We wish you a happy and prosperous 2008.

To our friends the writers we wish 4 more cents.

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As some of you might have noticed we’ve been quiet for last couple of days. It is not because we’ve stuffed ourselves over Christmas holidays so much we couldn’t have been asked to write something, but because we left town for a week and we are enjoying sun like those lizards you can see in the zoo. We went overseas, I will not say where cause I’m afraid the hoards of our fans might overwhelm this small town. As liable as I am, I might pull a Britney and drive from one gas station to the next all night.

While here, we’ve been working very hard to make our little blog even better next year. Well I haven’t been working hard but Roberta has. All day long she has been writing in her little notebook and rubbing my nose in the articles she wrote. The joke’s on her, I have a cold and my nose needs constant attention .

From the coast Roberta, F.L. and I whish you happy holidays.

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I did have a lot of affection for Mr. Fry before but this is the moment when we all have to bow and I say "I’m not worthy".

This has got to be the funniest sketch I have ever seen on A Bit of Fry and Laurie, I literally almost peed my pants (unseemly but what can you do?). Although I do love House, I think MI5 (or is MI6, I never know which is which), should kidnap Mr. Laurie and bring him back to England to do some more comedy.

I give you Mr. Burmie… Enjoy!

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Mirror, mirror on the wall who is grouchiest of them all?

So far in our battle of the giants we have clashed Horatio Caine vs Gill Grissom and battled one tattoo parlor against another, but today we aim to find out who is the grouchiest character that has graced our TV screens. And I would bet good money that for most of you House would be the first name that pops to mind. But is it really so? House’s competition comes in the shape of one Victor Meldrew (for American readers unfamiliar with the show check out One Foot in the Grave), who albeit not a doctor but a pensioner manages to outstage House every single time in the grouchiness stakes. And mind you, he does not even have chronic pain as an excuse.

House

• Head of the department for diagnostic medicine
• Only has half a muscle in his right leg, chronic pain, walks with a cane
• Who is on the receiving end of his rants – Wilson, his team, Cuddy, patients anyone who is foolish enough to come near him
• Favorite pastime - House enjoys popping Vicodin, pushing buttons (not actual buttons like Locke, but people’s buttons), playing piano and finding new ways to annoy people
• Favorite catchphrase – You are an idiot; Everybody lies; I need my pills

Victor Meldrew

• Former security guard, retired after 26 years and replaced with a box
• No obvious physical aliments, has use of both legs
• Who is on the receiving end of his rants – wife Margaret
• Favorite pastime – Victor enjoys collecting crisp wrappers that his neighbors throw over the garden wall, perusing Medical encyclopedia for new illnesses he might be suffering from and performing his magic show Escapology
• Favorite catchphrase – I dont believe it

Who wins?

The competition is a tough for this category because both of the candidates have grouchiness levels never encountered before. Statistically House has every reason to be grouchy, annoying and abrasive while Victor in all honesty apart from the retirement and being replaced by a box does not have much reason to complain about (if you ignore the crisp wrappers that keep ending up in his garden, Jehovah’s witness that foolishly try to convert him and general state of the world).

But all odds aside and anyone who has ever seen even one episode of “One Foot in the Grave” will back me up on this one when I say House is a grouchiness amateur when compared to Victor.

All hail to Victor Meldrew, the king of grouch!

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To all our friends from around the world we wish joy, happiness and good television!

Merry Christmas

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Dear faithful readers, happy Stephen Fry Appreciation Monday!

Today there are no reviews (although I do have Blackadder’s Christmas Carol ready for later on in the evening).
Since it is Christmas eve and since I have spent most of the day yesterday baking, today we will have a different kind of tribute to lovely Mr. Fry.

A few weeks ago, I came across Ginger House. And since I did have some left-over cookie dough, I made Ginger Fry. Well sort of.

The cookie dough I made is for Linzer Tarts (no pun intended it does not mean Mr. Fry is a tart, this is just a favorite type of cookie in my household) and this is what I made with it. Pardon my clumsy paint job, I forgot I suck at art unless it is of abstract kind.

Now excuse me, there is a pong around my persona from all of today’s exertions and shower is long overdue.

Happy holidays dear faithful readers and happy holidays Mr. Fry!

