I have a confession to make: for years, I thought You Can't Do That on Television was just another Nickelodeon show. You know the kind—loud, chaotic, vaguely educational in that way that made parents feel okay about letting you watch it while they made dinner. I watched kids get slimed for saying "I don't know." … Continue reading The Influence of Canadian Productions on American Afternoon TV
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Robin Sparkles: The Evolution of How I Met Your Mother’s Canadian Pop Star
In the vast landscape of sitcom running gags, few have achieved the cultural staying power of Robin Sparkles, the teenage Canadian pop star alter ego of Robin Scherbatsky from How I Met Your Mother. What began as a one-off joke in a season 2 episode evolved into one of the most beloved recurring elements of … Continue reading Robin Sparkles: The Evolution of How I Met Your Mother’s Canadian Pop Star
VTnessa’s Challenge
Time to come back to another challenge issued by another reader. The second comment on my initial blog post came from VTnessa, who provided the following prompts... Character Name: Hezekiah Tribido Setting: The plains/prairies of Canada Object: A lobster boat Emotion: Relaxed I honestly couldn't remember how long I had been walking. Days? Weeks? I … Continue reading VTnessa’s Challenge
The Confusing Middle 