adore (wrong language, so sue me)
10. Breakfast at Tiffany’s- because like all young girls, I desperately wanted to be this glamorous. It was quite a wake-up call when in college I read Capote’s version and realized how depressing the character/ story truly is. However, the name Hepburn seems to be cinematic gold, yes?

Note: I did not include musicals because they seem to warrant their own list. You’ll also notice the absence of lots of famous Hitchcock films, Casablanca, Citizen Kane, Rebel without a cause, gone with the wind… this is no accident. Deal with it.

Or, instead, you could tell me your favorite old movies!

And wish us luck with the move! I’ll see you cats on the other side!

Meri
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Flora and Fawning

Hi dear readers and friends!
Around here, in the last few days, things have come alive. 


Tulips on every corner, yellow petaled trees, and daffodils and pansies aplenty.


As I strolled through the neighborhood last night in the setting sun, I thought it might be fun to have a listmania garden special! So, without further ado (so you can all get outside to the beautiful springtime)…


FLOWER POWER! Meri’s Favorite Flowers


1. Lilacs. If there are people out there resistant to the charms of the lilac’s aroma, I think they might be goblins or x-men or something. A fleeting joy, but a simple one.


2. Rununculus. Just learned about this one at Easter this year, thanks to my classy mama!



3. Peonies.  Incredible. I learned that they need ants to eat away the layers before they can fully open. 
4. Birds of Paradise. From the very unique and exotic…
5. Hydrangea. … to the very simple. I like the lavender-blue ones with pinkish edges best!
6. Little Johns. Prominent in Ma and Pa’s ‘hood in Arizona



7. Tulips. Whether in Washington, Holland, or Minneapolis, I love them in every color. I also cherish my wooden tulips!

                      

8. Marigolds. Not just because the name sort of sounds like mine, but because they are bright and cheery and my mom always had them in her gardens surrounded by lilies, cone flowers, and peonies.


Alright, that’s quite enough lovey dovey for the flowers I think… I know what is on everyone’s mind is the flowers I can’t STAND! Here goes:

-Daisies- because they reek. The smell makes me gag.
-Petunias- because they almost always look dead, even if they are brand new.
-Wilty/ delicate flowers in general. Lame. 
-Roses- I just don’t think they are very pretty. They are okay, but look at the heavenly Rununculus! A wonderful replacement!

What is your favorite flower? Do you have a garden or do you just appreciate the work of others, like me? Are there flowers that bring back memories of childhood or grandparents or travel?

-Meri
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It makes scents to me!

Happy Tuesday to all! I enjoyed reading about what shows other people watch, and forgot about a few that I love (Glee, Californication, The Sopranos, Parenthood, and more).


Today I was moving some stuff over to our new place, and someone was out on their patio barbecuing something FIERCE! Not that BBQ doesn’t always smell good, but this reminded me of, well… dare I say… when I used to work at Punch and they would cook the sausage in the woodfire oven. Yes, I’ve never had sausage, but yes, it smells diviiiiine sometimes!


Which made me think of other smells that make me gagagaga. Not like Lady Gaga, just blissful happy place. So today’s list:


Meri’s Magnifi-scents


Let’s start with some obvious ones:
-Lilacs
-Vanilla
-Fresh baked bread
-Gingerbread
-Newborns/ infants, and especially their hair and breath! (nobody has kidnapped me, its really me, Meri!)


Then maybe some commonly enjoyed smells, but not so obvs:
-Cedar furniture
-Coconut
-Sauteing garlic
-Pine needles/ forest



-Aveda shampoo


And maybe some of my own special faves:
-Beer (but not stale beer or miller light or anything)



-Peanut butter (especially when melted)
-Cucumbers
-Whiskey, Scotch, Bourbon…
-Chlorine (smells like swimming!)


and of course it wouldn’t be fair not to talk about… 


Pepe le P-U!
And what smells do I loathe? I speak not of things everyone hates (feces, rotting garbage, locker room) but ones more specific to me, because this blog is by, well… me.


