Tidbits from Monday night television

I have to admit to watching too much television. It's still far less than the average American, but for someone who watched little or none for about 10 years...well, American television is pitiful in any amount (for the most part). There were, however, a few choice morsels:

"You pretty much told me my penis would shrink if I didn’t eat organic food."

"That’s not bickering, that’s being a good friend!" [From Bones]

And from Fox News: (Yes, I watched some Fox News. I haven't sprouted horns. Yet.)

Stunted growth—usually used to refer to a failure to grow to full height. On Fox News? It means being killed. “A 21-month-old who’s growth was stunted when he was killed.” Well yes, growth does tend to cease at death.

Obama's "Change"

So you know how Obama's campaign is all about "change we can believe in?" And how those of us who believe in Hillary are critical of it for being empty? I keep waiting for him to say what that change entails, and tonight I got my answer. While speaking to San Antonio, TX, Obama said that Hillary and McCain criticize the promise as empty, but that in fact, it was a change that came from the people. So it's not an empty promise, it's one he didn't even come up with himself. He took it from the people, and then still couldn't even fill in the blanks of what "change" means. I know the time may come (very soon, even) when I have to rally behind him because he is the nominee. So I am trying to like him more. But I'm liking him less, because he is sitting there, on the tv in front of me, proclaiming the same, empty promise of change. Again, Obama, I ask you: how will you pay for your programs? How will you ensure that ALL Americans get insurance, if you don't make it mandatory? How do you plan to withdraw from Iraq? What do you plan to do about the subprime mortgage crisis? And so on. I can answer ALL of these questions definitively for Hillary.

At least he is saying we have to do *something* about climate change. "We hope, we believe, yes we can." That's a direct quote.

Asperger's

As a psychology major and psychology graduate student in a past life, I retain a great fascination with all things psych-related, particularly in the field of abnormal psychology. Asperger's, and it's parent diagnosis of autism, have been making great strides in their public awareness, helped out by the media. Here is an article about a gorgeous contestant on "America's Top Model" who is an "Aspie," and I am posting it to help this awareness campaign, and also because I love reading stories like this. If you don't know much about Asperger's, the article gives some background, and also mentions a book by Augusten Burroughs brother John Robison about growing up with the disorder that I would recommend (though I must admit, it's still on order from Amazon, so I haven't read it).

Ralph

The doctor says I wouldn't have so many nosebleeds if I could just keep my finger outta there!

Late night television

It's not even that late, but sitting here in a hotel in Houston, I am SO amused by what's on the networks. Between crappy syndicated programming are the most awesome ads ever. For one, the Fancy Feast commercial mentioned below. Then, there was a commercial for the ASPCA, which is a great organization, but the commercial was simply stunning. The language about "vicious criminals" and how you can provide love and care with just some dollars per day really amuses me. If people who don't feed their pets are vicious criminals, what are rapists? Cuddly teddy bears? And how about that love and care? Couldn't you just actually adopt an animal and then be sure it's getting that TLC you're paying for?

Great new product!

So Fancy Feast just came out with a fabulous new dry cat food. It's Filet Mignon flavor, and it has real seafood and shrimp flavor! The website confirms this. I just never knew that filet mignon was seafood. I always thought it was cow.