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Mar 12th
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The Giant Colon's presence at the K Rock Centre in Kingston on March 9, 2012, gave Kingston spectators a unique opportunity to interact with and be informed by the giant colon. During this stop, the GC was located near the entrance in the Kingston arena prior to and during a Junior A hockey game between Kingston and Mississauga, held in honour of Hugh Ball and other OHA players who died of colorectal cancer in recent years. Hugh was very active in Junior hockey in the Kingston area and his widow Betty Ball helped organize this event in his memory.
Betty spoke at the event about her husband, his battle with CRC and his fight to live:
"March is Colorectal Cancer Month. One local sportsman we remember tonight is Hubert Ball, whose life was claimed by colorectal cancer over 15 years ago. If Hugh were alive today he'd urge you to get screened early and to not ignore the danger signs. We invite you to visit the giant colon and tabletop display in the foyer. The exhibit, owned by the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada, is sponsored by the OHA, local health providers and Cancer Care Ontario. It is an amazing teaching tool.
Hockey was Hubert's first love, taking him through Kingston's Minor ranks from JR B to JR A, and ending with Cataraqui Oldtimers.
His second passion was bird watching and carving. Till near the time of his death in 1996, Hubert spent a major part of each day on decoy making and painting, competing on the local & national scene with longtime OHL friends, Richard Cherry & Bob Collins.
What stands out over and above his hobbies is his love of family and life itself. He was proud of his wife and children and his own achievements. He fought valiantly to live a little longer and enjoy each moment. In his fight for life he was heroic.
On behalf of myself and my family and the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada, we thank tonight's sponsors for the opportunity to remember Hugh and all those whose lives have been touched by colorectal cancer. Awareness, screening and simple acts of kindness are our best tools in fighting this preventable disease."
Top left: Betty Ball with her son David Ball
Top right: Our own Frank Pitman, Nathan De Bono and Adrien Mitchell in front of the GC
Bottom left: Dr. Hugh Langley, Gwen Potts
Bottom right: Dr. Hugh Langley, Lori Van Manen (MGR of Community Prevention)
Rosy Up Your Cheeks This Winter!
Jan 10th
Don't let your New Year's resolutions fall through the cracks
If you are like most people, one of your 2012 resolutions may be to lose weight or get more active. Although dipping temperatures and mountains of snow may beckon you back to your warm couch and old habits, don't let old man winter or Jack Frost nipping at your nose keep you indoors this winter season.
According to the Canadian Fitness and lifestyle research Institute, 61% of adults aged 18 and older are considered insufficiently active, putting them at a higher risk for chronic disease such as colorectal cancer.
This winter, help reduce this statistic by sticking to your new or existing fitness program, coupling it with the added benefits of fresh air. To inspire you to bundle up, get outside and get active, here are a few cold weather exercise activities that are fun for the whole family.
Snowshoeing is one of the hottest things in winter sports today. It offers a great cardiovascular work-out for all ages and fitness levels. It's a low-impact sport, much simpler and safer than skiing and can burn up to 500 calories per hour.
Walking & Hiking
Trade in your hiking shoes or runners for thermal winter boots and experience your favourite trail in a new light – the gleaming white snow.
Find a frozen surface, either at a local park or arena and lace up. Skating can not only get you to break a sweat but it helps build muscles and endurance.
Canada's national sport can be played both on or off the ice and offers the benefits of skating combined with teamwork. Pile on the layers, top it off with your favourite jersey, grab a few friends and get out there!
More than one million Canadians curl at least once a year at one of the country's 1,200 clubs. The low lunges you have to get into to throw a rock help increase hip flexibility, and the vigorous sweeping exercises your arms, legs, lungs and heart. Try it out, you may sweep your way into a new pastime.
Choose between cross-country or downhill and get your heart rate going as you plough your way through trails or bomb down the hill. Pace yourself and select trails that match your experience and fitness levels.
Snowboarding is an increasingly popular winter sport that offers a number of health benefits. Even if you're not the most proficient snowboarder, you can still enjoy cardiovascular benefits and burn calories. Like skiing, it is an aerobic exercise that incorporates muscle strength, endurance, balance and flexibility.
