all things (tv) considered

i watched the premiere of 'the office' tonight as well as a little bit of possibly the stupidest show ever created.

let's do a quick compare and contrast.

the office: all public health-related! *spoilers ahead*
three weeks after world rabies day, the episode was almost completely rabies related. the comic genius came from almost ever public health fact being completely wrong, but it correctly identified possible reservoirs, got the mortality rates almost right, and even held a fundraiser/awareness event(!). i don't want to completely ruin plot points, but, it was also possibly the most realistic, not-contrived (uncontrived?) treatment of a new relationship (which everyone had rooted for) that i've seen.

disclaimer before the stupidest show ever: i only turned to abc because i couldn't deal with seeing what a travesty they've made of er


big shots: um, the first 15 minutes sucked.

the end.

oh, here's a picture which is totally awesome. i was totally standing in the center of that pic. except i was two hours behind when it was taken.