Let's Make a Deal

Update-still no go for our show # 1011 although I have called the girl at in the prize department so many times, and she's assured me that it will air. Today I disguised my voice, I used my awfully bad British accent (Donna was laughing hysterically) to complain to the recording on the phone that why are they showing reruns of shows that have already aired when they could show the September tapings. I'm sure the public would rather see a new episode even if it has flaws than to see a rerun. Geez, I looked up to see that Brian guy in his cow suit and I told Donna, damn this show was already on, watch he's gonna say "My parents named me Brian so there must be a reason, so I'm picking B", that was almost verbatim from my memory from watching it the first time!! Give me a break CBS, no one likes to watch game show reruns, you probably lost millions of viewers as they flipped the channel because like myself, recognized it! AIR OUR SHOW!!! 1011 from SEPT 25!!! We want our PRIZES!!!!!-Single D

The Bachelor Jake-What a Scandal!

Was this not one of the best episodes ever! I didn't care about the dates although I did like it that Magic Mountain closed the park so Jake could take his group date there. How awesome was that, you didn't have to stand in line for any of the rides! But back to the REAL reason anyone watches the Bachelor, to see hunky guys bare their abs and to watch all the drama between girls back stabbing each other, but last night's episode added a new twist, an illegal tryst between an ABC staffer (which I had heard was a producer, which just confirms that producer couch thing) and a bachelorette. Go figure it was Rozlyn, Miss my boobs are plastic, I'm fantastic (yeah ok, I'm jealous). You so totally knew she wasn't there to find love, I bet guys are falling all over their wankers trying to be with her, so she doesn't need a dating game to find love, but she does need exposure to get her 15 minutes of fame, which she did last night. Was Chris Hansen about to shed a tear when he was giving her the boot for having an affair? And how stupid was Jake, she told me she was here for me! Oh boo hoo! His little speech when Chris was telling the girls what was happening was filled with self pity, if you don't want to be here, just tell me!

What I find curious about this whole tryst scandal was when Ashley said that Roz was seeing the guy three hours before the cocktail party. All the girls acted so totally shocked when Roz was kicked off, yet word on the news said that girls knew something was going on because they saw inappropriate behavior between the two, humm...Apparently Roz denies the whole thing, well, I'm sure she's not going to lose any sleep over this thing, do I hear Playboy ringing? Jake consider yourself lucky, you narrowly escaped being the spouse of the next Real Housewives of ABC. Keep Ali, she's more in your league.-Single D

Jake the Bachelor

Jake is the new bachelor and one word-Meow! What a bod, what abs, who could pass on that which leads me to my next question, why hasn't he ever been in a serious relationship. Could Mr. Perfect, be Mr. Needy? I think that could be the relationship breaker although bachelorette Megan could be just the thing-she's way too needy and stockerish, hello shades of Shannon from Seattle Jason's bachelor days. I think Jake has a good set of girls to pick from and so far my favorite is Ashley, with her yellow gown that she ripped while trying to impress the pilot-isn't she the one that has a fear of flying?? The preview suggest a lesbo relationship occurs on the set, but wait guys, hold back that fantasy, it's just an illicit relationship with one of the bachelorettes and a male producer, shame on him for stealing Jake's dwindling pool of last rose standing wannabes. Looks like it's going to be a good season with Jake doing a lot of crying, oh come on! Cry once and get it over with, women do not like criers, believe me I'm married to one, ick!-Single D

