January 15, 2007
The countdown
Well, it’s started. The one addiction I struggle with has finally reared its angry head and pushed me into a sixteen-week stint of restless nights and eager anticipation for each Monday night. Yeah, that’s right. 24 has kicked off its new season, the likes of which have already settled into our living room, just as the Christmas ornaments came down.
To those who might not know, I am drawn to this show like a tic on a dog’s neck. I don’t know why it captures my attention so much. I’ve found that it tends to foster stereotypes by choosing bad guys who embellish ethnic identities (this season taking on the Islamic fundamentalists). I’d like to think that it’s going to show how everyone who practices Islam is not a person wishing ill harm to America. It has already built into its plot a line that might take us down this path with the President’s sister, who is a member of the IAA (an Islamic group who they haven’t yet totally explained).
Ok, I could go on for hours about the show. But I won’t, because I might miss the episode that is set for tonight. Two nights back to back! Wow! I’m such a tool.
To those who might not know, I am drawn to this show like a tic on a dog’s neck. I don’t know why it captures my attention so much. I’ve found that it tends to foster stereotypes by choosing bad guys who embellish ethnic identities (this season taking on the Islamic fundamentalists). I’d like to think that it’s going to show how everyone who practices Islam is not a person wishing ill harm to America. It has already built into its plot a line that might take us down this path with the President’s sister, who is a member of the IAA (an Islamic group who they haven’t yet totally explained).
Ok, I could go on for hours about the show. But I won’t, because I might miss the episode that is set for tonight. Two nights back to back! Wow! I’m such a tool.
# posted by Tony : 9:26 AM
