Grey's Anatomy

 

 

           Recently most of my free time has been spent binge watching the entire Grey’s Anatomy series on Netflix, and trying to watch the maximum of episodes of Grey’s Anatomy that I could fit into one day.  If you have not gotten yourself to watch at least one Grey’s Anatomy episode you are going about life wrong. Grey’s Anatomy is a one hour long show that tells the story of multiple people’s lives who work at the Seattle Grace Hospital in Seattle, Washington narrated by the main character Meredith Grey played by Ellen Pompeo. Although, by my description it sounds like a cheesy soap opera filled with dramatic looks, and fake slaps about twice an episode, but it’s not like that at all.

            Grey’s Anatomy is an important show to most of the teen culture where I live, and I began to wonder, why? Of course, many like it for the excitement, and curiosity that the show offers. At least every episode someone’s life is on the line, and there’s an extreme case that you never knew could happen such as a boy getting stuck in tons of concrete, or even a man being pregnant. These extreme cases that happen on the show leave people eager to click on the next episode.

            Also, I believe that people watch Grey’s Anatomy or shows like it for another reason. All of the people on the show are relatively normal. They have break up’s, they fail tests, and yes they even drop kidneys on the operating floor. Watching these people who are saving lives daily, and have to be perfect in the operating room, diagnosing the patient, etc mess up although it sounds ude, but it’s kind of comforting.

            I think Grey’s Anatomy is a popular show, because it is entertaining, but also because it reminds us that everyone is human even the people we expect to save our lives.

    

Glee Series Finale

     A couple weeks ago on Friday the Glee series finale aired on TV. I have watched the show since season one, and although I lost in touch with it when the original members left I was eager to watch the series finale, and how the show came to an end. For those of you who have yet to see it I’m just warning you there will be spoilers!
      Since the episode was two hours long it was split into two parts. The first hour of the episode started off in the past, and went more in depth as to why the members decided to join the Glee Club. Warning Spoiler Alert Ahead: Watching the show I began wondering how they would talk about Finn on the show. For those of you who don’t know Finn was played by Cory Monteith who passed away from a drug overdose. He was a member on the episode, but of course was never shown. Until the end of the first hour episode when Mr. Shoe heard the member singing in the auditorium just when he felt like giving up. Of course they were singing Don’t Stop Believing, and showed the original footage from the first episode, and I would be lying if I said I did not cry, because believe me I cried…a lot.
      The second half of the episode took place in the future, and showed you where each member was in their life after high school, and the glee club. It was nice, because it gave the audience closure of what happened, and they wouldn’t be asking so many what ifs. 
 Watching the series finale made me think about why Glee was such a great show, and it was obvious. The Glee club was such a diverse group, and everyone was accepting of everyone’s differences. There was a kid in a wheelchair… I think that’s why it was popular, because everyone in this world just strives to be accepted whether we want to admit it or not. Watching Glee made us not only feel like it was possible, but we felt accepted by the Glee members for our differences even though they have no idea who we are. No matter if were popular or not, rich or poor, skinny, or overweight we just wanted to accept who we are, and Glee helped make that possible. 
 Looking back on the first season I’m glad the Glee was a part of my life, and it has honestly helped me accepted myself for who I am, and I’m forever grateful. Moving forward I wish nothing, but the best for the actors, and actresses.

Blackfish

 

Recently in my class while learning about persuasion we watched the documentary Blackfish which focuses on killer whales being kept in captivity in SeaWorld. During and after watching the film I was shocked. I never knew or could even imagine that these things were currently going on in SeaWorld, and that most people including me don’t know about it. I never knew the extent of the conditions the whales went through such as living in a concrete pool their whole life, having their babies taken away from them, and being attacked by other whales. Not only that, but SeaWorld is covering it up to save themselves instead of thinking of the poor animals. Even

Growing up I loved watching the Shamoo commercials on TV, and when I got to go to the show I was excited, and even took home a Shamoo stuffed animal. Why our animal-based amusement parks such a big part of our culture? Why do we love going to an amusement park to watch animals being kept in small enclosures for our own amusement instead of seeing them in the wild. What gives us the people the right over animals? After animals have been on the earth long before humans. Many people might argue that animals live longer in captivity so it’s justifiable, but is it worth keeping them alive longer if they aren’t happy, and have a miserable life?

Even though the documentary upset me I recommend for everyone to watch it not only to understand what I’m talking about, but to understand what our country is allowing us to do to these animals, and that I believe it’s ethically, and morally wrong. Although, humans have indeed been on this earth for billions of years, animals have been on it longer. So what gives us the right to control these animals? What gives us the right to dictate these animals, and their future lives? Why are our lives more important?

