It was my favorite episode in a long time. I love it when they show Michael as the salesman idiot savant. It's so refreshing from the Michael-is-oblivious-and-a-bad-boss stuff.

Gdit, I was just about to post about Lazlo Hollyfeld in Real Genius. Every time I see Jon Gries in something, that's all I think about.

How can you guys criticize that firstie WHEN YOUR BROTHER IS STANDING IN A FIELD IN THE MIDDLE OF AFGHANISTAN???????

No, you're not alone. There was a time where I saw a picture of him wearing some stupid hat while barely staying on his feet next to Kate Moss. Zero interest in his music, which is sad, but it's his fault for wearing that stupid hat.

I came to post the Fatchelor joke, but alas was too late.

Nice Pet Sounds pull, Troubled Brian Wilson. Yes, I still believe…in…you. Do you want to cryyyyyyy-yyyyyy-yyyyyy-yyyyy—yyyyy-yyyy-y.

Caroline?
Isn't it Penelope?

Jimmy Buffet
I had no idea that people around these parts really like him. He's never done it for me. I still don't get the draw, to be honest.

Stonehenge Scene From Spinal Tap
I know it's coming, I've seen it so many times now, but every time that tiny Stonehenge prop gets lowered and the midgets start dancing, I just lose my shit. The best part I think is the reaction on Christopher Guest's face when he looks back.

Excellent post, Hildy, thank you for it. This is the reason I come to these forums, and I'm particularly grateful that you didn't kneejerk and come out swinging in response to my post, but instead made it clear where you're coming from. Thank you for this and points well taken!

Who am I to gainsay Jessica Rabbit?

Hildy, I've got to say that your post seems to bask in the small-mindedness that it evidently purports to enlighten.

Very helpful comments, Lemur. Dazed & Confused is a good touchstone to employ, I think.

Ok, so no hillbillies, that's fine, but is there a lot of Texan hubris? Because that shit gets really old. I never used to have a problem with it until there was a season of Survivor where a contestant wouldn't shut the fuck up about Texas, brought a Texas flag as his luxury item, etc. I'm sure it's a very fine…

Yeah, Pants, I might just have to bite the bullet and sit down and watch an episode and see how it goes. How to proceed, though? Start at the beginning or just pick it up as it airs and fill in the gaps later?

I'm not trying to be a H-DB about this. It's just that a small town slice-of-life drama doesn't appeal to me much and the idea of a show based around a small town whose social existence is dependent on high school football has very limited appeal to me. I understand that the execution on this show is fantastic and…

Hillybillies playing football rejoice
I know, I know, it's evidently a good show. I want to want to watch it, but I can't get past the incorrect preconception that it's just hillbillies playing high school football. I just can't get past this and so I don't watch, and I probably should, but yeah, I probably won't.

Heh.

See?!

The Real Question Is…
…Do you really want to recruit off these boards and hire someone who will probably pretend to work and instead sit on the AVC boards making comments all day?