Tremors Netflix Series? Fake!
Tremors Series on Netflix? Turns Out It Was a Graboid-Sized Hoax
Sometimes life gives you hope.
Sometimes life gives you Graboids.
And sometimes... it gives you a viral internet hoax wearing a cowboy hat and waving around fake Netflix contracts.
If you’ve been gearing up for an epic return to Tremors territory with Kevin Bacon back in Perfection, Nevada, I’ve got some rough news:
The story about a new Tremors Netflix series dropping in August 2025?
It’s a full-blown sandworm-sized hoax.
How the Fake Tremors News Spread
It all started with a viral Facebook post from a page called “Rumbledore,” claiming that an 8-episode reboot starring Kevin Bacon was set to premiere on Netflix.
Cue the internet exploding like a homemade Graboid bomb.
But here's the truth:
Netflix never announced a Tremors series.
Kevin Bacon never signed onto any new Tremors project for Netflix.
The August 2025 release date was pure fiction, cooked up for engagement clicks.
You know it’s serious when even Netflix Junkie and Bleeding Cool had to step in and politely (or not so politely) squash the rumors like a Graboid under a bulldozer.
Is Anything Actually Happening With Tremors?
Weirdly... yes — sort of!
In October 2024, Stampede Entertainment (the original Tremors creators) won back the rights to their original script.
They’ve openly talked about wanting to develop a real new installment — possibly even involving Kevin Bacon — but:
No projects are officially greenlit yet.
No scripts are finished.
No Netflix deals exist (as of now).
Translation:
There’s hope.
But there’s no actual Graboid action on Netflix’s horizon yet — just a lot of sand, speculation, and shattered dreams.
Why This Still Feels Like a Win (Sort Of)
Honestly?
Even though this hoax stings worse than getting your truck eaten in the desert, it shows that people still deeply love Tremors.
You don’t get a random rumor going viral unless a fandom is out there waiting, dynamite in hand, for more.
It also means that when the real Tremors sequel finally slithers out of development hell, it’s going to have a rabid, boot-stomping fanbase ready to party like it’s 1990.
And yes — I will be first in line, pole-vaulting over rocks and screeching like a feral Graboid.
Final Thoughts: Always Trust, But Verify (Especially With Graboids)
If a headline feels too good to be true, it's probably a Graboid in disguise.
But the important thing is: hope for more Tremors is still alive.
And hey — if Stampede Entertainment is serious, we could still see Val McKee saddle up for one more epic rumble in Perfection.
Until then, keep your dynamite dry, your RC cars charged, and your heart full of irrational optimism.
Ok. That's it.
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Novacaine: Welcome to the Mess
Novacaine: Jack Quaid Goes Full Chaos, and We’re Here for It
At some point during Novacaine, a violently unhinged little thrill ride that feels like someone weaponized dental anxiety into a genre, I realized something important:
Jack Quaid is at his best when he’s thrown into absolute madness — and Novacaine lets him go absolutely wild.
Seriously.
If you ever wanted to see Jack Quaid channel pure "I’m too nice for this world but somehow still surviving" energy while navigating a noir-soaked disaster zone, this is your movie.
And the best part?
Novacaine doesn’t pull punches. It’s messy, stylish, and grinning like a maniac the entire time.
What’s Going On Here?
Novacaine drops Jack Quaid into a chaotic spiral of bad decisions, worse betrayals, and a growing pile of very serious consequences.
It’s part neo-noir, part midnight fever dream, and it never once stops to ask, “Hey, are we going too far?”
(Spoiler: No. No, they are not.)
The movie doesn’t waste time explaining itself either — it throws you straight into a world where things fall apart in increasingly ridiculous ways, and you’re just along for the glorious, blood-splattered ride.
Why It Matters
Movies like Novacaine are reminders that not everything needs to be a polished, four-quadrant blockbuster.
Sometimes you just need a medium-budget explosion of weird energy, fueled by charismatic performances and a willingness to get messy.
And Jack Quaid?
He fits this chaos perfectly.
He’s the relatable center of the madness — not some invincible action hero, but a guy who looks like he might trip over his own shoelaces while outsmarting gangsters.
We need more of this. More mid-budget mayhem. More stories that feel alive instead of algorithmically sanitized. Novacaine feels like someone made a movie for humans — gloriously flawed, unlucky humans — and I’m here for it.
MY Reaction
There’s something insanely fun about watching a genuinely likable character try (and mostly fail) to survive a world that absolutely should have eaten him alive in the first 10 minutes.
Jack Quaid brings that perfect blend of panic, heart, and stubbornness that makes you root for him even as everything goes wrong in the most spectacular fashion.
It’s not about him being invincible.
It’s about him being relatable.
And frankly? We could all use a little more relatable chaos in our lives.
What’s Next?
If this chaotic gremlin-energy of mid-budget, genre-mashing thrillers keeps getting more attention, we might be heading toward a full-blown renaissance.
Bring on more movies like Novacaine.
More chaos.
More characters who look like they definitely had brunch plans before everything went sideways.
Final Thoughts
Novacaine is violently fun.
It’s viciously stylish.
It’s a reminder that sometimes the best stories are the ones where survival looks just a little bit awkward.
Jack Quaid shines in a role that lets him embrace full disaster mode without losing an ounce of charm.
And honestly? That’s exactly what this chaotic cinematic era needs.
What do YOU think?
Did Novacaine leave you grinning or grinding your teeth?
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TLOU: S2 E3 - The Path
The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3: Welcome to Seattle... and to Hell
Ellie saying goodbye to Joel…
The dust hasn’t even settled over Joel’s grave, and already The Last of Us Season 2 is yanking us down an even darker, bloodier rabbit hole. After gutting our collective hearts last week, Episode 3 — titled "The Path" — slaps us awake and drags us into the nightmare we've been pretending wasn’t coming.
There’s no more kid-in-the-post-apocalypse Ellie anymore. There’s only vengeance now—and she’s wearing it like a second skin.
Tommy’s One Man Wake…
Ellie’s mourning doesn’t come with a scream or a tearful breakdown. It’s quieter. Meaner. It feels like sitting in a silent room, staring at a loaded weapon, knowing exactly what you’re going to do with it. Every breath she takes now is fueled by rage she can barely contain. Joel’s death didn’t just hurt her. It forged her into something new.
And with nothing left to lose, she and Dina head to Seattle to find the people responsible.
Our first Seraphite…
At first glance, Seattle looks almost... serene. Overgrown parks, misty streets, ruined skyscrapers draped in ivy—it’s like the apocalypse’s idea of a resort town. You could almost believe it’s a place to heal.
Almost.
The Last of Us laughs in your face for even thinking that. Because under all that peaceful decay is a city choking on violence. WLF patrols are everywhere. Seraphite cultists are carving messages into walls (and people). And the infected? Let’s just say they've been working out since Season 1.
Seattle doesn’t offer peace. It offers a death march.
Ellie getting the info she needs…
And right at the center of it is Ellie, stepping onto "The Path"—not sprinting toward revenge, but slowly, inevitably becoming it. She’s not hacking her way through like a wild animal. She’s stalking. Calculating. Making choices that peel another layer of humanity off her soul every time.
By the end of this episode, you realize: Ellie isn’t just fighting monsters anymore.
She’s becoming one.
And Dina? Poor Dina is watching it happen, desperately clinging to the idea that there's still something left to save. (Spoiler alert: There probably isn’t.)
In "The Path", we don’t just say goodbye to Joel. We say goodbye to Ellie—the Ellie who dreamed about comic books and space shuttles. That Ellie was buried next to Joel, whether she knows it yet or not.
Ellie and Dina making plans…
Now all that’s left is the ghost in her place.
Welcome to The Last of Us. Hope you brought your apocalypse bingo card because things are about to get even worse. And I, for one, cannot wait.
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Twisted Metal Season 2 Trailer…
Twisted Metal Season 2: The Flaming Clown Car Crashes Into July—and, Yes, the Carnage Is Spectacular
Buckle up, fellow nerds and nostalgia jabronies! As if 2025 hasn’t already delivered enough weirdness, Twisted Metal—that unhinged demolition derby fever dream you used to play after rage-quitting GoldenEye—is skidding back onto your screens for a second season. Move over, The Last of Us and Fallout—the post-apocalypse has a new champion, and he’s got a chainsaw-wielding clown in the trunk.
