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The Tick Premieres Tonight on FOX
abde writes "The Tick finally premieres this Thursday on FOX at 7:30 PM CST. Looks like Patrick Warburton finally gets to spread some creamy Justice on our toast!" Here's hoping that this show comes close to it's source materials. It's in a tough time slot, so I really hope it sticks around long
enough to find a footing. Good luck to you Ben (I know you're reading!) In other TV news, Salon reviewed
The buffy musical which aired on tuesday. Since my local basic cable doesn't provide UPN, I haven't seen it. I've been loving FX syndicating what is easily among my favorite shows: hot chicks, sharp humor, and monster killing. It may be the perfect show. I just wish TV was available via FTP.
The Buffy musical was good because it was different than the rest of the bleak, TV wasteland. I'm sure that brief spark of originality will go completely unnoticed, however, so don't worry.
Every year during my review, I just pray the words "slashdot.org" aren't mentioned.
Looks like Patrick Warburton finally gets to spread some creamy Justice on our toast!"
I'm not sure I want any of Patrick Warburton's "creamy" stuff on my toast...
Every once in a while I like to masturbate a new word into my vocabulary, even if I don't know what it means.
Buffy just jumped the Shark with that episode. Once a TV show realizes its a TV show, it sucks. The only way the show can ever regain its dignity back is a "All Naked Buffy" episode.
Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.
Mine would have to be...
Interviewer: "Can you blow up the Earth?"
The Tick: "EEGAD! I hope not, that's where I keep all my stuff!"
He's just.. well, a little embarrassing to listen to. Reminds me of speech class and those kids who you just felt bad for reading off a card.
And don't forget to play the Bush Press Conference drinking game. You have to drink everytime he says "evil." By the end of the press conference your VCR and Tivo won't be the only things fucked up.
BTW, two swigs for "evil doers."
Establishing shot of AMERICAN FLAG, waving in the breeze.
Cut to GEORGE W. BUSH, at podium.
"My fellow Americans,
I speak to you tonight as the President of the United States. Let me assure you that justice is on our side, and we will prevail. I'm sure millions of viewers out there are just wondering what it's like to wear the tights of justice. Well it's tingly and it's uncomfortable, but it gets the job done and oh, the job of it.
Over the past several weeks our military forces, along with the military forces of Great Britain and our other allies have been striking Taliban targets inside Afganistan. We have achieved air superiority, and our special forces are moving with impunity in the countryside. I warn you Mr. Bin Laden: don't make us bite you in hard-to-reach places.
The bravery of our soldiers, sailors and airmen is without question. In addition, American ingenuity, dedication and scientific might have armed our troops with the most technically advanced equipment the world has ever known. We should be proud of our soldiers, and of the job they're doing. We should also be proud of the technicians, engineers and scientists who have provided them with their equipment. However, with that pride comes the realization that not all science is used for good. As we cope with the recent anthrax outbreaks, we find that science is a two-headed beast. One head is nice, it gives us aspirin and other modern conveniences... But the other head of science is bad! Oh, beware the other head of science! It bites!
I want to assure you, my countrymen, and the citizens of the rest of the world, that we, the American people will not rest until we have found the source of this anthrax, we will not relent until the Taliban have been destroyed, and we will not slumber until Osama Bin Laden has been brought to justice. Our cause is right, and we will prevail.
And so let me conclude my remarks tonight with this thought: may Evil beware and may Good dress warmly and eat lots of fresh vegetables. Thank you and good night."
Fade out over footage of USMC BAND playing The Star Spangled Banner.
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The show will be great. If you don't think so, take a good look into my... HYPNOTIC DISGUISE TIE!
what?
"War good. Stop evil. Evil bad! Anthrax bad. No like Anthrax. Blow up Bin Laden. Bin Laden terrorist. Terrorist bad. No me gusta terrorist. Sorry Afganistan. We bomb you more now, ok?"