Friday, May 14, 2010

"Meg: I can't believe my stupid parents are going to follow around stupid old KISS, it's painful. Peter: Not half as painful as a tire iron upside your head. Meg: What? Peter: I'll miss you!"

I think what bothers me most are people who use health excuses as reason to get out of things or not carry out tasks to their full capability. Now, that is enough of that.


I decided to talk about something I am shocked I have not mentioned yet: Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Comedy. Okay what is it? They are short clips on whatever these writers feel like making fun of. They are hilarious. They are arguably better than a lot of the stuff on Family Guy this season. Yeah, I said it. There's gay knights preventing dragons from burning down kingdoms, a fat Jesus Christ doing literally nothing, and cute puppy dogs on game shows swearing like truck drivers. Completely random clips. I love the introductions to the clips because the advertisements [whether it is Burger King or Priceline] are shot in "cartoon" form. You get to laugh while hearing about the uselessness of these ads over and over. I think Seth did that to make the waiting game more enjoyable. These clips are available online at www.youtube.com/sethcomedy or you can buy the DVD in stores. 


My top picks [in no particular order] from Seth Comedy:
 You got kidnapped by something that goes on a salad!
"Super Mario Rescues the Princess"



I think the title speaks for itself. I was a good little girl and posted the "clean" version. If you so desire, there is an uncensored one with lots of swearing. Either way, this clip just proves how awesome they can take a video game and make it even more funny. If you have never played Super Mario Bros. or seen how the "final boss" level works between Mario and Bowser, you are missing out. The clip will still be silly, but you will not follow the real humor behind it. Who would have thought that the Princess would be such a bitch? Oh come on, let's get real here. She's a dumb fuck for continuously being taken to bigger, more challenging castles. Mario deserves a little somethin' somethin' for all the shit he had to go through, even if he did have the occasional help from a shiny star or flower that allowed him to shoot fireballs. Mario, you're the man. Well played.


Yeah, throwing up is gross. I don't do that.
"A Trip to the Psychiatrist"

The title speaks for itself. Classic. Didn't you ever just wonder why you had an eating disorder?

Yeah, well I'm the one with a boner. So, Jackpot for me. You lose.


Ever hear the fairy tale about princesses kissing frogs that magically turn into princes? Yeah, well that's a lie. And Seth Comedy is here to confirm that. Instead, frogs get wood and take advantage of young royalty. How's that make you feel Disney? How about all you crazy daydreamin' storybook authors? Suck on any frogs lately? I think this is the version children should someday be exposed to. HAHAHAH What the fuck! Of course I am kidding about showing this to little kids, but seriously when they are old enough...this is epic and totally amazingly raunchy. I'll drink to that!




Bop you on the nose!
"Gay Knight"
One of my favorites just because the knight is bad ass. He swears, he dances, and he bops a dragon on the nose. This clip is another play on a classic: the knight must rescue a kingdom from a fire-breathing dragon. However, this one works out in a different way...than expected. The knight doesn't have to fight the dragon and instead celebrates in super cool style. The king is completely stupid and grateful for the dragon's kindness. The knight doesn't give a fuck about the king or the dragon. He just wants to dance, and I say let him! Party like a rockstar champ.


It's like when you work for your meal, like really work for it, it tastes so much better.
"Die, Sweet Roadrunner, Die"
Looney Tunes have nothing on this. Remember that Wile E. Coyote trying to kill that damned Roadrunner? Remember wondering what would happen if Wile E. would EVER catch the bird? Watch this and get ready to smile. No beverages, 'cause you might spit things out of your nose from laughing so hard. Hahaha. Cheers.


Save us Jesus Christ!
"Fat Jesus"
...sometimes religion, is just funny. I said it, there.


I can't give it away...just watch.
"A Dog on 25,000 Pyramid"
Hands down my favorite. I grew up watching the $25,000 pyramid with my grandparents. Nothing like some wonderful bonding over the Gameshow Network. Love it and love Dick Clark. This takes a whole new perspective on playing the game. Dogs, dumb fucks, and swearing are wonderful combination. Crack open a beer and get ready to watch.


