Current Events 1/25/2011

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Regis is Retiring. About freakin' time.

American Idol began its final season with Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez "Judging." Of all the judges that have ever been on AmId, as I call it; Steven Tyler is the only one, I think, who has the right to judge anyone on their singing ability.

The Skins: Let's be clear. From the beginning, MTV has claimed that its target demographic is 18-25 year olds. And from the beginning it's been clear that their actual viewers are 12-18 year olds. New Kids on The Block didn't get to be number one on TRL because College Students are watching it. I started watching MTV when I was 10, (Back when it was a music channel) and it officially got too immature for me when I was 18. Still they push sexually provocative, and very mature subject matter on young teens. A show like "The Skins" should not have been a surprise. We didn't need a parent's group to tell us it's inappropriate; it's on MTV, of COURSE it's inappropriate!

PM Berlusconi involved in a sex scandal. First off, it's Italy. They've elected Porn Stars to Parliament. Secondly; a politician involved in a sex scandal? Perish the thought. Third of all, ZZzzzzzzzzzzz. More tabloid gossip masquerading as news.

State of the Union tonight. Two very surprising things are happening this year. One: I'm getting very interested in the NFL playoffs. (Go, Jets... :(  ) and two, I'm actually psyched for the State of the Union. I think it's because we have a president that has, and can give an intelligent, and poignant verbal smack down, and a congress that desperately needs one. Last year, some things were said that were uncomfortable, but necessary. Every time the media begins to brainwash me into doubting my president, he comes through and reminds me why I voted for him. This, by the way is the opposite of GWB, who disappointed me with his actions, and the media had to remind me; why did we vote for him?