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Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Democracy in Television
Now, that we've had a taste of it, I want more! Remember, the slogan, "I want my MTV!" Well, I want my democracy on TV. Where else can I get this kind of satisfaction? Where I can vote for Jerry Rice, greatest receiver of ALL TIME, in a dancing competition?? Can he dance? Well, sort of, but he's JERRY RICE, for crying out loud. Who doesn't remember "the catch"? The 49er glory days are enough for my vote for decades to come. You were robbed, Jerry, that trophy was yours!

Furthermore, I can let my fingers do the walking, and a future porn star and a mediocre Fanilow are eliminated from "American Idol". That is power. And I missed my voting rights last night when Dr. Travis Stork picked the passive-aggressive, kindergarten teacher Sarah, rather than the intellectual California adventure girl of Moana on "The Bachelor". Where was my vote, ABC?? If the "couple" isn't already broken up, I give them three months because Travis, Travis, you need a woman of substance! (Well, I don't know, maybe you don't.)

But a woman of substance doesn't call another woman a BLANK on television, or use the word "perfect" more than 800 times in a paragraph. And she doesn't "warn" you on the evils of her competition, while pretending to be sweetness and light. Can you say passive-aggressive? Your nieces liked Moana better, what does that tell you about your Kindergarten teacher? Did you test her with the labrador?

Moana, if I get a vote, I hope you get yourself a rich, CEO and spend your life surfing and living the great adventure. You're too good for Travis anyway! Go Mandisa!
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At 1:37 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey, I voted for Jerry too! He definately improved the most, whether or not he turned into a twinkle toes. I'm almost ashamed to admit that we were hooked. Almost.

 
At 10:54 AM, Blogger Julie Carobini said...

Kristin, I totally agree with you about the Moana thing! My daughter and I SCREAMED when he chose the other gal and my husband ran to us from the back of the house, thinking we were in big trouble. Come to think of it, he left the room shaking his head and thinking the same thing...

 
At 11:52 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm confused. Who is the future porn star on Idol? Also, I voted for Drew. I thought he worked the hardest. As for Bachelor, I was pulling for Sarah, but I didn't see the episode when she was bad mouthing Moana. I didn't like Moana. She was very strang, and she just kept crying all of the time. I thought Sarah was more down to earth. Why do we watch the shows anyway?

 
At 1:13 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I watched the Bachelor ending as well. I had mixed feelings. I really didn't want Moana to win- but I think it's the editing of the show that made some of us not like her. Why did all those girls hate her so? I don't get it. What bothered me about her is that she didn't come to the show looking for love. Why do you go on The Bachelor if you're not looking for love??

On the other hand, I don't see Sarah and Travis working out. She seems to be a very supportive, maybe submissive woman, without substance. I think she is the kind of girl that will fall in love because she's dying to be married. Isn't it strange how the two girls left always have complete opposite personalities? Sarah- the one that will be the good wife, and mother- can we say June Cleaver??? (although she would never say anything mean about another person). Then there's Moana- the wild, carefree adventurous type.

What will Travis say when he sees the show and sees how Sarah really is? This perplexed me all day yesterday!I'm serious- I thought about it ALL day- which led me to the Bachelor website to see the postings. I need a life!!

 
At 4:08 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I agree with Kristin that Sarah was ready to fall in love with ANY bachelor. It was obvious from day one that she wanted to be married- or at least in love. I am disappointed we will not have an "After the Rose Ceremony" show to watch. I'd like to see how the "perfect" couple is now.

At least Travis got rid of the crazy woman the first week. The one that said her "eggs were roting"..Yikes!!

 
At 5:54 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Kristin...I totally respect all that you have said regarding the Moana/Sarah vendetta. Although I must say, If anyone acts the way Moana did while meeting a "potential partner for life"'s parents...i'd say no too. I mean she was so closed off and emotional. They just wanted some simple information to make them feel better about her dating their son and she freaked! I dont know...I guess that struck me as a person with too many emotional issues. Especially for someone like him who apparently had no problem talking about how he felt. :) Just my thoughts :) I love your first book by the way. I just started reading What a Girl Wants and I'm sitting in my car on my lunch break dying of laughter because of your honesty. I love the way you put things. God Bless!!

 
At 9:42 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

This whole bachelor thing is funny, Kristen I had a question for you...My name is Kimberlie and I am 20 years old, I have never like to read, I have always wanted to but never found a book that I would finish. My aunt gave me her copy of "what a girl wants" "shes out of control" and today I just finished "with this ring I'm confused". I loved those books! I finally knew what it meant that I couldn't put a book down :)
So I wish you were writing another book about Ashley's married life, but if your not, I was wondering what book I should read now? I loved the humor that you used, and just really enjoyed them. If you have any ideas on a book that would be great. Thanks

 
At 10:56 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Kristin, I just adore your books! They make me LOL and everyone can use more laughter! Thanks so much for sharing your gift and thoughts with us!

 
At 4:57 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Kristin, I agree I would love to see a book about Ashley's married life. What are the chances?

 

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Kristin Billerbeck is a proud Californian, wife, mother of four, and connoisseur of the irrelevant. She writes Christian Chick Lit; where she finds need for most of the useless facts lulling about in her head.

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