Assignment 5--Eli Wrinn

I enjoy watching television very much. I do not believe that it is a waste of time because more than anything, it is a form of art. (The television featured in the Emmys at least) I am very cautious about making analogies like this, but it is the same as listening to music or reading a book, however it may require less work from the audience to digest. I believe that the only problem with TV watching is the commercials, which I detail more in depth in blog post number 4, but they are malicious in their intent and cause more problems in the society than benefits--paying for TV. My top 5 favorite TV shows are as follows:
5. FAMILY GUY: A great show that I think really pioneered a hilariously original idea: Admittance that the plot is lacking at the expense of funnier jokes. And by funnier I mean gut-busting. A few jokes may cross "the line" of offensiveness, but I believe that the show also makes some strong political points as well. I have been watching this show since my parents would let me.

4. RICK AND MORTY: I wish I could put this higher on my list, but so little has actually come out at the overall story arc of the series hasn't even been revealed. However, in the little that exists, I have found an amazingly high level of entertainment. I love how many philosophical areas it covers it a light way. I love how I think deeply every episode while crying laughing. The idea of Rick Sanchez being the nihilistic god of the multiverse has actually affected my thinking on everyday subjects. I also like how it is similar to Family Guy in that it purposely under develops parts of the plot to focus on what really matters. The show has only gotten better, which is very promising.

3. IMPRACTICAL JOKERS: This one seems odd, however I truly believe it is number 3 on my list. I'm sure you think it is annoying and loud and stupid and not funny, and I don't usually enjoy things like this. First of all, I found it during season 1 when what they were doing was exceptionally reckless and daring. Also, I believe it appeals more to teens because they fear public embarrassment more. I wish those four bums could keep doing it forever.

2. THE OFFICE: I know that everyone would put this high on their list, and that is for a reason, it is an amazing show. I have laughed countless times watching and re-watching it and it is ridiculous how funny Michael Scott is, like it is scary. If you skip to any part of the series, (with him in it) I guarantee you are within three minutes of a belly laugh at his hands. There is a charming plot line to accompany him, but he truly is a genius.

1. COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY WITH NEIL DeGRASSE TYSON: This is a non-fiction series about the field of astrophysics. It spans from the experimental areas such as evolution to the great theoretical areas such as the merging the quantum theory and the theory of relativity. It truly captivated me and fostered my love of that type of science today. Nothing else to say.