Mind Rot: TV Shows I’m slightly ashamed to admit I watch

Super Nanny (ABC)

Ok, explanation. I have a child. The Nanny has some bright ideas. And besides, I’m comforted by the fact that there are MUCH worse parents out there than me.

90210 – the new edition. (The CW)

I know, I know. But I have to give Brandon and Brenda another chance.

One Tree Hill (The CW)

Ok. Stop mocking me. It’s a big deal that I’m admitting to watching these. I even got old seasons from Netflix. I KNOW. I lost brain cells.

The Bachelorette (ABC)

DeAnna. What can I say about DeAnna?

WHY????????

WHY!!!!!!!

Oh WHY, Did you NOT pick Jason???????

America’s Next Top Model (The CW)

Tyra Banks gets crazier and crazier as each season goes by. And when is the fat girl going to win? Oh yeah, she did. Phew! I can stop watching now.

No, seriously, when you turn the marathons of ANTM on on VH1 or MTV or any channel… YOU. CAN’T. STOP. WATCHING!!!

Gossip Girl (The CW)

I read the book and the characters in the book seemed vapid so I did not expect much better when I watch the show. Ok, so the characters on the TV show are also vapid, HOWEVER, they do appear to have more depth – though how much depth can characters in a soap opera about teenagers have? I have really gotten caught up with the lives of Serena and Dan and Blaire and yes, even scummy old Chuck.

Workout (Bravo)

It’s the Lesbian thing.

The L Word

And now if someone could tell me where all the HOT lesbians in Chicago live…

NEW: The Mind Rot Segment

I love pop culture much to the dismay of my brain cells. I could discuss the most recent break ups and hook ups of Hollywood with ease (you go, Salma!!). I watch teeny-bopper movies and TV shows. If I don’t actually see it, I’ll probably know about it. And I’m not talking about the serious, drama, independent movies (though I know some about those as well). I particularly enjoy the teenage angst driven pop that is so contrived it makes Spanish-speaking soap operas look realistic.

I read Cosmo and Glamour and the like. I check People.com on a daily (if not hourly) basis. What might make me better than your typical pop culture hungry person (because I need to somehow redeem myself in your eyes) is that I am quite aware of my pop culture addiction and can be very self-derogatory about it. So, no worries. I am aware of how ridiculous I sound. And I make fun of myself for this often.

And because I feel the need to not only demean myself, I would also like to be ridiculed by others in a public forum. OFTEN. So, with no further ado, this pop loving and quite en vogue blogger brings to you a new segment:

MIND ROT… Because if drugs and alcohol don’t rot your mind, pop culture certainly will.

(A new segment of Mind Rot will appear every Saturday…)