It's called LOST for a reason.....

I'm glad the producers of LOST got the end date for the series that they needed. This is a show that needs structure and direction. Every episode where nothing happens, where questions is answered, and more questions are presented is a waste of time.

Season 4 has hit the ground running. I've pretty much given up on trying to figure out what's going on. Just about every theory that was formed during season 1 and 2 has pretty much been debunked. I believe there are 46 episodes remaining, which leaves a lot of time for any of the current theories to be thrown out the window as well.

I've been liking the flash forwards, the introduction of new characters, and the "24" stance they have taken regarding the characters. We know that Jack, Hurley, and Kate leave the island with 3 others, but aside from that, no character is safe.

Here's a link the the Entertainment Weekly weekly recap, and also to http://www.4815162342.com/, which has forums you can read through or join if you like. Anybody with theories, or guesses, please let me know, or leave within the comments. One to think on that somebody brought up to me today, Benjamin's man on the boat is Michael and/or Walt.

My god, you know a show is good when it turns manly, bearded, beer drinking, sport fans such as myself into an obseessed geek.

At least we have Reality TV......

Since I was a young pup TV has been a faithful companion, and even with alcohol and degenrate lifestyles being introduced to me over the past 15 years, I still find time to hug my TV set and give thanks. Here are some TV related links.

Entertainment Weekly has a list of "30 TV Shows You'd Bring Back from the Grave", which includes some personal favorites. Off this list I'd go with.......

- The greatest show ever Freaks & Geeks. It's pretty amazing to see how this cast blew-up. From starring in big time TV hits, (ER and How I Met Your Mother) to the Judd Apatow - the show's creator for you simpleton's - gravy train (Knocked-Up, Superbad, 40 year Old Virgin), and of course James Franco, starring in all three Spiderman movies.

- Arrested Development, 2nd greatest show ever.

- Rome, even though I had no real problem with it ending before it became to drawn out and boring.

- My So-Called Life, Jared Leto and Claire Danes before they become unbearable.

- Boomtown, blew most cop shows out of the water, great cast...yes even with the Wahlberg, who I'm actually a fan of. The premise of this show is the same as that new movie with Dennis Quaid and Matthew Fox, Vantage Point . Showing the crime committed from all points of view, cops, victim, and the perp. Good times.

- Jack & Bobby, which had a good premise, just not sure it could have sustained a full run.

Shows not on this list that should be are;

- Firefly, see the movie Serenity if you never heard of this show. Watching that flick almost inspired me to start a e-mail campaign begging for this shows reinstatement. But then I realized I was lazy.

- John Doe, starring that dude who now plays Lincoln on Prison Break. It had a "Lost meets The Fugitive" feel to it, unfortunately they couldn't figure out what to do with it.

-Homicide: Life in the Street, before The Wire, this show depicted the the hardened streets of Baltimore, plus it was extemely entertaining. Showcased some top talent such as Andre Braugher.

-Help Me Help You, with Ted Danson as a self-involved Pyshiatrist. Hard to go through what made this show so damn funny. Whatever it was, it made me chuckle.

The missing links.....

Check this stuff out and ogle this hot skank, model Katie Price - better know as Jordan, when you get a second. If you've never heard of her, in terms of tabloid exposure she's kind of like a British Paris Hilton, except without the trust fund and all that personality.

Deadspin has fun with those arrogant bastards, the New England Patriots. And while we're on the topic, Giant fans check out this pic, and here's that ridiculous catch below.

Britney Spears will be on the cover of the new Rolling Stone, titled an American Tragedy. This, without a doubt, will be the highest selling issue of the year. I find the Spears downward spiral to be nothing short of fascinating.

I'm not a Maxim fan by any means, but this list they did on Maxim Online regarding the Statue of Liberty is pretty interesting, and considering they are not dipicting Lady Liberty with a second rate bikini model wearing a green bikini and holding a torch, it's very un-Maxim of them.

I'm a huge Howard Stern Show fan, and you should be as well. If not, then you obviously have a terrible sense of humor, and suck at life. Howard TV is having a preview, check it out. The info is right here.

Shaq rising from the ashes.