If you have ever slid down a snow-covered hill, you know what a rush it can be. Let us not forget the cardiovascular upside to the uphill trip – it is a great workout that will definitely get your heart pumping!
Build a Snowman
Be a kid again! Although building your very own Frosty is a time honoured fun family bonding experience, packing, rolling and lifting heavy wet snow will also work your back, arms and leg muscles.
Treat Fear With Laughter!
Dec 1st
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Before any medical procedure or test, it is only natural to be plagued by varying degrees of the jitters.
While colorectal cancer is the second biggest cancer killer in Canada, it can be prevented and, if caught early has an over 90% cure rate. Most adults are aware that a colonoscopy is a proven screening tool to catch pre-cancer or cancer cells in the colon and rectum. However, many shy away from testing due to anxiety or embarrassment.
The uncertainty of pain or side effects can unnerve even the most fearless among us. Not to mention the humility one faces during the close encounter with their gastroenterologist and their medical team.
If you're worried about feeling pain in such a sensitive part of the body, you're not alone. However, it may help you to know that prior to your colonoscopy, you will be given a mild sedative that will diminish your discomfort.
As for issues of privacy, doctors and nurses who perform colonoscopies on a regular basis understand that people may be feeling self-conscious during the procedure, so they behave professionally and respectfully toward patients and the procedure is done in a closed off room.
Being well informed about the details of this important prevention and detection procedure is the first step in calming your nerves and removing any reservations you may have. Try to sit down with your doctor before your colonoscopy appointment to review any questions or concerns that you may have.
In the meantime, why not try laughter as the prescription to melt your fears away. Gastroenterologist Patricia Raymond, a.k.a. 'The Divine Ms. Butt Meddler,' founder of Your Health Choice and Rx For Sanity, has created a website, Laugh your fears away, which discusses the very serious and taboo subject of colonoscopies in a light hearted way. Her efforts to reduce the colonoscopy 'ick' factor humorously helps folks make the small choices that lead to big health.
Take a look at Ms. Meddler's charming bowel ballad:
Fashionable Fundraising – Models Strut for Cause
Nov 2nd
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The CCAC's fashion gala, "An Evening of Luxury," will feature the Canadian LUNDSTRÖM COLLECTION in its Quebec premiere on November 15, 2011.
Held at Le Windsor, the event, composed of a cocktail-dînatoire and European-style couture show, aims to transform fashion into a pure sensory experience to benefit the CCAC's many awareness, education, support and advocacy initiatives in Quebec and across the country.
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Quebec and Canada, affecting both men and women almost equally. The gala celebrates CCAC triumphs in prevention and provincial colorectal cancer screening programs and emphasizes that there is still much more to be done in the fight against this Preventable, Treatable and Beatable disease.
"Our annual gala helps spread the knowledge of a disease that has taken far too many lives, simply because too few people are willing to talk about it. Support of this event will help us continue to make a difference so that one day, we can say, we beat this disease with style," said Barry Stein, President, CCAC.
The "Evening of Luxury" event follows the success of the CCAC's award-winning online 2010 campaign www.getyourbuttseen.ca. Sophistication, luxury and glamour can be used to describe the runway's portfolio that will highlight LUNDSTRÖM's 2012 collection.
"Eleventh Floor Apparel Ltd. (EFA) is extremely pleased and deeply honored to have our LUNDSTRÖM COLLECTION showcased at the CCAC's fashion show, and to be partnering with such an esteemed association for a great cause," said Tamar Matossian of EFA.
Tickets to the exclusive event are available at the price of $350 per person, or $3,000 for a group of ten. For more information, sponsorship opportunities, programs advertising or to buy tickets, visit www.colorectal-cancer.ca/gala/ or contact our offices at 514.875.7745
Don't Lose Sleep Over It!
Oct 6th
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Labelled as a society riddled by overindulgence time and time again, Westerners have succumb to being referred to as gluttons. We eat too much, drink too much and when we are not working ourselves to the bone, we entertain too much. Yet with all these guilty pleasures under our belt, it's funny how so many of us seem to cast aside the most simple of them all – sleep!
