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The Big Bang Theory and Co-Workers (and lasers)

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This past season of the Big Bang Theory we saw a lot more of the boys at work at CalTech. Their office life is something that I envy! Imagine being surrounded by cool lasers and a cafeteria that lets you take as many napkins as you want. My last office job was full of geeks much like CalTech, but it seemed to have a higher ratio of females than CalTech.

One of the things I love about the Big Bang Theory is a lot of the relationships between the characters are centered around hanging out and eating. It’s no different at their work where a lot of pivotal discussions and introduction of new character/plots happen in the cafeteria. A lot of my co-worker bonding time has been around food as well (shared lunches, free lunch Friday, etc). There’s something universal about sharing a meal together.

Of course, I’ve never spent overnight sleeping at my office like Sheldon did when he refused to learn how to drive. But in a lot of other ways my office experiences were similar to the ones you see on The Big Bang Theory… except for the laser part.

How about you? Do you and your co-workers bond over lunch? Do you get to work with lasers (okay, I’m super jealous of the laser bit, I admit)?

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Top 5 Favorite characters On Gossip Girl

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I am a geek, but I am also a girl. I enjoy my geeky shows like Smallville, Buffy, and Star Wars, but I also enjoy a good teen drama, like The OC, Dawson’s Creek, and Gossip Girl. The characters on Gossip Girl are loved and hated, sometimes all in one episode.

Here are my top 5 favorite characters on Gossip Girl.

5. Eric van der Woodsen: Eric is the voice of reason many times on the show. He doesn’t agree with the fight for social power that Jenny and Blair undertake, though he gets caught up in it more times than he’d like. Eric isn’t one of the major players on the show, but he is one of the more true to life characters.

4. Gossip Girl: This never seen on the show character makes the list because we wouldn’t have the show without her. She has eyes everywhere and a must read blog. Voiced by Kristen Bell, Gossip Girl makes and breaks relationships, loves a good scandal, and outs anyone she can. Maybe one day we’ll find out her true identity.

3. Serena van der Woodsen: Serena is the good girl of the Upper East Side, well most of the time. Serena used to be a wild child, but she has reformed. When Serena does go a little crazy, it’s usually because of something to do with her best friend, Blair. Serena has been in an on-again-off-again relationship with Dan Humphrey for years, and sometimes with Nate Archibald in between. I like Serena best when she’s not with a guy, but trying some self discovery. Of course this usually leads to her hooking up with a guy!

2. Blair Waldorf: While Serena is usually thinking of things in the minute, Blair is always thinking about her future. While in high school, she made sure she was Queen Bee, top of the social ladder. She is always aware of what will help her reach her social potential, which is very important on the Upper East Side. This also applies to who Blair dates. She has been in love with Chuck for years, but might now be marrying a prince. Blair usually gets what she wants through questionable (or downright nefarious) means, which makes rooting for her a very strange experience as a viewer.

1. Chuck Bass: I hated Chuck in early season 1 of Gossip Girl. He was so slimy and basically evil. He is still both of those things, but he’s one of the bad boys you just love. I think it happened when he fell in love with Blair, that’s when Chuck became a person. Chuck has had some very bad things happen to him, so he’s a sympathetic character when he’s not being a jerk. Chuck can make anything happen. He has money, power, and influence. If it weren’t for his love of Blair Waldorf, he’d probably be the most powerful business man in New York. Blair is his weakness, and quite the distraction. Also, just to show my girly side, Chuck gets the number one spot because when he utters the line, “I’m Chuck Bass,” it’s just so hot!

Honorable Mention: Georgina Sparks must be included in this list somewhere, but not being a main character, I couldn’t put her in the top 5. When Georgina shows up, portrayed by Michelle Trachtenburg, you know that trouble is coming and mayhem will ensue.

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Vampire Diaries Season 2 DVD Review – Special Features

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Special Features are something that makes or break any DVD set, especially for TV. The special features included add to the overall valube of a show that you may be able to get cheaper digitally. Recently I’ve been kind of disappointed by the lack of great features on DVDs that I’ve bought. Thankfully, The Vampire Diaries Season 2 DVDs have some really great features and is well worth buying the set for.

My favorite is “Her Own Worst Enemy…” which goes into explaining how they do split screen scenes (when one actor plays two characters in the same shot). Especially in Season 2 where in one episode Nina Dobrev has to play 12 pages of script Katherine and Elena just talking to each other. For Buffy fans it’s kind of like Dopplegangland when Aly had to play four different characters.

