observations from the couch

there are apparently a lot of weird tv shows here that i bet won't even pass the MTRCB in the philippines. ok, so weird, and un-MTRCB are 2 different categories.

in the Weird (and Pointless if you ask me) Category would be Daisy Does America... which, i think, has no point other than to insult either the american or british cultures. see it's a reality show where daisy, a brit, tries to immerse herself in the american culture - even if it means trying to be a r&b star, or a wedding planner.

in the Weird Category, is a sub-category of Weird But Interesting. there's Wife Swap and Trading Spouses where 2 completely opposite wife types are swapped. funny, entertaining, and makes you realize if you're the crazy sort of wife or the free world sort. and then there's Exchanging Vows - again, a reality show slash contest where 2 engaged couples literally exchange weddings - they guess the other's style and give each other the wedding they think fits their style. in the end, the one who gets a sad and sucky wedding gets a free honeymoon. of course all the couples end up wanting the free honeymoon rather than the wedding.

in the more interesting un-MTRCB Category... The L Word is a drama about a group of lesbians. lots of lesbian action here, and interesting situations i personally have not thought about. next up... The Book of Daniel. it's a pretty controversial show right now which had its freakishly-long 2-hour debut last Friday. episcopalian minister with pot-selling kids, a sex-addict daughter, and an alcoholic wife. truly Seventh Heaven gone mad. it can turn any conservative catholic's face bright red on the first 15 minutes.

there are way more interesting shows but lest you start thinking i'm stuck to the tv, those will do for now. LOL.

happy viewing!