If you are not sold on Seth Comedy shorts at this point, you can go jump off a cliff...or just not watch.


I'm going to go watch the rest of the DVD now. What a way to study for finals eh?


--AJ 



Sunday, May 9, 2010

"Jasper (Brian's cousin): Do you like Sex and the City? Brian: Yeah, it's an okay show. Jasper: I wasn't talking about the show! OOOOOO! I'M NASTY!"

I was enjoying a wonderful fire pit last night when all of a sudden I started chanting a really ridiculously fun song. My friends dropped their sticks and gave me a confused gaze. [name] said, "Dude, what the fuck?" Luckily [name2] got the reference and joined in singing, "GO NINJA GO NINJA GO! GO NINJA GO NINJA GO!" Eventually a few more of my friends started rapping and I busted a few moves...oh yeah...the robot was in there somewhere. Vanilla Ice gets no love from me, except with the Ninja Rap. Why? If you have not figured it out at this point, you have not been reading my blog OR you don't know me very well. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are the reason, of course! Great movies. Great songs. Bad artists, but great songs with catchy lyrics. I was scrolling through my list of games to talk about today and I was shocked that I have not even given an entry to TMNT. :( I am ashamed of myself and my fellow gamers for not encouraging this post sooner!

So we all have our TMNT stories. I have a few memorable ones. I already told you about the ninjaken-tie fiasco thing, which was pretty epic. Another great one is the time I decided to start my own TMNT group. Nope, I am not exaggerating. Double nope, I really thought this was possible. Hell yes, I held auditions. My auditions were a mix between American Idol and America's Got Talent. Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan got nothing on my axing skills. I cut the fat like I was some really awesome Italian butcher. If you could not execute a perfect somersault or jump higher than the staircase, you were not going to be a turtle. I wanted only the best in my group. Of course, I was Leonardo because I loved my swords and the color blue. Casting Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael, and even Splinter proved to be a challenge. I bit my lip and found some neighbors who didn't entirely suck at being "ninja-esque." We took paper towels and colored our masks blue, red, purple, and orange. We cut holes out of the centers for eyes and wrapped them around our faces. Bad ass mother fuckers. We could have given the real Ninja Turtles a run for their money.

Okay so there are movies, comics, television shows, but I want to talk about the games. I am going to strictly focus on the first three for NES so if you don't like it, tough shit. Konami released Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in 1989. Let me just say, I still think it is the hardest of the trio. Ridiculous. We could get into a whole discussion though about how challenging Nintendo games were, but that would take us completely off topic here. Back to TMNT. The first game is set up like a map. You walk through cities and drop down into sewers to fight bad guys.You can also fight soldiers on the streets, but be careful not to get run over by the steamrollers! They are bastards. It's cool because you can change [at any point] between the four characters because they all have different fighting capabilities that will benefit you in certain locations. Leonardo swings his katana around, Raphael has crazy sai stabbin' abilities, Michaelangelo whacks baddies with his nunchuks, and Donatello smashes mutants with his stick. Hi-ya! The game has addicting music. You always know when it's boss time. So, fun. This game is so hard though, let me just get that out in the open. You might want to drink a lot of alcohol after a few rounds of the water level. Anyone who has played the first TMNT, you will know what I am talking about. Seaweed can kiss my ass.

Okay, moving on to the second of the group. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game is a big fan favorite because of its side-scrolling setup. You can play single or multi-player. You can actually play up to FOUR people at once in this arcade game. In this game you get to pick which turtle you are going to be and get ready to kick some Shredder ass. They pretty much call this game "beat 'em up" because you do just that...beat them up. You can run, jump, and throw soldiers over your heads. :] Super awesome, right? The soldiers you battle come in different color jumpsuits. Imagine fighting the entire box of Crayola crayons. Feeling tempted yet? I love arcade games because you have the retro joysticks, limited time, and a pocket full of quarters to get the job done. On the negative side, you have limited time and a pocket full of quarters. Thank goodness they did make a NES version where you will not go broke trying to make it through an entire level!


