Archive for the ‘Television’ Category
Kelly Kapowski Morris
Thursday, March 12th, 2009Another Reason to Watch House MD
Thursday, February 5th, 2009Like you needed another reason…
Endorsement: Netflix
Sunday, February 1st, 2009As a birthday present, my parents gave me a subscription to Netflix, and it is really quite marvelous.
I received the present, in gift card form, on Thursday. That evening, I redeemed the card online, and set up my movie queue of about 20 flicks and a few TV shows. The web site is incredibly easy to use, and their recommendation system is surprisingly accurate, hitting the nail on the head 90% of the time. I also upgraded my account to include available Blu Ray titles, for only a dollar more a month!
On Saturday, my first three discs arrived: Helvetica, Doomsday, and Season 1 of Weeds. I attempted to watch Doomsday last night, but the disc didn’t play. I went online, reported the issue, and a new disc is shipping on Monday. Disappointing, but the efficient remedy makes up for it. Shorty and I spent most of today watching Weeds with no problems; awesome show by the way.
The last thing I will say about the delightful service is the disc packaging. Never has perforation and adhesive been so perfectly used, creating some of the most functional design I’ve ever used. And as someone who hates snail-mail, I love not having to deal with postage or anything like that. I just watch the flick, seal it up and it’s ready to go.
If you don’t have Netflix, get it. It’s worth every penny.
KFC to offer ‘Fuck Pak’
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009Link: KFC Has No Frakkin’ Clue What “Frak” Means
I have never seen an episode of Battlestar Galactica, but I am very aware that they use the word ‘frak’ as a substitute for ‘fuck’, allowing them to curse (sort of) on regular television. Kentucky Fried Chicken apparently did not know this, as they are releasing a ‘Frak Pak’, or, as those of us in the know will call it, the ‘Fuck Pak’.
Update: Wait, I think I get it now. Had I ever seen the show, I would have known that the below pictured actress had a role in the series. Thus, the Fuck Pak must be named after her.