Today, priorities have become conditioned by one's lifestyle. For the business and social nomads, governed by busy daily schedules, the act of sleeping is considered a waste of time and only needed when extremely tired. However, as the number of health afflictions and disease risks linked to inadequate sleep are on the rise, perhaps this modern notion of sleep as a form of 'surrender' requires a re-examination.
Recent study links sleep sacrifice to increased risk of colorectal cancer
In a recent study published in the Feb. 15, 2011 issue of the journal Cancer, researchers from University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, found that people who slept an average of six hours or less per night had an almost 50% increase in the risk of colorectal adenomas compared with individuals sleeping at least seven hours a night. Adenomas are precancerous polyps that, left untreated, can turn malignant.
"To our knowledge, this is the first study to report a significant association of sleep duration and colorectal adenomas," Li Li, MD, PhD, the study's principal investigator and Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, said in a statement to the media. 'A short amount of sleep can now be viewed as a new risk factor for the development of colon cancer.'
Conducted by phone, the study surveyed patients prior to their scheduled colonoscopies at the UH Case Medical Center. The questions were drawn from the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and concerned sleep frequency, troubles falling asleep and most importantly, their average hours of sleep per night.
Of the 1,240 patients interviewed, 338 were diagnosed with colorectal adenomas at their colonoscopy. The majority of those diagnosed with precancerous polyps had reported sleeping less than six hours a night, compared to those patients without adenomas. The association between less sleep and adenomas remained consistent despite adjustments made for family history, obesity and smoking.
Dr. Li's report notes that the dramatic risk increase of insufficient sleep is comparable to genetic risk, having a first-degree relative who has had colon cancer, as well as the risk associated with eating a lot of red meat: "Short sleep duration is a public health hazard leading not only to obesity, diabetes and coronary heart disease, but also, as we now have shown in this study, colon adenomas…Effective intervention to increase duration of sleep and improve quality of sleep could be an under-appreciated avenue for prevention of colorectal cancer," Dr. Li concluded.
Sleep deprivation alters immune function, particularly the activity of the body's killer cells. Keeping up with sleep has been proven to strengthen one's immune system and consequently help the body battle against cancer. So, while those increasing the hours in their day by decreasing their nightly hours of sleep believe that they are maximizing the time available in their business and social agendas, they are really just aiding and abetting the risk of their lives' maxing out!
For more information about Dr. Li's study please consult the Journal Reference:
Cheryl L. Thompson, Emma K. Larkin, Sanjay Patel, Nathan A. Berger, Susan Redline, Li Li. Short duration of sleep increases risk of colorectal adenoma. Cancer, 2011; 117 (4): 841 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.25507
Smells like Team Spirit
Aug 26th
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On September 17, 2011, it won't matter if you are part of a house league or the big leagues, as all Canadians will be drafted to a national team in celebration of the country's second annual Sports Day.
Participants are invited to wear their hearts on their numbers to demonstrate their love and support for sport by wearing a jersey, team or club uniform to work, school or play on what has been dubbed as national Jersey Day.
Presented by CBC Sports, ParticipACTION and True Sport, Sports Day is guided by a committee of national sporting organizations and their networks of coaches, athletes and enthusiasts. The day, closes a week of thousands of sporting events and activities across the country intended to encourage and increase national physical activity and love of the game.
Trail and Error – Take the chance to discover "your sport!"
Whether your current level of physical activity is high, low or non-existent or whether you are part of a team or simply a professional spectator, everyone is invited to be a part of the celebration. Take advantage of the numerous open houses, try-it days, competitions and tournaments in your area from September 10-17. Get involved, get active and hopefully get hooked on a sport!
Did you know that physical inactivity is a risk factor in colorectal cancer development?
An inactive lifestyle has been linked to increase the risk of colorectal cancer development. It is estimated that 22,200 new cases of colorectal cancer will be diagnosed in Canada in 2011.[1] The good news, is that minor adjustments can play a major role in the modification of these statics. By getting your butt in gear and increasing your activity level, you will ultimately decrease your chance of contracting the disease.