There’s also an amazingly fun “The Perfect Love Triangle…” that explains all of the romances on the show (with a fun little ‘family tree’ style chart) with actor/crew interviews explaining them. Then they try and explain Elena’s family tree. It’s freaking hilarious.

There’s also a bunch of small features on the werewolves and their mythology, a fantastic gag reel, deleted/unaired scenes, and a commentary on the pivotal episode “Masquerade.”

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Still Flying Episode #001 – Serenity (Newbies)

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Welcome to our newest introcast: Still Flyin’, a podcast about the show Firefly. Join Tabz, Harriet and Melanie as they discuss the episode “Serenity” from Firefly, why they don’t like Badger, why they adore Kaylee, and make predictions on the rest of the series!

WARNING: Minor spoilers for Buffy and Dollhouse in this episode.

Predictions:
Harriet – Some point we’re going to see the Reavers
Harriet & Melanie – Jayne’s going to turn on Mal
Melanie – Learn more about Shepherd Book
Melanie – More between Mal and Inara

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Theme song: “Gotta Fly” by Marian Call
Intro/Credits: Dan Putnam (Mal from Firefly Between the Lines)

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ABC’s PAN AM – Official Stills

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This period drama, from executive producers Jack Orman (ER, Men of a Certain Age), Thomas Schlamme (The West Wing, Parenthood, Mr. Sunshine) and Nancy Hult Ganis (Akeelah and the Bee) takes off on Sunday, September 25th at 10|9c!

Find out more:

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Family Ties and Supernatural Season 6 on DVD/Blu-Ray

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Season 6 of Supernatural brought the brothers into a strained relationship as they continued to fight in an epic war between Heaven and Hell. Yet, through new monsters, new angels, new problems — the brothers stuck together (for the most part). Proving once again that no matter what happens the Winchesters are always going to think of each other first.

That’s probably one of the themes I like most in Supernatural. No matter how crazy life gets or how stupid it might seem, family sticks together. The boys are ready to go to hell and back to protect each other (literally). It’s awesome to watch just how crazy it has to get for them before they realize all they have is each other.

I’d like to think my family would be similar, but it’s hard to tell with the amount of stress and pressure the boys are under. I know if I was the Winchesters I’d want some friends along too. How about you? Who would you take along with you if you had to become a hunter?

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Quadruple Z Episode #015 – Review of The Mighty Boosh S1x6 – Charlie

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Join Tabz and Emma as they discuss The Mighty Boosh! And why this is their favorite episode of the series.

Recap from TV.com:
Howard is hell bent on a career as a serious writer in the hope that he’ll improve his chances with Mrs Gideon. However, when famous publisher Hamilton Cork arrives at the Zoo-Niverse, he decides to publish Vince’s literary efforts about a pink bubblegum character called Charlie. Meanwhile, Bob Fossil has embarked on a new breeding programme for the pandas.

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BluthCast Episode 3 – Bringing Up Buster

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This week we discuss Bringing Up Buster with our first guest host Tabz! This week we find out how John shows his love. Someone becomes the Robin of BluthCast. Tabz explains to the newbies how to properly say, “STEVE HOLT!” And we ask one of the most important questions there is in life what exactly does the cornballer actually make? …Oh, and John hates teenage girls.

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PS: Kelly Jo here, I just want to apologize for the week delay in the podcast. Sadly Hurricane Irene does not seem to enjoy Arrested Development or BluthCast. But we’re back on our regular schedule now. STEVE HOLT!


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Bazinga! The Big Bang Theory Season 4 on DVD/Blu-Ray

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If you haven’t yet watched The Big Bang Theory, I suggest you do. Especially if you’re a geek (or if you want to understand the geek in your life better). The half hour comedy follows the dynamic duo Leonard (played by Johnny Galecki) and Sheldon (Jim Parsons) [along with their best friends Howard and Raj] as they go through lessons on life and love with the help of their “normal” neighbor Penny (played by Kaley Cuoco).

Season 4 was a wild ride for the boys and best friends as some of the characters start serious relationships. I like the introduction of two more female regulars in this season to give a much needed balance to the main cast. It’s surprisingly refreshing to see geeks appear to be able to have real, honest relationships both with friends and with significant others. In many ways the “geeks” of the show (Leonard especially) are show to actually make better boyfriends than the array of “normal” guys.

If you’re new to the Big Bang Theory or need a refresher before the show starts back up this fall check out the DVDs and make sure not to fall for any classic practical jokes on the way to your shopping cart.

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