Okay, so no one has ever accused me of having pleasures that were guilty. Most of things I love would be considered corny and cliché by most. However, I’ve always been pretty upfront and honest about the joys of loving pop culture and all of the snickers and eye-rolls that go with that. Here, in no particular order are five things that are making me a happier dude these days:
1. Kindle
Although to me it seemed like I waited a lifetime, I guess I did jump on the Kindle bandwagon pretty quickly. Almost a year ago Oprah did a show on the Kindle and offered a $50 discount to buyers (thanks, O!). I quickly fell in love. It is so unbelievably awesome to have an entire library with me at any given time. I quickly adapted to reading electronically and honestly don’t miss much of anything about ‘real’ books. My only regret is that I don’t have the 2.0, my less-than-a-year-old Kindle already looks antiquated.
2. Tyra Banks
Of course I knew of Tyra Banks. I never really gave her any thought though, know what I mean? She was pretty and stuff, but just sort of there. In my orbit she existed in much the same way that the Snuggie does, I know what it is and that some love it, but I just don’t have much of an opinion about it myself.
Then my mother started staying with me. My mother, who is basically so afraid of the remote control that she’ll leave one channel on all day… Well, I started arriving home from the work in the middle of The Tyra Banks Show.
At first I was a bit annoyed by the drama of the show. However, a funny thing started happening after watching bits of a few episodes. I started to get it (I don’t think I’ll ever be able to get my mom’s other favorite, Nancy Grace!). Tyra is speaking to young people. She is speaking, more specifically, to young girls. It might be loud and it might not be my language, but I applaud what she’s doing. On one episode I learned all about periods (not the punctuation) as Ms. Banks demystified a once taboo subject. On another show my jaw dropped as young teen girls spoke candidly about their sexual escapades and how those exploits connected directly with their self-esteem or lack of.
I hope that Tyra’s audience is young, because her show seems like a great resource… and not just for the females, either!
Although to me it seemed like I waited a lifetime, I guess I did jump on the Kindle bandwagon pretty quickly. Almost a year ago Oprah did a show on the Kindle and offered a $50 discount to buyers (thanks, O!). I quickly fell in love. It is so unbelievably awesome to have an entire library with me at any given time. I quickly adapted to reading electronically and honestly don’t miss much of anything about ‘real’ books. My only regret is that I don’t have the 2.0, my less-than-a-year-old Kindle already looks antiquated.
2. Tyra Banks
Of course I knew of Tyra Banks. I never really gave her any thought though, know what I mean? She was pretty and stuff, but just sort of there. In my orbit she existed in much the same way that the Snuggie does, I know what it is and that some love it, but I just don’t have much of an opinion about it myself.
Then my mother started staying with me. My mother, who is basically so afraid of the remote control that she’ll leave one channel on all day… Well, I started arriving home from the work in the middle of The Tyra Banks Show.
At first I was a bit annoyed by the drama of the show. However, a funny thing started happening after watching bits of a few episodes. I started to get it (I don’t think I’ll ever be able to get my mom’s other favorite, Nancy Grace!). Tyra is speaking to young people. She is speaking, more specifically, to young girls. It might be loud and it might not be my language, but I applaud what she’s doing. On one episode I learned all about periods (not the punctuation) as Ms. Banks demystified a once taboo subject. On another show my jaw dropped as young teen girls spoke candidly about their sexual escapades and how those exploits connected directly with their self-esteem or lack of.
I hope that Tyra’s audience is young, because her show seems like a great resource… and not just for the females, either!
3. Twizzlers
I love to eat. However, sweets aren’t really my thing. Lately, though, I’ve found myself have a love affair with Twizzlers. I never really ate them in the past. Recently I found myself alone with some… and… well, there began the romance.
4. Music from Glee
I know that everyone loves this new show (well, everyone with the exception of all of the haters) and I like it too. What I like even more though, and this one is a bit more embarrassing to admit, are the songs. They are great for driving (alone) and having ‘concerts’ (again, alone). Especially fun are the recent ‘mashups’. Singing along to those songs is really… well, gleeful.
5. Tetris
When I bought my Nintendo DS (yeah, I bought one!) I really only had one person on my mind, Mario. However, Mario has been replaced. I just can’t stop playing Tetris. Yeah, you know: Tetris. It is just SO MUCH fun.
I know that everyone loves this new show (well, everyone with the exception of all of the haters) and I like it too. What I like even more though, and this one is a bit more embarrassing to admit, are the songs. They are great for driving (alone) and having ‘concerts’ (again, alone). Especially fun are the recent ‘mashups’. Singing along to those songs is really… well, gleeful.
5. Tetris
When I bought my Nintendo DS (yeah, I bought one!) I really only had one person on my mind, Mario. However, Mario has been replaced. I just can’t stop playing Tetris. Yeah, you know: Tetris. It is just SO MUCH fun.
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