Other identified risk factors include:
- Poor diet – low in fruits, vegetables and fibre
- Obesity
- High red or processed meat consumption
- Smoking
- Excessive alcohol intake
Reducing your risk from the second leading cause of cancer death in Canada can be made simple with a few line changes in your daily routine. First play change – take advantage of the national Sports Day festivities. Leave your laziness, excuses or old routines behind and take a shot at the different sports or activities being offered in your hometown, you may surprise yourself and find a new love!
For more information on Sports Day in Canada or to get involved in the week's events, please visit CBC's official link: http://sportsday.cbc.ca/
Sources :
Canadian Cancer Society : http://info.cancer.ca/cce-ecc/default.aspx?Lang=F&toc=13
Participaction : http://www.participaction.com/fr-ca/Home.aspx
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada : http://www.colorectal-cancer.ca/en/
[1] Canadian Cancer Society, http://info.cancer.ca/cce-ecc/default.aspx?Lang=E&toc=13&cceid=4004
The Legacy of a Fighter
Aug 23rd
"My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair."
Jack Layton
Canada has lost both a great man and profound leader. Jack Layton, not only triumphantly led his political party to become Canada's Official Opposition but was an inspiration to fellow Canadian cancer patients through his unfaltering courage and drive to live.
After battling and victoriously overcoming his first bout of prostate cancer in 2009, he was viewed as a symbol of hope and optimism within our country. When diagnosed with a new form of cancer in July, the NDP leader decided to step down briefly 'to fight this new cancer, so that he could be back in September to continue to fight for families when Parliament resumed.'
He left with the intent and conviction to win yet again.
Sadly, this time his battle was lost. He passed away early Monday morning in his home, surrounded by those closest to him.
In his hiatus speech on July 25, he expressed his gratitude for the numerous letters and e-mails he received from across the nation, "Your stories and support have touched me deeply and I have drawn strength and inspiration from them."
In his final letter, Layton continued to lead, even in death, by instilling a positive outlook in the hearts of others who struggle with cancer on a daily basis.
"To other Canadians who are on journeys to defeat cancer and to live their lives, I say this: please don't be discouraged that my own journey hasn't gone as well as I had hoped. You must not lose your own hope. Treatments and therapies have never been better in the face of this disease. You have every reason to be optimistic, determined, and focused on the future. My only other advice is to cherish every moment with those you love at every stage of your journey, as I have done this summer."
To read the complete farewell letter the honourable Jack Layton left behind for his beloved fellow Canadians please see the attached link:
Are Canadian drinking guidelines strict enough?
Jul 13th
Posted by KaitWallace in Uncategorized
A Twitter follower tipped us off to a Canadian Medical Association Journal article that analyzes "sensible" drinking and cancer prevention- and concludes that new guidelines may be needed.
From the article's description on the CMAJ site:
Guidelines for sensible drinking do not take the dose-response relationship between alcohol consumption and cancer risk into consideration. According to Latino-Martel and colleagues, the amount of evidence for the link between alcohol consumption and cancer has recently increased. On the whole, alcohol is considered an avoidable risk factor for cancer. Current guidelines for sensible drinking are not adequate for the prevention of cancer, and new guidelines based on scientific evidence are needed. Full article
You will need a paid account to access the full CMAJ article, but Carly Weeks' Globe and Mail article explains our current state of affairs nicely:
In Canada, there are no federally established drinking standards. But low-risk drinking guidelines created by researchers from the University of Toronto and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, which have been endorsed by many health organizations, say men should consume no more than 14 alcoholic drinks in a week, and women no more than nine.
The Globe and Mail reports that a brand new set of Canadian drinks-per-week guidelines is in the works.
Here's to hoping that Canada's policy makers will pay attention to studies like this, a Centre for Addiction and Mental Health collaboration which found that alcohol use above "daily recommended limits" leads to several types of cancers.
Canada's first national drinking guidelines are expected to be released later this year. Do you feel this will have an impact on the amount of alcohol you consume? Discuss!
On May 21, we Crunched Out Colon Cancer!
