Lately I've been watching a lot of TV. Now, TV watching prior to college was a daily ritual. I used to do my calculus homework in front of the TV. Cable-less college came, and I found myself online more than ever but rarely in front of The Boob Tube.
Funny enough, I was traveling recently. Crisscrossing the country, more accurately, and what do I spy on every TV in every airport? Sarah "the pitbull" Palin. Since when did losing become the new winning? I don't recall seeing a losing politician on TV since Gore came out with his An Inconvenient Truth. Even then, however, it was for an environmental crusade. It was socio-political not "look at me four years in advance."
Our friend, the Pitbull, seems to be another story. Since when did we get so fascinated by the lives of "ordinary" people? (I say this not to discredit her but rather to emphasize her own self-perpetuated identity as an "everywoman.") Oh, wait, I forgot. Survivor and Big Brother. So, essentially, Sarah Palin is the next great reality TV series. I can just see it now: Sarah and Todd's Alaskan Brood. The Alaskan John and Kate.
Just next time I'm traveling, which is soon, I pray to God that every channel is devoid of her folksy charm and now trendy glasses. I'd rather watch her in my own time on TLC.
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"Sarah and Todd's Alaskan Brood."
Oh my God. I know you are kidding but I bet that she has already had at least 3 reality TV show offers by now.
I am sure that's correct...the line between politics and entertainment is so thin... Another idea is The Alaskan Seven.
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