On the Shelf: 10.15.12

Reading:

I'm about halfway through The Fault in Our Stars and I must admit, I'm impressed. I wasn't expecting awful writing, but the quality of  what I've read has by far exceeded my expectations. It feels too early to cast a final judgement but I can guess what happens (they meet the author, he is disappointing or the answers he offers fail to live up to expectations, or Hazel dies in the middle of the drive to the author's house.) 

Watching:

As anyone who has talked to me for more than thirty minutes will know, I am obsessed with superheroes. More specifically a television program called Young Justice, which is hosted on Cartoon Network. This delightful channel decided that, for their birthday, they would pull the program, in the middle of the season, (the fourth time they've done this) ten hours before it was scheduled to air. Without notifying the creators, publicists or even giving a press release. Understandably the internet backlash was swift but surprisingly polite.

Fans bombarded Cartoon Network's webpage with delicately worded complaints, voiced polite distaste on Cartoon Network's facebook page and sent condolences to the creators. Yet Cartoon Network's unprofessional behavior did have one positive consequence; since no one was properly informed of the delay iTunes released the episode the day after it should have aired. Naturally 'leaked' versions of the episode were already available online, but thanks to fans on tumblr and twitter and  the latest episode became the top selling episode on iTunes for the week.


Following:

****nosexisthalloweencostumes. What started out as a humble comparison between male and female Halloween costumes available (a majority of costumes only have the 'sexy' option available for women), quickly escalated into a full-out discussion on feminism and shamming.

Listening:


A tumblog dedicated to Gravity Falls recently released the soundtrack to several episodes. Although I highly recommend the program itself, it has phenomenal music, if the theme song is anything to go by.


Eating:

This week was one of hastily made dinners and half eaten sandwiches. Nothing noteworthy.