Jun 29th
Posted by KaitWallace in Uncategorized
Pat and Lauren Connors (Dartmouth, NS) brought us on a trip down memory lane with Crunch Out Colon Cancer, a fundraiser inspired by the fabulously campy 8 Minute Abs. This event was put on in memory of Jim Connors, hero and loving father to Pat and Lauren. Jim lost his life to colon cancer.
Why they raised money:
"To keep our father's legacy—of dedication to his community and to those in need—alive. [T]o spread a message that Colon Cancer is treatable and beatable—when caught early through screening. All proceeds will be shared between the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society."
How they did it:
Through an abs-athon, of course! Lauren and Pat (and friends!) did a grueling session of 8 minute abs (above) for every $80 raised. With so much community support for the event, we bet their obliques are now anything but weak!
Check out the pics from the event- we hear it was a whole six-pack of fun!
"Buttboards" beckon bigwigs at the ASCO AGM
Jun 28th
Posted by KaitWallace in Uncategorized
We met with prominent oncologists from around the world at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) conference in Chicago earlier this month- and we thought it was the perfect opportunity to get cheeky.
Our GetYourButtSeen-themed booth and educational butt-boards were a rare treat in a sea of oh-so-serious displays, and many doctors took the time to stop by our booth and create virtual butts of their own. There were some good laughs and extremely positive comments on our edgy virtual awareness campaign.
These specialists, who deal with the seriousness of cancer treatment on a daily basis, are ready to bare their butts. Are you?
Heartfelt thanks to CCAC Board Members Garry Sears and Eva Hoare for joining Frank (our Patient & Volunteer Support guru), Michelle (our Business Operations Director) and Barry (CCAC president) in the Windy City.


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Gazelle HornsWednesday, February 25th, 2009
I like to put these pastries in a basket for Purim as they make ideal Mishloach Manot. They transport well and look delightful all wrapped up. They are in fact a very popular Moroccan pastry especially in the street markets of Marrakech.
Though its shape is reminiscent of a crescent, it actually represents a gazelle horn, hence its name. These pastries are always served at celebrations, particularly at wedding banquets. Filled with almond paste and flavored with orange flower water (can be found at specialty shops) they are a pure delight.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes; Cooking Time: 20 minutes; Makes: Approximately 35
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There's so much character in there! Wonderful!
Nice drawing. I liked it.
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It's awesome work, but it is creepy, too. Can I poke it with a stick?
cool use of lines to create texture. It looks carved wood, awesome
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Really, America? NCIS is our most popular show?
One thing you learn when watching playoff football, other than how ridiculous very fat men look in sweater vests, is the status of the network's prime-time lineup. There's 800 breaks in action, and the announcers use all of them to plug about 4 shows. This week's was particularly shocking…
"Tune in on Tuesdays for America's #1 and #5 most watched dramas, NCIS and NCIS Los Angeles."
What? The NCIS? The stupid one with Mark Harmon that no one watches because it's obviously ridiculous? You don't mean…
that NCIS, do you? And it turns out they did. I looked it up. NCIS, the show about a unit that investigates all Navy-related crimes and misdemeanors (that sensation you feel is your spine beginning to tingle), is regularly the most watched show in the country. NCIS Los Angeles, the show about Navy-related crimes and misdemeanors in the greater Los Angeles area, usually ends up around 5th. Which is reason enough for me to kill myself.
Look, we all understand the appeal of the American procedural. The case-of-the-week format is comforting, its stars performances now wear the predictability of an old friend, and the surprise endings aren't actually surprising, but have just enough twist in them to leave us with a glimmer of self-respect. "OK, that was a real TV show, I have spent my hour justifiably." But NCIS? Motherfucking NCIS? That's not Law and Order. There's no Sam Waterston in the building. It's not even CSI, which we all feel a little dirty about watching, but vaguely involves science and is therefore somewhat redemptive. It's NCIS. (And don't think we haven't noticed how close the letters of CSI and NCIS are, CBS. You were trying to trick us into watching and we don't don't appreciate it.) It stars Mark Harmon, of all people. Name something Mark Harmon was in, quick! Wrong. The correct answer is "St. Elsewhere". All other shows you had to look up because no one's ever heard of them. That's who we're supposed to tune in for.
