Dee Hates: Skins

Yes, I have to admit I was excited for MTV's new show Skins. Quit judging me. I just love British shows! Yes, in case you didn't know Skins was a very popular show in the U.K. So when it came to America I though "Ooo this will be like the Office!"  ( another originally British show)

I was wrong.

I mean let's be real. This is MTV, so my expectations weren't high at all. But they managed to end all my hope for mankind.

My main issue with Skins was I wasn't sure if they were serious or not--was that supposed to be what teenagers are like in real life?

Because I don't know what school you went to...but at mine that stuff just doesn't happen. People don't party like that, nor do they deal with all this "we must take his virginity" nonsense. And people don't just sleep with other people because some guy says so, no matter how charismatic. Girls just aren't that dramatic and damaged, at least out loud. And where I'm from random ugly guys don't hang out with the hottest guy in school, oh and redheads are NOT a hot commodity. Also cheerleaders don't practice with Bluetooths.

Everybody loves redheads??

And of course if they weren't serious then they've successfully become apart of the problem. When teenagers see other teenagers behaving that way they want to imitate them. Because believe it or not to some kids the Skins people look like they are having a good time, living an enviable life. Sure stuff goes wrong, but they're making memories and being young. And so maybe doing drug deals with crazy old men (or doing drug deals at all) isn't what we should put on TV.

I never thought I'd say I miss Jersey Shore but I do. Because at least there it is well known that the "Guidos"  are over 21, suffer consequences sometimes and don't (on camera at least) use drugs. But on Skins all that goes out the window.

On a side note....how is that allowed on TV at all? Seriously? This is basic cable.  I thought I was watching HBO.

Nice try MTV. No really, I'm sure you've addicted thousands of viewers to your mindless teenage-pseudo-soap opera-"real life"-teens behaving badly-psycho babble. But if you ask me, you should stick to music.

Soapboxx: YouTube

YouTube is just like MTV.
And I don't mean in a good way. There was a time when Music Television played music (shocking I know). Now, it isn't that I particularly hate MTV's content right now. But sometimes I just miss the old days when I could turn it on and dance around the room to the latest Michael Jackson song.
YouTube is similar. I started watching YouTube when it was mostly obnoxious teenage boys with skateboards doing ridiculous stunts and getting injured. Since then it has blossomed. I mean now you can learn to do anything on YouTube, including surgery ( I know right? That's just wrong). YouTube is everywhere. On our TV, in the news, and on our cellphones. And I have benefitted, I learned to knit, apply make-up and of course I watch Ray William Johnson on Equals 3. With all that though, YouTube has lost a lot of what made it great. You can't click on anything with out a huge advertisement attacking you. Half of the people posting things are getting paid. Its just not real anymore. I understant that YouTube is a company, and they want to make money, but they seem to forget sometimes about what made them so famous in the first place. 

Okay there. That's my little spiel on evil cooperations and "the man" and capitalism. Hippie moment over.

All the ads and stuff are to be expected. But what really irritates me is how the people on YouTube act. It's turned into cyber-bully central. You might remember me talking about Michelle Phan and her make-up tutorials and Wendy the blogger from Singapore. So I'm not saying that I agree with everything they do, but if you go to their video together its just ridiculous. Sooo many people have dedicated their time to talking about how ugly they are or their voices or picking apart everything they say! It's like oh my god do you not have anything better to do than hate on two girls you've never met because you don't like their choice of eyeliner?? Seriously? And on top of that people are vicious to other commenters! There's seriously like all out name-calling wars on there. It's so stupid!

People if you have nothing better to do than verbally assault someone on YouTube you need to find a life!

Wow. That was longer than expected. Sorry guys I'll stop ranting and get off my soapbox now

xoxoDee.

Misc. Top 5 Most Majestic Voices in Hollywood

Sometimes in Hollywood a person can have no talent and make it as long as they are pretty ( Megan Fox). Sometimes a person can be hideous but the best actor ever and make it ( Maggie Gyllenhaal).

  But for some men, all you need is a really majestic voice.

#5 The Allstate Man ( Dennis Haybert)

This is some inspired marketing. Insurance is for safety, safety come from confidence, confidence comes from having someone to trust, and who doesn't trust a majestic voiced black guy? Exactly. I'm not the least bit ashamed to admit I switched to Allstate after this commercial. Don't pretend like you didn't too.

#4 Ian McKellen ( Gandalf) 

I mean that face says it all. I don't know why but something about a British accent and a beard just makes for the most sagely person ever. If that voice told me to walk down the street naked I probably would. How Frodo ever sassed that amazing baritone I'll never know.   

 

 

 

#3 Patrick Stewart ( Wheelchair Guy From X-Men) 

Yet another British guy with swag. Now some of you might have never seen him walk and honestly, I'm not sure you could handle it. Baldness is frowned upon in some societies, but I truly believe that Pat is bringing it back. Shiny head+British accent+Mustache+Glasses= Candidate for the Worlds Most Interesting Man. 

#2 Morgan Freeman ( The Black Guy in The Dark Knight) 

You knew this was coming. I mean come on, the man literally played God, pretty big shoes to fill. Question: How many of you care about the breeding cycle of a penguin? Answer: Few. Question: How many of you saw March of the Penguins? Answer: Many. Guess why? And it has nothing to do with penguins. On a side note please do not confuse Morgan Freeman with South African president Nelson Mandela.

#1 James Earl Jones ( Mufasa) 

And now the Gran-daddy of all majestic voices. James Earl Jones. And don't let the smile fool you. You are looking at the voice of pure evil. Darth Vader, striking fear into the hearts of children for generations. Yet that same voice made grown men cry in The Lion King. Not only does he have the voice, but with a three-part name like James Earl Jones this man is bona fide and certified B.A.

Not everyone could make it, here are some honorable mentions: 

Richard Harris ( Dumbledoor in the first Harry Potters)

Robert Mitchum ( Beef. It's what's for dinner.)

Lawrence Fishburne ( You are the one, Neo.)

Sean Connery ( Shaken, not stirred.)