I’ve been waiting patiently for

I’ve been waiting patiently for someone to say SOMETHING about this new show, Blind Justice. Let’s just take a quick look at the description here:

The lead character, New York Detective Jim Dunbar, was blinded in a shootout when his partner failed to cover him. He could have retired with a full pension after his injury, but instead fought to remain on the job, determined to prove he still has what it takes and be an asset. Now, following his reinstatement, he is assigned to a new precinct where he intends to take on cases with the help of his guide dog, Hank.

Though all the detectives are impressed by Dunbar's heroism, demonstrated during the events that led to his being blinded, they are angry he has returned and incredulous at his belief that he can still work the streets and carry a loaded gun.

Did you get all that? Wronged. Blind. Dog buddy. Fighting the system. The only thing I can think of to say when the commercials come on is, “Are they SERIOUS?” J says, “Remember when it the concept was a superhero and his name was Daredevil?” I’m sure the show will be full of all these moments where he gets to be all dramatic and sad because he is BLIND and WRONGED and the only one who will understand him is his DOG BUDDY. Also, I don’t doubt that the pun fun is only getting started with the show’s title. Why stop at justice? The list of things that can benefit from the blind metaphor are practically endless: truth, faith, trust…LOOOVE. Damn, I should have written this show.

Moving pleasantly along to other television related notes.

Oh, Audrey. Didn’t you see that Pantene commercial? Perhaps I’m being insensitive and it aired during the time you were living in your car because your parents were in jail for drug—no, murd—no, prosti—no…oh, TAX EVASION—yes that’s right*. When you were 18. Anyway Audrey, there are some things that you can’t say with a straight face and expect people to consider seriously. Top among those things are: “People hate me because I’m beautiful,” and “You have to respect me.” Well, since things are looking a little bleak over at NBC, I say you hightail your pretty little face over to the UPN and give next season’s Top Model a go at it. They’re letting in reincarnated cats and girls who rode the short bus to school; I’m sure you’d be an asset.

* Abby showed me the way to that tidbit. And then added, "Boo fricking hoo. I believe my net worth at age 17 consisted of maybe a coupla books and a shirt or two from Contempo Casuals."

Wedding artifact of the week:

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