Blackfish although is an upsetting documentary, but I recommend that everyone watch it not only to understand where I’m coming from, but to witness what is currently happening in our country, and to open your eyes to all the possibilities of things that are not only going on at SeaWorld, but zoos and other animal  based theme parks across America.

Ellen DeGeneres

 

 

 

               One of my favorite shows for a while hands down is of course Ellen Degeneres’ talk show Ellen. Ellen Degeneres who is none other than a comedic god is a host of her own talk show which airs every day at 4/3c on CBS.

                In addition to watching her show every day I also watch it whenever I’m in a bad mood, or feeling down and need a pick me up, because my girl Ellen is always there. Ellen’s talk show usually consists of her little intro speech she gives after she walks out onto the stage, followed by her dancing through the aisles as everyone claps, and dances along, which is so contagious that I usually catch myself tapping my foot against the carpet. After this the show continues on, and is filled with laughter, celebrities, and pure joy.

                What sets Ellen apart from other talk show hosts is her generosity (after all it is in her name.) Ellen gives back to those who as cheesy as it sounds “make this world a better place.” These people consist of a firefighter who saved a dog from a building, a man who has a pizza shop where he gives homeless people food, teachers who use money from their own wallet to pay for supplies, and so many more great people. Ellen thanks them by usually giving them a gift which usually consists of money, and rightfully so. This makes me respect Ellen so much more, because there’s many celebrities out there who buy luxurious things with their money such as $50,000 bracelet, and that’s not wrong I mean they can spend their money however they want, and I’m sure Ellen buys luxurious things too, but she also gives back, and because of that I respect her so much.

                Recently, Ellen has been taking the world by storm, and rightfully so. But why do we love Ellen so much? Why do we the people love when the clock hits four or three to turn on our television sets to watch someone tell jokes? Although I don't speak for everyone, but I know that personally Ellen has helped me so much. When I’m having a bad day I just turn on her show, and for that moment that complete hour I feel happy, and forget about all the stress, and frustration that went on throughout my day, and that no matter what kind of day I’m having my girl Ellen is only a click away.

Dance Moms

             Finally, Dance Moms is back! One of my favorite reality shows Dance Moms aired it's season five premiere on Tuesday of last week on Lifetime. To be honest I did not know that it was going to return when it did so when I heard the news a couple days before I was so excited, and could hardly contain myself, and could not wait for Tuesday...well, actually Wednesday, because by the time I get home from practice it's too late.


             Anyways, Dance Moms kicked off with a one hour premiere, and there were a few changes I noticed. The first, Chloe was not there. I heard rumors that she had quit the show, but I was hoping that they were not true. Chloe has been my favorite since the beginning of the show, and now that she's gone I'm not sure if I'll keep watching. Another thing is that Kalani came back onto the show, and I was actually happy, because I knew that her mother would add drama to the show with the whole Maddie vs. Kalani situation. The last thing that I noticed was that Abby lost weight.


             Watching the show it just didn't feel the same, and this season I began to realize how repetitive the show really is. At least once an episode Abby gets yelled at by a mom for treating her kid unfairly in some way, there is always something wrong with the group dance, and Maddie either gets a solo or a special part in the group dance which upsets the mom.
  
              Watching the show I began to wonder why the moms stay, and after all of Abby's complaining she hasn't kicked them off the team. Episode after episode mothers complain how rude Abby is to the kids, and how unfairly they are treated. I mean sometimes the moms will step in, and say something, but by the next episode they're fine. How could a mom let their kid be exposed to that kind of rude behavior that they complain about. For their reputation? The money? A contract with Lifetime? or because they trust Abby with their kids? Also, I wondered why do we watch this? Why do we find kids being yelled at by their dance teacher entertaining? Although, I'm not 100% sure of the answer I believe it's because of the thrill, and anticipation that the arguments give us, and also I believe that we love it, because it gives us something to talk about. I can't tell you how many times I've screamed at the tv, talked about Abby with friends, and my mom, and the show creates a bond fans.

             Overall, the seasons seems to be filled with catty drama, and competition like it usually is, and I'm excited to see the show unfold.

 Honey Boo Boo 

             Recently one of the most stupid, and one of the best reality shows (at least according to me,) Honey Boo Boo was cancelled. Although the news about this was released a while ago I didn't hear it until recently. When I heard the news I was actually upset, because it was one of my favorite  shows that I would watch whenever I felt down, and needed a pick-me-up. It was one of the most grotesque shows I've ever seen yet it was one of the best, because it was hilarious, and it baffled that they were a real family, and that the show wasn't scripted, or planned. Not only that, but at the end of the day they were a family, and you could tell that no matter what they loved each other and I thought that was cool, because you don't see that "loving family" aspect on many reality shows today.

