What We Did On Our Holidays (Pop Culture Edition)
Monday, January 29, 2007 9:52 AM
Winter break is the perfect time to reflect on the trials and tribulations of the year gone by. What did we learn this year? How much did we grow? Who owes us money? Did you steal our girlfriend, you creep?
It's also a great time to look back and think about the most enjoyable things that we saw and heard in the past 12 months.
So what did 2006 mean to you? Tell us in the comments! And yes, I know it's almost February, but come on. Here are eight sweet 'n' tender memories from Gary & Dennis:
1. THE SEASON FINALE OF DEXTER. Anyone who thinks that the antihero is a tired device needn’t look any further than Michael C. Hall's portrayal of Dexter, a wholly likeable Miami cop who moonlights as a serial killer. This first season is scary and addictive from the get-go, but the hugely satisfying finale seals the deal.
2. HEARING FAIRPORT CONVENTION AND JOHN FAHEY AT A CERTAIN HUGE COFFEE CHAIN. This is sort of like your sister playing you the Minipops version of a song you love. At first you're excited that they're playing your jam, but then you realize that it's forever ruined. Farewell, ye rolling minstrels.
3. BLOOD VISIONS by Jay Reatard and HIDDEN WORLD by Fucked Up. Both of these records offer fresh takes on tired forms, breathing new life into genres that too often are stale and predictable. And both bands have silly names! 4. SAXONDALE. Q: Is the new Steve Coogan series any good? A: Does Bin Laden have caller ID?
5. RICKY GERVAIS MEETS LARRY DAVID. Gervais, on Jewish humour: "I wanted to learn Yiddish."
6. PEPPERIDGE FARM CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD. No dumb raisins!
7. IDIOCRACY. Mike Judge's futureshock dystopia is far more feasible than anything Anthony Burgess ever envisioned, and much scarier. (And, obviously, funnier.) Is it even remotely debatable that in 500 years, the President of the USA could very well be a three-time SmackDown champion?
8. PEOPLE COMMENTING ON THEIR OWN WIKIPEDIA ENTRIES. Apologies to Reggie the Vampire, but this is what the internet was made for.