OT - former player makes good on The Voice

[Mark Padgett]

One of the contestents, Justin Hopkins, on The Voice tonight on NBC is a former player in our local kids rec league. His dad used to coach him and my son was on their team in 8th grade. Obviously, I'm rooting for him tonight. Here's a link to a "sneak peak" video. Be warned, it starts with a commercial.

BTW - Justin's the one with hair.

'The Voice' Sneak Peek: Justin Hopkins & Tony Vincent's Journey Battle - Reality Check | Billboard.com

[JRutledge]

OK?

You gave me one more reason not to watch this show. Put American Idol in that category too. Big waste of time.

Peace

[bainsey]

I've stopped watching Idol, but have gotten into The Voice. The latter has far more merit, IMO.

[tref]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

OK?

You gave me one more reason not to watch this show. Put American Idol in that category too. Big waste of time.

Peace

Whats the matter JRut, you still havent gotten over being eliminated during the first week of American Idol?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by tref

Whats the matter JRut, you still havent gotten over being eliminated during the first week of American Idol?

The only reality show I and enjoy are sports. It is that simple. Who cares about some dumb show that they need the Super Bowl to promote?

Peace

[Adam]

Originally Posted by jrutledge

ok?

You gave me one more reason not to watch this show. Put american idol in that category too. Big waste of time.

Peace

+1

[Raymond]

Reality media: Page 66 of Referee Magazine

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

The only reality show I ... enjoy are sports.

I find that "reality" moniker a little too broad-based. Competition shows go as far back as Ted Mack's Amateur Hour. To me, there's a big difference between competing (be it The Voice, Biggest Loser, or Amazing Race) and following around whiny housewives or pregnant teenagers. The former features people who are trying to better their lives; the latter features people whose lives you're glad you don't have.

Besides, outside of sports, I'm still a game show geek at heart.

[Adam]

I played Little League baseball with a guy who had a cup of coffee with the Rangers. Who wants to see how he's doing now?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by bainsey

I find that "reality" moniker a little too broad-based. Competition shows go as far back as Ted Mack's Amateur Hour. To me, there's a big difference between competing (be it The Voice, Biggest Loser, or Amazing Race) and following around whiny housewives or pregnant teenagers. The former features people who are trying to better their lives; the latter features people whose lives you're glad you don't have.

Besides, outside of sports, I'm still a game show geek at heart.

Most of it is still garbage whatever the show. Of course if I want to get a cheap laugh I will watch it and if I am very bored, but I certainly do not sit and watch it as appointment TV. This is why I hate this time of the year, there is nothing to do for the most part while at home. I would rather be away from the house officiating something. Oh well, to each his own.

Peace

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I played Little League baseball with a guy who had a cup of coffee with the Rangers. Who wants to see how he's doing now?

One of my brothers-in-law played in the minors with the Mets until he tore up his knee. He had a real shot at the majors. He was one of those big, left handed hitting first basemen. He then became a MS PE teacher. BTW - he appeared in the movie "The Temp" as a basketball referee!

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by bainsey

Whiny housewives ... people whose lives you're glad you don't have.

My son is a sociologist. His area of specialty is pop culture, and he is presently studying the "Real Housewives" phenomena. He has been approached to co-author a book on the "Housewives" subject. bainsey hit the nail right on the head. This is exactly why people watch these shows. These gals may be rich, but that doesn't guarantee happiness.

I never watch these shows, however as I "cruise" through my cable stations I will occasionally come across "Mob Wives". Something about that show gets my attention. It only gets my attention for five, or ten, minutes, but it gets my attention. After a few minutes, I remember how horrible the show is, and I "cruise" to another station.

[Brad]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Big waste of time.

If you had time to watch TV you wouldn't have 18K+ posts

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I played Little League baseball with a guy who had a cup of coffee with the Rangers. Who wants to see how he's doing now?

Tim Horton?

[Mark Padgett]

Well, the results are in and, unfortunately, Justin didn't win. That's really surprising, because in 8th grade, when my son played on his team, they were undefeated. Of course, that was over 15 years ago.