SPOILERS IF YOU AREN’T CAUGHT UP.

I know I know, I haven’t blogged since June. Anyway…

Work of Art: The Next Great Artist brought to you by Bravo. I’m actually really enjoying it, almost as much as I USED to enjoy Project Runway, back when it was good. They have all their PR bases covered: Simon de Pury is the new Tim Gunn, not as awesome, but I like him. China Chow takes Heidi’s place, whose qualifications are that her parents were art collectors or something, I don’t know. OH, Work of Art is unique in that Sarah Jessica Parker shows up every so often and everyone goes “OMG OMG SJP” etc.

Miles, Ryan, and Abdi have been my favourites. I know, there are no women in my list, ugh, my blog makes me seem so sexist. Peregrine is just too out there for me though, Jaclyn is amusing with her obsession with the male gaze and her determination to involve sex in EVERY project somehow, Nicole is too “deep” for me, although I guess the same argument could be used against Miles, but hey, he’s cute and stuff. I also enjoy his art way more, while Nicole’s is… interesting.

Can we talk about Mark though? WHY IS HE ON THIS SHOW? He takes photographs and adds minor effects in Photoshop that I or anyone on Tumblr could probably do in their sleep. I don’t get it. And then the judges are all “WOW, he’s so talented in Photoshop, so commercial!” But then they say Abdi’s becoming too commercial.

That’s another thing, the judge’s level of bullshit critique has steadily gone up each episode, I’ve started fast forwarding through some of it. Art is so subjective in the first place, I’m not sure how judges can say “This is the best, this is the worst.”

That being said, minus the art pretension and recent lame judge critques, GOOD SHOW. I think Miles will win. Just throwing that out there. They’re less and less impressed with Abdi so… Nicole maybe. But they love Miles.

LATER.

P.S. Poor Ryan =( I don’t think he deserved to go home this week. We’ll miss your hotness kid.

P.P.S. The editors need to be more subtle about who’s getting eliminated, I knew as soon as we started getting 500 Ryan voiceovers and confessionals that he was going home.

*Of shows that I watch. Sorry, that means no LOST, 24, etc. Should I have included True Blood and Mad Men? It feels like those were a million years ago. There are four categories, ranging from the best to the worst. As usual, totally biassed. SPOILERS. Obviously.

Totally Awesome/Loved It

1. Big Love
2. Ugly Betty
3. Gossip Girl
4. Modern Family

Big Love was my favourite finale, it delivered on everything. And they’re out now! Can’t wait for next season.

Ugly Betty. I would have loved a Daniel/Betty kiss, but you’re forgiven, everything was perfect. By the way, I’m holding prayer circles at my house every week for the movie to happen, everyone’s welcome to join.

I know what you’re thinking – Gossip Girl? Yes, this was the worst season ever, a complete disaster. BUT, the finale was perfect, reminiscent of season 1 even. Also, I’m someone who strongly believes in positive reinforcement. I did say I was going to be biassed –  I will love these characters and show no matter what. I mean, hello, Chuck Bass got shot and was left bleeding in the middle of the road a million miles away from home. Jenny is gone! At least for now. And Nate is spending the summer taking advantage of Chuck’s black book. GG earns its spot in RELATIVE terms.

I usually just lump Modern Family in with Community and The Big Bang Theory, but I laughed a million times more during the MF finale. Also, Phil wins for Best TV Dad.

Well Done/High Five!

1. United States of Tara
2. Damages
3. Californication
4. The Vampire Diaries
5. The Big Bang Theory
6. Community

United States of Tara would have been in the first category, but I’m starting to get tired of the whole “Let’s find out why Tara’s so fucked up” storyline. ALSO, OMG YOUR SISTER WAS JUST LEFT AT THE ALTER. THIS NIGHT ISN’T ABOUT YOU TARA! Seth Gabel’s storyline seems to be over, really sad. I cried myself to sleep that night. Of course he had to be a Republican! Oh and yes, I did take a million screenshots when Marshall and Lionel kissed.

