This is a very big difference in culture thing, I’m aware of that, but the sex ed report plotline in the West Wing 1x13? I really don’t get what’s so “dramatic” (CJ Cregg’s words) and horrifying that it needs to be Trash Friday’d. Granted, I think people who promote “abstinence only” in School make themselves look like idiots and a danger to the gene pool.

The West Wing and cookies. Cookies and the West Wing. 

Don’t mind me, just trying to lie here and hibernate.

Leo: Andrew Jackson, in the main foyer of his White House had a big block of cheese.
Toby: Huh.
Leo: I am making a mental list of those who are snickering, and even as I speak I am preparing appropriate retribution. The block of cheese was huge - over two tons. And it was there for any and all who might be hungry.
Toby: Leo, wouldn’t this time be better spent plotting a war against a country that can’t possibly defend itself against us?
Leo: We can do that later, Toby. Right now I’m talking about President Andrew Jackson.
Sam Actually, right now, you’re talking about a big block of cheese.
Leo: And Sam goes on my list!
Sam: What about Toby?
Leo: I’m unpredictable. Jackson wanted the White House to belong to the people, so from time to time, he opened his doors to those who wished an audience.
Mandy: And then he locked the doors behind them and made them eat two tons of cheese.
Leo: It is in that spirit…
Sam: Hang on. Mandy doesn’t go on the list?
Leo: Mandy’s new.
Sam: So it’s just me… on the list?
Leo: Yes. It is in the spirit of Andrew Jackson that I, from time to time, ask senior staff to have face-to-face meetings with those people representing organizations who have a difficult time getting our attention. I know the more jaded among you, see this as something rather beneath you. But I assure you that listening to the voices of passionate Americans is beneath no one, and surely not the peoples’ servants.
Josh: [walks in with C.J.] Sorry, we’re late. Is it “Total Crackpot Day” again?
Leo: Yes, it is.
Sam: And let us please note that Josh does not go on the list.

themeds replied to your photo:untitled people #1 (by Nn.) Further proof that…

Well, just call me Sloth then because I always draw the eyes super crooked.

Well, the eyes are one of my defining attributes, no matter what angle my left eye looks slightly smaller than my right.

But unless polished away at some art school or similar, my theory is that artists — especially self-thought — are influenced in the way they use the geometrical shapes by how they look themselves. Do you draw the head as a ellipse or a tube? How about the hands? Wedges or circles? Things like that.

notlikethecheese replied to your post:Comfort shows that never fails, ordered by…

LOVE the west wing! i got the complete box set for christmas… my parents thought i was crazy.

I got the cheaper box with much less flair, so I’m thinking of doing an upgrade when my economy allows. And of course it’s your parents that are the crazy ones. The dialogue alone is worth the box. Shit, I’d buy the dialogue alone on tape.

idsploder replied to your post:Comfort shows that never fails, ordered by…

I’ve watched 30 Rock on occasion. Currently working my way through Firefly. Love Wonderfalls. Great show.

30 Rock is a bizarre thing. The first episodes are uneven and even though they’re very very episodic it still builds up on each episode. Without much back and forth referencing. It’s… Genius.

Wonderfalls, the Middleman (can’t believe I forgot to include the Middleman! But it’s only 12 episodes so it wouldn’t have made it into top five because of that) and Firefly are shows that I love to pieces. Due to Serenity I’ve accepted that Firefly is dead, but the hope of a miraculous resurrection for Wonderfalls and the Middleman lives on! I shall not falter in my belief.