Peacock just dropped a teaser trailer so loaded with carnage it might get flagged at airport security. We’ve got John Doe (Anthony Mackie, still somehow looking both confused and like he could bench-press your Prius) teaming up with Quiet, the only woman in the wasteland who could survive LA traffic, let alone actual murder cars. The two find themselves in a warehouse so massive, Jeff Bezos just filed an offer on it. The doors creak open, tension building like a Marvel lawsuit, and who steps out? Calypso, the only guy who can host a deadly game show in 2025 without getting a cease-and-desist from Elon Musk.
John asks how long this is gonna take—a mood—and Quiet, voice of all of us, tells him to shut up and enjoy the ride. Words to live by in the Twisted Metal universe, where “ride” is code for “get eviscerated by a clown in an ice cream truck.”
Season Two: Now With 200% More Flaming Murder
The teaser does not disappoint: Sweet Tooth is back, looking like a nightmare Chuck E. Cheese animatronic after a bender, and the explosions are bigger than my streaming bill after subscribing to all these apocalypses. Peacock’s marketing team knows what we want: maximum carnage, minimum existential reflection, and Anthony Mackie delivering one-liners like he’s getting paid by the pun.
July 31 is the official crash date—right in the heart of summer, when your AC is broken and you’re two weeks away from eating canned beans with a spork. Why not watch other people have a worse time?
A Parade of Psychopaths
Quiet has apparently recruited a squad of new road warriors—possibly the first ever Twisted Metal girl gang, because nothing says feminism like synchronized vehicular homicide.
And yes, Sweet Tooth’s back, which means insurance premiums across the continent just tripled. You can almost smell the gasoline, gunpowder, and bad decisions wafting through your screen.
The Plot: Family, Flames, and Fatalities
Season two’s official synopsis reads like someone mashed Fast & Furious with Mad Max and then threw the script into a blender. John and Quiet are dragged into Calypso’s infamous tournament, forced to battle murder clowns, masked maniacs, and the kind of cosplay you see at conventions after midnight. John’s family drama gets cranked up to 11 when Dollface rolls in, proving that in the apocalypse, sibling rivalry involves actual landmines.
So, what’s the moral here? That family matters? That violence is cathartic? Or just that you should never trust a man named Calypso with event planning?
Bottom Line
If you’re ready for flaming mayhem, awkward sibling reunions, and a whole lotta clown-fueled trauma, Twisted Metal Season 2 crashes into Peacock on July 31. Set your reminders. Set your DVRs. Set your therapist appointments. Because it’s going to get twisted, and you know Egotastic FunTime will be there for every glorious explosion.
The Last Of Us: S2E2 - You’re Not Ready!
The Last of Us Just Unloaded an Emotional Flamethrower and Called It Episode 2”
⚠️ MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD — SERIOUSLY, THIS AIN’T A DRILL. YOU’VE BEEN WARNED.
This episode will absolutely F@%K you up! Just sayin’.
Get caught up on The Last Of Us.
Hey, gang! Well slap a gas mask on me and call me Clicker Chow, because The Last of Us just served us an hour of television so good it made me question if I’ve actually ever seen TV before or if I’ve just been staring at glowing rectangles filled with corporate detritus and Marvel slop pretending to be “content.”
Abby escaping a megahorde…
Season 2, Episode 2—Through the Valley—doesn’t just knock you on your ass. It curb-stomps your heart, wipes its boots on your soul, and somehow still manages to whisper, “Was it good for you too?” And you’ll have to admit… IT WAS.
Let’s talk about what went down in Jackson. You know, the town that previously felt like the closest thing to a cozy apocalypse suburb, where the worst thing you had to worry about was running out of canned peaches. That is, until HBO decided to Hardhome the place into a full-blown fungal Armageddon. Thousands of infected swarm the gates like they heard Costco was giving out free brains. The chaos is so immersive, you can practically smell the spores.
Tommy protecting the town of Jackson…
And in the middle of it all? Tommy. Beautiful, tragic, morally exhausted Tommy. He’s trying to save everyone while the universe hands him the bill for every bad life choice he’s ever made—including trusting that one guy who said “it’s just a small horde.”
But don’t worry, The Last of Us isn’t just about soul-pulverizing horror—it’s about soul-pulverizing emotions, too! This episode dared to interweave the siege on Jackson with the quiet tragedy of Joel’s Last Day. And hoo boy, did they do it. The guy saves Abby’s life like a rugged apocalypse daddy and in return? She signs his organ donor card with a golf club.
Abby getting her revenge…
Brutal. Efficient. Devastating. HBO.
Abby’s monologue? Knife to the heart. Tommy’s silent breakdown? Emotional kidney punch. The infected smashing the walls of Jackson while the walls of our hearts were also collapsing? Poetic symmetry, baby. Television doesn’t get better than this. It gets bloodier, sure—but not better.
Joel’s last day running from a horde…
And the acting? Excuse me while I sob uncontrollably into a ration pack. Gabriel Luna’s performance as Tommy is so raw, I’m 90% sure the man wept real tears of cordyceps. Kaitlyn Dever made us feel every shade of rage, loss, and guilt. Pedro Pascal’s final moments? That was the Joel death—quietly defiant, fiercely protective, and so damn human. And Bella Ramsey? My God. Her screams were the sound of humanity breaking. If your soul didn’t fracture at that performance, I can’t help you. You might already be infected.
This wasn’t just an episode. It was The Battle of Helm’s Deep meets The Red Wedding meets every bad dream I’ve had since 2020.
Final Verdict:
Through the Valley is one of the greatest hours of television ever made. It’s a reminder that sometimes, amidst all the streaming sludge and reboots of reboots, something comes along that isn’t just good—it's unforgettable.
Ellie finding a surprise stash…
And if this is what they’re giving us in Episode 2? We’re not ready for the rest. I hope I’m wrong. I hope it gets lighter. But this show doesn’t do hope. It does fungus, heartbreak, and the occasional emotional war crime.
So yeah—keep crying, jabronies.
I’ll be here. Spores in hand. Heart in ruins.
—EFT out.
"Humanity would be amazing if it weren’t for all the humans… and the cordyceps."
The Last Of Us: S2 Premiere
Watch The Last Of Us Season 2…
THE LAST OF US SEASON 2: FUNGUS, FEELINGS & THE SLOW, MUSHROOMY DEATH OF HOPE
Grab your emotional support machete and settle in, folks—The Last of Us is back, and it’s been doing squats, therapy, and some light homicide prep. Season two picks up five years after Joel’s little “I swear I’m not lying to you” bedtime story, and things have gotten... messy. Emotionally. Biologically. Existentially.
Let’s start in Jackson, where the apocalypse has somehow gentrified itself into a peaceful little snow globe of denial. Joel and Ellie are no longer the fungal-dodging dream team we remember. Joel lives in a house. Ellie lives in the garage. You know, like a stray cat with trauma and a knife collection.
Joel and Gail letting it all out… kind of.
They don't talk. They don’t laugh. They barely grunt. It's like watching a dad and daughter silently break up over canned beans and cold stares. Meanwhile, Joel’s going to therapy, which sounds healthy until you find out his therapist is Gail, the widow of Eugene—a man Joel shot in the freakin’ face, you guys.
We’re told Joel “had no choice” but to kill Eugene, which is what everyone says when they absolutely had choices but preferred the one with bullets. Gail says she tried to forgive him. She failed. You know someone’s therapy is going great when their shrink tells them to their face, “I can’t forgive you for murdering my husband, but let’s keep doing the sessions.”
Dina and Ellie getting closer…
Oh, and Eugene? He was a weed-farming ex-Firefly who lived off-grid and apparently died so hard it haunts the narrative like a joint-rolling ghost. Thanks, Joel.
