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“Hey, look at us. Over here. The CW. We’re totally relevant now!”
Ratings / Seth Freilich

Trade News | September 4, 2008 | Comments (17)

90210-chicks.jpgI was pretty lukewarm on the CW’s new “90210,” although I freely admit I’m not really their target demographic. And I think Stacey kinda liked it — her review was a bit vague. But like it or lump it, a lot of folks tuned in as the CW scored its highest ratings ever for a scripted series premiere, and it also left Tuesday night as the number one network in the precious 18-49 year-old demographic, another network first.

So some may think that this means the CW is playing with the big boys now. Of course, “90210” was more like event/spectacle viewing, you know? Plus, it was airing against shit like “Wipeout” and “House” and “NCIS” reruns, etc. So soak it up CW, soak. it. up. Because I think you’re about to see what it’s like to be NBC as your ratings go down quicker than a Beverly Hills whore.

Oh, and fuck you, CW, for your press release patting yourself on the back for this little ratings coup. I’m not angry about the fact that you issued a press release. But you led the press release off with “9-0-2-1-OMG.” And for that, I hate you.









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Comments

"9-0-2-1-OMG"

That IS twelve kinds of horrible! The person who came up with that should be fucked in the eye with an AK-47, strung up by his undoubtly less than extraordinary nutsack and locked in a dark basement with Shannen Doherty for all eternity!

Posted by: Pants at September 4, 2008 8:43 AM

Hahahahahahaha eeeeh I got nothing, what's the CW again?

Posted by: BarbadoSlim at September 4, 2008 8:43 AM

Oh and Nosek's review wasn't "vague" it was a mess because she was probably drunk out of her mind.

Stop using euphemisms to disguise the rampant alcoholism and excesess of the reviewers on this site.

Posted by: BarbadoSlim at September 4, 2008 8:46 AM

Stop using euphemisms to disguise the rampant alcoholism and excesess of the reviewers on this site.

I thought that the general understanding was no one with a BAC below 0.10 was allowed to even visit the site, let alone write reviews. If you choose to avoid the sauce, you should at least be high from huffing spray paint or Pam.

I'm getting the sober shakes again...where'd my bottle of gin run off to?

Posted by: branded at September 4, 2008 9:28 AM

Weren't there some Gossip Girl promos that also used the ol' "OMG" thing? Are marketing people getting too lazy to come up with a witty or useful tagline? Or are 'kids today' so incredibly smart they only need a couple of letters and they immediately understand what's being presented to them?

Wow, if that's the case I'll be pretty scared.

Posted by: Sofía at September 4, 2008 9:33 AM

I'm certain there's a clause in the Pajiba EULA that permits recovering alcoholics to participate in the festivities. And why not? You DT'ing lightweights have a lot of catching up to do with those of us who have already demonstrated true mastery of the craft...

Posted by: Che Grovera at September 4, 2008 9:45 AM

Can anyone back me up on the sheer awesomeness of Wipeout? None of the challenges are actually possible so we just get to see reality rejects smash themselves against enormous balls while clever commentators watch. (Sounds like a party, am I right? Eh? Eh?)

Posted by: Optimus Rhyme at September 4, 2008 9:57 AM

I resent that implication, B-Slim.

Besides, I am waaaay too fucked up on expired painkillers and from licking psychoactive toads to drink.

Posted by: TK at September 4, 2008 11:29 AM

Optimus, I loves me some Wipeout. I started watching it begrudgingly because my kids really wanted to watch but it has really grown on me. I have seen almost every single episode and I've seen a couple of people make it across the punching wall and the big balls, so it is definitely do-able. I just think it's more luck than skill.

Posted by: Elsie at September 4, 2008 12:04 PM

I thought that the general understanding was no one with a BAC below 0.10 was allowed to even visit the site, let alone write reviews. If you choose to avoid the sauce, you should at least be high from huffing spray paint or Pam.

My designated drinker meaux handles all my liquor consumption duties since I can't afford to dilute the effects of my daily caffeine fix. Does being constantly borderline-homicidally snarly while up on caffeine make up for my non-drinkingness?

I'm so glad to see Wipeout on my schedule, there's nothing quite like laughing at the contestants who willingly humiliate themselves do those crazy things just for my entertainment. That's called good sportsmanship.

Posted by: lordhelmet at September 4, 2008 1:29 PM

"House" is not shit.

Posted by: James S at September 4, 2008 4:31 PM

Judging from the "9021-0MG", they got wayyy too into their demographic and gave themselves brain damage. Which was only going to happen eventually, but I didn't think it would so soon into the season.

Posted by: ph at September 4, 2008 4:52 PM

I'm happy enough with the CW for the occasional good show that it keeps around. Reaper, that is.

Posted by: Lucas at September 4, 2008 5:22 PM

I'll SECOND the Reaper love.

A rare gem.

Posted by: BarbadoSlim at September 5, 2008 6:59 AM

Does being constantly borderline-homicidally snarly while up on caffeine make up for my non-drinkingness?

I think "fits of rage" goes quite well with "sloshed and horny". After all, if life doesn't set one off, a lot of the news here will. So yeah, I'd say it's an and/or thing, personally.

Posted by: Jay at September 5, 2008 7:35 AM

all around smellA is gossip girl ads with headlines "omfg". And I knew what that meant right away. I'm embarrassed to live.

Posted by: ashels at September 10, 2008 11:11 AM

Hey, you can't have enough shows featuring lots of hot chicks in micromini dresses, black high heels, legs, legs, legs, and hair all over the place, with a subversive Paris Hilton-party girl attitude. Booze, drugs, cigarettes, swear words, nudity, porn, multiple partners. It's all good and it's all 2008. What will the 2008 version of the Peach Pit After Dark have in store? I can hardly wait. Bring it on, dudes.

Posted by: BigBadBeau at September 11, 2008 8:01 PM



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