-antique stores/ dust. Choke, cough, gag…
-money. ugh
-tuna (canned)
-Salty foods (as in frozen dinners or leftover takeout, especially in the kitchen at work)
-raw meat. I still have nightmares about this sickening scent in Spain.
-paint (makes me claustrophobic and itchy)
-newspaper
-Jagermeister (self explanatory, I think)

I CURSE THE DAY YOU WERE BORN JAAAAAG…





What are your favorite smells? Least favorite smells? Do you think you have your own personal “scent?”


-Meri

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"channeling" my inner critic

Hi guys! I enjoyed all of the feedback about Listmania, and liked hearing what everybody hoards or holds dear. I would like to add that I intentionally left off truly important things like family/ friends/ food/ shelter, and focused instead on “things” that I have a pathetic material obsession with.


Now something new! Throughout the years, my teevee viewing has waxed and waned. I never watched it as a wee tot, then glued myself too it in the elementary years (Friends and Will and Grace NBC Thursday block anyone)? In college we enjoyed drinking our icehouse alongside the OC and the Hills. I spent 3-4 years without cable (or a television, actually), and then a year and a half ago we got cable. Initially, for the hockey. Now, I’m just addicted.


Right now I have Mad Men season 3 on loan from the lovely Hennepin County Library system. We’ve been cramming a few episodes in every night in order to have it back in the 7 days we’re allowed. I am aware we’re a bit behind, but hey- I’m cheap and hate watching TV in the prime time slots it is aired. Which brings me to tonight’s list…


“Net working it”: Meri’s Favorite TeeVee Networks


1. Showtime– We don’t get this, but my parents do. They bring us Weeds and The United States of Tara. Nurse Jackie lives here, and they aired one of my all time favorites, the L Word.

You’re looking very Shane today… Shane…

2. HBO- Like Showtime, I see this on DVD or at my parents On Demand. But who doesn’t love the maker of Sex and the City, Six Feet Under, Da Ali G show… come on! Plus, I want to see Boardwalk Empire, Big Love, and True Blood. This list alone puts them on the… list.


3. Travel Channel- Pros? Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations. Cons? Samantha Brown.


4. Cooking Channel- For Jamie Oliver and actually showing cooking some of the time (yes, I’m talking to you Food Network- enough stupid cake competitions!)


5. Bravo- For originating Project Runway. For duplicating this formula with such addictive trash as “Shear Genius,” “Top Chef,” and “The Runway” or whatever that show is called. For introducing me to Jackie Warner with the no longer showing “Work Out,” and for the idiotic Real Desperate Housewives of _______ franchise that is truly hit or miss for me.

I did buy your DVD, Jackie! It’s just to hard to… use…

6. Lifetime- For taking over and revamping Project Runway, for Drop Dead Diva (this might be the dumbest program I regularly watch. I blame the influence of Margaret Cho…) and for the Tori Spelling TV movies putting women in precarious situations, usually involving a babysitter and/or seduction.


7. FOX– Two Words. Arrested. Development. Honorable Mentions: Family Guy, the Simpsons


8. NBC- Plus? SNL, Friends, Will & Grace, Seinfeld, 30 Rock, The Office
               Minus? Does the name Conan ring a bell? BAD NBC! NAUGHTY!


9. MTV- So I can try to keep up with what the “kids” are doing these days. Not to be confused with music television, that died years ago at the hand of Snookie Polizzi.


10. The CW- Despite the embarrassment that is Hellcats, 90210, Gossip Girl, Vampire Diaries, One Tree Hill, and lots of other shows (I will however admit I haven’t seen all of these), the redeeming GLORY of television remains…


ANTM. Tyra Banks. Boom.

You wanna be on top… of Tyra’s ponytail?

Which networks do you guys always flip back to? Favorite shows or channels? I left off sports here because I tend to watch the important ones that are on network TV.


Let me know!
Meri

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