Monday, October 26, 2015

Halloween TV

I absolutely adore Autumn. And Halloween. Any excuse for anything thematic is great in my book! And what better way to be thematic than watching some fun Halloween-themed television shows? Ok, sure, there are a lot of ways, but this is super easy. This Wikipedia link will show you oodles of Halloween episodes for you to watch! Here are a few that I found on the list that are some of my favorites.

The Regular Show: Terror Tales of the Park

Funny, creepy, and even morbid. this episode is definitely scary in its own way. Featuring three stories (unfortunately Muscle Man's was my least favorite) each hilarious and entertaining enough to fill up an entire 20 minutes. 


The Suite Life of Zack & Cody: The Ghost of Suite 613

This episode definitely creeped me out as kid. It was one of those classic "Suite Life" episodes that doesn't disappoint. Featuring most of the characters in a room together locked in a scary bet, the hilarity ensues. 


Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Puppetmaster

Spoilers aside, not only is this episode crucial for character development, it is also one of the darkest episodes of the series. I wouldn't recommend watching this one if you haven't seen the series (considering its in the third season) but this episode will definitely leave an impression on even the most seasoned viewer.


Spongebob Squarepants: Graveyard Shift

This is one of the most memorable and quotable episodes of Spongebob. It's funny, easy to identify with, and just plain enjoyable to watch. 


Glee: The Rocky Horror Glee Show
I'm adding this to the list because technically Rocky Horror Picture Show isn't TV, but this more than qualifies. Though not the real thing by any means, if you have any love in your heart for tributes, this one captures the spirit of Rocky Horror just fine.


Parks and Recreation: Halloween Surprise

Don't, I repeat, Don't watch this episode unless you have seen most of the episodes up to this point. There is so much awesome in this episode that watching it before it's time would be a disservice to yourself. As with much of Parks and Rec (first season aside. I hate Mark.), the jokes are fantastic and the character development is touching.


Anyway, I hope you liked this short list. What are some of your favorite spooky TV episodes? 

Sunday, October 25, 2015

Promoting an App? And you aren't getting paid?

So as you may have discovered, I absolutely adore binge-watching television. However, I have a major flaw when it comes to watching TV. What is that problem? Well, I didn't really realize I had a problem until my roommate abruptly pointed it out by saying "Why do you never finish good TV shows?".

Ouch. This isn't necessarily true, but it is a pattern. It goes a little something like this: I watch a lot of a show, something gets in the way (like another TV show perhaps), and then I forget...everything. Mostly I forget where I was in the show when I finally get the urge to watch it again. And sure, Netflix marks off where you were last, but what if I'm using other means? Legal means, of course! That's where this awesome app comes in!
 This picture kind of makes it look like a dating app, but it's really not...unless you want it to be! It's amazing! There are so many great features! My favorite feature is the profile. It keeps a record of all the TV shows you have ever watched, need to watch, and plan to watch. It is fantastic. If I am ever needing to find a good show to watch, I can just look at my list! I don't have to write anything down and can quickly scan for shows that I have started but have forgotten about for a few months.
It even shows your progress in the form of a bar across the bottom of the show. Also, See that time up there?! That's where it shows your accomplishment of time spent watching amazing TV shows
And once you mark off that you have watched an episode, you can talk all about it with a community of watchers!
So I guess it could be a great dating app! There are so many great features, so you should just really get the app for yourself and check it out. You can access it on the web, and it works for Android and IOS. So, Go explore the fantastic world of TV!
Cheers, Giles.
That gif wasn't needed, I just needed some eye candy.