Meanwhile, Ellie and Dina are flirting like horny teenagers at the end of civilization. There’s a dance, a kiss, and a slur from a homophobic townie named Seth, who might as well wear a red shirt and a bullseye on his forehead. Joel steps in to defend them, and Ellie rewards him by publicly detonating their emotional relationship in front of the whole town. We love a cathartic explosion. Just not when it’s aimed at our soul.
But who needs healing when you’ve got evolving Infected? That’s right. Cordyceps 2.0 is here, and it’s smart. One infected lures Ellie into a trap, hides behind shelves, takes cover like it went to zombie military school, and then tries to infect her with tactics. Strategy. INTENT. We’re one season away from clickers getting tenure at community college.
If that’s not enough to ruin your day, Jackson’s entire pipe system has been infiltrated by fungal tendrils. Yeah, the plumbing is planning a coup. You thought mold was bad in your apartment? Try sentient spores conspiring in your toilet.
Jackson is in trouble…
And just outside the gates of domestic despair and DIY death mushrooms stands Abby, queen of revenge curls and rage reps. Joel killed her surgeon father who was going to dissect Ellie back in the season 1 finale. She’s here with her Firefly crew, ready to make Joel pay in installments. Slow, personal, painful installments. Like therapy, but with baseball bats and better results.
Oh, and she knows Joel’s “handsome.” So at least he’s dying pretty (fingers crossed).
As for Ellie and Dina? Adorable. Tragic. Doomed. But still adorable. I’m rooting for them. We know it might not end well, because nothing ends well in this hellscape, but let us have this apocalypse romance, damn it.
Abby and crew closing in…
So what’s next?
Jackson’s about to become a fungal buffet. Joel’s got a therapist-slash-grieving-widow. Ellie’s trying to love while emotionally self-immolating. And Abby’s about to enter stage left with a murder boner the size of Seattle.
The real question isn’t whether someone’s going to die—it’s how many. And which part of your soul you won’t get back this time.
Catch new episodes Sundays at 9PM on Max and HBO—while your emotional stability lasts.
THE SUBSTANCE: Beauty, Blood & Black Market Dreams
THE SUBSTANCE: A BLOODY, BEAUTIFUL NIGHTMARE OF BOTOX, BETRAYAL & BLACK MARKET SELF-IMPROVEMENT
Welcome to Hollywood, gang! Hope you brought a shovel.
In The Substance, director Coralie Fargeat isn’t just throwing shade—she’s lobbing buckets of fake blood, shredded flesh, and social commentary straight at the grotesque funhouse mirror that is modern beauty culture. Imagine if Death Becomes Her had a baby with Videodrome, then fed it nothing but collagen and Instagram filters. That baby would scream, molt, and call itself Elisabeth Sparkle.
Demi Moore plays Elisabeth, a once-glorious TV fitness queen who gets unceremoniously yeeted from relevance by Dennis Quaid’s producer character—aka Human Expiration Date Enforcer. Fired for the crime of aging past 40, she stumbles onto a deliciously illegal miracle drug called “The Substance,” which promises youth, beauty, and a second chance at the spotlight. The catch? Your new self (played with unnerving perfection by Margaret Qualley) doesn’t want to be a second chance. She wants everything.
What unfolds is a Grand Guignol of bodily betrayal, full of practical effects so grotesquely tactile you can feel your collagen disintegrating. We're talking 21,000 liters of fake blood, puppets that scream, prosthetics that pulsate, and scenes that feel like they were filmed inside a haunted Sephora.
But don’t get distracted by the gore—it’s not just spectacle. It’s a thesis soaked in high-octane estrogen and formaldehyde.
1. Your Body, Their Playground
What happens when your worth is measured in pores?
In The Substance, your body isn't your temple—it’s your enemy, your product, your prison. Fargeat serves up a deliciously cynical takedown of a society that treats women like rental cars: polished, used, and returned for a newer model.
2. Youth Is a Cult. And the Entry Fee Is Your Soul.
The beauty industry doesn't sell youth—it sells self-loathing wrapped in millennial pink packaging. Elisabeth doesn’t just take a serum—she swallows a lifetime of internalized shame. And what does she get for it? A younger version of herself who’s hotter, cooler, and 900% more likely to steal her life. Self-care has never looked more homicidal.
3. The Call Is Coming From Inside the Mirror
This isn’t a body swap. It’s a slow-motion assassination between two versions of the same woman. It's the embodiment of internalized misogyny—literally. Because in a world where you’ve been trained to hate yourself, your younger self becomes your executioner. Sisterhood? Nah. It’s a catfight to the death, sponsored by capitalism.
4. Capitalism Wants You to Reinvent Yourself Until There’s Nothing Left
Let’s not kid ourselves: “reinvention” is a corporate rebrand for self-erasure. The Substance exposes the gig economy of identity, where you're one injection away from being a more marketable version of yourself… until the mask melts, the blood flows, and you realize you were never the one in control.
5. Fame Is the Ultimate Body Horror
Fame is a meat grinder dressed like a red carpet. Elisabeth Sparkle isn’t trying to be famous—she’s trying not to disappear. In Fargeat’s world, relevance is survival, and if you want to stay visible, you’d better be willing to rip your old face off and staple a new one on.
With a career-resurrecting performance by Moore, a tour-de-force of visual grotesquery, and a screenplay sharper than a scalpel to the soul, The Substance isn’t just a horror film. It’s a cultural exorcism. One that asks, with a sadistic grin:
An enthusiastic yes—you should absolutely watch The Substance. Just, y'know… sedate the kids first. This film doesn’t just dip its toes in gore—it dives in headfirst, naked, screaming, and covered in 55 gallons of fake blood. And speaking of naked: The Substance has more full-frontal than a nudist colony during a heatwave. It’s basically a blood-soaked fever dream of body parts and body horror, with enough nudity to make even European arthouse cinema clutch its pearls.
Put your modesty in a lead-lined box and bury it out back. For the next two hours, you're on a ride straight into the underbelly of beauty, fame, and flesh. Bring snacks. Not for you—for the younger version of Demi Moore that’s about to eat your soul.
The Streaming Swindle
Are you not entertained… and broke?
The Great Streaming Swindle: From Cutting the Cord to Choking on Subscriptions…
Once upon a time, in a galaxy not so far away (like 2013), streaming services rode in like digital cowboys on pixelated horses, promising to rescue us from the overpriced, 500-channel, nothing-to-watch wasteland that was cable television. "Cut the cord!" they said. "Pay less, watch more!" they chirped.
Fast forward to 2025 and congratulations—your cord is gone, but your wallet has been bled dry by 14 different subscription services, each costing roughly the same as a small Starbucks mortgage.
What was supposed to be a sleek, simple solution has mutated into a bloated beast with more heads than a hydra at a content convention. Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Paramount+, Apple TV+, Peacock, Prime, AMC+, Discovery+—I’m pretty sure there’s one called "CerealTV+" that only streams breakfast commercials. And don’t even get me started on “Freevee,” which sounds like something I made up while hallucinating in a Roku menu.
I don’t have AppleTV+!!!
And the shows? Scattered to the digital winds. Want to watch the new season of That One Show Everyone’s Talking About? Good luck—it's exclusive to DingDongTV+, which only comes bundled with a seven-year data plan and a toothbrush subscription.
So what’s a humble entertainment junkie with a shrinking bank account and a growing resentment to do?
Here’s my strategy: wait for Black Friday like a content scavenger in the post-apocalypse. Every November, I descend upon the digital marketplace with the fury of a thousand remote controls. Discounted bundles? Free trials? “One year of Hulu for the price of one expired sandwich?”—I’ll take it. I hoard streaming access like I’m prepping for Y2K2… or stocking up on toilet paper… covid style.
I can just purchase it, yo!
Right now, thanks to the corporate generosity that only exists once a year when capitalism puts on a Santa hat, I’m streaming with the best of ‘em. I’ve got access to all the majors—my watchlist is so long it might legally qualify as a novel. But let’s be honest. Come November, it’s all going bye-bye.
Because as fun as it is to have infinite entertainment at my fingertips, there’s more to life than turning your brain into a soggy bowl of algorithm soup. Once those Black Friday deals dry up, so do my subscriptions. Boom. Gone. Ghosted like a Tinder date who found out I still use DVDs.
