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:: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 ::
Ever have one of those moments in life where you vow not to get sucked into something, knowing all the while that you just may get sucked in? Something you don't want to like, don't want to do, don't want to be? Welcome to my world.Post a Comment
You see, it started innocently enough. I love half hour comedies on DVD because when I watch them it only takes about 22 minutes of my life, and because I can squeeze in viewings between things like housework, writing, sleep, etc. And, hey! All the world was raving about it. And it was on sale! The entire first season was only, like, $14.00! It was a bargain! So what if I bought season 2, as well, because it was also on sale. So what if I was setting myself up for failure right from the moment I stepped into the store. So what if I am weak!
So help me, I did not want to fall in love with the television series 30 Rock, or with Alec Baldwin. But I have. I have! I can't stop watching it. I'm fairly certain I overdosed on episodes from season 2 today. I had to stop watching just so I could come down from my high. Of course, it was forced on my because the battery in my portable DVD player died during an episode and I lacked the ability to go get the charger. I finally resorted to taking a nap so I wouldn't spark up the TV in the living room and watch more there.
I never wanted to be involved in this. I only wanted a little entertainment; a decent laugh!
When it comes down to brass tacks I have no qualms about liking the show 30 Rock. It is well written, has witty dialogue, it's fast paced... It's given me a lot of respect for Tina Fey, though I wasn't really looking for a reason to like her or respect her. But she's got a gift. She has a talent for what she does. She brings a bit of joy to people each week and who can hate that? Yes, the show is off color and a bit racy at times, but in the grand scheme of today's entertainment industry it's mostly harmless.
No, the biggest problem that I have is Alec Baldwin. Good gravy I never wanted to be a fan of this man. He kind of creeps me out on a number of levels. But I got skunked into going to see the movie It's Complicated and he was downright funny in it (though give the man some clothes, please!). I went because the movie was recommended to me by a friend, and because it was at a second-run theatre we have near here where the tickets are super cheap. Cheaper than renting a film. And it had Meryl Streep and Steve Martin, and (yea!) John Karsinski from The Office.
I figured I'd watch the DVDs and then gift them to my friend, George. I was sure this was going to be one of those shows that boys like more than girls. I was sure it wasn't going to be "my type" of humor. But I love, love, love the stupid show and (*gasp*) I love Baldwin's character Jack Donaghy. He is just as creepy as I always thought Baldwin was and yet I just can't get enough of him! He's self-centered, he's egotistical, he's a poster child for couple of the seven deadly sins, but he's got this side of him that's just so loveable! Kind of like the creepy dog at the SCPA who looks like he has mange and who snarls at you every time you go near the cage, but you know there's a redeemable quality to him that makes you want to tak him home and snuggle him and let him sleep at the end of your bed... until he bites you while you're feeding him.
Damn you, Alec Baldwin. Damn you to heck!
I need to go rent The Hunt for Red October.
My name's Greta, and I have a problem...Labels: 30 Rock, Alec Baldwin, TV
:: Greta 4/14/2010 10:12:00 PM [+] 2 comments2 Comments:
Wow, you have a LOT to say about 30 Rock. You really do have a bit of an issue. And as I have said before: there is nothing wrong with liking Alec Baldwin on screen. He also has a gift for what he does. My biggest question after reading this post: Why is the word "gravy" blue and bold?
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The words appearing in blue are either words I wanted in bold or italics. Unfortunately, I need to go back into my web code and sort that out. Too lazy to for now, though.
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