I'm Too Old For MTV

As a kid, I remember how excited I was when MTV beamed its first video. I was immediately hooked! I mean, music videos - how cool was that? Now, I was just a kid and my parents probably should have kept me (and my little brother) from staring mindlessly at hour after hour of videos. But they didn't. We learned to appreciate shows like "The Young Ones." It was on pretty late, but it was still appointment TV. Here's a clip:

There were a few more shows we watched, too. But then, a little thing called "The Real World" came to life. It was interesting, seeing people from different walks of life plopped in one apartment and forced to live together - good and bad. I stuck with them for a few seasons, drawing the line after Ruthie's alcoholism in Hawaii. Now, that show is less about breaking down barriers and more about 20-somethings getting drunk and hooking up. Ahh, now THAT'S birth control. Is that really what it's like to be young person these days?

Now, try finding videos on MTV. How can they possibly still roll out the Video Music Awards when they don't show videos?

I admit, I am watching "The Hills." Go ahead and say something mean. I've probably said it to myself while I watch the show. And, seriously, Heidi, what are you thinking? Spencer is the douchiest of douche bags. No good can come of that marriage. You said "till death to us part" and I hate to say it, but you might just be hauled off for a 187. That's street speak for murder, people. At least it was when MTV showed videos.

You might be wondering what got me all fired up. I'm watching the MTV Movie Awards. I actually like Eminem's performance. The Kings of Leon rocked it. Andy Samberg's opening was funny. Bruno flying in as an angel and putting his behind in Eminem's face, sending Slim Shady and his crew scrambling out of there (after dropping a few expletives) was funny, too. But these golden popcorn awards shouldn't have been part of the show. It was all "Twilight!" Clearly people young enough to be my kids had the voting down. When movies like "Slumdog Millionaire" get dissed, I really wonder what's happening. I know it's not the Oscars, but really, kids? A movie about kids who come from the slums and fall in love and manage to be together (with cash) isn't good enough for you? It must be past your bed time.

Or I'm just too old for MTV.

Saturday Outing

So, I decided to do something different today. I went to the Witte this morning. Parking around that joint is crazy! They've got like 50 spots for the whole thing! I parked at Brackenridge Park, then walked to the museum. It was nice outside, a little cloudy, not hot. I saw geese fight - and they were HUGE!

I turned the corner near the museum and saw a tour bus from Mexico. Then, I spotted a bunch of teenagers. I decided I needed to hustle to get to the entrance so I could get in before the kids (yes, I am old and teenagers in general bug me). A couple gets in line behind me and I'm a little repulsed. They're covered in hickeys and making out. They look like they haven't bathed in a while (is this what happens at the museum?!?). Then, they start making out (slurping noises and all). Then she calls him a pedophile. His response: "Thank you." Ewww. Once inside, I pony up my $25 to see Our Body and try like mad to get away from that nasty couple. Now, if you're not familiar with the exhibit, there's a lot of this:

Now, we did a story when the exhibit arrived. It is not the ones using the unclaimed bodies.

Still, it was a little strange to get that close to a stranger. I mean, you see every muscle, bone, organ, vein and then some. It really was an educational experience. Though, I was bothered by some of the really young kids (there were some that were toddlers!) wandering about looking at all that. I suppose if you teach kids about the science of the body, it's not that weird. But I did see a girl, who appeared to be 7-8, staring at one of the body's franks and beans.

It's not terribly morbid. There were some parts, where the bodies are dissected in such a way that you see full body, then pieces missing, that I was reminded of Dexter.

About an hour later, I had enough. I walked back to the park and decided to take a few pictures. There were huge lily pads in the river. Then, I spotted some ducks - even a little duck family! Too cute! If you scroll down on the blog, you'll see them in the slide show

Now, I'm going to try to get motivated to do something other than watch the So You Think You Can Dance marathon on MTV! I love that show and can't wait until it returns Thursday!