My favorite of the bunch is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project because they fuse together concept of one and two. The Turtles are vacationing in Florida when they spot April O'Neil on the television. Her program is interrupted by Shredder when he takes April hostage. Shredder reveals that he has turned the entire city of Manhattan into a floating island and challenges the Turtles to come get him. It's on, like Donkey Kong bitches. Check it out! You get to pick from the four who you are going to be for the game. You have a limited amount of health. Once you run out of lives with the character you are playing, you have the option of using the other three. If you fuck up with all four, waste your three "continues," you have to start all over. Bummer. You get to explore beaches, boardwalks, and deteriorating cities. You get to fight bad guys in the ocean while surfing or riding a wrecking ball. The ninjas are crazy fast and you can throw sewer lids or barrels in their faces. If you don't mind losing a bit of health, each turtle has their own special move that instantly knocks down your opponents. Careful not to use it too often or you will die. Don't forget to pick up pizza boxes to fill health! It's pizza time!

If you have not noticed...I am obsessed with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but come on. Can you blame me? If you have not tried any of these games, I recommend you do so immediately! Soon you will be hooked and sporting a super-cool tee-shirt and pencil pouch too. Go get yo' game on dammit!

--AJ

Monday, May 3, 2010

"No, if I was being mean, when you opened the door, I would've said, 'Oh, hey, Ray Liotta, is Olivia home?' You see, I thought you were Ray Liotta because your skin has the texture of a decorative autumn squash."

I thought long and hard about this entry.
**Note, pictures below might be a little upsetting or startling. I tried hard to keep them to a minimum.**

I have been putting it off for awhile now. Not because this entry is hard to write about, I just, had to give it some thought. I wanted to try and get it all out in the open in the best way I know how. So let me just start out by saying, I love you [name] and I know you will never read this. However, this entry, I dedicate to you because I know how much suffering you have been through. You have come out the other end stronger and healthier than ever and I am so proud of you. We never got a chance to really sat down and talk about it in private other than on one occasion. That one occasion, was enough to make me realize that this issue is just as important in men as in women. I know I have done a piece on body image in women, but we spend too much time talking about the WOMEN'S issues.

We often forget that men can and do have similar expectations to live up to. I am not going to sit here and side with one sex over the other. That is not the point here. I am here to talk about the men because a dear friend of mine was diagnosed with anorexia in high school. I was one of those teenagers who was ignorant to the fact that a boy could ever do that. I always thought anorexia was for girls only. Wrong. I always thought girls were the only ones with an image to maintain. Wrong. I never understood what anorexia was or how extensive the treatment can be, until a close friend was living it.

Let me start out by saying I hate the term "manorexic." It sounds like some cool, hip fad. It is no laughing matter or by any means worthy of comedy. It is a serious illness that fucks with your mind and your body. My friend often cringed when people called him a manorexic. He did not like the specificity, the directness, the scrutiny. He still to this day hates it. Whatever you choose to call it, it does not matter. Let us just break down what anorexia is. Some of you might be yawning or wondering why the fuck I am giving you this definition. Well, because there are people out there who do not know what it means. If I had a nickel every time someone said anorexia was just not eating. My friend explains how much more there is to it than that.

"The main feature of anorexia nervosa is to lose weight or maintain an abnormally low weight for one's age and height. It is accompanied by a variety of changes in behavior, emotions, thinking, perceptions, and social interactions.Food and eating dominate the life of a person with anorexia nervosa. Weight loss is achieved by excessive dieting and other extreme ways of controlling weight. These behaviors are fueled by an intense desire to be thinner and a fear of becoming fat. Body weight and shape become the main or even sole measures of self-worth. Maintaining an extremely low weight becomes equated with beauty, success, self-esteem, and self-control and is not seen as a problem" (ehealthmd.com).

