My Thoughts on Recent Pop Culture

So I know I promised before and after nursery pictures. However, I recently discovered that our new computer does not have a slot for the camera memory card. So I guess until we get an adapter no pictures. You can guess how happy that made me. Until then I will just have to find something else to talk about.

Why not talk about reality television? We all have at least a few shows we get sucked into. And as much as we love this addictive crap there is always something that makes you crazy about a show. Whether it's a bad choice from a judge, a surprise castoff, or that contestant that just keeps hanging in every week no matter how much you want them gone.

I've been watching Dancing With the Stars but there are parts of this show that make me insane every season. Let's talk about the obvious. Why do Derek Hough and Cheryl Burke get good partners every year? A lot of people love Derek and Cheryl. I personally can't stand either one of them. Out of all the dancers on the show they're the only two I don't like. The producers and judges have an eternal hard on for Derek. I just think he's over rated. Yes, he's talented as they all are but he's won three times because he gets some of the best celebrity partners. I mean he had a pussycat doll. Who in my mind is already a professional dancer and shouldn't have been allowed on the show. If you don't believe me watch the "When I grow up" video. These girls are dancing on cars in heels for crying out loud!

Meanwhile, other dancers just keep getting dumped on with bad partners. Tony, Louis, Anna have probably had it the worst though. I just think it sucks that others have multiple wins while others can't even make it to the finals. Then there's Maks. Who I love and is my favorite. I admit that Maks is someone you either love or hate. His teaching methods can be a bit rough but I feel like he really is a good guy. He's extremely passionate but just comes across as an ass sometimes. He's also constantly making comments about how good looking he is. I find him funny because I get the sense that he's only kidding. But even if he's not I find him damn sexy. I really just like to look at him more than anything. Let's all do it now shall we...

 

What was I talking about? Oh yeah sorry I was distracted by man candy. Anyway, so yeah there's Maks. He's made it to the finals a few times but has never taken home the trophy and it's about time he does. Sadly, I don't think this is his year. His partner, Melisa Gilbert is okay but not great. I think they can last a few more weeks before getting the boot though.

Then there are the judges. Ugh. I seriously can't stand Len. I'm pretty sure Len does every show with some kind of foreign object shoved in his ass. And I also think they totally play favorites. Maks could have the best partner and do an amazing routine and they would say something like "oh it was okay", "it was too risque for me". Meanwhile Derick and whoever his partner is could go out and do the fucking bunny hop and they would think it's brilliant. I'm pretty sure Derick also gives the judges mustache rides before every show to improve his score. But of course I have no proof of this. (Yes I said it...bunny hop!!!)

Okay enough about that. Unless you live under a rock I'm sure you've heard of The Hunger Games. I've been wanting to blog about it for awhile but just never made the time for it. Soooo amazingly good I can't stand it!

I wasn't really sure what to expect going into it as I wasn't familiar with the story. I also am not a huge sci-fi fan so I wasn't sure if I would like it. But then I couldn't put it down! I absolutely love the main character, Katniss. It was so refreshing to have a female character that isn't a total idiot. So many female characters are motivated by men or are portrayed as stupid, or some sort of sex object. She's motivated by her family and their need to survive. She's strong willed and steps up to the plate to be the breadwinner after her father is killed in a mine explosion.

A lot of people compare her to Bella from Twilight. I personally can't stand this comparison because they really aren't alike at all. First off Bella moves to live with her dad after her mom gets married so that her mom and new husband can have alone time. (Umm what? That's just retarded. You might as well say, "gee mom I have no problem coming in second in your life.) Katniss loses her father and her mother is crippled with depression so she basically becomes the parent to her little sister no questions asked. Bella has no personality or self esteem. Katniss doesn't care what anyone thinks because she has no time to deal with adolescent bullshit. She's got a family to support remember. Bella goes into a severe depression because her boyfriend left and is always the damsel in distress. Katniss is a bad ass with a bow and arrow and has to save Peeta from dieing in the river. I could go on forever but I'll stop here.

I liked the movie a lot but just wished there had been some tiny little details added. The second movie is going to have a different director. I hope it's one that doesn't suck. I also am not sure if Suzanne Collins (the author) will be involved with the screenplay as she was in the first movie. All's I can say is I can't wait!

Oh yeah and there's this baby thing I'm sure you're wondering about too. Well nothing really new to report. We're pretty much ready. We even packed a bag! The car seat still needs to go in the car but that's it. I really just wish my water would break and make it easy but I don't see that happening. I'll most likely be overdue. If I have time I may try and hit up zumba class to break my water but we'll see. I'm still working both jobs until I pop. I don't have a real job with benefits so no fmla for me. Just vacation time. And once my vacation time is over no paycheck. (I only have about 3 and a half weeks vacation) Wonderful isn't it? But I'm not horribly worried as I was able to pay a lot of bills off recently and I'm a complete tightwad. I also just sold my car a couple days ago. (woot woot!) So I'm driving Joes car and he's driving his parents old car. They bought a new one so they gave us their old one.

I'm hoping the next time I update this thing I will actually have said baby. But we'll see! One more week till my due date!