Oh My...

Back in January--when I was still looking for a job--I had a lot of time on my hands. The TV was on a lot and I discovered that the Lifetime network shows 3 episodes of Grey's Anatomy every night...and I got sucked in. Up to that point I had been completely apathetic towards the show. But somehow I got sucked in. I have since watched the entire series about three and half times (except for the most recent season--that season isn't being played on lifetime yet. But I've seen all of those episodes once.) Now I love the show for so many reasons. My love of the show is what entitles me to say the following.

Most of the characters have no self-respect. PERFECT (but definitely not the only) EXAMPLE: Derrick calls Meredith a whore and then she sleeps with him 4 episodes later. This is the same Derrick who originally started a relationship with Meredith and neglected to mention that he was separated from his wife, but then left Meredith and went back to his wife. Are you kidding me? If someone treated me that way, that would be it…there would be no talking going on between us (after I had verbally ripped him a new one)–let alone anything else!

The characters act like they are in high school…their communication style is a perfect example! Character A makes a statement that is generally somewhat ambiguous or doesn't tell the whole story but is technically accurate. Character B assumes that they know the full meaning of the statement made by character A. The interchange usually ends with Character B making some ridiculous statement--a statement that I think the writers intend to be "stinging" or "scathing"--before they stomp off in such a way that is vaguely reminiscent of a 13 year old girl who didn't get her way. Why don’t any of them ever ask questions or press the matter further in an attempt to understand what is really being communicated?

The plots are the most out-landish, unbelievable, back-and-forth I have ever seen! I'm just waiting for the episode where aliens abduct someone! And not only is the dialogue juvenile and predictable…its just plain bad most of the time!

…and this is the show that I am addicted to! This is the show that I HAVE to watch everyday! The only show that I like more than this is Will & Grace...

And while we're on the subject, let's just clear up a pet-peeve of mine really quick. Will & Grace is NOT about gay people. It's about people, specifically 4 friends, 2 of whom happen to be gay. I have literally had people say to me "You watch a show about gay people?" (which is kind of a sad perspective anyway if you ask me). I am no more educated about gay culture now that I own 6 of the 8 seasons than I was before I fell in love with the show--apart from the stereotypes. They have a lot of fun with the stereotypes.