What concerned me the most about this mid-game commercial was that it referred to character's names. "Find out how DiNozzo came to be DiNozzo…" or some such nonsense. That was earth shattering. Apparently we live in a universe where knowledge of NCIS is so widespread that names of characters can be used in passing and we're expected to have the slightest fucking idea what people are talking about. "Oh yeah, good ol' DiNozzo. I'd love to know how he came up with all his crazy quirks!" Who the christ is DiNozzo? Everyone watches this show AND everyone knows the people on it? That was too much for me to handle. I had to watch an episode. So I did. It took until minute 2 for this gem:
(man lying dead on the ground, a victim of a bomb attack, his shoes lying on the ground ten feet in front of him. he is surrounded by examiners.)
The Great DiNozzo: I've heard of getting blown out of your shoes, but I never thought I'd see it.
Effete Doctor in Bowtie: Now, if the explosion had knocked his socks off, that would be impressive.
"Fuck yeah! Hilariously written scene, Greg. Thanks, Bill – let's go score some Heinekens!" Thanks for tuning in to the #1 drama in America, next season we'll get Jay Leno to co-star.
Truth be told, I don't even know what NCIS is supposed to be investigating. Is there really such a wealth of Navy-related crimes that it needs its own special division of internal examiners? What's a Navy-related crime anyway? Someone stole my funny white hat? And then presumably, there are so many of these cases that an entire unit is justified for Los Angeles all on its own? I don't know about you, but I've been to LA, and I didn't get the sense that it was teetering on the edge of Naval illegality and insurrection. How is this the most popular show on TV? What's happening, America?
What I want from you, dear reader, is an explanation. Certainly some of you have watched the show, and I want to know why. What do you like? What keeps you tuning in? Please help me understand. Because it hurts me a little inside to think this is what the majority of us prefer.
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I'm always baffled at how shows like NCIS, CSI, Numbers, etc. even attract one viewer, let alone rank so high. At least I'm not the only one perturbed by these things. Unfortunately, it only gets worse from here.
So you're saying we should all watch mindless crap like the Family Guy and Arrested Development, none of which is funny or worth our time.
NCIS may be similar to CSI and L&O but it's not the same and is it's own show, totally dependent from those others. I was watching both for years before NCIS started and I can tell you, they are nothing alike. For starters, CSI isn't even authentic, most of what they do, forensics wise, isn't even real. NCIS is as close to the real thing as you'll get.
L&O is the same, only they take a lot of liberties with the law. In real life, cops can't get away with half the stuff they do on that show.
CSI is more crime based, you hardly know anything about the characters. NCIS has developed the characters so much you'd swear they were real (and yes I know people like them).
David McCallum is so dedicated an actor that he studied up on the medical aspects of his character (when he got the part and early on in the series). He's even performed an autopsy. He used to work closely with the LA coroner to make sure all the medical aspects of the show were correct. Now he's the medical tech consultant on the show.
Pauley Perrette actually has a degree in forensics, back in the days before she became an actress.
Not many shows can say that.In response to another comment. See in context »
NCIS is part family drama, part comedy and part police procedural, thus it ties in three of the most of the compelling fields for TV entertainment.
The key for me is the relationships between the main characters and how "the family" of Gibbs field team interact with each other and deal with the trials and tribulations of the job.
The show rewards long time fans by being as consistent as possible with continuity, not tying every single story line up, or doing so several episodes or seasons later, and leaving things a bit open ended, much like life.
Also, there is a referential aspect, much like Arrested Development, where elements of the show draw from the character's real lives. Two examples:
Michael Weatherly (DiNozzo) investigates a crime where the victim was the heir to a fortune made by importing Swiss Army knives. In real life, Weatherly's family made their money importing Swiss Army knives.
At one point, Special Agent Todd asks Harmon's Gibbs what "Ducky" the effette Medical Examiner played by actor David McCallum looked like when he was younger. Harmon pauses and goes, "Ilya Kuryakin" which of course was David McCallum's character in the show "Man from U.N.C.L.E."
