Criminal Minds Dilemma

As you all know I took a bit of a turn with last week's blog. I started to write about a show I actually liked on television versus shows that seem to be to riskay for our generation and generations to come. With this week's blog I am also going to give both sides of the story and allow my viewers to choose their own path. There seem to be many episodes I just cannot get enough of watching while others leave me with the shivers. WHERE ARE ALL MY DETECTIVES?? These types of shows let you get a sneak peak into just what our FBI agents do while on the job. They do not have set hours; they work the case until it is completed.

Criminal minds keeps you on the edge of your seat and allows you to feel like your are hunting the unsubs yourself. Whether you are interested in this line of work or simply enjoy watching others get the bad guy these serial shows keep you watching. I am such an avid fan I keep the DVR recording every week's new episode just so I can watch it if I fall asleep. This is the case with most people I know. We all highly enjoy these types of shows. As you can see Criminal Minds is a favorite. While keeping their audience completely entertained with wild chases there is a story line which unravels within all the characters that just adds to the suspense.

The pit fall to this show is that it puts the idea of terrible things into the minds of its viewers. For example, I was watching an episode last night that was just outrageous. Men were creeping into girls windows at night while they were babysitting and triggering the house alarm and scaring them until near death. They would leave the children unharmed but leave a terrible surprise for the parents when they returned home to see the babysitter. This scared me into thinking any time I babysit in the near future this could be a possibility. Although, critics would say that is your choice and this is just for ratings it is my sole belief that you do what you see on television. Studies have shown since video games, television shows and movies have become so violent so has our society. Between ideas they generate from these shows and games and the way they feel the world is based on its appearance people all over the world are acting out to what they see. These episodes could be fueling anyone out there to do the unthinkable while also making other viewers afraid of their own shadow.

Although I am an avid fan Criminal minds has kept me looking over my shoulder. Is this show something you find to be a threat or simply interesting to watch? Or do you feel both sides occur? Please respond and let me know what you think!



American Horror Story

You're going to die in there

Hey everyone! I am changing it up this week! Although I typically will devise an article or blog rather that depicts the negative view based on a show and my bias this week I am devising a bit of a controversial standpoint due to my swayed opinion of this show. I am sure by now if you have not already watched an episode of American Horror Story you have at least heard about it! This show has had amazing ratings and I have not heard one negative thing from any viewers I have met or talked with about this show. Every week on Wednesday nights at 10 pm there is a new show aired. These shows become more and more confusing while attempting to tie into each other to explain the entire plot.

American Horror story is based on this old house in L.A. where many murders were committed and has left the house haunted with many dead and completely alive spirits. It is our job as the audience to depict what different elements are going on and try to tye together the main points of the show. As I begin to figure one thing out, or so I think, another incident happens to confuse me any more. What I truly love about this series is its use of many different characters and unusual elements us as viewers are not used to seeing. The show is based on the dead and how their spirits have stayed around this household and curse every new comer that tries to build a home there. The husband is possessed and held accountable for all his mishaps in his life and marriage while the wife is trying to cope while having many incidents in which leave her harmed or confused as to what paranormal activity is exactly going on. She becomes a bit crazy herself in trying to find all the answers. Many characters surrounding the house tie in along with many crazy spirits that will never leave the house. Do they stay or try and move while their marriage is faltering away?

The episodes become scarier and more intense every single week and in my opinion is not only holding all its viewers every week but certainly gaining more. I know many people whom make Wednesday nights their American horror story rendevous and almost like its a camp fire story watch the plot unfold. I chose to write about this show because of its fascination I am seeing among the public, myself included. And if people have not necessarily heard or watched this show may take it from me to tune in.

Another funny commodity of this show is there is a black man whom is all dressed every show and makes an appearance. He has not yet been seen or discovered by anyone yet, however the time is coming. On the American Horror Story website there has been many oppurtunities for at home scares. By sending in the household you live at and whom you are trying to scare the man in all black and a camera crew will come to your house and scare someone while filming the entire thing. This is another campaign the producer has factored in to draw in more attention and gain a repor with his viewers.

Here is the link to the website!

http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/ahs/

Here is the American horror story house call! This shows how FX will come to your house and scare you!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCAq56eUVm8

Tosh.O the good & the bad!

There is a lot to say about Tosh.O and I do not think I could even fit it into one blog. Are you a critic that enjoys laughing off Tosh.O or someone who does not enjoy his extreme offensive nature? Both of these descriptions are honestly my point of view. I have found myself tuning in and watching Tosh while laughing hysterically at some of his videos. While other times I will be watching his show and be extremely offended by some of the racial comments I hear come out of his mouth. I must admit this show was an intelligent idea because now a days most people find the rude comments to be hysterical.

For those of you who do not know Tosh.O it is a half hour show which airs once a week and shows different videos that he has found on the internet or has been sent into him on his website. These videos consist of obnoxious things people are partaking in such as stunts, music videos and simply foolish behavoir just to get on television. If Tosh can find something to say about it, HE WILL!

Now dont get me wrong. I highly enjoy watching Tosh because his tolerance and levels of humor are outstanding. He has no boundaries and is willing to say whatever he wants whether the cable channel allows him to or not. Things are hardly censored and when this show is on everyone in my household is silently watching his every move. Currently he is on a college tour and has been making jokes about individual schools and their reputation. I find most of this to be funny but sometimes his humor gets out of hand. This type of show is for the internet and people should choose to watch this as they please. By having this found on cable television only allows for children and adults who would not choose to watch this to be subjected to it at odd times. Obviously people do not have to watch this if they choose not to but you can almost not help it due to its hilarity.

All I am saying with Tosh.O is that it is not a show I would want aired on television for all to see because of the messages it is sending to our society. We as a society are stating that we are okay with slander and making fun of the very people whom make up our country. Between negative conotations and rude gestures people will get the idea that we are socially accepting of talking down to people and making them feel as a minority. This may seem a little dramatic but in the long scheme of things we have fought so hard for independence and equality and now we are taking steps backwards showing the world it is ok to be how we once were. If I believed people could simply watch this on television and never act upon it that would be one thing, but knowing people learn from television and the things they see only leaves me hopeless for our society. Monkey see monkey do.

Sometimes It's Better Just to Admit You Have No Experience

Posted by: Mike Pomranz | November 1, 2011 at 3:00pm

Just what we need…  Another "Washington insider" running for office.

For those of you interested in seeing what I am talking about check out his website!

http://tosh.comedycentral.com/blog/