The Phoenix Suns acquired Shaquille O'Neal in a stunning, blockbuster deal that sent four-time All-Star Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks to the Miami Heat. The improbable pairing of the speedy Suns and the slow but once-mighty O'Neal became official when he cleared a physical exam Wednesday.

The Suns' Amare Stoudemire is a friend of O'Neal and talked to him about his new team.

"He says he's ready to roll," Stoudemire said. "Whatever he needs to do he's going to be down for it, and he wants to win a championship, so we're on the same page." O'Neal was to be introduced at a news conference Thursday. He has averaged 25.6 points and 11.5 rebounds in his 14-plus NBA seasons.

I wish I still cared about the NBA, then I might get excited about this. To be fair, this does make the Western Conference race to the top a hell of a lot more interesting. As far as my list of interesting things to watch, with this Shaq trade, the NBA jumps from 55 to 49. Leap-frogging hermaphrodite porn and Mr. Roger reruns.

Bonnaroo...It's a marsupial.

The line-up for the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has been announced, you can find it here.

Tickets for the seventh annual Bonnaroo go on sale Saturday, February 16 at 12pm EST though http://www.bonnaroo.com/. Also there will be an exclusive 2008 commemorative festival DVD available for purchase when you get your tickets. Hippies and hipsters, start that drum roll and get ready to migrate to Manchester, TN from June 12-15.

The line-up is pretty diverse, which is leading me to believe that the summer festival circuit is now completely unashamed of it's commercial ways. Look, I'm not going to stand on a soap box and scream about the evils of capitalism, but you have to admit that we've slightly drifted from the path of "music equals love" that Woodstock and the Monterey Arts Festival (which introduced the world to Janis Joplin and Hendrix amongst others), had created.

Acts such as Pearl Jam and Jack Johnson headline the line-up, along with Metallica, who isn't normally the choice of the granola, touring scene. The interaction of the naked-because-I-can-be hippie chicks, and the protoypical "metal or die" Metallica fan should be fun. Hey, I like Metallica, and I think some of there stuff is phenomenal, but I just don't see it. It's vibes clashing.

Other acts that jump out at you are perrenials the Allman Brothers, Jack White side project The Raconteurs, brand new alt-rock darlings Vampire Weekend (whose album is awesome, fyi), and hip-hop acts like Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, and summer festival vet, Talib Kweli. There will also be some comics on hand, as part of Bonnarro Comedy, such as Zach Galifinakis and David Cross.

The big rumor has always been that Led Zeppelin would stage a reunion show. Which makes sense, because everybody wants to see there rock idols whithered, with one foot in the grave. Ahem, mickandkeith, ahem.

Actually, all-girl Zeppelin cover band Lez Zeppelin will be performing....which is just as good, no? Have no fear, Robert Plant will be in attendance, teaming up with bluegrass chantress Allison Krauss. I find this interesting and would go to see them if they weren't performing deep in the heart of Tennessee. Life south of Maryland frightens me a bit. Maybe it's the illiteracy, droves of hillbillies in overalls walking the streets without shoes, fat guys in white suits drinking mint julips, and that good ole fashioned entrenched racism that just warms my heart so.

Or it could just be that god-awful heat.

Shock the World

The New York Giants have won Super Bowl XLII by beating the New England Patriots 17-14. The Giants were the only team to beat the Patriots this year, upsetting what would have been a dream undefeated season for New England. The last undefeated season was in 1972, accomplished by the Miami Dolphins.

The Giants began the year 0-2, with both their Quarterback and Head Coach under huge scrutinty, and a Defense that opened the season by giving up 80 points in those two games. Fast forward 4 months and you saw a completely different team. The much maligned Eli Manning was poised and confident, leading an offense that made some spectacular plays. Head Coach Tom Coughlin out-coached the evil genius of Bill Belicheck. The Giant Defense came out and played at a level that no offense could overcome, not even this record setting offensive juggernaut that is the New England Patriots. Kudo's to that Giant secondary, they have been long considered the way to beat that Giant D, and they stepped up huge this game. Shut down coverage combined with a ferocious pass rush equals a scary defensive performance.

I'm still on cloud 9 with this win. The streets of NYC (where 2seamer is based) where insane following this game. I've never been part of a mob before, and I have to say, it's pretty damn fun. If you know of any mobs, please let me know. I have my torch and pitchfork ready to go.