Those sorts of details reward a cultish and devoted fanbase.
Also, the patriotic backdrop of the show cannot be denied as a factor. The episode where the great Charles Durning stars as a WWII veteran, is particularly moving.
Is it the best show ever written? No. But it rewards its fans, and does enough things right both in terms of acting, writing, setting, that makes its popularity justified. Get the DVDs and start from Season 1. It's worth it.
Love it! Thank you Corpsie for a genuine response. I will say that in my brief relationship with NCIS, I haven't found myself saying "wow, this show is a lot like Arrested Development." But hey, to each his own.
Let me ask you this, does it bother you that NCIS is so obviously derivative of Law and Order and CSI? Or do you like the format enough that you're cool with the similarities? Do you watch NCIS LA?In response to another comment. See in context »
Just to clarify, I was not directly comparing Arrested Development to NCIS. It would be far-fetched to assume anyone would see one and immediately think of the other. However, the device of story telling with an eye on what happens outside of the fictitious world in which the shows exist, exists in both and I think it is a device that is appealing to fans of TV today.
Arrested Development used that device with brilliance several times. Replaing Henry Winkler with Scott Baio just like Happy Days, and when Jason Bateman was looking for someone who could be his sister, and him finding his real life sister Justine Bateman at the bar, are added layers of coolness, that while not plot driving, adds to the overall tone of the show.
Obviously that device is not a driving element in police procedural storytelling, but it gives NCIS that same bit of coolness, that you don't quite see in other shows. (NCIS LA also uses that device. Showing LL Cool J boxing in one seen, you can almost hear "Mama Said Knock You Out.")
It demonstrates that the writers are not simply churning out "Generic Police Drama 178″ but actually trying to craft a show.
Personally, I'm not "bothered" by derivative police drama. Most art is derivative. Every fan of a police drama knows the basic. A crime will happen, and it will be solved. How that story is told is what is compelling.
Ultimately a show stands on its own merits, whether it is derived from another idea, concept, or show or not. The key for any viewer is whether "how the story is told" is entertaining. If I'm entertained, I'm not bothered.
NCIS LA, is still finding it's own legs. It feels more like a buddy comedy/adventure with LL Cool J and O'Donnell, a Lethal Weapon type show, than say the familial nature of NCIS original. But it follows the same formula of not adhering to strict police procedural archetypes.In response to another comment. See in context »
Nice try, Law and Order team, nice try.
Actually, I don't like this attitude: "If I don't know it – then it's not worth knowing." NCIS is big enough to do well without your liking it or even knowing it, no prob.
Reading your column reminds me of the fellow, who upon viewing a square centimetre of the left hand corner of the Mona Lisa declares "What a piece of shit! It's just dark brown – the rest of it must really suck!"
Very "enlightened" attitude and certainly following in that same vein, one that makes you eminently qualified to criticize a show that self-admittedly you have exactly 10 minutes of exposure to (and that you went into with a "motherfucking" chip on your shoulder about, to begin with).
Perhaps, as a regular viewer of the show, I can hopefully explain to you that the appeal of this show lies in the intricate connections between the characters and the experiences they share.
The characters are interesting because they are dynamic in form and function. They have their flaws and their strengths which lend depth to the stories and to the interconnections between their various roles. They have developed over the years and grown into complex, well-rounded personalities. While they make captivating studies in their own right, they also add up to so much more than just the sum of the show's individual parts.
The actors are dedicated, talented individuals who have a genuine chemistry both on and off the set and work hard at their craft (even after seven seasons) to make things fresh. The writers are clever and skilled – their credentials are as noteworthy as any on television ( take the time to do a wee bit of research into your topic and you'll find their resumes are impressive enough).
Using glib phrases to summarise the series like "stupid one with Mark Harmon that no one watches because it's obviously ridiculous!" or "Effete Doctor in Bowtie" to describe a character that you know nothing about, will get you attention (the same way pulling your pants down in a public street will) but to what purpose does that serve other than just prove one is an exhibitionist.