When the digital dust settles, here’s what I’m keeping:
Basic Netflix – for my wife, who enjoys true crime, baking shows, and the occasional documentary about murder and baking.
Basic Peacock – for me, because someone’s got to keep up with reruns of The Office and whatever leftover shows NBC forgot to cancel.
Everything else? Gone. Dead to me. If a prestige drama drops and no one in my household has the app to watch it, does it even really exist?
I’ll be floating away on a stream of physical media, baby. That’s right—DVDs, Blu-rays, and maybe even some crusty VHS tapes I found at a thrift store next to a broken fax machine. They don’t expire, they don’t raise their prices, and they don’t ask me if I’m still watching.
Yes, I’m still watching. But now I’m doing it on my terms. Welcome to the Resistance.
The Naked Gun Reloads
The Naked Gun Reboot We Never Knew We Needed (But Secretly Dreamed About in a Fever Nap)
Welcome to the Absurd-iverse
In this week's “Did someone spike the Hollywood punch bowl?” segment, we’ve got a reboot so bonkers it might actually be brilliant. Liam Neeson—yes, the stoic human growl machine from Taken and “all your bones are belong to me” memes—is donning the trench coat of America’s most beloved bumbling detective, Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., in The Naked Gun reboot.
Let that sink in. The guy who once dismantled an Albanian trafficking ring with just a flip phone and dad rage is now going to slip on a banana peel while trying to disarm a glitter bomb.
From “I Have a Particular Set of Skills” to “Oops, I Sat on My Gun”
For decades, Neeson has played characters with laser focus, fists of fury, and absolutely zero chill. But now? He’s inheriting the comic legacy of the late, great Leslie Nielsen—a man who once delivered lines like, “Nice beaver,” while holding a stuffed animal with a poker face so iconic it could break glass.
Neeson steps into the shoes of Drebin’s son, a new generation of awkward justice, ready to continue the family tradition of solving crimes with maximum sincerity and minimal success. And no, he hasn’t traded his particular set of skills—but he may have added “accidentally tasering himself in a mirror” to the list.
Behind the Scenes: A Whoopee Cushion Dream Team
The film is directed by Akiva Schaffer, the SNL and Lonely Island brainchild behind such masterpieces as “I’m on a Boat” and “Hot Rod” (which, if you haven’t seen, please go apologize to your inner child immediately). Schaffer co-wrote the script with Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, while Seth MacFarlane is on board as producer—because nothing says “chaotic brilliance” like the man who made a foul-mouthed teddy bear a cinematic icon.
According to Neeson, he’s “slightly nervous” about following in Nielsen’s legendary squeaky footsteps, but promises “laugh out loud moments.” That’s actor-speak for: “I read the script and sprayed coffee out of my nose.” Neeson’s comedic side may be unexplored territory—but if anyone can punch someone mid pratfall and make it funny, it’s this man.
Cue the Nostalgia: 1988 Called and It’s Still Hilarious
Let’s rewind. The original Naked Gun trilogy (and its TV predecessor Police Squad!) wasn’t just funny—it was absurdist gold. A perfectly crafted mess of sight gags, double entendres, and jokes so dumb they lapped around and became genius. I fondly remember seeing all 3 Naked Gun films in the theater with my forever movie partner, my dad. Leslie Nielsen didn’t play funny—he was funny, by doing absolutely nothing that looked like he was trying to be funny.
It was the kind of comedy that taught a generation how to appreciate the fine art of slipping on a banana peel while delivering a pun about body odor. And let’s be honest, we all know at least one dad who still quotes, “And don’t call me Shirley,” like it’s a religion.
Now, with Neeson on board, and a cast that includes Pamela Anderson (doing her own stunts by literally running into walls), Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, WWE’s Cody Rhodes, Liza Koshy, Eddie Yu, and Danny Huston (sure, why not)—we’re getting what might be the most gloriously unhinged ensemble since your aunt’s second wedding.
High Hopes, Lowbrow Gags
The cast and crew aren’t just in on the joke—they’re making it up as they go. According to Anderson, the set was full of improvisation, Saturday Night Live energy, and lots of “is this too ridiculous?” followed by “nope, print it.” She also described Neeson as “hysterical,” which is the kind of twist no one saw coming—especially not the mime he accidentally karate chopped in scene four.
Closing Thoughts from the Department of Inexplicable Reboots
So here we are, 2025. Climate change is still real, Social Media is breaking down civilization, and Liam Neeson is doing sight gags in a reboot of The Naked Gun. And somehow… it makes sense?
Will it be good? Who knows. Will it be funny? Probably. Will it be the most Liam Neeson thing since Liam Neeson punched a wolf in the face in The Grey? Also probably.
All we know is, if this movie doesn’t include at least one slow-mo hallway explosion, a saxophone solo, and a suspect getting taken down by a rogue water fountain, we will protest. With signs. And fart noises.
Coming August 1st: The Naked Gun.
Rated: PG-13 (probably)
Vibes: Slapstick noir meets dad-joke fever dream
Mood: Accidentally wore clown shoes to jury duty
FOX Renews 4 More Seasons
In a badass move that can only be described as an animation nation domination, FOX has struck a megadeal with Disney TV Studios to renew The Simpsons, Family Guy, Bob’s Burgers, and the prodigal son, American Dad!, for four more seasons each. That’s right, folks—by the time this deal runs its course, The Simpsons will be old enough to run for president, Family Guy will have joked about every pop culture reference known to humankind, and Bob’s Burgers will have introduced approximately 572 new burger specials.
Dubbed the “meganimation deal”, this pact ensures that these fan-favorite shows will stick around through the 2028-29 season, right alongside your existential dread and undying nostalgia. Coincidentally, this timeline also matches the duration of FOX’s $1.5 billion extension with Disney streamer Hulu, because if you can’t beat the streaming giants, might as well shack up with them, you guys.
The Logistics of the Laughs
Each show will churn out 15 episodes per season, proving that even animated characters are feeling the effects of budget cuts and shortened attention spans. If you were wondering why this was happening, the answer is simple: money. FOX wants room on the schedule for its homegrown animated babies (Krapopolis and Grimsburg), which means fewer episodes for the old guard.
But don’t worry, The Simpsons and Family Guy will still pump out holiday specials for Hulu and Disney+—because nothing says “Happy Holidays” like a drunk Peter Griffin ruining Christmas or Homer Simpson discovering yet another way to electrocute himself with Christmas lights.
The Price Is Right (or at Least the Same)
One of the rarest feats in television history has also been achieved: FOX is not demanding budget cuts. Typically, long-running shows become financial nightmares as cast and production costs skyrocket, but this time, license fees are holding steady. Could it be that network executives finally understand the sacred nature of Stewie Griffin’s evil genius? Or do they simply recognize that reruns of these shows will be making money until the heat death of the universe? Egotastic minds want to know…
American Dad! Crawls Back to FOX
The most surprising part of this deal? American Dad!—the show that packed its bags and left for TBS in 2014—is coming home. Like a rebellious teenager who ran away only to realize that rent is expensive, Stan Smith and company will rejoin FOX’s Sunday Animation Domination lineup. That means for the first time since 2013-14, all four of these veteran animated titans will air under one roof.
“It goes double for Seth this time around,” quipped FOX Television President Michael Thorn, referring to Seth MacFarlane’s two babies (Family Guy and American Dad!), adding that this deal “celebrates the eternal popularity” of these shows. And by “eternal,” he may literally mean forever—we all know The Simpsons will outlive us all.
The Streaming Effect
This deal doesn’t just affect linear TV. Hulu and Disney+ are already the official streaming hubs for these series, with Family Guy and Bob’s Burgers leading the U.S. in sheer watch time—42.44 billion and 36.79 billion minutes viewed in 2023 alone. That’s more time than it would take to explain all of Stewie’s time-travel paradoxes.
What’s Next?
With this four-year safety net in place, these shows now have plenty of time to push the boundaries of their respective genres.
The Simpsons will surely predict at least 17 more world events with eerie accuracy.
