Always Anna

I feel like I’ve been watching a lot of cheesy TV lately - but perhaps that because my cheesy TV watching over the last two weeks has proved me to be a complete hypocrite.

Item 1:

I have actually started WATCHING American Idol. After years of avoiding it - I’ve only seen 3 episodes of the last three seasons (the last two from season 1, and a random one from season 3) - I somehow FORGOT to change the station one day when it came on. And now, horror of horrors, I actually LIKE the two finalists. Carrie and Bo both rock - she’s got an amazing voice, and he is so freakin’ cool I can’t handle it. I’m totally rooting for him, especially because he’s not your “typical” American Idol. But I wouldn’t be upset if Carrie won either, after the way she rocked the Dixie Chicks a couple of weeks ago.

Item 2:

And while we’re on the topic of FOX, I have to say that I’ve started watching Stacked, with Pam Anderson. I’ve always liked her - she seems so strong and confident, and she’s SO fun - and when I heard about the nipple issue, I figured I’d support her right to smuggle peas. But now, I kind of like the show too - not that I think it’s GOOD exactly, but it’s REALLY entertaining. Watching dorky guys fantasize about Pam is a good time. Also, Pam’s blog on Friendster is pretty cool - and good advertising.

Item 3:

I used to be obsessed with America’s Next Top Model. But since the show REFUSES to pick the right girl (it should have been Elyse instead of Adrianne, Mercedes instead of Yoanna, Yaya instead of Eva, and Kahlen instead of Naima), I’ve given up on them. Although I did watch the season finale last night, and must say that Naima is the best so far. Anyways, I decided to watch the last 15 minutes of ANTM on Tuesday, which was recapping the season. And I got distracted (putting away groceries, making a late dinner), so I didn’t change the station… and ended up watching Britney & Kevin: Chaotic. Oops.

You all know I used to love Britney, but after her fall from hotness, I’ve been avoiding her. I swore up, down, and sideways that I wouldn’t watch this show - I hate him, and I don’t want to support her new-found white-trashiness. But the show was oddly mesmerizing - I couldn’t take my eyes off of the screen (to the point of overcooking my pasta). It really felt like a glimpse into their lives - the fact that she was shooting the bulk of the show with her camcorder, and that there was obviously no air-brushing or covering up of flaws made it the most REAL reality show I’ve ever seen.

At the end of the show, this is what I came away with:

1. Britney isn’t stupid, but she acts like a bigger bimbo than she is.
2. She seems like a normal girl in her early 20s - fun, eager to please, sarcastic, goofy….
3. The girl likes sex, and isn’t afraid to show it.
4. Kevin is a horrifying loser - I agree with Brit’s bodyguard that he’s just along for the free ride. Although he was MUCH cuter when his head was shaved.
5. I’ll probably be watching the 2nd episode next week.

Item 4:

The OC. I missed last week’s episode (do NOT tell me what happened), and now I’m going to miss tonight’s season finale! Not to worry, both episodes are/are being recorded, and I’ll watch both next week. Not to put any pressure on FOX, but my happiness with these two episodes will decide if I tune in again next season.

Sure, that’s probably more than you needed to know about my appallingly bad taste in TV… but it entertains me.