What Master of None shows about how far we’ve come with comedy
I’ve beenwatching the new season of Master of None starring Aziz Ansari and a slew of other talented actors of color. It’s amazing and I’ve been really enjoying it. But what struck me with the comparison between these shows was how much comedy has changed since the age of streaming. While switching between a show like the 1990s mega hit sitcom Friends and the far more lucid dialogue of Master of None gave me some perspective on how much has changed.
“Speechless” is a show about someone with a disability… and it’s not completely fucking that up!
As a mom of a child with Down syndrome, I’m always looking for something new and good that relates to our family on TV. As a deaf mom who has long been a disability rights activist, I’ve found that to be pretty damn hard to find.
“Speechless” is a new TV show that seems to fit the bill. It’s amazing to see the first TV show in which the central character has a disability, and all of the story lines flow around him!
The Simpsons-themed BBBQ (the extra B stands for baby shower)
When Ken and Erika first met through mutual friends, one of the only things Erika knew about Ken was that he loved The Simpsons. That was enough for her; she decided she liked him already. Fast forward a few more years and Erika and Ken are about to be parents. Before life becomes all about baby, Erika and Ken wanted to throw a co-ed baby shower that reflected their favourite thing: The Simpsons.
This isn’t any ordinary party, though, this is the ultimate DIY baby shower that will have any Simpsons fan in awe…
Tina Fey talks about Offbeat Home & Life on Late Night with Seth Meyers!
This is big news. Maybe even the biggest news in my entire life. Okay, maybe in Offbeat Home & Life’s entire life. Move over that time Pee-wee Herman liked our Banana Dogs. Here comes our news: Tina Fucking Fey reads Offbeat Home & Life! And then talked about it on TV! With Seth Meyers!
How Doctor Who inspired me to let go of the past
It might sound odd, that The Doctor — a character from a TV show, who travels freely in space and time — has inspired me to let go of the past. But hear me out…
Rule the porcelain throne with a Game of Thrones-themed bathroom
My favorite thing on Earth is coming back into my life this Sunday: Game of Fucking Thrones! So I celebrated in the very best, most Megan way possible.
Take a peek into this mysterious Sherlock-themed bathroom
I’ve been obsessing on BBC’s Sherlock since season one, and so I figured, this is my place why the hell can’t I have a BBC Sherlock bathroom? So I did…
14 pop culture-inspired pillows that’ll elevate your couch game
Gaze upon the Starpugs pillow, and know that, with those sad-but-proud pug eyes, that dog is telling you that you are about to see some amazing shit.