Just because a guy or girl skips a meal or does not eat for the day, does not mean they are anorexic. The psychological and physical aspects must be there. Our group of friends never suspected [name] to be anorexic because we did not know what to look for and because he was a guy. We thought he was just always tall and lanky. He runs, that's it! Athletes who run are always skinny and amazons, no worries. Well, he had a third of the weight on his body. His ribs stuck out. He used to layer his clothes. He covered up and created bulk to hide the emaciation. I remember the one answer he never gave me. To this day, when I look back on everything, I still never got the answer to the question every anorexic gets. "Why?" He told me how long and when it started and treatment, but never gave me any answer as to why he did it. I must explain again that I did not understand at that age, that there does not always have to be a why. There can be so many contributing factors, overbearing parents, school, peers, media, eating, etc. He never gave an answer.

Looking at him now it's like a complete 180. He went from being very fragile and tiny to a healthy, muscular [quite ripped] guy. I have not really talked with him lately about his new appearance or about the past at all. Part of me is scared to and part of me knows that if he wants to talk about it, he will come to me. I probably will never know where his head was in those days or where it is now in regards to his body image. He might still have those beliefs or they could be 200 percent gone. All I know is, being there for him was what got him through it. He told all of us that having that support was what pushed him through it. I laughed and said "[name], how could us sending you cards and calling you be of any help? It's not like I am really doing much of anything!" He explained that it was more than you might think. He just gave me a hug and said thank you. I smiled and that was the end of that.

I think the point of this post has changed from a few minutes ago, but I think it speaks for itself. I'm proud of him. AND yes, men do have eating disorders. They are just as serious and no laughing matter. They are scary and life-threatening, but with the right support you can make it through. He did it, and any other guy can.

--AJ


   

Thursday, April 29, 2010

"Bill Clinton: All right, are you ready for another round of N.A.F.T.A Lois Griffin: What does N.A.F.T.A. mean? Bill Clinton: 'Nother Afternoon of Fucking That Ass!"

I have not watched this video in ages, and I still smile seeing today.
Ha! I have the shirt in this video and in the "I wanna borrow that top" so to answer your question: yep, I'm a fucking loser. I am proud of it too.
OMG SHOES.

I seriously think Liam Sullivan is the shit and I wish he would make some more videos...it has been awhile. BETCH. If you have not caught on at this point, I love anything raunchy and ridiculous.
And on that note.

Here's some of my favorite shoes and shirts:
Converse sneakers COVERED in sparkles <3. I love mine. The only complaint is that the sequins fall off really quick. Whatever. They look like fucking disco balls and I work them like a champ. They are comfortable and they completely support my disgusting, huge, flat, feet. They are easy to lace up and I own way too many style Converses.


Yup. I own that shirt and you can't borrow it. If I had a nickel for every dirty look I got when sporting that baby I would be rolling in the benjamins. Anyways, the funniest [yet kind of not] was when I forgot I was wearing it. I went over to drop off a blanket at my grandparent's house. My grandparents are super strict and old-fashioned. They have never sworn and do not encourage any foul language or behavior, ever. My grandfather was stunned when he saw his youngest granddaughter sporting a shirt with the words "WHORE" plastered below my tatas. He did not get as mad as I thought. He just took a deep breath and tilted his head sideways. Leave it to my grandmother to make the comments. I tried to block it out. Something about me attracting negative attention and making it seem like I was whore? Ah, whores can have fun too...Good riddance.

Okay, my shirt is a little bit different in terms of layout and coloring, but yes it does say, "I support the performing arts." And to make it more interesting, my mother bought it for me. Proudly. There is a story, as always. My mother and a few other dance moms used to joke that if we failed at ballet, we could just turn the barre sideways and make use of our talents in another interesting manner. They saw this shirt in like Abercombie and Fitch? HAHA Yes. Totally appropriate for teens. Anyways, after I graduated college, she bought me one at Steve & Barry's...I get a lot of compliments from my fellow dancers and a lot of baffled looks from strangers. I love it. I think the funniest is when I wear the shirt shopping. Parents stare at what it says and immediately shield their children. Hey, it's okay. Someday they might just be strippin'. No judging allowed. I love that shirt. Thanks mom.

