Just my opinion

Proudly, I can say that I do not watch much television. When I do, it is usually centered around geeky programs like “MythBusters”, or “How is it made”. What I call Entertational programs. Most of the time I am busy with my training programs to sit down and watch TV on a regular basis. Even if I have all the time in the world, I probably would limit my tube time. I have found very few programs that have captured my attention. I am not one with a refined cultural senses but most programs I see advertised lack any creativity that draws my interest. I recently caught an advertisement for a new program, a sitcom called “Outsourced”. From the 60 second ad, I picked up on the main premise, the comic value of mixing cultures when a company goes off shore with their helpdesk operations. I am assuming a lot here since that is all I got was a 60 second promo.


I will not be watching “Outsourced”. Not because my time is so valuable but mainly because it will not be funny to me. I have been witness to the impact of outsourcing. I have seen many friends lose their jobs because their function was sent to India, China, Russia, Brazil,, (insert country of choice here). Plus, I just don’t think it will be that funny. I predict that they will make it one season and then run out of gags.

Maybe I am being too critical of this premise, after all the TV people found a way to sketch out humor based on WW II prisoners of war (Hogan’s Heroes). So, this might be a sensational hit if they can figure out fresh jokes about curry and baba ganoush on a weekly basis. Now that I think of it,, baba ganoush is a funny word. Oh, wait that could be an episode, the main American character is pranked by his Indian co-workers when they introduce themselves as “Baba Ganoush” and “Chicken Vindaloo” . Okay, I admit it, I was too premature on my judgment of this show. It has potential.

I am anxiously awaiting the new season where the networks will premier “Dusty Roads” , a whacky sitcom about a family escaping the 1930’s Dust Bowl heading to California. Another one on tap is “Jacob’s Well”, the hilarious antics of a Louisiana fisherman, and his dealings with British Petroleum.