I’m watching Degrassi: The Next Generation on On Demand right now. Yes indeed, I have no taste. But when you watch these shows (other examples would be: South of Nowhere, or some mid-90′s gems like USA High or California Dreams), don’t you always feel so sad for the actors that are playing the parents? I mean, their long and mildly-successful acting careers have led them to third billing on a teen soap from Canada that only appears on the extended cable package? Some people must really love acting.
Earlier I went to see Iron Man. I’m not gonna lie, I’m kind of a sucker for Robert Downey JR. When I walked out of the theater after seeing Zodiac last year, I thought this could have used more Robert Downey JR. Anyhow, a preview for The Incredible Hulk came on before the movie, and I’m sure you’ve heard that they’re trying this again, but now that this has come to fruition, it’s still ridiculous and funny. Some people must really love losing money.
Even earlier I was patroning a Starbucks in Pittsburgh. I saw that they were brewing my favorite coffee– Cafe Estima. I promptly ordered one in a medium size, but was met with “sorry, we only have Pike Place brewed right now.” This happens quite often and always reminds me of my father, who has quite a lot to say about baristas who stand around being Chatty Cathy’s when they could be brewing coffee. Dad has developed a stock response to this–he just walks out. Occasionally he will even throw in a “I’m sorry, I thought you sold coffee here” on the way out. Some people must really love sucking at their jobs.
While watching the Penguins vs. Flyers game tonight with some friends, I was offered a choice in social lubricants– Bud Lite or Miller High Life. I won’t say I choose immediately, because I did have a small debate in my head before delivering my answer, as I tend to do about, oh… 200% of the time. But once I did decide, I choose the High Life–proudly. And let’s have full disclosure right here and now. I have a Miller High Life t-shirt and trucker hat. One of which is courtesy of my parents. I must really love crappy beer.
