Stan Lee's "Superhuman"

Stan Lee’s “Superhuman” airs on the History Channel Thursday 11pm est. time. Check your local listing as they often air repeats.

For those who don’t know, Stan Lee is the brilliant creator of X-Men, The Fantastic Four, Spiderman, the Incredible Hulk and many other great Superhero's. Mr. Lee has recruited Daniel Browning Smith who is the most flexible man in the world to host. Daniel travels the world finding superhumans. Seeing that there are people out there with super powers is exciting.  These extraordinary superhumans can withstand freezing temperatures, running long distances without getting tired, withstand electrocution, human calculator and more. Daniel films them showing their powers and makes sure that there is no deception. Then he takes them to doctors who perform tests and explain why their able to do what they do. Even the doctors are left baffled. This show is fascinating. To see real people with super powers check out Stan Lee’s “Superhuman”.

What Not to Wear

 

What Not to Wear airs on TLC Tuesday 9pm est. time. Check your local listings as they often air repeats.

The hosts of What Not to Wear are the fashion experts Stacy London and Clinton Kelly. They give unsuspecting women a makeover. These women are frumpy, stuck in certain year, slutty, dress like children and on and on. The catch is that they have to fly to NY and give up their whole wardrobe in exchange for a $5,000 Visa card to go shopping. Stacy and Clinton give excellent makeovers and are great in helping these women overcome whatever it was holding them back from being fabulous. Once the participant goes shopping they get a haircut from Ted Gibson and makeup from Carmindy. At the end of the show they go and reveal themselves to families and friends.

The only problem I have with this show is I don’t believe everyone should look the same. That would make for a boring world. People express themselves with their clothes and hair and just because it’s not what is considered normal doesn’t mean it’s not okay to wear. I enjoy watching because the makeovers are not only external but also internal. I also get lots of fashion ideas. To nominate someone you know or to give yourself a makeover watch What Not to Wear.

America's Most Wanted

America’s Most Wanted airs on Saturday 9pm est. time.

Unfortunately I found out today that after 23 years AMW was canceled. The last episode will air on June 18, 2011. They will return every three months for a two hour special. This has made me sad as I am a HUGE fan.  I’ve been watching AMW since it began to air in 1988. I remember when I was 13 years old and thought that my wood shop teacher was featured on AMW. Some of my classmates watched the episode and thought the same thing. It was like a comedy skit, us trying to figure out if we should turn him in or not. At that time they did not have the internet and we could not verify if it was him or not. We determined it was not him.

This is a show that really does make a difference. It allows the public to help law enforcements catch the bad guys. Also the heat of being featured on AMW sometimes leads the fugitive to turn themselves in. Every imaginable crime committed in the United States and International was featured. AMW viewers are responsible for capturing over 1,000 criminals. I’ve watched hundreds of hours of AMW and learned a lot.  I’m going to miss the weekly episodes but I will definitely DVR the specials. To help get the low lives off the streets or learn to beware of criminals watch AMW.

Awkward Family Photos

 

Awkward Family Photos is a website and its self explanatory. Two friends Mike and Doug decided to start this website after one of them saw an awkward photo of his family. It was a brilliant and original idea. That is the reason it became a hit. In addition to their website, they also have a book. According to their website they get submissions from around the world. I discovered this website a few weeks ago and check it at least once a week. The pictures are bizarre, weird, hilarious, and confusing. I love this website because everyone has  awkward family photos. It makes me laugh and many of the pictures leave me asking:

Why?

What the hell?

Who would do that?

How could they?

However I realize if I submitted a photo someone may have the same thoughts. Different strokes for different folks. I’m so glad I decided to check it out as it was quickly added to my “tickle my funny bone” list. To see if you’re in a picture or someone you know or just to smile check out AFP.

World's Deadliest Animals

World’s Deadliest Animals on National Geographic Sunday at 8:30pm est. time.

The stars of this show are bugs, insects, monkeys, squids, sharks and more. Nat Geo films in Asia, Asia Pacific, Costa Rica and the Amazon.and gives us front row view of  these beautiful stars fighting to the death. The shots are ingenious. It still amazes me how they can capture the battles. This show is captivating. I shriek every time I watch because of the violence animals commit against one another. I know they are just doing what is natural to them and the whole circle of life thing but it makes my heart beat fast every time. To watch creatures at their deadliest watch Word’s Deadliest Animals.

I (Almost) Got Away With It

I (Almost) Got Away With It airs on the Investigation Discovery Tuesday at 10pm est. time.

I (Almost) Got Away With It is a show about fugitives who believed they can escape the long arm of the law. These cold hearted bastards commit heinous crimes and then there too pussy to face the punishment. The fugitives tell their stories about life on the run and what they did to survive. The law enforcements tell their stories on how they caught them. They reenact the crime, the run and the capture. I have mixed emotions about this show. By using the real fugitives they get an opportunity to get their ugly mugs on television and I’m sure some of them are bragging about it. I don’t think they should have such a luxury. It’s as if their being glamourized. It also enrages me to see that relatives and friends helped them escape and stay on the run. How could they?  Some of them stay on the run for years with no conscious. I watch because I like to see the bastards get caught. Their freedom coming to an end is very entertaining. To watch low lives get chased and caught by dedicated officers watch I (Almost) Got Away With It.  

Wipe Out

Wipe Out airs on Thursday 8pm est. time. Contestants try to complete absurd and created for humiliation obstacles all in the hopes of winning $50,000. Each round someone gets eliminated until there is a winner. The obstacle courses are fucking ludicrous. People get punched in the face, stomach, flipped on their asses and dropped in mud or dirty water. I would love to try the obstacle course just for the fun of it but not filmed for television. It looks like a lot of fun.  I love, love, love to laugh. Hard, tears rolling down my cheeks, stomach aches type of laugh. That is why I watch Wipe Out. The faces and reactions to the contestants are worth every minute. I DVR the show and have to pause because I am laughing so hard. Anyone that has the spunk to get on this show deserves the $50,000. To feed your soul a good laugh watch Wipe Out.