Linzer Tart Melchy

Linzer Tart Jeeves (its supposed to be a pinstripe suit, but obviously I have failed miserably)

Linzer Tart Peter Kingdom (no he is not a vicar that is supposed to be a scarf tsss I told you I sucked at art)

Millie’s stand in (who refused to cooperate)

Cat tried to nibble on Mr. Fry

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In this time of TV-wanting I stumbled upon something new on TV. No only something new, but something actually watchable. This shining star on the travesty we call the TV is Eli Stone.

The story follows a young successful layer Ely Stone, played by Jonny Lee Miller (known to all geeks from Hackers) who one day discovers compassion and conscience. During his journey of self-discovery he jeopardizes his job, finds out he has inoperable brain aneurysm, is informed he is in fact a profit and battles a ferocious dragon. OK the last one not totally true, but I only saw a pilot. The thing I’m trying to say is go and see it! Now, before they screw it up!!!

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Good people at Neptune Rising cannot seem to stop giving stuff away. This time the prize is Neptune Noir: Unauthorized Investigations into Veronica Mars, book written by Rob Thomas. Lets face it with the writers’ strike we will have to embrace books again (I am planning to read my P.G. Wodehouse in the usual House slot).

And this book is an excellent treat for:
a) any of you Veronica Mars fans who are suffering from withdrawal symptoms
b) any future Veronica Mars fan who would like to learn more about the series, especially season 1
c) any pop culture aficionados trust me you will not be disappointed

The competition is open until January 7th.

What do you have to do?

You will have to subscribe to Neptune Rising newsletter. The email is NeptuneisRising@gmail.com. Then you will have to answer some simple question for your chance to win.

Here are the questions:

1. What is the name of Meg Manning’s youngest sister?

2. Who was Wallace’s date to the Alterna-Prom?

3. What year (bonus points for naming the date) did Veronica Mars premiere?

4. What’s the name of Abel Kootnz’s daughter?

5. What band sings the theme song for Veronica Mars?

6. What is Mac’s real full name?

7. What was the coffee shop’s name that Veronica worked at?

8. Who takes the fall for Lily Kane’s murder?

9. Who’s the rival P.I. of Keith Mars?

10. What’s the name of the hotel where Logan lives?

11. What was invented at Kane Software?

Bonus:
· What is the name of the band that Desmond Fellows (played by Paul Rudd) fronts in
season 3?

· What college did Veronica get accepted to (besides Hearst)?

· Who was Veronica’s criminology professor?

· What’s the name of Logan’s half brother?

Again, if you need any help, give us a shout.

Also check out www.myspace.com/neptunerising; www.saveveronicamars.tv or check out Neptune Rising on facebook to learn more about what is going on with the campaign to bring back Veronica Mars (or at least get it in syndication, at least one good thing that would come out from writers’ strike).

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As the year is coming to end I thought we’d take a look at some of the hottest males that have graced our TV screens over the year. Some are just plain hot, some have certain quirkiness that separates them from the rest, while some are simply grouchy buggers who women (or me personally) cannot get enough of.

Sawyer – well hello this one is universal, is there a sexier sight then our lovely Sawyer? While I did not like much of this year’s Lost (in fact it annoyed me beyond belief) Sawyer made it worthwhile. Me thinks that cage scene with Kate had females all over the world reaching for something to fan themselves with. Picture perfect thats our Sawyer – even with sweat stains and those funky glasses now thats a difficult look to pull off.

House – ah well, my personal favorite (sorry but I like them grouchy and English). House is a misanthrope and always annoyingly right (hm I wonder if that is his female side coming out perhaps?) You have to agree these are qualities that are a tad bit off-putting in any living human but why is it us females find him appealing? His eyes are lovely, but it still does not explain the House-appeal. Be as it may, as a long time Fry and Laurie fan and as someone who grew up on Black Adder I’m glad world has realized there is more to Mr. Laurie then silly face and general bendiness.

Dean Winchester – another one of our hard boys, I do wonder who would win if Sawyer and Dean had a fight? This has not been a good year for our lovely Dean, with papa Winchester passing on and demon on his ass, but he is one pint of kick ass hotness.

