The Amazing Rando

my first defense since I won the damn thing (which was 3/1) go me. or something.

I see your points. Honestly, my original plan was to work around a countout ending. When I got the PM about that little pre-match 'promo', it gave me 5K to work with (instead of the 3.5K or so that I was planning (with the rest for entrances and all of that), so I didn't want to build for 5000 words and end with a countout. I wasn't really trying to write to win. I was more trying to write to see if I could actually write in that kind of style. Apparently I can't, but you can talk to King about it. I wasn't very optimistic about getting a win, but since i've been on such a downturn lately, I was more using this more for practice. I'm as shocked as everyone else.

well you can get it once a week in "Broadcasting & Cable" magazine (though it's only prime-time and the major networks (WB & UPN included) I'm sure it will suit you well enough for your needs)

That's the point. I *know* it's mundane and boring. But the more reality tv that comes out every year makes me long for something like that to come out, completely BOMB...and basically cause the genre to implode on itself, leaving shows like CSI to prosper. (even though it is consistently the highest rated show on TV and basically whoops reality's ass unless it's one of those "super secret special" episodes, like when the did like 6 nights of Average Joe in a row or whatever, and even then, it doesn't really lose viewers, the other shows just gain them.) Fuck me for doing a damn report on prime-time ratings. Sitcoms just get the shit kicked out of them in the ratings though (except for Friends, everything else in the last 4 years was getting in the 10 range, which is kinda low for prime-time)

they aren't getting sick of reality...they are getting sick of game shows with plot twists clearly designed to pop ratings. It's like Russo TV.

90% of what people consider to be "reality tv" is nothing more than a glorified game show. If you win something - it's a fucking game show. I don't care if it's another person - it's still a fucking game show. The original Real World = skewed reality tv Road Rules = game show. The Bachelor - game show. Meet The Parents - skewed game show. Average Joe - game show. The Apprentice - game show. Sure...the 'games' can be reality based, but that still doesn't take away from the fact that deep down, they are competing for something and THUS, it's a damn game show. I want a show that is true fucking reality. Like the movie The Truman Show, except not in a giant dome and the person knows they are being filmed. They could seriously build a 24 hour channel (yeah...tape them sleeping too) around one or two people (using split screens and shit), and just follow them. If people come into their lives, then fine. If they gain some kind of twisted celebrity status, then fine. Part of this person's new reality is having to deal with this. (i wouldn't be advocate the showing of sex or anything, but cameras and mics can be turned off for a reason, folks) No talk shows, no radio spots, nothing like that...just them living their lives and (most likely) having to deal with having some kind of celebrity status for the time they are on the air. It is entirely possible if he has a high-powered microphone on his person that captures everything in like a 5 foot radius (that way some conversations can be heard). I mean, I don't know how much fun it would be to see a person "living their life", but i'd rather have 'true reality' than a bunch of stupid game shows. Man...that's quite a tangant I just let loose on.

Torrie: You are the prettiest thing I've seen since Mike Sanders' Pony. Would you give me a ride too? I love your mane.

TONIGHT! SPECIAL ATTRACTION! THE UNDERTAKER!! (squashing Booker T) Fans: YIPPIE IT'S HIM! (squashes Booker T) Fans: Now why doesn't he do that on Smackdown when Booker says mean things!! *cry*

keep the love triangle away from this. Eight men is already gaurenteeing a clusterfuck, possibly with Shelton pinning HHH AGAIN, just to keep HHH out of the world title situation and let HHH get his win back after a LONG match at Backlash, then letting Shelton move to the IC Title level (going after Orton after he badmouths Shelton for the lose to his leader), with Shelton eventually grabbing the strap after fending off Evolution. I don't know where either guy would go after that feud, because Randy's options are pretty limited whilst being in HHH's shadow. He could always try to turn face (if that's even possible) or go into a feud with Jericho while Christian goes back toward the IC Title for a while. Hell...they could probably throw Tajiri in there somewhere as well by that time.

I think the Best Treehouse of Horror episode was ... FIVE. The Shinning Time & Punishment Nightmare Cafeteria Groundskeeper Willie takes an axe to the back in every single sequence, and the family is turned inside out at the very end. It also features some of the best one liners of the THOH series. "all work and no play makes Homer something something" ... "go crazy?" ... "DON'T MIND IF I DO!" "isn't the Shining?" ... "SHHH...you wanna get sued!" "and don't ye be reading my mind between 4 & 5. That's Willie's time!" ---- "That's right, Mr. Peabody!" ... "Quiet, you" "Stupid bug! You go squish now!" "Donut? What's a donut?" "Your hand is jammed in the toaster!" ... "AAAAAHHHH!!" -------- "there's a little Uter in us all" and the rest of that line. I never catch it when it comes on around Halloween, and it probably won't be on DVD for another year and a half.

