7.25.2004
In the not too distant future
Next Sunday, A.D.
I'd like to know if there is anyone out there that actually enjoys watching Mystery Science Theater. For real. The original full length movies. Old schoolers who are truly entertained by the show in all its genuine glory.
I've been on the look out for you people for years now. In all my experiences of meeting people, you are few and far between. It takes a certain type of person to actually sit through the hideous movies and pay close attention to the brilliant commentary.
It's by far the best show ever created (subjectively speaking, of course). The show started off on public access in Minneapolis in the late eighties. They made their own characters and sets...and the majority of the show was ad-libed. MST3K's giant cult following landed them on Comedy Central and ultimately the Sci-Fi Network.
This show is a true example of the American Dream put in action. This guy Joel had an idea. He did it. People liked it. His idea was recognized by the big guys and it flourished...to its full extent. In the end, it's full extent was still pretty miniscule.
But, despite its relatively small following, its one of the very few television shows that's really made an impact on my life. Watch it in the right frame of mind. It will crack your shit up. I've done my best to introduce people to the MSTK school of thought. Some have absorbed it with a vengeance...others have yawned and pined for their next tetanus booster throughout the movie.
TV is painful. There are few shows that justify the existence of this numbing box. This is one of those. Find an outlet. Check it out. Do yourself a favor.
And as a final thought, tip your pizza deliverers well. My cats and I would like to eat dinner in the upcoming weeks. Thanks and have a pleasant day.
I'd like to know if there is anyone out there that actually enjoys watching Mystery Science Theater. For real. The original full length movies. Old schoolers who are truly entertained by the show in all its genuine glory.
I've been on the look out for you people for years now. In all my experiences of meeting people, you are few and far between. It takes a certain type of person to actually sit through the hideous movies and pay close attention to the brilliant commentary.
It's by far the best show ever created (subjectively speaking, of course). The show started off on public access in Minneapolis in the late eighties. They made their own characters and sets...and the majority of the show was ad-libed. MST3K's giant cult following landed them on Comedy Central and ultimately the Sci-Fi Network.
This show is a true example of the American Dream put in action. This guy Joel had an idea. He did it. People liked it. His idea was recognized by the big guys and it flourished...to its full extent. In the end, it's full extent was still pretty miniscule.
But, despite its relatively small following, its one of the very few television shows that's really made an impact on my life. Watch it in the right frame of mind. It will crack your shit up. I've done my best to introduce people to the MSTK school of thought. Some have absorbed it with a vengeance...others have yawned and pined for their next tetanus booster throughout the movie.
TV is painful. There are few shows that justify the existence of this numbing box. This is one of those. Find an outlet. Check it out. Do yourself a favor.
And as a final thought, tip your pizza deliverers well. My cats and I would like to eat dinner in the upcoming weeks. Thanks and have a pleasant day.