Movie Reviews-The Orphan & Julie & Julia

At the urging of my daughter on New Year's Eve, we rented movies. We mustn't have rented movies in a long time, because there were a plethora of titles out. Usually, there is nothing new at the video store, so this was a nice surprise, and they had plenty in stock. We rented Orphan and Julie & Julia. I thought Orphan seemed like a harmless generic suspense thriller in the vein of that Macualay Culkin's The Good Son, not! I mean Orphan, a word that is close to my heart, being that I yell orphan every chance I get (since I was one, eons ago!). Orphan started out ok, you know your typical dysfunctional couple, needing to adopt to satisfy a loss of their own child. What I didn't get, is that this couple have two beautiful kids already, why do they need to amend the death of their third child, can't they just go on with their impossibly beautiful life? No, they go to a home for orphaned children where there is a party going on. Instead of finding a child that is running around like giddy kids should be during a party, they happened on a child alone and isolated. Alarm bells! Alone, isolated, ostracized, hello-psychopath, antisocial behavior! Of course she starts out all sugar and spice, talented painter (whose paintings reveal a horrible secret). The on the wagon mother is quick to see through the thin veneer of her sugary sweetness to see that something is wrong here. When she tries to tell her husband, he lends no support to which as an audience viewer, I felt no sympathy for him. That whole trust issue is terribly overwrought in movies. Why don't they ever believe? Yes, there are monsters a loose in the house. I'm glad my daughter opted out of seeing this movie, yes dear way too scary! I'm really glad because there is a sex scene in the kitchen not appropriate for a 12 yr old and of course, the orphan is lurking in the shadows, perv. I guess the secret of the orphan (avert your eyes here, spoiler), she's not really 12 at all. Shocking! She's like something like 33 (hey, what's her beauty secret?). And you know the rest, seduction play for the husband (shades of The Cradle Will Fall), the unfortunate accidents and the final vindication, well somewhat. Not good for tweeners nor for those looking for something new in suspense. Pass on the orphan, it's just frustrating formula.

Julie & Julia on the other hand was delightful. My husband was 5 minutes into the movie when he declared it a chick flick and went to his man room, good! Myself and my daughter thoroughly enjoyed it, although I thought the Julia Child story more compelling and entertaining, maybe because of Meryl Streep's acting is so delicious in it. My daughter was so mesmerized by Julia's cooking of poached eggs that she insisted on making them the next day. Didn't know Julia Child was an American, I always thought she was French or something, what with that accent and all. Bon appetite!-Single D

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Survivor Samoa-Finale

After a great season, with so many diabolical plotting and mind controlling antics of Russell, last night's finale was a definite dud. One sentence comes to mind "I was robbed!". Ok, maybe Russell shouldn't have counted his chickens (millions) before they hatched, maybe he shouldn't have been so cocky, so that you out there are saying, serves you right ole buddy, but hey, let's face it, it wouldn't have been half the season, the talk of the lunch room, the suspense and anticipation, if it weren't for Russell. What bathos would we gotten out of Brett or Natalie or that piece of wood called Jaison? And hey, what's up with the constant blurred out spot on Mick? Is his wanker peeking over his swim trunks? Is the one eyed monster trying to get loose? Jeez, it's just hair if it ain't his wanker! The only other colorful character on this whole season was Shambo and her mullet of perfection ( or so she likes to think). Gotta hand it to her, she's the only one not chewing on the bitter pill of elimination. Everyone on the jury still had a terrible hate-on for Russell, so much so, they decide to give the million to some bathing blond who barely did anything, but wear a bathing suit with gold hoops at the seams. Natalie's persona will be erased from our Survivor conscience within days, but it will be Russell that we will remember for his diabolical planning and manipulating. It will be Russell who we will think of in the future as one of Survivor's greatest players of all time. Natalie's memory will be relegated to "what's her name that won?" So what if Russell back stabbed, lied cheated and stole, that's what the game of Survivor is all about. If it wasn't then Survivor would have fizzled out the first season.

It looked like Russell was going to weep copious tears last night, "I was robbed!", who said that? Does the jury really think that his game playing is a testament to what kind of person he really is? I think Russell went on Survivor so he could play the game and manipulate and be the puppet master, it just that the jury's vote was hate driven. Did you see how sour Laura still looked as well as Erik and Jaison? Hey guys, it's a game for cripes sake! Well, Russell, Jeff wouldn't say it, and Natalie wouldn't take the 10 grand to give you the title, so I, blogger of Survivor will give you the honorary title of "Sole Survivor". Russell you are the "Sole Survivor" in my book!-Single D

Let's Make A Deal Update

Called Shannon at Let's Make a Deal to ask when our show would air, since it was taped way back in SEPT for heaven's sake. She still tried to assure me that it would air, but get this NOT UNTIL THE END OF THE SEASON. I'm like when is the end of the season, to which she says "July or August". Ughhhhh!! I feel like Charlie Brown. Good Grief! I have to wait a whole year before I get the TV and Playstation 3 I won??? By then it will be Playstation 6!!! CBS, you disgust me!!! At least have the decency to release the prizes!!!! Shame on YOU!!!

