Oh I simply love the cable here! So much trash tv going on and so much selection! There are the usual fare that we are familiar with, like Desperate Housewives, Lost, and American Idol, just to name a few, and a lot more other tv series that are re-runs, like Friends, and those that never reach Singapore. There are also countless talkshows! Even Tyra Banks has a talkshow, goodness, I didn't even know that. Tony Denza has a talkshow too...but that was kinda lame; boxer-turned-comic actor-turned-talkshow host. Wasn't nice at all. The one that I will always love is the Jerry Springer show. That show is the epitome of trash tv! People just get on the show to talk about their personal lives, get pissed off with each other, and then just start fighting or slang each other off. Audiences also get to ask stupid questions. So much language was filtered that I couldn't make out what had transpired.
Having no tv here is definitely devastating. We felt the effect when we moved into the dorms. There is NO tv in the rooms, and it just sucks big time!! Good thing this American friend of ours, Austin, brought a tv from home. A 29 inch for heaven's sake!!! Good thing too, so now I may watch my usual fare of Family Guy, King of the Hill and American Dad when I am bored. Of course, that would mean I have to go to his room. He brought his electric guitar and classical guitar as well, and sometimes we would look up guitar tabs and play and sing along.
Noticed that McDonalds does not advertise as often as the other fastfood restaurants. Think it might be the less popular choice here. There are a whole range of other fastfood restaurants here, like Arby's, Wendy's, BurgerKing, Denny's, Friendly's, Hardee's (we suspect this may be Carl's Jr since the star logo resembles that of Carl's Jr in Singapore very much), Subway, etc...too many to name. Also, McDonalds have a 1 dollar menu, which means you can either get a sundae, or a Mcchicken, or cheeseburger, or 2 apple pies, and a few other choices, for only a dollar! How great is that???
Oh, they also advertise their pharmaceutical products on tv here too. But they also include a disclaimer for the customers to check with their physicians before using their products. So so different. Late night tv, meaning after 12am, is when the cuss words become uncensored, and the dirty tv unleashed. I didn't personally see one, but KJ had the luck to. Wahaha trash tv!!
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Well, it looks like you guys are having a time of your life over there. After reading your blogs, it seems that there are times when the grass is indeed greener on the other side, and there are times when the grass over on this side still beats all others hands-down. It sure is an eye-opener for all of you over at Paramount.
I would like to congratulate your guys for going over to the US and making it safely to your destination . The experience would have been memorable, though it could be a pain at times. You have gained what all of us over here in this little isle wouldn't have a chance to experience. I hope you guys would continue to enjoy your time over at Paramount.
Keep blogging, it would be read by someone and we would all benefit form your blogs.
Take care my friends.
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