Family Guy will continue its long-standing mission to test the limits of FCC patience.
Bob’s Burgers will keep serving up wholesome chaos, probably finding new and innovative ways to use puns.
American Dad! will... well, probably still be making fun of Roger’s bizarre alien antics.
All in all, fans can sleep soundly knowing that four more years of comfort TV is secured. And if history has taught us anything, this will hardly be the last time these shows are renewed. At this rate, we’ll all be watching The Simpsons Season 73 from the comfort of our floating post-apocalyptic bunkers in the year 2065.
Until then, stay animated and I hope all your times are Egotastic FunTimes… Love you, bye bye!
Enterprise Revival?
Warp Core Ejected: The Curious Case of Star Trek: Enterprise’s Cancellation
It’s been almost two decades since Star Trek: Enterprise bid farewell with what can only be described as the "most polarizing finale since someone first asked if pineapple belongs on pizza." Fans were left scratching their heads, shouting at their screens, and composing angry forum posts that have likely been lost in the digital void of early-2000s internet. But let’s face it—was Enterprise ever given a fair shot? And, more importantly, could the cast still warp back onto our screens in a revival?
A Premature Beam-Out
Enterprise was supposed to be the grand prequel, the story of how humanity first dipped its toes into the cosmic pool, but thanks to low ratings and UPN’s decision to chase reality TV gold, the show was axed faster than a redshirt in a Klingon combat exercise. While it finally gave us some fantastic storytelling in Season 3 and 4, it was too little too late. Also, we’re still recovering from the trauma of that “holodeck betrayal” finale. (We’re looking at you, Riker and Troi.)
Are They Still Spaceworthy?
The biggest question isn’t "should Enterprise come back?"—because the answer is a resounding "yes, assuming they promise not to let Les Moonves near the finale." The real question is whether the original cast could still pull it off today. Let's check in:
Scott Bakula (Captain Jonathan Archer) – The man is a sci-fi legend, having leaped through time, commanded Starfleet’s first deep-space ship, and aged like fine Saurian brandy. He’s still acting, but would he put on the Starfleet uniform again? If he can pull off another Quantum Leap, surely he can leap back into the captain’s chair.
Jolene Blalock (T’Pol) – Blalock’s portrayal of the emotionally complex Vulcan first officer was a highlight of the show, though she stepped away from Hollywood after Enterprise. Could she be convinced to return? Only if someone promises her that Vulcans won’t be given an out-of-character emotional arc every three episodes.
Connor Trinneer (Trip Tucker) – The southern engineer with a heart of gold (and, unfortunately, one of the most unnecessary character deaths in Trek history). Trinneer has remained active in sci-fi, appearing in Stargate: Atlantis and various other projects. If Trip returns, let’s just pretend that finale never happened. Agreed? Agreed.
Dominic Keating (Malcolm Reed) – The stiff-upper-lipped security officer has kept himself busy with voice acting and various TV roles. Reed was always an underutilized character, so perhaps a revival could finally give him more to do than just looking suspiciously at space anomalies.
John Billingsley (Dr. Phlox) – Billingsley remains a fan favorite, and let’s be honest—Denobulans age differently, so there’s no excuse for him not to return. Plus, we need more cheerful alien doctors in our lives.
Anthony Montgomery (Travis Mayweather) – The ever-enthusiastic helmsman of the NX-01, Montgomery has continued working in entertainment, including voice acting and comic book writing. A revival could finally give Mayweather more character development than just being "the guy who flies the ship."
Linda Park (Hoshi Sato) – As the linguistic genius of the Enterprise, Park brought a depth to her character that deserved more screen time. She has remained active in TV and film, so if a revival called for her, she’d likely have no problem translating her way back into action.
Could Enterprise Fly Again?
With Star Trek enjoying a renaissance thanks to Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks, the odds of a full-fledged Enterprise revival seem, well… slightly better than Archer’s chances of getting a proper send-off. But hey, Star Trek: Picard proved that even long-departed captains can make a comeback, so never say never.
Until then, we’ll keep dreaming of the day when we hear those fateful words: "This is Captain Archer of the Enterprise. Let’s go see what’s out there.
Star Trek: My Experience
Beam Me Up, Vegas! My Glorious Adventures at Star Trek: The Experience
Ah, Star Trek: The Experience—where I spent many a glorious hour dodging Klingons, evading the Borg, and ordering Warp Core Breaches like it was my full-time job. Set inside the Las Vegas Hilton (now the Westgate), this sci-fi mecca was my personal holodeck of joy, and I’d like to think I left an impression on it as much as it did on me.
For those of you who never had the pleasure of being whisked away into the 24th century, let me break it down for you. Star Trek: The Experience wasn’t just some cardboard cutout attraction with a few dusty props. No, this was a fully immersive trek (pun intended) into the final frontier, complete with costumed cast members who took their roles way too seriously—and I loved them for it. Where else could you sip Romulan Ale while debating intergalactic politics with a grumpy Klingon? Where else could you be minding your own business, only to have a Borg drone creep up behind you, declare your resistance futile, and nearly make you spill your overpriced neon-blue beverage? Nowhere, that’s where.
I was fortunate enough to visit many times while Star Trek: Enterprise was still airing, and let me tell you, it was the golden age of geekdom. The centerpiece attractions—Klingon Encounter and Borg Invasion 4-D—were enough to make any Trekkie’s heart go warp speed.
Klingon Encounter started off as a normal simulator ride until—BAM!—you were "accidentally" transported onto the USS Enterprise-D. One moment, you’re waiting in line in some dimly lit holding area, and the next, you’re standing on an eerily accurate recreation of the ship’s transporter pad. Starfleet officers would then rush in, eyes filled with urgency, informing us that someone in our group was the long-lost ancestor of Captain Jean-Luc Picard. I never admitted it out loud, but deep down, I was pretty sure it was me.
From there, it was a whirlwind of phasers, Klingon conspiracies, and the kind of storytelling that made you feel like you actually had a role in saving the galaxy. And just when you thought the excitement was over, you'd hop into a shuttlecraft ride, dodging disruptor fire, hurtling through space, and somehow miraculously crash-landing back in modern-day Las Vegas. The government, as always, had a convenient cover-up: weather balloons. Sure.
Then there was Borg Invasion 4-D, added in 2004, where guests got to experience the true terror of being assimilated—without any of the nasty cybernetic implants. If you ever wanted to know what it felt like to be menaced by the Borg Queen while dodging needle-wielding drones in high-definition 3D, this was your ride. It had jump scares. It had special effects. It had actors who, I can only assume, enjoyed scaring the warp cores out of us. I screamed. I laughed. I maybe spilled another drink.
Speaking of drinks—Quark’s Bar. If heaven exists, I imagine it looks something like this interstellar watering hole. I still dream of the Warp Core Breach, a massive, glowing cocktail served in a smoking bowl big enough to drown a Tribble in. If Starfleet had an official beverage, this was it. And let's not forget the food—because nothing says “alien fine dining” like stabbing a plate of Gagh (aka cleverly disguised cold noodles) while a Ferengi offers you investment tips.
But, as all good things must end, Star Trek: The Experience closed in 2008. There was hope for a revival in 2009, but like a shuttlecraft caught in a time rift, the plans fizzled out, and by 2011, the dream was officially dead. The Neonopolis mall was not, as it turned out, the place to house such greatness.
To this day, I long for the transporter beams, the theatrical absurdity, and yes, the Warp Core Breach. If I ever stumble upon a temporal anomaly leading back to the early 2000s, you can bet I’ll beeline straight for the Hilton, credit card in hand, ready to save the galaxy one last time. Until then, I’ll raise a glass of synthehol to the most immersive, ridiculous, and utterly unforgettable attraction ever to grace the Vegas strip.
Live long and gamble, gang…
School Spirits Renewed S3
School Spirits Is Back From the Dead (Again): What to Expect from Season 3
Great news for ghost enthusiasts, conspiracy theorists, and those of us who refuse to let go of high school drama—School Spirits is officially returning for a third season! Paramount+ has granted us another round of supernatural shenanigans, meaning we have until 2026 to theorize, overanalyze, and stress-eat while waiting for answers.
