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I received an MFA in Writing and have a novel in progress. I'm Managing Editor of two journals, one online (www.armageddonbuffet.com) and one print (Fiction International). This blog begins in medias res.

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OCTOBER 15, 2009 3:21PM

A misanthrope discovers Community - and men stripped naked

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Here's a funny, funny show that's undiscovered by the masses, so don't expect it to last long. Community features brilliant comedians - including guest prof John Oliver (who drops in occasionally from The Daily Show) - great writing, and a milieu (community college) that's ideal for humor - intended and unintended. As a community college alumni I love it (though I have heard some community college instructors are offended). Here's my favorite ep so far ("Introduction to Film"). Abed's (Danny Pudi) film was brilliant (comes in at 17 min.).

It's an ultimate blow-off show! Watch it and explain to me how this is getting killed in the ratings by such crappy competition as (repetitive) Survivor and (cheesy) Flash Forward!

Speaking of cheesy, my bon-bon favorite this season is Eastwick. Their budget for Botox® and Restalyne® is bigger than the one for writing, but the men  are contractually obligated to strip off their shirts at least once per month. The creepy part is they have stripped them of nearly all their body hair - and these are dark-haired men so the absense is noticeable. The naked chests and backs seem, well, TMN (Too Much Nudity). And a bit sadistic.

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In this age of equality, the women should have to do the same.....
Shave their chest hair? Doesn't seem likely.

Strip off their shirts? Networks don't want to pay the hefty fine for a "wardrobe malfunction."
Am I the only one not getting sound for that video clip?
Yes, you must be. I get sound. But thanks for trying Community.
Good news! Community was picked up for the season! http://www.nbc.com/news/2009/10/23/nbc-picks-up-community-parks-and-recreation-and-mercy-for-full-season-commitments/