Californication. GOD HANK, can’t you just stay out of trouble for five minutes? So much well-played drama in the finale. HOWEVER, how many times are we going to do Hank and Karen break up, Hank and Karen are soulmates, Hank and Karen try again, Hank screws up, Hank and Karen break up? Either keep them together or move on. Another thing – Karen, if you’re going to hate on Hank (which you have many reasons to), don’t do it for actions that were total misunderstandings, there’s only so much you can blame an idiot. That being said, Hank totally completes me.

Community – I like Jeff and Annie together.

Underwhelming/Okay

1. The Mentalist
2. The Good Wife

I’ve never been one for procedurals, but I love The Mentalist and expected a little better. Even the perfection that is Simon Baker couldn’t keep me from browsing Tumblr while I watched the finale.

The Good Wife actually was on par with the rest of its season so I guess I can’t be too hard on it. It’s just never been one of my favourites – I can’t understand why everyone has such a TV hard-on for it. I really can’t. The ending was blah to me too, OMG WILL THE GOOD WIFE STAND NEXT TO HER HUSBAND OR DECIDE TO HAVE AN AFFAIR WITH HER PITIFUL YET ATTRACTIVE CO-WORKER?! Edge of my seat for next season.

Terrible/Unnecessary/WHAT

1. Private Practice
2. Grey’s Anatomy
3. Brothers & Sisters

I thought the killing characters for no reason to create season finale drama trend was over a couple of seasons ago? I guess not. Poor Dell. First his wife dies and his house burns down. Then he dies, leaving his daughter an orphan… really? George O’Malley 2.0. An amazing season of episodes that I LOVED, all ruined in one finale.

I’ll admit, Grey’s Anatomy shouldn’t be on this list – I never watched the finale. But you know what, I couldn’t make it to the finale. This season was so terrible I had to stop watching. And I am one of the most loyal TV fans ever. Trust me. Shonda Rhimes, you need some new ideas.

Brothers & Sisters. This is the most heartbreaking one for me, B&S used to be my favourite show! Now it can barely get through an episode and apparently even the actors are over it. Rob Lowe decided he wants to move on, obviously the best solution is to kill him off, fine. But in a multi-car crash involving the whole family? And then there’s Saul who randomly has HIV. What? Not to mention, in future episodes, all cast members won’t be available for all episodes because of budget cuts. SO NO MORE WALKER FAMILY DINNERS. Ugh, just cancel it then.

I hate to end on a bitter note. And I just read over everything and feel terrible about calling Hank an idiot. So guys seriously, Hank Moody is the best ever.

There are many pleasures I enjoy as an occasional blogger, one of them (okay, maybe the only one) is getting to see what search terms have brought people to NYCW.

What I’ve found from looking at recent search terms is that people have a lot of questions regarding homosexuality. Here are just a few examples (I added in capitals and punctuation where appropriate):

• Do any straight men watch Supernatural?
• Is Matt Czuchry gay?
• Matt Czuchry is gay.
• Howie Day gay
• McDreamy McSteamy gay
• Lead singer of The Script and Matt Dallas

First of all – really? Is the lead singer of The Script dating Matt Dallas?! Wow, seriously hot match right there. I can’t wait for candids to come out. Next, to answer your burning questions, from my own knowledge, I don’t believe Matt Czuchry is gay, and Howie Day is definitely not (see bizarre relationship with Britney from years ago and many references to girls on stage). As for McDreamy and McSteamy – I wish!

Do any straight men watch Supernatural? From personal experience, I have not yet met a straight man who watches Supernatural. But maybe we can start a tally or something? Leave a comment if you know of one!

Speaking of Matt Czuchry, a few of you are seriously curious about him.

• Matt Czuchry, personal life
• Matt Czuchry, family origin
• Matt Czuchry, sexy
• Matt Czuchry, gay

God guys, just go watch The Good Wife or Gilmore Girls reruns and stay off Google for a little bit.

• Are you high? He looks like Matthew McConaughey!
• Show fucking.

What’s show fucking? And why are you coming here for it?!

• Is Rob Lowe a narcissist?

You know, I don’t know if he is one, but I sure as hell am mad at him for leaving Brothers & Sisters.

