When Fact Is Fiction And TV Is Reality

Am I the only one in America more concerned with what happens tonight on Top Chef than the latest adventures in a day in the life of Jack Bauer? Just asking. For the record, I have never watched an episode of "24" and have no plans to do so anytime in the near future. The implausible plot set-up behind "24" remind me nothing more than the insipid "Speed" movies with slightly better acting.

Atomizer Sez:
Elder...perhaps you should watch 24 once or twice before you dismiss it out of hand. I'm quite curious as to how you're so certain about the "implausible plot set-up" without ever having seen an episode.

As a 24 addict since Day One, I can tell you that the plot has a tendency to morph into unrecognizable shapes on a weekly basis...that's what makes it so compelling.

But, Chad, by all means, continue to watch your amusingly clever little "reality" cooking shows. At the very least though, try to spend a minute or two each week watching shows that feature actual men. If you get scared, you can always turn the channel.


The Elder Moons For Rebuttal: Nice "try walking a mile in my shoes first" argument Atomizer. Do I have to try heroin once or twice before judging it too? In regards to your reality based community claim about "24", if you think anything about the show is in the least bit plausible, than it's high time for an intervention to stop your dangerous addiction. Are you free next Tuesday?

Atomizer Sez:
It ain't a "try walking a mile in my shoes first" argument. It's a simple request that you actually watch a show before you tell everybody that it sucks. Your dismissal of 24 is tantamount to saying that pumpkin pie tastes like sewer rat without ever having eaten a slice in your life.

Furthermore, I never said the show was realistic...it is not. If it were, we'd be watching 24 hours of Homeland Security meetings and government drones typing FBI memos each season. No, 24 is not realistic, but it is an exciting, well-written and superbly acted drama...and that's what I want out of my TV.

Now go and watch The Food Channel. I hear they're doing a two hour special on pumpkin pie tonight.

The Elder Has The Final Word: Are you saying the Top Chefs aren't manly? You better watch your tongue boy or Marcel will open a can of whup ass on you. A delicious can with an inventive presentation of course.

You might to check up on the meaning of this word too.