It's Dragons Den... but not as we know it (or like it)

Dragons Den is a top Program.  The combination of straight talking, frankly arrogant millionaires with sweaty cheap suited northern monkeys making a fool of themselves with terrible inventions is hard to beat.  You know what they say... If it aint broke don't fix it. 

Well the BBC have tried to fix it, ok so they haven't taken Dragons off the TV and a new series will be returning soon with exactly the same formula, but they have created a online only spin off which is as dull as four day old dishwater. 

I watched about 15 minutes of the first episode and i knew exactly what i was dealing with, the dragons den formula with rotten production values and a couple of complete no marks as "Dragons." 

It's kind of hard to explain why i don't like this show, its the same as the one i do like, but it had a CBBC feel, especially the grainy establishing shot of the "pitchers" in a lift. It was kind of like they were being held captive by a terrorist. 

The first pitcher was a complete moron; his invention was a couple of wheels stuck to the bottom of a chair, so people with disabilities could "tuck themselves" under the table after sitting down.  The only thing going for this was the word "disabled," everything else about the "invention" was a joke. 

I would happily have paid the guy the full amount just to get out of my sight! 

I guess if you've got half an hour spare, or your at a loose end this is a decent pithy filler, but otherwise its drab, and theres "bonus" content from Dominic Byrne (who the F is that?!) He looks and sounds like a bald Rufus Hound (that rhymes!) and he's even less funny (i know, hard to believe right.) 

One to avoid... mainly. 

6/10

Glenn Beck How Crazy American News Can be!

Fox news has developed over the last 8 years the reputation as the mouthpiece for the George W. Bush administration. However since the emergence of Obama and the democrats in all forms of U.S. governance then Fox News as come out as the extreme anti normal opinion. Now anything they disagree with is now A) Socialism B) Fascism C) SCARY!!!!
When was some socialism a bad thing, looking around the world the U.K., France and Canada seem to be ok with our socialist healthcare system. Though it does seem like Gordon Brown is an evil dictator.
Anyway take a look at this clip from the Glenn Beck show. Remember this is meant to be a show on a news network. This will be the first in a series of pieces analysing Fox News and how it delivers it's news.

Fischler Finally Gets His Break

I knew it would happen; I've been waiting for it to happen for a long long time now; and i couldn't be more delighted that it has. Patrick Fischler has finally hit the big time.  The actor popped up over the last fortnight in two fantastic episodes of LOST as Dharma worker 'Phil,' and he's also been hilarious as Jimmy Barret in this season of Mad Men.

I first noticed Fischler as a video store clerk in the film Ghost World and since then i've been hooked, looking out for his quirky cameos all over the place, secretly yearning for him to actually take on a leading role, something he would easily be capable of. 

Though his two most recent stints aren't his first shots at the TV big time, their certainly his most notable, and they couldn't be more different. On Mad Men he's a shlocky comedian, insulting everyone in his path and incredibly difficult to control. His Lost role is far more understated as the increasingly suspicious and expressive Phil. He plays both roles with just the right amount of quirk, something he possess in spades. 

Even with his growing acclaim, i will probably best remember him for his incredible turn in Mullholland Dr. As a man afflicted by a waking dream, check it out! 

American Idol final .....13?????

We have the final 13 for American Idol and we already know who will win.

Without trying to be cynical - the blind guy has got it wrapped up. There was blind guy on Big Brother UK last summer but he avoided winning by being a complete asshole. We Brits seem more than happy to put someone to the sword regardless of their situation.
But America I doubt would vote a blind man off. Especially as he is a nice chap. So as long as he doesn't drop any F or N bombs then congrats to Scott Mcintyre.

Advert Anonymous

Ever get the feeling you've made a huge mistake? Duffy has, i think it probably came after she watched the world premier of her new Diet Coke ad, which, without a shadow of a doubt, is one of the most nauseating two minutes i've had the pleasure of watching so far this year.

Questions:

1) What is she wearing? The most unflattering outfit i've ever seen, did she pull this out of Kate Bosworth's wardrobe, a size zero she is not

2) What is wrong with her face? I've seen Duffy before but i've never noticed that she looks like a demented clown.

3) What is that noise? Apparently It's Duffy's voice; She has sold millions of albums and won Brit Awards a plenty, but this is ear bleeding stuff, a strangled cat is being far to kind.

4) Why is she riding a racing bike? It's ridiculous, whoever pitched this must have been on a bender with Amy Winehouse the night before.

5) Why does she ride through a supermarket? It's irrelevant.

Verdict: 0/10 - The worst, most pointless advert i've seen this year, and I'm surprised its come from a billion dollar company like coke... they should know better. Duffy should issue a full and frank public apology for this, and until i get one I'm not sure i'll drinking much coke.