BY MICHAEL GOODPASTER
(FOUR) RESIDUAL HALLOWEEN PROGRAMMING
It’s not just the programming on television. It’s the programming for EVERYTHING! It covers just about all mediums. Word of mouth has ghost stories that aren’t quite as spooky in other months. Television trots out their Halloween themed sitcoms and have a reason to play the “Great Pumpkin” Charlie Brown movie. Then of course, they’ll put on the horror movies as special event programming. It’s not all the best quality programming, but it’s specific and hits the spot at the right moment. Halloween is a perfect distraction for everyone to forget that the year is almost up, Holidays are almost here, and you’ve wasted another 365 days of your life. Let’s just celebrate Halloween forever! Who’s with me?!
(THREE) NOVEMBER SONGS!
I’m a theme freak. I like putting things into lists and categories. One thing that always come to mind is the few songs about November. The two that come to mind most are one big rock song and one big rap song from two different eras. The rap song is Wyclef’s “Gone Till November” is one of my favorites of his. If I hear anyone say anything close to “until November” I instantly think of the song. And let’s say the weather gets a little rainy. Guns N’ Roses’ “November Rain” comes to mind. It’s still an amazing song to this day. I recently heard it on the radio and it still blows me away. The composition, structure, and skill that goes into that epic tune is hands down one of the best ever. Then there’s that guitar solo. Yeah, I look forward to rain just to be able to randomly reference it.
(TWO) NBA SEASON!
It’s GREAT to see the NBA back on my screen. Over the past few years the NBA has really gotten entertaining again. The talent of the league is outstanding; there are new teams emerging, great heroes, great villains, good marketing, and just a lot of fun. Of course the Bulls are going to win it all this year so that’s even better.
(ONE) THE SHORTS TEST
This one is weird, but simple. If you wear shorts in November you’re crazy. I know the weather might still be kind of nice, but it’s November dammit! Stop wearing shorts. It’s officially fall and there is often snow fall before the month is out. Even if not, the shorts test stands. If you see someone wear shorts in November, you can almost guarantee they are jerks, weirdoes, or just someone you should run, fully panted, away from!
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