I always liked the subplot to "The Front" where Homer goes back to college. "We're going to PAR-TAY!" also the one for "Lisa's Date With Density" that featured Homer and the auto-dailer was pretty good. EDIT: King Homer is from THOH 3

There are great great family dynamics all over...though some are harsh... Bart vs. Thanksgiving My Sister, My Sitter Saturdays of Thunder Brother From The Same Planet (the Big Brothers, Big Sisters story) Last Exit To Springfield Lisa's Sax Any of the birth episodes Burn's Heir I can go on and on... I actually did a report for a Television Theory class about whether or not the Simpsons family and the other characters make for good role-models. I did surveys and it was sad how many people did NOT see them as rolemodels even though they are some of the best on television. EDIT: RRR, That's "A Dozen And One Greyhounds"

Nitro on a THURSDAY? I don't think so, homefry. THUNDER on Thursday. But it makes more sense for Nitro to be Monday (Bischoff's show), Smackdown to the Thursday (Angle/Vince's show), and ECW to be Saturday. Even though Raw is the flagship show... it doesn't make sense for Bisch to not be in charge of WCW in some shape or form.

Homer's Enemy. featuring, among other great lines... "I'm peeing on the seat. Give me a raise!" EDIT: Oh fuck, i'm an idiot. I have NO IDEA where I got "Serena, Serena" from. *slaps forehead* ...what the fuck is wrong with me...

If this is the episode in which it takes place around Homer's Day, Lisa's Day, and Bart's Day... then dammit...I forgot about that one and how much I love the premise (taken from Serena, Serena I do believe), and running with it to one of the best endings ever. "Linguo...dead?" "Lingo IS dead...."

What? I would kill anyone who said that. I am so against a gimmick episode being called the best. Sorry, but alot of people don't see it as a "gimmick" episode, but more of an episode that showcases Homer's feelings toward Lisa and Lisa's towards her father. She might call him a bumbling oaf or an idiot or any number of horrible things, but she still breaks off an engagment over a pair of cufflinks. It might be kind of silly, but it is sweet in it's own special way. The same kind of thing happens in a few other episodes as well... Lisa The Greek (the football betting episode) Lisa's Pony Bart On The Road (though it's more of a Homer/Lisa bonding substory) as well as her constant idolism of him (usually refered to in the earlier episodes when Patty & Selma would put him down). Am I debating the gimmick nature of it? No. It is a gimmick, but it's very nicely played. On another note... I love when the Simpsons gets really emotional, specifically the ending scene of the "Mother Simpson" episode, where Homer sits on the hood of his car and watches the stars for hours on end. It's one of those "awwwww..." moments. Same goes for the end of the Blowfish episode, the jazz sendoff in "Round Springfield" after Bleeding Gums Murphy passes away, and numerous other places.

Well, since I've never seen it on these boards (I didn't do a search or anything...but boohoo), I would like to ask everyone what you would list as your favorite episode or episodes of the series. I say 'episodes' because I have three. Here we go...in no particular order... 1) Lisa's Wedding - this episode has been spouted as the "best", and I liked it well before I knew that. This particular piece does a wonderful job in showing a "future" of the Simpson's universe that has it's good background gags as well as keeping with some of the standards of the show (Maggie is explained by Homer as a blabbermouth, yet she never speaks in this episode.) Homer still shows that even as a dimwitted father, he is still a great father and willl try to do anything he can to please his daughter. It ends on a sweet note after falling into the pits of Lisa's bad wedding foretellings. Overall just a fantastic episode. 2) You Only Move Twice - I love this episode for many reasons. The James Bond references, SCORPIO~! (the man and the song), the Simpsons once again taken out of their known reality (you can say that for my first choice as well), and put into new situations. This episode features some of my favorite lines from the whole series (The entire Remedial class introduction, Scorpio showing Homer around the office, "when you go home you'll have a new story on your house", and "Oooooo...the Denver Broncos...they suck!". Just a fun little episode. 3) Behind The Laughter - once again pulling the Simpsons out of their realm and into a parody of VH1s Behind the Music, I love this episode more for the complete joking nature of it and complete breaking of continuity rather than it's subject matter. As the end of season 12(i believe) it stood out as a nice season finale and a way to leave the fans with something fun that, while it might not stand the test of time, still makes me laugh every time I watch it. Honorable mentions go to "Summer of 4'2"", "Dead Putting Society", "Who Shot Mr. Burns 1 & 2", and the episode where the Simpsons wind up in the Disney knockoff (of course )

Styles Clash. As much as I know Crash Holly used it...I never actually SAW him use it... and it's got that kind of "holy fuck" sensation to it. He could also put it on in a variety of different ways. Using it against bigger guys could be a problem, so I could see him using the Dragon Clutch Sleeper as a submission.

I only stopped in so I could sing a little... California Dreaaaaaams...don't wake me up if i'm dreaming...

-UNC-LE Mik

"i'm going to be so non-conformist, i'm not going to conform with you guys..." "dancing without a machine telling you what to do? That's crazy!"

Kinda predictable...but the fact that NOBODY cared but Butters was the greatness in it.

LEMMIWINKS!! *Marks Out*

Yet in the WWE you can stop being dead (Taker) and stop being hideously deformed and scarref for life(Kane). There have already been numerous discussions around the board about how Eugene...or Nick Eugene Dinsmore (with Eugene being his middle name) ...can be using it as a guise to get a job (with Uncle Eric playing along with it), and Eugene can go from wrestling machine in the ring to mentally challenged out of the ring, confusing everyone until the truth is revealed and Nick can turn heel and get a nice push out of it. If you can return from the dead, anything is possible in the WWE.

In that second picture...the white shirted guy's wrist looks fucked up beyond repair. I don't even know if my hand can bend that way.