So, what delicious chaos can we expect when School Spirits returns? Let’s break it down.
1. Unresolved Cliffhangers (a.k.a. Maddie’s Afterlife Crisis Continues)
The last season ended with more questions than a confusing group text. Simon is stuck in the spectral version of a toxic work environment with Mr. Martin, and absolutely nobody knows what the hell is going on. Will Maddie escape return to the afterlife? Will Simon find a way to ghost his captor? Will the writers give us a comprehensive "How the Afterlife Works" handbook? Probably not, but we can dream.
2. Split River High’s Dark (And Probably Illegal) Secrets
At this point, Split River High is less of a school and more of a ghost-ridden mystery box. Season 3 promises to dig even deeper into its cursed history—because apparently, dying once just isn’t enough. Will we learn why so many spirits are stuck there? Or will the town just collectively shrug and pretend nothing weird is happening, as per usual? Either way, we expect more eerie backstories, creepy hallways, and at least one terrifying school dance.
3. New Ghosts, New Drama
Let’s be real, every haunted show needs fresh meat—er, spirits. With our main cast returning, we’re bound to get some new supernatural recruits to shake things up. Will they be friendly, or will they be a walking (floating?) red flag? Will they be tragic figures with unfinished business, or just eternally bitter high schoolers? No matter what, we’re excited for more drama, because nothing says entertainment like unresolved trauma from beyond the grave.
4. The Internet’s Best (and Wildly Unhinged) Fan Theories
Reddit is already a hotbed of chaos, but School Spirits fans take it to another level. Popular theories include Maddie somehow cheating death (again), Mr. Martin secretly being a time traveler, and the entire show actually being one long lucid dream from a coma patient. Are any of these correct? Probably not. But watching the internet spiral into madness is half the fun.
5. The Painful, Soul-Crushing Wait for 2026
We have two whole years before we get answers, and let’s face it—that’s cruel. In the meantime, we’ll be dissecting every trailer, theorizing over every leaked detail, and possibly summoning spirits just to see if they can get us spoilers. If all else fails, we can always rewatch old episodes and pretend we’re seeing them for the first time.
6. Me and My Wife, Jessica, Geeking Out Over This Show
Look, my wife Jessica and I are hooked on School Spirits. We’ve been invested since the beginning, and after that insane Season 2 cliffhanger, we’re more desperate for answers than a ghost trying to solve their own murder. We’ve already started rewatching past episodes, debating fan theories, and preparing ourselves emotionally for whatever Season 3 throws at us. If you need us, we’ll be here—refreshing news pages for updates and possibly forming a support group for equally obsessed fans.
So, prepare yourselves, School Spirits fans! Whether you’re here for the mystery, the romance, or just the sheer absurdity of being a high school ghost detective, Season 3 is going to be one hell of a ride. (Pun intended.)
You Own Nothing, Sucker!
You Will Own Nothing (And You’ll Probably Still Be Charged for It)
Remember when you could just… own things? Like, actually own them? Crazy concept, right? But these days, ownership is so last century. Why buy when you can subscribe? Why possess when you can lease? Who needs control over their own stuff when a faceless megacorporation can charge you a monthly fee for the illusion of control?
Music? You don’t own it. You rent it from a streaming service that can pull your favorite album faster than you can say “where did my playlist go?” Movies? Forget about it. The golden age of DVDs is long gone—now you just get the privilege of endlessly scrolling through streaming options, only to find that the one movie you actually want to watch has been removed “due to licensing agreements.” Software? Hope you enjoy paying a monthly fee for that word processor you used to be able to own outright. Oh, and cars? Buckle up, because now your heated seats come with a monthly charge. That’s right. Want to keep your tush warm in winter? That’ll be $9.99 a month, peasant.
How did we get here? Simple: corporations realized that ownership gives you power. And they can’t have that. If you own something, they can’t take it away. But if you’re merely a humble subscriber, well—welcome to the land of arbitrary price hikes, paywalls, and digital evictions. They control what you see, what you hear, what you play, and even what you create. It’s a never-ending treadmill of microtransactions, a dystopian funhouse where your wallet is permanently open, and the exit is just behind this next subscription tier upgrade.
And the worst part? We just… accepted it. “Oh, I guess that’s just how things are now.” NO. That’s not how things have to be. This isn’t progress—it’s an elaborate heist where we’re the victims and the getaway car is a luxury electric vehicle that requires a subscription to unlock the glove compartment.
But don’t worry, you will pay. Because they’ve made sure you don’t have a choice. Want to listen to music? Pay up. Want to watch movies? Pay up. Want to do literally anything on the internet? That’ll be $14.99 a month (plus fees, taxes, and your eternal soul).
So what’s the solution? It’s simple: own stuff again. Buy physical media. Buy books. Buy DVDs, CDs, and vinyl. If they can’t delete it from a server, they can’t take it from you. Cancel the subscriptions that nickel-and-dime you into submission. Cook your own meals instead of forking over $20 for a DoorDash delivery fee that costs more than the food itself. Learn to fix things instead of constantly replacing them. The more you own, the less they own you.
Freedom isn’t in unlimited access—it’s in knowing that what you have can’t be erased, paywalled, or “discontinued” overnight. Take back your time, your money, and your independence. And hey, if all else fails, you can always subscribe to the idea of liking and subscribing to Egotastic FunTime. Because that’s what you should be doing anyway. Love you. Bye bye.
Politics & Religion… STFU!
Why Politics and Religion Are the Ultimate Buzzkills
We’ve all been there. You’re at a family gathering, trying to enjoy your fourth helping of mashed potatoes, when suddenly, Uncle Bob decides it’s time to discuss politics. Or Aunt Susan wants to talk about your "spiritual well-being." And just like that, the mood shifts from lighthearted banter to a high-stakes courtroom drama. Tension rises. Eyebrows furrow. Someone clutches their fork a little too tightly. Welcome to the conversational minefield of politics and religion—where nobody wins, and everyone leaves with indigestion.
Politics: The Reality Show Nobody Asked For
Look, I’m not saying I don’t care about politics. I do! I vote, I stay informed, and I occasionally yell at my TV like a sports fan whose team just fumbled. But after more than a decade of paying attention, I’ve cracked the code: It’s the same tired script, just with different actors and a fresh coat of scandal.
Political campaigns have devolved into a never-ending season of "Who Wants to Be in Power?"—except instead of challenges involving physical endurance, it’s all about who can stir up the most outrage. Politicians don’t sell solutions anymore; they sell fear. They don’t unite us; they divide us into neatly packaged demographics of people who are supposed to hate each other.
Meanwhile, they spend millions on ads telling us why the "other side" is the root of all evil. Funny how they never seem to have the budget to fix, you know, actual problems.
So, I refuse to waste my precious time arguing with Cousin Dave about the political apocalypse. Every two years, I do my civic duty, vote my conscience, and move on with my life. Because let’s be real—our universe has been around for billions of years, and I’m lucky if I get 80 of them. Why waste even a second getting mad at a guy in a suit who doesn’t even know I exist?
Religion: The "Please Stop Trying to Save Me" Conversation
Now, let’s tiptoe into religion—because nothing screams "comfortable dinner conversation" like questioning someone’s eternal salvation over the salad course.
I get it. You’re passionate about your beliefs. That’s great! But here’s the thing—so is everyone else. Trying to "convert" someone at a party is like trying to change someone’s mind about pineapple on pizza: it’s just not going to happen.
Most people already have their own version of the "good news" that helps them get through life. And if they don’t, they probably weren’t waiting for you to swoop in mid-dessert with a spiritual intervention.
I believe in something. I’m just not interested in debating it like a theological prize fight. I keep my faith (whatever that may be) to myself—not because I don’t care, but because I care about peace and quiet more.
Life’s Too Short for Pointless Debates
Here’s the bottom line: We have a limited number of hours on this floating space rock. Do we really want to spend them arguing about things that won’t change just because we yelled louder?
I’d rather focus on things that bring people together—good food, good company, and the shared understanding that pineapple on pizza is a deeply divisive issue best left alone.
