The kid was way off. I don't know if I can be objective about Herman (someone on IO9 said he couldn't play the role because he's too "Method, and suggested Lee Pace instead. Much as I love Lee, he does have a way to go before I think Patriarch-in-training (this Grampa seemed much more head of the family than I remember from the TV show, even though Herman sat at the other end of the table), but I didn't like the kid's arc, and the acting didn't do anything for me either.

I liked the Eddie that looked different, damn it! I know, he's a werewolf, he's different, but I liked about the original was that she was the only one who could pass inside and out (well, not inside her brain), but with two normal-looking kids...weird to me.

eta: I do get the feeling that everyone who's going to watch Community (and see the ads) is already watching, but that's my pessimism talking loud and clear. If you don't change the show, and you can't change the audience, then we are left with changing channels.

Honestly, I would think that, given how much NBC is struggling, having a low-rated critically-acclaimed show here and there in their schedule might not be a bad thing. I mean, it's not like they've got a guaranteed blow-out success to slot into that space.

But that's me with my vast oceans of ignorance about how these decisions are made.

I liked the Eddie that looked different, damn it!

The heart of the original show, to me, was that none of them really understood they weren't a typical American family. Sure, it was a joke, and mostly a sight gag, but the point was, monsters or not, they were a family, doing what families do.

To have Eddie angsting about being a werewolf seemed completely counter-intuitive to me. But I think I was really expecting -- and wanting -- the old show just updated with new situations and references, not new takes on the characters.

Yeah, Amy, I couldn't put my finger on it, but that's what I wanted, too, I think. I appreciate that someone gave some thought to how a family made up of vampires and werewolves and Frankenstein's monster might come about, but the tone of Mockingbird Lane never jelled right for me.

Hey, Parks and Rec is going to move back to 8:30 so I'll have my Community/Parks and Rec hour again! Hooray!

Even if you don't read Shortpacked, this comic strip is relevant: [link]

Random thought as I am sitting in the salon with goop on my hair--maybe when I get a dog I should name it Bagel, pronounced Britta style.

Especially if it's a beagle.

I'm not going to lie, I think tonight's ep of "The Office" is the funniest ep in like 2 years.

Chicken mafia is "Contemporary American Poultry," and it's a favorite of mine. Definitely on the list!

Especially if they know Goodfellas at all.

I am not sure if this is a fuckup, but is it really possible the show will air in Canada before it does here?

*cough* Buffy *cough*