Winners of Amazing Race

And the winner is...

Ah come on, do you think I'd give you that information without first dishing about this last, sniff, episode? I always hate it when AR comes to an end. I'm still in travel mode, yeah like always! With the three remaining teams, Meghan and Cheyne, Team Zebra, and nagging brothers, Sam and Dan (gawd, what mother would name their sons, rhyming names?). Sam and Dan would be so bland, if not for their incessant nagging. And yeah, I don't want them to win. Team Zebra was first out of the gate when the plane landed in good ole Las Vegas. Yep, finally a destination close to home. Brian and Erika were so good in the beginning, making their way to quickly courtesy of the cabbie that knew the shortest route to Mandalay Bay. Didn't think Erika would be able to check in her attitude when she was rappelling down the hotel face first, yikes! Thought for sure Sam would heave at this point, but he did it in record time, almost passing whimpy Cheyne. When Team Zebra made it to the Love stage they had a good lead, but of course, being Team Zebra that they are, this stunt tripped them up as Ericka completely loses it and makes Brian switch places with her. Why does he listen and give in to her? I knew she was trying to keep that mama biyeetch attitude in check but it reared it's ugly head and set them behind. Their only hope was getting to the poker chip challenge which I thought they were going to do really well at, since they aced the "gold" challenge. But it was Meghan and Cheyne that took the lead, even though they didn't know the clues, to what casino is in Monaco. What is it their age or just plain stupid? When they didn't know that and especially when Sam and Dan didn't know the name of Mr. Las Vegas, Wayne Newton. Ok, I give them the benefit of the doubt, with all his plastic surgery and stuff.

In the end, I was disappointed that the last challenge was not the infamous recall test, because here's where the smart would get ahead and didn't I just say, that the two dumbest teams, were Cheyne and Meghan and Sam and Dan, so Brian and Ericka might of had a chance. But it was the fair blond team racing to place first and rightly so, since they proved to be the strongest team. Good for them, I'm just glad it wasn't Sam and Dan.-Single D