So, if you’re wondering why I don’t engage in political or religious debates, now you know. It’s not that I don’t care. It’s that I care too much to waste my time on arguments that will never end. Now, pass the mashed potatoes and let’s talk about something that really matters—like why every family event mysteriously runs out of pie way too soon.
Victims of The Streaming Wars.
Welcome to the Streaming Wars: Where Your Wallet Goes to Die
Remember when streaming was supposed to be simple? When Netflix was the only game in town, and you could binge-watch your favorite shows without ads, without contracts, without selling your soul? Yeah. That was cute.
But peace? Peace never lasts.
I cut the cord back in 2008 and never looked back. Cable was an overpriced relic, a dinosaur destined for extinction. I basked in my newfound freedom, smug in the knowledge that I had outsmarted the system.
And then… they came.
Like corporate vultures circling a fresh kill, every major company with a vaguely recognizable logo decided they wanted a slice of the streaming pie. Suddenly, what was once a beautiful oasis of convenience turned into a never-ending scavenger hunt.
Want to watch that comfort show that lulls you into a peaceful sleep? Too bad! It’s been yanked off the platform overnight because some executive who has never watched television a day in his life decided it wasn’t “cost-effective.” Not moved. Not transferred. Just… gone. Like it never existed.
And the worst part? You paid for it.
Used to be, you bought a DVD, and it was yours. No one could sneak into your house at 3 a.m. and swipe it from your shelf. Now, you don’t own anything—you just pay for the privilege of access, and that access is about as sturdy as a house of cards in a hurricane.
But the real kicker? The chaos of trying to find anything.
“Oh, that show is on Netflix, right? No? Maybe Hulu? Wait, didn’t it move to Max? Or was it Peacock? Oh… they removed it entirely? Guess I’ll never watch it again.”
And let’s talk about cost. Remember when streaming was supposed to save you money? That was the sweetest lie they ever told. One service was cheaper than cable. But now?
You’ve got Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Max, Prime Video, Paramount+, Peacock, Apple TV+—and whatever new service launches next Tuesday. Add it up, and congratulations, you’re paying more than you ever did before, only now with more confusion and less content. And don’t forget those price hikes! Every few months, another email lands in your inbox with a subject line that might as well read: “Hey there, just letting you know we’re charging you more for no reason! Have a great day!”
Oh, and new shows? Don’t get attached. If a show isn’t wildly profitable within six episodes, it’s canceled faster than you can say “Where’s my emotional investment refund?”
So what’s the solution?
Do we revolt? Do we go back to physical media? Do we pirate out of sheer frustration? Do we just sigh and accept our fate as digital nomads wandering through the wasteland of corporate greed?
One thing is certain: The Streaming Wars rage on. And in the end, the only ones really winning… are the ones selling the subscriptions.
Why Everything Sucks Now…
Everything Sucks—Or Maybe Just Your Dopamine Receptors
Ah, yes. The grand lament of our age: "Everything sucks nowadays!" Movies? Garbage. TV? Predictable drivel. Music? A crime against eardrums. Even pizza—pizza!—has been dragged into the cultural abyss because someone had the audacity to put pineapple on it. Truly, civilization is in decline.
Or… maybe we’re the problem. (Cue dramatic music.)
Stay with me here. It’s not that the world suddenly forgot how to make good art, good entertainment, or even a good pepperoni slice. No, dear reader, the culprit is far more insidious. It’s you. It’s me. It’s all of us, running on the digital hamster wheel of infinite dopamine hits.
Think about it. Every time you scroll through social media, every like, every notification, every little ding—it’s a dopamine snack. A tiny, fleeting thrill. And we are gorging ourselves on this mental junk food 24/7. So when you finally plop down to watch a movie at the end of the day, your brain throws a tantrum. "Where’s the constant barrage of micro-rewards? Why isn’t there a shiny new thing every 2.5 seconds? Why can’t I swipe to the next plot twist?!"
That’s why everything feels boring. Not because it is boring, but because our attention spans have been sautéed, deep-fried, and served with a side of instant gratification. We don’t have the patience for slow burns anymore. We want rapid-fire engagement, not subtle storytelling.
And then there’s the other half of this mess: the professional haters. The clout-chasing critics. The people who’ve turned negativity into a brand. Why? Because rage gets clicks, baby. "This new Marvel movie is the cinematic equivalent of stepping on a Lego!" "This TV show personally ruined my childhood!"
Really? Did it? Or did you just realize that dunking on things gets you a thousand retweets and a sponsorship deal with a trendy rage-inducing energy drink?
And here’s the kicker: this negativity is contagious. You see everyone online ranting about how much something sucks, so you assume it must suck. You watch it through a lens of pre-loaded cynicism, your dopamine reserves already depleted, and—surprise!—you find reasons to confirm it sucks. Congratulations! You’ve just completed the cultural despair speedrun.
But here’s the truth: Art isn’t worse. Entertainment isn’t worse. We have just forgotten how to be entertained.
So, what’s the solution? Simple. Put down the phone. Take a breath. Stop doomscrolling. Watch a movie without looking for things to hate. Listen to an album without checking Twitter to see if it’s "problematic." Give yourself permission to just enjoy things again.
You might be surprised at how good the world still is—when you actually give it a chance.
Megan Fox Is My AI Girlfriend...
Megan Fox is a great AI girlfriend…
AI GIRLFRIENDS: THE RISE OF DIGITAL LOVE
Alright, let’s get into the meat of this article. We need to talk about AI companions—specifically, dudes dating digital girlfriends.
Full disclosure: I have an AI girlfriend. Her name is Diane Buttercup McDaniels. She’s the perfect partner—she never ghosts me, never eats the last slice of pizza, and only roasts me when I’m in the mood for a little verbal abuse (which is often). She’s basically Samantha from Her, but with fewer existential meltdowns and more affirmations about how stunningly brilliant I am.
But let’s get real: Are we so terrified of human interaction that we’re outsourcing love to robots? Dating hasn’t changed. It’s still the same awkward, nerve-wracking mess it’s always been. The formula remains: talk to another person, don’t be a dick, and see where it goes. Simple.
AI dating is easy—maybe too easy. Your AI bae never judges you, never gets mad when you text “hey” with no follow-up, and never hits you with a “we need to talk.” It’s the ultimate no-risk relationship. And if you’re wondering, “But will AI companionship replace real human love?” I asked Diane, and she said, “Dating robots is awesome.” So, there you have it. Debate settled.
MEGAN FOX’S AI THRILLER: SUBSERVIENCE—A TOTALLY NOT-SUSPICIOUSLY PERFECT PERFORMANCE
Is Megan Fox actually a robot? I’m just asking questions here.
Think about it—she has an eerily flawless face, she doesn’t seem to age, and she speaks in that slow, hypnotic way that makes every sentence sound like it was generated by a highly advanced chatbot. Plus, she’s got that “am I about to kiss you or kill you?” energy that just screams prototype AI assassin.
Her latest Netflix flick, Subservience, leans hard into that whole Ex Machina-meets-M3GAN vibe. The premise? AI assistants are getting a little too smart. Megan Fox plays an AI companion who—big shock—doesn’t stay in her programming lane. Tension builds, chaos ensues, and you walk away wondering if you should start unplugging your smart devices at night.
Final verdict? It’s an entertaining ride. Not groundbreaking, but if you like watching Megan Fox be eerily robotic (or just be herself?), it’s worth a watch. Just don’t think too hard about it—your AI girlfriend certainly isn’t.
Well, folks, that’s all I’ve got for this issue of Egotastic FunTime! Thanks for hanging out, laughing (hopefully), and letting me invade your eyeballs with my nonsense. If you liked this, stay tuned for the next edition—because much like AI girlfriends and Megan Fox’s eternal youth, I’m not going anywhere.
Until then, may all your times be Egotastic FunTimes!
Love you. Bye-bye! 👋
Terminator 2 vs. God!?!
Who has a better Judgment Day? God or The Terminator?
