Sometimes I Think…

02.13.08 Observations 2 comments

If you press extra hard when ironing you’ll be done quicker.

The NFL’s Scripted Season

02.04.08 Culture, Observations 3 comments

My favorite part of Superbowl forty-three was the evil villain, maintaining character, leaving the stage before the end of the show. Seriously the NFL could not have scripted the season any better… it was like a Disney movie and the WWF rolled into one. Early on in the show the audience was given reason to despise the villain with their blatant, unremorseful cheating. This only built up as the wicked, arrogant antagonist progressed in their triumph over “good” and thus were hated more by the audience. Then when it looks like the villain would achieve world domination spewing their taunts of “we’re the best ever,” along comes a glimmer of hope, the “underdog”. The protagonist that everyone can get behind and root for. Slowly against all odds the little engine that could climbs the mountain. The final battle, choreographed with precision, provides close tension; at times giving a slight upper hand to either side. Then at the last possible second the “good guys” defeat the villain with slow-motion, bravery and strength (breaking free from tackles and magical catches).

Come on NFL give me some plot twists or witty dialog next time.