I have to be honest: As a fangirl, I spend most of my time trying to
save shows, not cancel them. But, alas, alack, there is a time for all good things to come to an end, and if
this article has anything to say about it, some of tv's most popular shows have reached that hallmark. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't wish this kind of thing on anybody. The desperate waiting, the heartache, the slow, slow acceptance. But when a shows been on for a while, and it's starting to lose that spark; well, the fans know it just as well as anybody. And they know what needs to be done. "It's my dog, Ma, let me do it." And back behind the shed they go. And when the very fans as recognizing that a shows time has come, for the sake of everyone involved, please let it die.
House -- I used to love House. I really did. I would watch new episodes on Fox, and then later switch to USA to watch reruns. I was that into it. But now it seems they're reaching for plots, and it's just not as good as it used to be. I would say just give them more time, but it's what, the sixth season? Verdict: Old Yeller
Grey's Anatomy -- I never watched this show, and even though I was going to say, hey, let me not comment on the shows that I didn't really watch, I'm going to do it in this case anyway. Verdict: In a dark alley, behind a Waffle House
Heroes -- Like the poster of the story, I think that Heroes only had one good season. I'm of the mindset that sometimes a good show just needs to have one season. Like a miniseries. That was it doesn't become stale and awful like Heroes has become. Verdict: In a kiddie pool, face first (a mercy killing)
The Office -- Considering that the original Office ran for like two series, and had much less episodes, I think they need to take a note from the original and let this thing die. It's funny, but like Cheers, the show isn't going to be much good once Sam and Diane finally get together. Verdict: An across-the-pond style verbal bashing, and then stuffed into a wooden rabbit, and flung across a castle wall.
Desperate Housewives -- Yes, this show was the IT flavor for a while. And yes, it was actually interesting and exciting television. For a while. Now most of us will be lucky to catch an episode a season, much less the two and three we were watching a day before. I used to watch the new episodes, and then watch reruns on Lifetime, and then if I had rented a season, pop that in just to unwind. Like another show that
shall remain nameless, jumping into the future very rarely works as a plot device.
Verdict: Apples down the throat.
The Simpsons -- So, the Simpsons could have Bart saying Ay Carumba until the cows come home. I don't think I'll ever get tired of Homer's stupidity, Lisa's brains, Marge's nagging or Maggie's pacifier. They can keep doing that for another 20 years, and I'll watch it. Hey, why not? At this point, it's an institution. Verdict: Let it go for another two decades, and then bring the case again.
Family Guy -- I've been saying for a while that Seth needs to let Family Guy go. I mean, the show is pretty terrible right now. I've been watching American Dad and find that waaay funnier, which is saying something. But F*X is going to be reluctant to pull the plug considering they did that twice and it cost them tons of money. So, even though it should be cancelled it probably won't be for a while. But the show is really not good right now.
The rest of the shows on the list I never watched, but, still, you should check out the article, because it's pretty interesting.
-Terri
I have a feeling that that subject line will, in very short order, be a story on F*X News. According to a story at Kotaku Boy Scouts can soon get badges revolving around video games. The F*X News story will be very inflammatory, insisting that kids who play video games longer are more inclined to go out and beat a kitten to death with a hammer. However, the scouts will get badges if they can "understand ESRB ratings, teach others how to play an appropriate game, and create a time plan that incorporates gaming into a schedule with homework and chores," all worthy goals. Teaching kids to game responsibly is an admirable goal, not just for boy scouts, and I commend them for doing this in such a manner. This story is just going to be a one shot joke for Glenn **ck, who will use it as a springboard into the "destruction of today's youth and a truly American America", but for people who do more than just listen to sound bites, and actually want to know the whole story, check out the article. Responsible gaming. Who knew it wasn't an oxymornon?