• If you win me, I will undress.

Mmmm, hot. What do I have to do?

• Guys, I really fucked up
• Curtis is so mad right now
• Russell Brand on Prison Break

Wait… what?

Chuck Bass really brings in the hits. So many people who share in the same unhealthy obsessive love for him. Let’s start our own fan club guys!

• I love you too Chuck Bass!
• Brand of the white Chuck Bass (what?)
• Chuck Bass, favourite brands
• What does Chuck Bass like and dislike?
• Chuck Bass is my life.
• Chuck Bass, apartment
• Why did Chuck and Blair breakup?

Since we’re on the topic of Chuck, lots of people seem to be curious about what BlackBerry Chuck has.

• Chuck Bass’s BlackBerry
• What BlackBerry does Chuck Bass have?
• BlackBerry Chuck Bass

You get the picture.

So today, here at NYCW, I’ve decided to do some investigative work for you guys to find out what BlackBerry Chuck uses. While Chuck previously sported an LG Dare (so not Chuck Bass), he recently upgraded to a BlackBerry. Through my research on blackberry.com, Google Images, and season 3 Gossip Girl episodes, I have concluded that Chuck uses the BlackBerry Tour 9630. You can thank me later.

I’m supposed to be studying for my physics quiz, but I couldn’t care less right now. Let’s make a list.

1. How did the weather get so disgustingly hot? Why can’t we ever have happy mediums? I either have to be freezing to death or dying to strip all my clothes off. And of course the A/C at our house is broken.
2. Have you ever had those shopping days where nothing fits? I literally tried on about 50 tops yesterday and none of them worked. Usually I walk in and find stuff I love asap. My past two shopping trips have been huge fails.
3. Doctor Who and I are just not going to be able to make it work. It really is one of those “it’s not you, it’s me” things this time. I mean, it’s a great show. I loved the first ep this season. But then I watched the second episode, and I guess it’s just too sci-fi, not enough “I think we’re meant for each other, let’s have sex right now”. I just can’t deal with unresolved sexual tension, and I understand that that’s just not what the show is about. Matt Smith however, you are perfection. High five!
4. THE APPRENTICE, which I think is officially my favourite show ever – Bret won! I’m so proud of him. Also, shut the fuck up about it being “head vs. heart”, he deserved to win as much as Holly, he made it to the finals and clearly won the last challenge. They didn’t need to turn it into a sympathy vote, but WHATEVER, GO BRET <3
5. More on Bret, he turned a cart and camera into a dolly cam okay? Hello. I want to pick up some Troparocka, but I’m guessing Canada doesn’t have any. Should I ebay it? More Apprentice in the spring and fall! Can’t wait.
6. I’m thinking of repainting my room and I can’t decide. I want something more mature, but I also really love the pink. I’m so torn! But then, new colours wise, I think I’d want deep purple, which would be darker, depressing etc. I DON’T KNOW GUYS. I wish painting in real life was similar to photoshop painting, you know fill with the colour you want, it looks lame, just CTRL-Z.
7. LOST ended this week and it seems half the planet was tuned in for the finale, but I was never a Lost fan. HOWEVER, I did want to know what it all meant in the end. If you’re in a similar boat, this video by nerimon/Alex Day was exactly what I needed.

Seth Gabel’s sudden appearance on United States of Tara MADE MY LIFE last night. And there will be more Seth for the rest of the season! I can’t believe I didn’t know about this beforehand, I’m such a terrible fan! And don’t even give me the “who?” – I haven’t posted in a whole month, I thought that as a frequent visitor of NYCW, his face would be permanently embedded in your brain. You’re welcome. I swear to god, he seems like the sweetest, most endearing creature on the planet. Yet somehow ridiculously lust worthy. I’ve never been more jealous of Princess Valhalla Hawkwind.

Speaking of… it’s been a month! I honestly don’t know what happened. But I have a new idea! I’m going to make short posts like this one. In theory, this will mean more frequent posts. In theory. I mean, TOTALLY, yes, way more posts. I’m going to have faith in myself this time! I can do it! I can do more than two posts a month!

LATER KIDS