Hello dear Friday. I am so very happy to see you.
Regardless of our social mediaholic tendencies or my love of expensive backpacks, one thread is common in my quest for a good life- I need to laugh. And frequently. I figured since all of you in the Northeast are snowed in indefinitely, with more on the way, you may need something to watch on the telly. Look no further than Ricky Gervais's stitchy new show on The Science Channel, "An Idiot Abroad", of which he is the Exec Producer. The show has Ricky's friend, Karl Pilkington go around the world and observe cultures other than his own in a most ridiculous way. Karl is the genius British every man, and he kills every time- there is no way you are not fracturing a rib when you watch this show, it's that funny. The premise is genius- a travel show hosted by a guy who hates to travel and would much rather be at home in the UK- immediately we see a twist on the erstwhile travel show format, which results in pure comedy magic. I just watched the episode where he visited China, ate toads, and was nonplussed by the Great Wall, one of the wonders of the world. Hilarity ensues, and Gervais's genius is further confirmed, even if his super snark grated on me at the Globes. Needless to say, laughter is the best medicine and you need to watch this, snowed in or not.It's not fair how funny British people are- their delivery of simple observations has always been snort worthy. Had to share with you- go forth and Tivo and G-d bless this show that provides some much needed comic relief.Cause that's what's up this funny as hell Friday in the MIA. Laugh a little (ok a lot) and have a great weekend. XO http://science.discovery.com/tv/an-idiot-abroad/bios/karl-pilkington.html