I stole my brother's mesh North Face pants. I have lived in those babies for the past six months of company classes. They are ginormous, super warm, and make you sweat like a mother fucker. Win, win, and did I mention, win? I cannot stress enough how comfortable they are. Plus, I did not have to spend the ridiculous amount of money. Score. They have a drawstring and zippers on the sides of the ankles. There are deep pockets and a breathable lining. I seriously recommend stealing some from your friends or relatives...or actually buying a pair. I am by no means an advocate of North Face shit because it is overpriced. **Unless you are planning to hike or do something [legit] outdoors.** Worth the money I am sure? I could not tell you how much, but my guess is around $50 or $60? Eh. Whatever.


We already know how much of a serious gamer I am. I own this shirt because I grew up from the beginning, a die-hard NINJA TURTLES FAN! I'm a little excited...I never jumped on the bandwagon or watched the new movies/cartoons...I always wanted to be Leonardo and swing around those ninjakens like a pro. I would steal my brother's bright blue ties and cut holes in the middle. I then proceeded to wrap the tie around my eyes like a mask. My mother...was not so happy. My brother, thank heavens, thought it was the coolest shit ever. TMNT are amazing and I love that shirt. Turtle power!



My mom's best friend went on a beautiful trip to Florida. What souvenirs could she possibly bring back? A key chain...a mug...flip-flops...food...or a shirt with amazing profanities. She brought my mom and I back matching shirts. My mom's shirt says, "If you think I'm a bitch you should meet my daughter." Mine says, "If you think I'm a bitch you should meet my mother." We wear them out on occasion when I am home and boy do they make us laugh and other people. One time a bunch of our friends went out to a late movie. The cashier saw our identical shirts and furrowed his brows. He looked at us and back down at our shirts and back up at our faces. He finally asked, "So...um. Which one of you is the real bitch?" :) Good times. Thank you [name] for our shirts. I love it and continue to smile as I rock that shirt in daylight or nighttime.

That's all for now.
So, peace out?

--AJ

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

"(Peter and Brian are setting up a crib for the expected baby.) Brian: Insert Rod A into Rod Support B. Peter: That's what she-- Brian: If you say that's what she said one more time I'm gonna pop you."

**This is my THIRD time fucking posting this entry. THIRD TIME. FIREFOX GO BURN IN HELL!**

 My mind is in overdrive today. Like super, mega, oh my God, what the fuck, overdrive. You ever have those days when you cannot sit still because you are pulling in eighty different directions? Yup. I have no real reason for this behavior. I guess we could call it my typical mannerism. Oh, okay so I had to update you guys on my swearing. I wish I could say 40 or so entries later that my promise to stop swearing has been improved. I think...it has only gotten worse. I am still trying to figure out why the swearing is getting so foul. Some would argue stress others might suggest my potty mouth is because of my brother. I will not blame stress because stress does not really bother me. I definitely will not blame my brother because he might read this someday and decide to assassinate me...I would not put it past him. Trust me. Nah I kid. He is pretty cool. He would not kill his sister. I mean, not over swearing. I know I promised to stop for people like my grandmother who obviously hates it more than anything else in the world.

So, I have come up with an idea. I am going to track how many times I swear within the next few days. Probably starting tomorrow or Friday. I can already 100 percent predict A LOT of f-bombs this Saturday. Fucking bridal shower. Oops. That one did not count. In fact none of the swearing in this entry will count. Why? Because it is my fucking blog and I said so. Haha, I should have put an entire censor bar or warning around this damn entry. So I am curious to see how many times I will drop a swear. I am also up for some suggestions as to what is considered dropping a swear. Like, should I include hell and damn? Or mainly like full-blown swear words. Hmm...this will vary from one person to another. Anyways, I am somewhat open for suggestions...so I am a bastard who needs all the help I can get. I just need to let out a few more FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK. I feel better. Somewhat.

