a) Nick, I think you're being a little hasty with the whole Heroes thing. It has gradually been improving in the back half of the season. Here's a few tips that I use to help enhance my Heroes experience. Ignore any scenes with Hiro or Ando in them. I'll tell you where that storyline is going. Hiro has no powers, but is going to learn that he can be a hero without them (deep, I know). Just as he learns this lesson, Ando, who we have been led to believe will kill Hiro int he future with his red-colored power, will instead use said power to jumpstart Hiro's ability and give him his time manipulating skills back (see Ando using his powers on Daphne and instead of killing her, supercharging her super speed). Hiro will also probably say "yata" again before the season is over. So now I've saved you some time, and you never have to watch any of the Hiro segments again. On the other hand, you should always pay close attention to the Sylar portions of the program as they are always the most interesting and usually involve killing/maiming of some sort. Everyone else is usually at least mildly tolerable, Matt and HRG being at the top of that list, Nicki/Tracy and Claire being at the bottom (though I admit those last two can be very trying, console yourself with their attractiveness). I would also reserve judgement on Dollhouse. The first episode was very mediocre, and while the second one was better, I can't honestly say Eliza Dushku is a very good actress. I will however give the rest of the season a try cause Agent Paul was Helo in Battlestar Galactica and I love him. I'm also now intrigued by Alpha.
b) I'm back on the Chuck boat, and I'm a little bit in love. I'm both sad and disappointed in myself for not watching this season from the beginning. Chuck is beyond adorkable, and I love all those crazy shenanigans they get into at the Buy More.
c) I also love Lost (big surprise) and if anyone wants to join Nick, Robin, and I in g-chatting during the show on Wednesdays please feel free. And by anyone, I obviously only mean Joe. Sorry Alan, but that's what you get for living in the Pacific Time zone, and Dan, we don't want you and your "other" friends anyway. I thought you knew that wasn't allowed.
d) And finally, don't feel bad about yourself Nick, I'm going to try to see Watchmen on opening night as well. I will obvi not be dressing up, but I think I'm going to try to bully some friends into going with me. It's time like these that I miss my nerdy Wash U friends...