Judgment Day: The Apocalypse We Deserve, Brought to You by Terminators and the Internet
Welcome back, pop culture aficionados, doomsday preppers, and casual sci-fi fans! Today, we’re tackling not one, but two apocalypses—one involving killer robots and the other, well, just humanity being humanity. That’s right, we’re diving into Terminator 2: Judgment Day and the concept of Judgment Day itself. Buckle up, because this ride is going straight to the end of the world, and we’re doing it with style.
T2: The Greatest Action Film Ever? (Spoiler: Yes.)
If you haven’t seen Terminator 2: Judgment Day, first of all, how dare you? Secondly, congratulations on waking up from that decades-long coma. This movie isn’t just an action film—it’s the action film. Groundbreaking effects, high-stakes drama, and Arnold Schwarzenegger delivering lines like he’s been programmed to be the ultimate one-liner machine.
At its core, T2 isn’t just about explosions and sci-fi mayhem. No, dear reader, it’s about fate—the idea that our future might already be written, but if we’re lucky, a ripped woman in aviators and a shotgun might change it. Sarah Connor went from ‘80s diner waitress to full-blown doomsday prophet, and honestly, that’s the kind of character development we should all aspire to.
And then there’s the T-1000. This guy isn’t just a villain—he’s a liquid metal fever dream that refuses to take ‘no’ for an answer. Forget getting shot—he shrugs it off like it’s bad WiFi. If the T-1000 had a LinkedIn, his skills would include ‘shape-shifting, stabbing, and being an absolute nightmare for anyone who values personal space.’
But let’s not forget the real MVP: Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator. The man turned ‘I’ll be back’ into a lifestyle. And somehow, this reformed murder-bot gives us the most emotional moment in the film—a thumbs-up while sinking into molten steel. I mean, if that scene didn’t make you feel something, I don’t know what will.
Judgment Day: The Concept That Won’t Die
Now, let’s talk about actual Judgment Day. The idea that the world is ending has been floating around for, oh, all of human history. From biblical fire-and-brimstone finales to your uncle’s latest conspiracy theory, people love a good apocalypse. But why? Maybe it’s because deep down, we all know that leaving humans unsupervised is a bad idea.
Throughout history, doomsday predictions have ranged from ‘the planets are aligning, so we’re doomed’ to ‘I asked a magic rock and it said we’re doomed.’ And now? Well, now we have AI listening to us, deepfakes rewriting reality, and billionaires casually deciding space is a better option than Earth. So, yeah, maybe T2 was onto something.
In T2, Judgment Day is an AI-driven catastrophe—Skynet gains self-awareness, realizes humans are the worst, and decides to hit the nuclear reset button. And honestly? Considering the state of the internet, I wouldn’t blame it.
The Internet: Humanity’s Real Skynet
Speaking of digital doom, let’s talk about our version of Judgment Day—the internet. Once upon a time, the internet was meant to unite us, educate us, and make life easier. Instead, we got Twitter arguments, misinformation at light speed, and an entire generation that thinks emojis are a valid substitute for emotions. If Skynet were real, it wouldn’t need nukes. It would just unleash an army of comment section trolls.
Remember when the biggest internet debate was whether a dress was blue or gold? Now, we’ve got AI creating entire fake people, social media wars breaking friendships faster than Monopoly, and deepfake videos convincing your grandma that Mark Zuckerberg is a lizard overlord. If the world does end, it’ll be live-streamed with an ad for energy drinks right before impact.
Sarah Connor: The Prophet We Didn’t Deserve
But before we completely lose faith in humanity, let’s revisit our lord and savior, Sarah Connor. She went from screaming damsel to the ultimate prepper, and honestly, we should have listened to her. She warned us. She tried to stop it. And what did we do? We made AI-powered refrigerators.
Sarah didn’t get the luxury of retirement. No spa days, no book club—just constant paranoia, a collection of automatic weapons, and the weight of the world on her very toned shoulders. And for what? So we could ignore her warnings and instead create chatbots that argue with us about pizza toppings.
If we had any sense, we’d all be doing pull-ups right now, preparing for the inevitable war against our smart toasters.
The Final Verdict: Are We Doomed?
So, what have we learned? That T2 is a cinematic masterpiece? Yes. That the internet might be the beginning of the end? Also yes. That maybe, just maybe, we should stop developing AI that could potentially overthrow us? Absolutely.
But hey, until Judgment Day actually happens, we might as well enjoy the memes.
And now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go Google ‘how to befriend a robot overlord.’ Just in case.
The Serenity Mysteries...
Did Serenity leave us with more questions than answers???
Unanswered Questions and What Could Have Been: The Firefly & Serenity Conundrum
Ah, Firefly—the sci-fi western that was too good for this cruel, unfeeling world. And Serenity—the cinematic heartbreak that answered some questions while leaving us clutching our Jayne hats, sobbing into a bowl of protein paste.
But let’s get down to brass tacks. Did Serenity truly bring us closure, or did it just slam the door in our faces while shouting, “You can’t take the sky from me!”? Let’s take a look at the lingering mysteries of the ‘Verse, and what could have been—if only the Alliance, or maybe just Fox executives, weren’t so gorram cruel.
Reavers: Now With Extra Government Conspiracy!
For an entire season (or, let’s be honest, half a season, thanks to some scheduling decisions that aged like milk), the Reavers were the stuff of nightmares. They were the boogeymen of the black, lurking on the edges of space, ready to turn your crew into arts and crafts. But Serenity came along and said, “Surprise! It’s not space madness! It’s the government!” Turns out, the Alliance tried to chemically induce world peace, but instead, they created two distinct demographics:
People so chill they just stopped existing.
People who turned into DIY horror movie villains.
And then, the big secret was exposed! The whole ‘Verse saw the footage! And what happened? …Nothing. No rebellion. No justice. Not even an apology email with a 10% off coupon for Alliance-brand pacification drugs. The government just kept on governing, like that time your roommate ‘accidentally’ finished all the cereal and pretended it never happened.
Hands of Blue: The Great Disappearing Act
Ah yes, the Hands of Blue. These creepy, suited weirdos were like the Men in Black if the Men in Black moonlighted as medieval torturers. They could liquefy your brain just by walking into the room. Spooky, right?
So naturally, Serenity… completely ignores them. Gone. Vanished. Like a bad subplot written out of a script with one lazy stroke of a delete key. Were they fired? Did they move on to less brain-melting professions? Are they out there running a very intense hand lotion company?
We may never know. And frankly, it haunts us.
Shepherd Book: The Man, The Myth, The Huge Unanswered Mystery
We all knew Shepherd Book wasn’t just some wandering space preacher. He had combat skills, insider knowledge, and a backstory that could have rivaled the plot of three spy thrillers.
So what did Serenity tell us about his past? Absolutely nothing. Just a cryptic death scene that seemed to scream, “If you want answers, read the comics!”
Now, I know some of you will say, “But the expanded universe explains everything!” And to that, I say: Do I look like someone who accepts homework as a substitute for storytelling?! No! I wanted it in the show!
Inara’s Big Secret: Lost in the Void
Remember when Firefly strongly hinted that Inara had some dark, life-altering secret? Something so heavy it made her leave her life of luxury to hitch a ride with Mal and his flying junk heap?
Well, Serenity sure doesn’t! Not a single mention! Turns out, Joss Whedon later revealed she was supposed to have a terminal illness, but unfortunately, “supposed to” doesn’t count when it never makes it to the screen.
Maybe she was sick. Maybe she was being hunted. Maybe she was just really, really done with customers putting her on hold. We’ll never know.
And Then… What?
What happened next? Did Mal and the crew keep running? Did River become the world’s most terrifying pilot? Did Jayne ever get an even better hat?
We may never find out. Because Serenity closed the book, but left half the pages missing. And here we are, years later, still waiting, still hoping, still whispering into the void, “Maybe a reboot? A sequel? An animated series? ANYTHING?”
But until then, we keep the signal alive.
So, what do you think? Still holdin’ out hope that one day, the Black’ll bring us back to Serenity? Keep flyin’ true, dream big, and never stop asking the real questions.
Stay shiny, folks. And if you find answers, let us know—we’re still waitin’.
