Author Archives: Mike Pape

I Might Just be Free

So here’s the thing about Google Docs — There’s no way I would type anything sensitive or personal or even important on here, because of the vast network of Google bots (presumably) spying on everything. I mean, that’s the only … Continue reading

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Sky on Fire

I just wanted to let you know that there’s a post-apocalyptic color to the Western sky right now, all pink peeking through blue-gray clouds. It looks like a fire that has been left burning a long time. Maybe we’ll get … Continue reading

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Nature is Indifferent to You

Stingray Kills ‘Crocodile Hunter’ Irwin The article above links to a Washington Post article (and you know how much we love linking to the WP) detailing the demise of one Steve “Crocodile Hunter” Irwin. That’s right, if you haven’t heard … Continue reading

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Quick Hits for Today’s Youth

Since you little ruffians are still up, and you’ve just stumbled into this blog, I’ll give you some free advice. I know, I know — your kind never takes advice, you just “play by your own rules.” If you took … Continue reading

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CW: 1+1=(3/4)

It was destiny, this merger of the two minor-league networks. The only question is, what took them so long? In combining, they could get rid of all their crappy shows and keep only the good ones, right? Right? Why is … Continue reading

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FOX: Nevermind the Blood on Our Hands

FOX will forever be known for two things: The Simpsons, and being the network that killed the most influential program of the early 21st century, Arrested Development. The FOX schedule sure looks empty this year without it. It doesn’t matter, … Continue reading

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Intermission: Sports Guy goes to Milwaukee

As many of you know, I live in Dallas but grew up in Milwaukee. That explains my love of the Bucks and the seething love/hate thing I have with the Brewers, as well as a bunch of other things about … Continue reading

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ABC: It’s a Whole New Network

One thing you’ll notice about ABC is that they have eight fricking new shows, some of which feature Ted Danson. This network sucks that bad. Aaargh. Well, let’s get this over with… Lost is still on, and hasn’t jumped the … Continue reading

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NBC: Trying to Build around The Office

One used to be able to keep his TV tuned exclusively to NBC and have a pretty good time. Sure, you had to sit through a Hope & Gloria once in a while, but there was always a Seinfeld around … Continue reading

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Epth Super Fun 2006 Fall TV Preview Introduction

(I didn’t watch the 4 seasons without Jean Smart, so I sure as heck aren’t going to watch this one with her. What’s next? Delta Burke as a terrorist mastermind?) The summer is almost over, and do you know what … Continue reading

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