Writers Strike, Who Cares

Does anyone really care that the writers have decided the go on strike? I see the story posted on MSNBC's Breaking News wire right next to stories like 'Pakistan Cracks Down On Protests'. Surely, the writers going on strike isn't as important as national unrest in Pakistan, or is it? I am sure that there are going to be millions of people in America who will be devastated to learn that tonight they will see a repeat of The Tonight Show. Unfortunately, you won't be able to see some crappy actor talk about his new movie. What are we going to do? This also means that in a few months you won't be able to see what Dr. McDreamy is going to do on Gray's Anatomy or what will happen on Wisteria Lane because there are only a half of a season of shows taped so far. American's will be panicked. What will they do between 7:00pm and midnight if their stories aren't on the tube? Perhaps, we are headed for some unrest ourselves.

Most networks are claiming that there is no need to worry, 'We have plenty of reality and news shows ready to go' to fill the time. Fantastic! Extra helpings of The Bachelor, Big Brother, Amazing Race and whatever else they throw out at us. But don't get your hopes up, this also means extra helpings of 20/20, Dateline and other horrible 'news' shows. Don't tell anyone, but, if I'm really bored, I'll definitely sneak a peak at some extra episodes of Dateline: To Catch a Predator...those are great.

Here's my hope for the salvation of America...I hope that the writers strike goes on for years and by the time all interested parties come to terms, America has moved on from Ugly Betty. My hope is that we, as Americans, discover some of the other joys that life has to offer. Maybe parents might actually talk to their kids, maybe kids will actually read a book (my guess is they will go back to playing x-box live) and posting shit on Facebook. The point is, this is a perfect opportunity for all of us to do something that we would have never have done because we were sitting in front of your television. Carpe Diem, bitches. And, thank you writers.