And now for a pleasant clip of all my favorites swearing... :) Motivation.
Haha!

Let the fucking awful games begin...

--AJ

"[Joe is hanging from a ledge and Lois is trying to pull him back up] Lois Griffin: Joe, you're too heavy. I can't hang on! Joe Swanson: Pretend I'm your child, Lois! [Lois starts to loosen her grip] Joe Swanson: NOT MEG! NOT MEG! "

I hate reality shows. Seriously. I hate reality shows with a fiery passion. They should be removed from television. EXCEPT one. Which one might you ask?
Top Chef! Gasp. Now I can already feel the eyes rolling and the cussing happening. I love food shows. I do live off of the Food Network and the Travel Network. Anyways, sure there is dramatic music and Padma Lakshmi takes a little too long to deliver the elimination news...BUT the show is pretty neat.

Essentially, Bravo grabs up-and-coming chefs all over the world looking for a chance to show off their skills and challenge themselves. They pick a location that is booming with local flavor or a food reputation: New York, Chicago, California, Florida, Nevada, etc. So you might see a place you have visited or nearby that you totally will want to check out!

The cheftestants are thrown into crazy quickfire challenges. Quickfire challenges are usually done in 30 minutes or less. They can involve one ingredient, one hand, cooking for celebrity judges, no ovens, teammates, or being outside. You never know what you are going to be doing. That is part of the reason I love Top Chef because although you know what happens on the show, you do not know what they are going to do within those challenges. Even after six seasons, the concepts are still fresh and the cheftestants are completely crazy. Here's one of the cool quickfire challenges. Scroll to about the 3:30 mark.
You and the contestants never know who/what/where they are going to cook! It is fun for everybody.

The elimination challenges are more intense and full of surprises. I could spend hours explaining the strange scenarios the different seasons placed their chefs in...but that would take too long. To list a few: block parties, weddings, catering, Vegas, bars, grocery stores, concerts, and again for celebrities [chefs, musicians, and actors]. The chefs freak about out who is going to go home and worry about losing their personal finesse which of course makes them mess up. Some people get lucky and get to come back a second or third time, but usually if you fuck up, you go home. That makes the show more interesting because some chefs stay completely true to themselves and their styles regardless of what obstacles are thrown their way. Others, rather rapidly, crumble under the pressure. So, pick a favorite and pray they make it to the end! I suggest watching the show with a group of people because you can try out some of the recipes on the show and have Top Chef parties where everybody argues over who is going to win. Haha, sounds totally lame to you guys huh? Suck it.

The main reason I watch this show--I must stress-- is because I love FOOD. I love to see what these culinary geniuses are going to do with vegetables and meat. How are they going to work with liver or pig intestines? Yeah, I would not eat half of it for several reasons, but I still love watching them prepare and serve it! Plus, the people they get on the show are interesting characters. You get brothers, mothers, fathers, old people, young, hotties, chefs who have cool pig tattoos [shout out Kevin!], and people living in their parent's basements... The show is back and filming in Washington, D.C. I cannot wait to see season 7. I hear they are bringing back a "Top Chef" veteran who did not win for another chance. Dun, dun, dun! Let the kick ass cookin' commence! Bravo I cannot wait any longer!

...wait yes I can. Because I have the amazing spin-off Top Chef Masters keeping my mouth watering. It is exactly the same setup except with famous cheftastic icons who are super successful and trying to earn money for charities of their choice. Oh, and instead of Padma you have Kelly Choi and instead of judges you get culinary critics/experts. I think it is actually better than Top Chef because these men and women have already established themselves in the culinary world...BUT can they handle the kitchen at Top Chef Masters? You get to see all-star chefs rise and fall under the crazy, fast-paced challenges. You never quite know who is going to make it. Usually, all the masters do an excellent job and it is up to the critics to figure out who really executed the dishes best. They just came back this past month with a second season! SCORE!

Whether I am watching Top Chef or Top Chef Masters I am a happy camper.
If you have not given either a go, start with Masters since it is on. If nothing else, you will get really hungry and inspired.

