First off, Video Mods sucks. I don't watch TV much anymore, but whenever I do watch, something in on that sucks. This being one of the leaders. Much like my stance on anime, I liked it better when gamers were looked at as freaks and outcasts of society. Here is a note to MTV: shitty videogames + shitty pop music = shitty videos with shitty pop music. Simple math.
Speaking of MTV, I am a little pissed now so I'm gonna go on a mini-rant. People think it is fashionable to hate MTV because they don't play videos. Well that isn't reason to not like MTV, because like all niche channels, you have to give variety to succeed. From BET to Cartoon Network to TNN, all niche networks add programming to attract views because if they don't there is no more network. So the fact MTV and MTV2 (yes, I know it was created solely for videos and doesn't play them, I'm getting to the point) don't play videos anymore was inevitable. And having satellite video channels that only play videos was going to happen as well. People also talk about MTV because the only play reality shows. That is justified, but so does every other network so that's not a real GOOD reason. The reason I hate MTV (strong word, but I stand by it) is simple: it is a two-faced, pretentious network that takes a stand when convenient and has created a false sense of being relevant.
So what does that mean exactly? MTV has spent a lot of money hyping their MTV News style of coverage for events that MTV really shouldn't cover. How can Ja Rule comment on the starving children of African nations when this man has a 20,000K medallion on? How can Lars Ulrich talk about the greed of the governments of the world when this man attempted to sue FANS for downloading music from an industry that has been price gouged for at least 13 years (some say since 1991, and I would agree except that CDS still weren't the top media then)? I think its great that a network is trying to use their influence to reach out to the younger generation, but here is a real honest question: do they need to be reached out to by a network that is playing both ends of the argument?
As much as they tout otherwise, MTV is geared toward the 15-24 age demographic. Just exiting that demographics a few months ago, I know that they are impressionable and rather...well stupid. The shows on MTV feature people in that age range, the artists (except Eminem and Mariah Carey who still ACTS like they are in that age range) featured are in that age range and because that age range suprisingly rarely reads or watches real news (I'll count the Daily Show as real news because its as close as a lot of people get)that is scary. If any adults are reading this, think that the majority of people in that age range (no joke, reports say 70% of that age range watch MTV the most of all networks, and that was in a paper I wrote...in 2002) know more about the breakup of Nick and Jessica than the Patriot Act. Someone bought to my attention that MTV has their little 'News Now' bullshit where they focus on a topic and has campaigns like 'Rock The Vote' and the Africa benefit concerts. Well, three things in response to that: young people didnt vote, Africans still have AIDS and 'Trippin'. Nuff said.
You know what, I'm gonna cut this rant short. You know why, I want you to watch MTV for 30 minutes. Go ahead, I'll wait.
You back? Sucked didn't it. I rest my case.
SO enough with the evil me. I just put the Ichigo 100% closing as my ringtone and I must say, it is pretty hyper. Got my first strange look about it, too. They's jealous that's all.
For Zach, this is a song that after 2 years has grown on me. Theme for Great Teacher Onizuka Driver's High. Toe tapping goodness.
Well, its gonna be a late night tonight so I may drop some knowledge for ya'll in the afternoon. Also, I am REALLY thinking about doing a 'Douchebag 2006' Awards, so if you have ideas for the biggest douchbag of the year (for different categories) let me know. Till then, stay up peeps.
Chachi out.