Pretty boy Chase – ah lovely boy Chase. We have not seen much of him this year I’m sorry to say and I never thought I would miss his weasly ways and floppy hair (just look at his hair, its not normal). But there you have it, there is no denying his good looks.

The Petrelli brothers – they would made the list even if they did not have super powers because they are both such pretty boys, but Petrelli brothers are a delightful combo. There is no end to Peter’s talents and Nathan well he can fly that should be enough.

Pretty boy Henry – did you see last episode of Ugly Betty? All I will say is that a) I will not dismiss accountants from now on and b) did you see that abs? Well hello!

McDreamy and McSteamy – McDreamy is McDreamy, I still cannot believe they have actually considered Row Lowe for this part. And although his floppy hair annoys me to no end fact of the matter is he is good looking. McSteamy is kinky McDreamy. He is a bit Ken/plastic looking for my taste, but there is no denying it he is hot.

Franco the firefighter – I am a big fan of Rescue me. Lord its one seriously ahem messed up (almost used a gem right here) bunch of firefighters. And although there are some pretty boys, is it me or they kind of gone to seed this season? Even with the moisturizers? Don’t get me wrong I like Dennis Leary very much, he is just not my type. In my opinion only Franco still has his pretty boy looks about him.

The Reaper boys – not an obvious choice but I’m sure teenage girls would agree with me. Also I am not sure I would be able to take Sam/Ben/Socks each on their own, but together they are horror of the word cute.

Our boy Logan – it is no secret I am a big fan of Veronica Mars. And if you get past the freckles, our boy Logan is extremely hot. All tortured soul and intense, man Dohring was born for to play that role. And I am aware he is on Moonlight but I haven’t check it out yet. I know it is about vampires but every time I see the title I think Bruce Willis/Cybill Shepherd combo.

Special agents Booth and Hotchner – not my cup of tea, but if you like them clean cut and shaven (which has its merits) you have to admit you’d be stretched to find hotter FBI agents.

Apollo – I know Battlestar Galatica is still long time away, but I have to pick someone. And I don’t like Helo much, sorry. Apollo did go to seed with that fat suit, but if buff military man from future are your cup of tea then look no further.

Private practice doctors on call – hm it is sort of an eclectic mix that we have going here and each of the doctors have his merits, even Piz sorry Dell who technically is a midwife/man whatever PC term I should use. I don’t like dr. Pete much, but I can understand the healing appeal, dr. Sam is well just plain hot while Coop has seedy/hot vibe about him. And Piz is Piz, although for the love of God do something with his hair he looks like hes wearing a wig.

Pie maker Ned – I am not a fan of Pushing Daisies, I never really got into it. But since Christmas is coming and have all these cakes to bake, the mere fact Ned can make a pie makes him extra appealing to me. And he is not bad looking either.

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A couple of weeks ago I bitched how TV is going to become flooded with reality shows. To sum up; I concluded that due to execs incompetency, TV is going to be ruined by reality TV hell. The thing I predicted actually happened and worst yet, it has started to affect me. Before you start to projectile vomit, at least wait to hear the name of the turd. Horror of all horrors is Project Runway (insert vomit here).

The whole bloody hell started a couple of weeks ago when Molly (oh Molly!) from Buzz Out Loud podcast said she watches this thing and it is good. At first I was horrified. Et tu, Molly! I thought. But soon the crisis came. Heroes (although bad) finished, Betty stopped showing, Galactica hasn’t started yet and I begun shaking. The withdrawal was bad. I needed my TV fix, dude, I needed it bad. I opened my iTunes and all of a sudden I found myself downloading … that . Don’t judge me! You would’ve done it too.

So why do I like it? Well first of all the contestants have to do something, even if it is as trivial as taking cloth loins and making them into clothes which four bitchy judges rate. Secondly, one of the contestants is a woman who doesn’t know how to sow, spits on her designs and people wear them afterwards. Thirdly, the turd is full of bitches (not female dogs) who nag all the time. Some of you might not think this is enough to force you to do sit for an hour in front of your TV, but think about it! This is a show that celebrates clothes that were spat on. Can you imagine watching something more fun (Britney’s VMA performance doesn’t count!)? All and all, in this time of TV need when we have nothing to watch, Project Runway truly is a reality perversion worth viewing.

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