--AJ

Monday, April 26, 2010

Stewie:"_______" Brian: "I'm telling." Stewie: "What? I said vacuum!"

Alright people I know I have neglected to talk about Family Guy for quite a few entries! So shoot me. Like really, I will buy the shotgun and you can blow my brains out...or you can forgive me and appreciate that I am talking about them now. M'kay? I was so excited last night when I saw the On Demand FINALLY put Famguy back into the list of programs. I used to catch up on new episodes or reruns under "The Cutting Edge" area and Adult Swim subcategory. Then, for whatever reason that is still unknown to me, they got rid of all the episodes! What the fuck Comcast? Are you just so anti-Famguy? Seriously. You can put shiteous shows like Keeping Up with the Kardashians, 20,000,000 [...19] Kids and Counting, For the Love of Ray J, and 16 and Pregnant but not Family Guy?!? Come on now. We already know how offensive Famguy is, but really...at least it is witty and hilarious. The other shit is so fake and staged I am scared to see what television is going to turn into in another five years. I'm seriously scurred. Yes, I am channeling my inner Nelly. Don't hate.

Right. So, after breaking out the Pinot and jamming to some crappy Pop music I was really excited to sit down and watch Family Guy. School has kept me so busy that I have neglected to watch the show at all :(...Seth MacFarlane, please forgive me. I can make it up to you later. Ha, and that's what she said. "Not All Dogs Go to Heaven" was first on my list to watch. Being honest, I have probably only seen this episode two or three times. I need to catch up on the newer seasons. I am stuck in the old season rut. I just love this episode because Meg is featured and let's just get this out there...Stewie taking the entire cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation out for the day...priceless:

Stewie Griffin: This was exhausting. This whole experience was absolutely exhausting. You people have ruined "Star Trek: The Next Generation" for me. You are absolutely the most insufferable group of jackasses I have ever had the misfortune of spending an extended period of time with. I hope you all fucking die.
Patrick Stewart: I still have five prize tickets from the carnival.
Stewie Griffin: There was nothing for five tickets! We've been over this! 

Of course I could mention the whole Wil Wheaton "H" play but every true Famguy fan knows that reference. Cool wHip. I just love how Meg gets the mumps. Oh Meg. Kirk Cameron is also a reoccurring reference on Famguy. JESUS IS HER SAVIOR! AMEN. Ha. Oh and of course Brian is an atheist. Lots of conflict goin' on here. A lot of people bitch this episode is not as funny or entertaining, but I disagree. The concept alone of giving Meg her own episode is ridiculously awesome. Plus we know how much Seth loves Star Trek and Star Wars so seeing him mess around with their characters and pissing Stewie off is brilliant.

Ummm...then I watched the "Untitled Griffin Family History." Still one of my favorite episodes Famguy has done. Meg is kidnapped by burglars and arrested for sexual harassment while Peter is retelling his family history. Switching Cleveland and Peter's skin color? Brilliant. "Hey Quagmire, I spy with my little eye, something brown!" "Wood!" "Yeah!" I still spit water out every time I hear that. And come on, how can you not be amused when you see the burglars ask Lois and Peter if Meg was seriously their daughter and not their son. "Really?" I think the creators do a great job making fun of all different types of humor and genres. They are fucking around with slavery and Nazism in a clever manner. I don't think anyone could do a better job than them. "Hey Addy, I'm ToJo!" I'm just hoping they get back on track with their comedic execution, because let's just face it...their past two seasons have kinda sucked.

Well, okay. They are doing better. Quagmire's baby was HILARIOUS. I just don't want them to lose their finesse. I understand they have been around for a long time, but look at The Simpsons. They are still cranking shit out and doing a great job doing so. **Although I must note...I do not really care for that show. Not that it sucks, I just prefer Futurama. That is a whole different entry!**
I am going to gladly watch On Demand again with my ginormous blanket and puppy dogs and smile that Comcast is not entirely stupid...not entirely.

--AJ