            
             June also known as "Mama" admitted that she was in a relationship with a man who was a previous child molester, and when TLC heard about this they cancelled the show. I personally agree, and respect what TLC did by cancelling the show, because it shows that the daughters well being is more important then views, and money they are making from the show. Even if the man wasn't a threat to the girls it still showed that TLC doesn't believe in airing a man who was once involved in that behavior. I respect that they cancelled the show for that reason, because now a days not every show would.

             When I heard the news I was also confused, and upset, because I wanted to know what happened to Sugar Bear. Did they break up? Was she cheating on him? I guess we will never know, but everyone who watches the show can agree that he was a great dad, and a great character on the show.  Although TLC is thinking about restarting the show as long as the man is not on it, and out of the girls' life, because they don't want to promote child molestation. I believe if the show comes back on they will lose views. I believe they will lose views, because even though "Mama" is no longer associated with a child molester she was, and those topics don't sit well with people.

             Although this was one of my favorite shows I again respect the decision TLC made, and if the show does come back on I can assure you I'll be watching it every week.
         

The Bachelor

              Last night at exactly 7:00 I quickly turned the channel to ABC to watch the season premiere of The Bachelor eager to watch the drama unfold. The Bachelor which is a reality show in which 25 women go on dates with one guy, go on dates, and fight for his love amongst the other girls. Already from the description the show probably sounds cheesy...and it is, but I decided to tune in, and watch for two reasons. The first being that the bachelor Chris is a farmer from my home state of Iowa, and also, because there are so many woman fighting for one guy there is ton of drama.

             While watching the show I began to wonder many things. The first thing is can someone find "true" love from 25 women from all over the world. I mean sure you can like them, and think you want to be with them, but do they really want to. Over the course of The Bachelor they travel to beautiful, exotic places, and go on fancy dates, but what happens when it goes back to normal. What will happen when the cameras are off, and they're back on his farm in Iowa, or wherever she lives? Would they be willing to sacrifice their jobs, friends, and family to move across the country to live with their husband/wife. All of these things have come into play during the show, and are reasons why some have broken up. Yes, some couples have worked out, and still are married, but the majority did not.

             The next thing I thought about while watching the premiere was how many of these girls are picked, because they're crazy, obsessive, dramatic, and will add more drama to the show. Last night there was this girl on the show, and I'm not quite sure what her name was, but she spent the whole night talking about an onion that turned out to be a pomegranate? I'm not really sure what was going on, but he kept her on. I mean maybe there was more to her that the camera didn't show, but it made me wonder if they kept her on the show for the craziness that could possibly unfold. Either way I will definitely be interesting to see how she unfolds during the season.

American Horror Story

             Being the Netflix junkie that I am I've seen it all. I've seen so many Grey's Anatomy episodes that I could perform a heart surgery. I've seen enough of The Office to know what NOT to do at work, and then I decided to (just as everyone else has) watch American Horror Story. American Horror Story is a television show that airs Wednesdays at 10/9c on FX. Every season of the show has a different plot, characters, and story line, but most of the actors/actresses remain the same. The first season was just the original, the second asylum, the third coven, and the fourth which is airing now is Freakshow. Just to give you an idea on how good I thought the show was...I finished all three seasons in three days. Being that they are currently in the middle of a season I have to wait until all episodes have recorded on my DVR.
   
            You may have guessed by the title American Horror Story it can get pretty scary. Personally the first season was my favorite, and I personally felt that season by season they have become less scary, but the storyline is still intriguing, and I continue to watch even if it's not as scary as I thought it would've been. Also, let's be honest Evan Peters definitely makes the show worth watching.

             As I was watching the show (sometimes with hands over my eyes) I questioned why I was watching the show in the first place. Why do I, and most people enjoy watching horror shows/movies I mean if I wanted to go to the bathroom instead of watching American Horror Story why wouldn't I just eat more prunes or drink lots of liquids? Why are scary things such a huge part of our culture? We glorify houses where there have been "paranormal activity," and everyone is eager to visit that house for who knows what reason. During Halloween we go to haunted houses pay a ridiculously expensive fee just to have people chase you around with chainsaws, and jump out of cornfields at you.
     
             It's obvious that our culture has adapted into becoming huge adrenaline junkies. Skydiving, Bungee Jumping, Swimming with Sharks, because we love to "feel alive," and that rush you get from being so anxious, and when it's all said and done you're eager, and wanting to do it again. I believe that American Horror Story does the same thing. It has us on the edge of our seats anticipating the pop-outs of an axe murderer, and when the episode is over it leaves us feeling eager to watch the next.