New Moon-The Movie

Last weekend my daughter and her friend got caught up in the Twilight frenzy. "Mom" my daughter says, we have to see "New Moon" and not in dvd! I know, she thinks I'm so cheap because I wait until most movies come out in dvd. Hey, it cost a small fortune to go to the movies these days, what with the price of admission and snacks that could feed a family of four at a nice restaurant. But I succumbed to her pressures, even though I think New Moon is the weak link in the entire series. The glossy high def movie trailer makes it look so enticing and who can deny Bella and Edward's continuing love story? But wait, isn't Edward scarce in this book? I have to admit it, I'm just as curious as her. Not quite the Twilight mom's, but still a fan nevertheless. I loved Ann Rice's vampire books, although those were more sophisticated and terrorizing. We chose the 3:30 showing at the Palms Casino thinking that there would probably be less crowds there since it's away from the burbs and families. We get to the theater and there is nary a person in line. Hey, I was right, no families and kids here. We walk right in, but not before our purchase of the gigantic jumbo popcorn, no butter please, and three drinks. Not too bad, since I had a coupon for the soda and the nice concession girl said that it would be cheaper to buy the jumbo soda and split it with another cup. Guess she must have sensed that I'm a novice at theater going. We make our way to theater 11 and there are only about 5 people there. We sit through the trailers, they really make those trailers so enticing, I kept checking off the movies I had to see, all the while my daughter is on popcorn patrol and not letting us have any popcorn until the movie starts. The movie's opening scene is where Edward leaves Bella, to which my daughter says in the dark, I'm going to cry like I did in the book! (What? My daughter sentimental?). All I'm thinking is how are they going to make this good, without Edward? Oh I see, by making Jacob (Taylor Lautner) so hot for the tweenies. Ok, he's a cutie and Bella is a magnet for all sort of non-human love complications. Atmosphere in the film is moody along with the constant moody dispositions of Bella and Edward. Nothing but a pout fest. A little corny on that whole Edward thing where he's in her mind's eye come to life. Bella still translates beautifully on screen where Edward can look a little mannequinish sometimes. By the time they get to Venice I'm craving color after all the grey dull chilly atmosphere of the Pacific Northwest. I loved the Venice scenes. It was as it should be, all terra cotta and reds. Aro was perfect and the 10 minute screen time for Dakota Fanning as Jane was not long enough. I thought Dakota's Jane was perfect even if I had pictured her much taller and more sinister in the book. During the last 15 minutes left of the film, my daughter whispers in my ear that she has to poop. At this announcement, I'm not happy, because pooping for her is a 20 minute exercise. I'm like can't you hold it? No! So I take her out making sure I know where the bathrooms are and beat a hasty retreat back into the darken theater. Missed the whole part where Alice takes Bella to Italy and steals the car (thankfully, I read the book). She comes back 5 minutes later (record time for her) and gets the update from her friend.

In the end, where Edward proposes, my daughter is like, didn't happen in Eclipse? I'm like I don't remember, the whole series runs like one long movie. Bottom line, New Moon is exactly what I thought the #2 book was, the weak link. If you can, wait for it in dvd, save the popcorn (which by the way, I had to throw away 3/4 of the box since we didn't finish it, thank you miss popcorn police!). I did liked the wolf pack and Jacob, hey what's not to like about young guys sporting their abs? I'm such a cougar! I know Eclipse finished wrapping, hopefully it will be a lot more interesting and gripping, on second thought I think not, that comes with Breaking Dawn. Stephanie Meyer could have left those two middle books out.-Single D

Survivor Samoa-Double Vote Whammy!

Is this not the best season ever? It if weren't for Russell, this season would be such a yawner. Do we even know anyone else's name other than Russell and Laura? I mean I know Mick's name because he's the only cutie there and Jaison, and Shambo (mullet head) but other than that who are all those guys on the other team? I was laughing LMAO, during tribal and holding my breath that John would flip. Why would he want to draw stones and possibly get eliminated all for the sake of keeping Laura? How stupid would that be. This is Survivor not Friends. Good strategy on Mick's and Jaison's part not to reveal the name of the person who flipped (Shambo). How in the world could they trust Monica? She's in bed with Laura (figuratively speaking) and the worst person to try to sway over to their side. The best choice was getting at John, after all he's the only one with any brains and seems to play strategically smart. His vote for Laura to go was the smartest thing he did. I cracked up so much when Russell found the third idol. Like he said, he's a magnet for them. Can you believe it? So Hil-lar-ious!!! Great season, almost hate for it to end!

Then on the other hand, this season of Amazing Race has been a total yawner. The only thing that is amazing are the places they have been. This season is more like a travel advertisement than a race. Don't know why team zebra is hanging on, come on just put them out of their misery, they're not going to win. Best pick, Mehgan and Cheyne unless team Globetrotters trots past their rival competitors of Sam and Dan, who are this year's dirtiest team ever!-Single D

Amazing Race-On to Estonia

That boat ride from Sweden to Estonia is next on my bucket list. The overnight crossing looks like so much fun! Better than riding a train from one country to another. Nothing beats sleeping to the lull of a water ride.

Sam and Dan are getting on my last nerve. They are just too rude and not cute about it. Hey, at least if you're gay-give us some diva attitude! At this point, I really don't care who wins, maybe I'm hoping for team zebra to pull ahead, but they are the lame duck in this case. I'm sure it's going to come down to the final three, Meghan and Cheyne, Sam and Dan and Globetrotters.

