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Okay. So. On the question of Ugly Betty;

rosengirl, you'll be happy to know that I think I could get into it. Once you focus on the crack and accept that the whole OTT and stereotypical thing is part of it, it get easier to go with the flow. It's crack and funny and it can be quite touching too.

Also, I really do like many of the characters: Betty is all kinds of awesome - though, boy, does she make me cringe sometimes! - the whole Suarez clan is very dear to my heart - I adore Justin! And I adore that his character is the way he is - and I really like Christina. Daniel has daddy issue and big brother issue and confidence issue and that's of the good. Oh and I'm happy because Christopher Gorham's character came in the picture and I can't wait to see more of him.

And speaking of shows that recently made it to France. I watched the first two episodes of Friday Night Lights on Sunday. I liked it. It wasn't Love at First Sight or anything but I watched both episodes from start to finish. Which surprises me a bit because I don't give a damn about American football. I tried to watch a match once - from the Superbowl - and it made me laugh. But apparently FNL caught my interest.

Though, wow, the religious theme is so heavy! No wonder so many things are screwed up in our world; God is apparently way too busy dealing with American football! QED.

Anyway, this is another show I'll try. See if I wanna follow it every week. Technically it's not my kind of show but you never know...

On the book front now. I'm halfway through Liquor by Poppy Z Brite and I'm having a blast. If you enjoy queer lit - which, dude, I didn't forget who I'm talking to, I'm just sayin', is all - and food? This book is for you. Food porn, guys, food porn. And friendship and love. With a serving of mystery - this is Brite, after all. What's not to love?

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I tried watching both Ugly Betty and FNL and urgh. Though at least Ugly Betty didn't take itself seriously so while it was boring to me, I could get the crack value of it. But FNL just didn't do anything for me. The boys and their coach are pretty, obviously, but that's about it, lol. I quite enjoyed the first ep of the Sarah Connor Chronicles, though. Pretty girls and lots of explosions, more my style. *g*

Also, is what you're reading a sequel to The Value of X? *is curious* And you wouldn't by any chance consider bringing it with you this weekend? *sheepish grin* Just so I can have a peek? I didn't really like the writing for the Value of X but I enjoyed the characters and so now I'm not sure whether I want to buy more in the series or not. If I could have a peek and see what the style is for this one, it might help me make up my mind. Pretty please? I'll give you a couple of books for your trouble, if you want. :-)

PS: if you don't have it and want it, The Value of X is yours, actually. :-)

Edited 2008-01-15 00:27 (UTC)

I have the pilot of the Sarah Connor Chronicles sitting on my HD, I'll try it as soon as I can.

It's a sequel to The Value of X, yes. I knew about Liquor's sequels but not the sequel so that was a pleasant surprise *g*

I'll bring Liquor with me, no worries. Hopefully you'll like the style of that novel better. I agree that Rickey and G-Man are delightful characters.

And, DUDE! I'd love to have The Value of X, thank you! *kisses*