I'm not sure if there's a cap on how much enjoyment I get out of Pushing Daisies.  Each episode has just been chock-full of smile-worthy moments and tons of quotable dialogue - some of the most quotable material since Veronica Mars and all of its rapid-fire pop-culture references.  

Last week's episode "Bitches" (hilarious episode title) and last night's "Smell of Success" continued the so-far excellence of this series, and my near love-affair with its quality.  Stand-out lines, in addition to the entry title above:

"Satisfaction through olfaction."

"Get a load of Muggy McHambone."

"Don't make me cut a bitch."

'Jews for Cheese' (on a shirt)

"'Ned!' 'Chuck!' 'Oscar.' 'Napoleon.' ... ... 'Hi, Emerson.' 'Hey. Olive.'" (expressions were priceless)

And the cuteness of the cup-pies and hilarity of Emerson's 'Knit-Wit Magazine' also made me grin.

Will also mention what many others have said, that Heroes continued its great upswing on Monday, with 2.09 - "Cautionary Tales".  Just as good as "Four Months Ago", IMO, and made even better by the bad-assery of Noah Bennet and the slow-reveal of backstory for Elle.  Seeing the reasoning as to why she's slightly insane makes her not quite so evil, and has me even more curious of her future path.  Also liked the parallel to last season's moment with Claire waking up on the autopsy table, as Noah comes to after eye-regeneration with the "Holy Sh--!" moment.  Good stuff.

Oh, and Kristen in a bikini.  With oodles of attention given to her legs. Yum.  'Nuff said.

And in checking the flist, I found a simple meme from candlewaxdreams, and decided to make a voice post of my own like she did.  It lets the flisters know what you may sound like, and is an easy enough way for a first time voice post.  However, I sent the call through to post it almost 15 minutes ago, and it still hasn't shown up, so if it does ever appear after this entry, then I'll get to see if it's actually audible and makes sense. 

Lastly, though it's a little belated since the day is almost over, Happy Thanksgiving to all.  Some days may seem quite shitty in each and every one of our lives from time to time, but just the simple fact we have a luxury like LJ to actually vent and interact is proof that there are many things for which we can be thankful.  At least, I know I am, in spite of any bitching from day to day.

And since I'm actually caught up on new TV from this week, other than what's on tonight, I need to go watch some football. USC/Arizona St. is actually a decent game right now, and there's still some NFL on, too.





Kristen Bell is awesome.

Super-short shout.

Just had to get it out there that I don't think I've ever laughed so much during Supernatural before.  I think 3.03 - "Bad Day At Black Rock" is one of my all-time favorite episodes now.  

Sam with the cursed clumsiness: 
Bobby (to Dean): "Watch out for your brother, you idjit." 
Sam: "I lost my shoe." 

and Dean with his best day ever, until Bela gets away: "SonuvaBITCH!"


I so need to re-watch this weekend.  


Also, Pushing Daisies is like elixer for any bad mood.  It is the fucking BOMB.

Work now.




Kristen Bell is awesome.

If you've watched the pilot for Pushing Daisies, you'll get the entry subject.

I avoided all spoilery talk and the online availability of the pilot for this, prior to airing, and I am so glad I did.  Watching this last night in HD, I was truly, truly impressed by the originality of this offbeat offering from Bryan Fuller. The concept is unique, and everything about this is entirely different from anything else on the TV landscape right now.

From the hightened colors to the hyper-reality, almost fairy-tale like whimsy of the characters - all of it just worked perfectly in the premiere.  It remains to be seen if the charm of the first hour can be maintained throughout a series, but I sure hope ABC gives it a chance to try.  This will probably be a show that one will either completely embrace for its attention to fantasy while remaining dark in its concept, or decide to shun because it's a little too off-balance from a typical drama or comedy - and it's a crime procedural, too!

From the get-go, Lee Pace as Ned and Chi McBride as Emerson had me riveted. Each of their dialogue deliveries complimented their overall rapport, to great comedic and "buddy" effect.  Anna Friel's Chuck (Charlotte) took me a little while to warm up to, but by the end I was also getting the warm and fuzzies from her - along with the underlying tension and angst to come because of her situation with Ned.  And even the supporting players (Swoosie Kurtz, Kristen Chenowith) fit just right, into that mold of "reality-as-an-almost-fantasy" set-up.  Looking forward to seeing how this will continue, as I don't think I've had such a positive reaction to the first episode of a series since Lost and Veronica Mars.  

As for other TV so far this week:


Prison Break from Monday and Private Practice from last night are still sitting recorded and unwatched, but I'm not expecting much from them, anyway.

Looking forward to the return of Supernatural tonight (fraktastic), but have to get through Smallville to see it (*groan*).  Also have Earl, the return of 30 Rock, The Office, Grey's Anatomy and ER to sift through.

And tomorrow finally brings back Friday Night Lights (more fraktastic-ness), after I ogle GW and hope Moonlight can improve.  Atlantis continues from last week's cliffhanger, so it should be fun.

And... now it's time to get some grub. 





Kristen Bell is awesome.