I knew father and son team would get eliminated. How dumb can you be when you don't know what a Candle--bra is?! As Matt scratches his pink hair. I think all that pink dye has fried his brain cells. Even Gary was off his game this go around. If it weren't for his Dad, Matt would have never left the LA basin hunting for the license plate that had the clue. Adieu with you Gary and Matt!-Single D

Survivor Samoa

Winning the immunity challenge, safe from elimination;

Merging with the other tribe, a big feast;

Playing the immunity idol at tribal council when you least expect it, PRICELESS!

Did you see the looks Laura and her posse during tribal when Russell slipped out of his pocket the immunity idol. It was Hil-lar-ious! Of course special editing cut out what was really going to happen at tribal council, so the suspense was intense. Demonic Russell had that evil grin as he turned over the idol to Jeff. Is he an idol scavenger or what, finding the idol like he did. Have to give him snaps for being so persistent. Let's see how he does next week when it looks like there is going to be a free for all looking for the next idol. I would LMAO if he found it again!-Single D

Let's Make a Deal Update

Disappointment again as we check the airdates on CBS.com, still our show is not listed for the month of November. Called the 818 number listed under tickets. I was told that the September shows have not been scheduled, but that they will air, probably when the show goes on winter break, which probably means January!!! Come on Wayne! You remember us! We gave you a FAM poker chip from work! Wayne Brady we want our prizes and to see our show! Pleeze!-Single D

Let's Make a Deal

We have been anxiously awaiting our taping to air on Let's Make a Deal. After numerous excited calls to Shannon at Let's Make a Deal, she finally said the date was going to be Oct 26. We were so excited, Donna brought sparkling apple cider and chocolate cake to work. We turned on the show, and there was the lovely Allison wearing pants. Hey, she wasn't wearing that during our taping! Aw MAN! It wasn't our show. When I called Shannon she said that they moved the show because it was sweeps. Either that means it was really really bad or really really good. I'm thinking really really bad. Donna and I had that sinking feeling that maybe they will never air the show and if the show doesn't air then we don't get the prizes! And that would STINK big time. After all, you are so excited and thrilled to get picked because it is really hard to get pick and then to win something is even more thrilling. Shannon assured me that rarely happens. But what if we sucked so bad??!!! UGH That would be so awful!!! I'm mad as heck! This postpones the prizes arriving as well, as you don't get the prizes until 10 to 90 days after the show airs! Furniture and cars can be up to 180 days! I want my prizes!!!! WAAAA where's my diaper!-Single D PS! You can view airdates on CBS.com-click on Let's Make a Deal, then airdates and there it shows show number, taped date and airdate. Look for ours it's show # 1011 taped 9/25!!!

Amazing Race-Needle in a Haystack

Ok, I was so hoping that one team would get caught up in the haystack challenge till the wee hours of the morning, shades of a la previous season. Much to my dismay all the teams did relatively well. It was an ugly shouting match tho with brothers Sam and Dan. Go ahead Sam, you have my permission to deck your brother. Gee, nothing is so annoying as someone telling you how to find the needle in the damn haystack. Ok, you get out here and do it!! I think Meghan and Dan would be a better pair for both their whining ways. Nah, Dan bats for the other team, shucks! I would have loved to see poker girls at this challenge, which I'm sure macho Tiffany would have done it. Looks like the flag was hidden in the very middle of the bales. I knew the Globetrotters would get lucky and find their flag, no problem, as karma smiles on Little Big and his birthday.

Remind me, I must go to Sweden just to ride the Fritt Fall, now that's my kind of ride. I love the Tower of Terror at Disneyland which is especially fun, free falling in total darkness! Didn't think that Erica would have the wherewith all to find the arrow on the ground, but she did. Poor Brian, afraid of heights. Matt lets dad Gary do the bale challenge, what's up with that? Matt is such a wussie (hey any guy with pink hair is a wuss) making them the last to step on the mat. Lucky for them, this was a non-elimination stop!-Single D