It certainly doesn't pass for anything remotely connected to a thoughtful critical analysis of a popular entertainment show (if indeed that was the intent of this column and not just to insult the efforts of the producers, actors and writers).
I gave you a fair shot (more than what you gave NCIS apparently) and finished your whole column (as distasteful as it seemed to do so). Perhaps you can learn to do the same thing and then revisit your attempt at understanding why this show continues to grow in popularity and has a fairly wide (and actually intelligent) fanbase that happens to be fully aware of what makes good entertainment and good story-writing.
Take the advice of corpsie and give the show a real chance (watch say, six episodes… I'll be more than happy to supply you with a recommended list) – you might find you that viewing it with a bit more open-mindedness could lead you to enjoying it. It really is worth at least that effort.
Oh, BTW did you know that "No Brain" is about as confusingly similar to "Brian Donovan" as "NCIS" is to "CSI"? Thought you might appreciate that little titbit!
Wow! NCIS viewers are feisty.
For the record, Valdan, I actually watched a few episodes. I should've been more clear about that. More viewing however did not lead to a different opinion.
So you're saying you lied?
How "honest" of you to admit that now…
Regardless, I think you approached this series with such a closed mind and a big chip on your shoulder, perhaps watching a dozen episodes wouldn't be enough to give it a fair chance.
I don't mind that you don't like it – not at all. Lots of things that other people like I find uninteresting. Personal tastes are always highly subjective – I have the intelligence and the where-with-all to handle that fact of life.
What I mind is that you were so arrogantly insulting about the show, the actors and the writers and you never once looked at it with the intention of even giving it a fair chance.
As someone who has been associated with newspapers and journalists all my adult life, I find it strange that, even in an opinion piece such as this, someone would fill their column with such a preponderance of vulgar poppycock and demeaning remarks in a clear effort to incite readers into reaction.
You've got your reaction sir! And the fact that you now confess to including purposeful exaggeration doesn't really ease my mind at all.
I hope the other NCIS fans are able to "enlighten" you as to the merits of the show.
Honestly… I do!In response to another comment. See in context »
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For the record, Valdan, I actually watched a few episodes. I should've been more clear about that. More viewing however did not lead to a different opinion."
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Don't worry, Brian, not all NCIS fans are complete brain f*rts like Valdan. You were unfortunate enough to run into one of those TV nerds that act like they are being paid to defend "their" show and who have multi-orgasms on seeing the latest ratings.
Just so you know who you are dealing with: "Miss Valdan" is a 56-year-old woman who lives in a complete fantasy world and who has a crush on Michael Weatherly aka Tony DiNozzo like some little teenage girl. She defends everything and anything about the show to the bone and if someone happens to have a different opinion that person is, of course, spreading "negativism" in her book. What she doesn't know is the fact that she and her equally delusional buddy NavyResGirl on the IMDDB message board have become quite the laughing stock in the NCIS community. What they also don't know is the fact that fans aren't the only ones laughing (if you know who I mean). That NavyResGirl (and yes, another one of those old birds in her 50s with a crush on Michael Weatherly) person is equally insane. Check out the IMDB message board for her "Observation" threads. She spends several hours each week watching and re-watching a new episode and writing down her notes. That's what you get when you make a living as a pet sitter and have no life to speak of.
To give you an idea of what "Miss Valdan" is like: She posted your blog entry and her "glorious victory over you" on the IMDB.com board, check it out:
A rather sad case of a delusional old bird watching too much TV. There is always a handful with every show, I suppose.
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While I am at it: Thank you very much for your article. I may be amongst those who actually watch the show, but by GOD… I know its weaknesses! I may enjoy it, but it is something I watch while multitasking, nothing else. I certainly don't consider it a masterpiece or Shakespeare in the making like Miss V over there does. It is entertaining on a good day and cringe worthy on a bad one. Simple as that. Oh, and if you ever run into one of those old birds again: They are all convinced that the showrunner is a bloody genius and that all actors should have received at least three Emmy Awards by now. So better brush up on your martial arts before you step into the ring.
Other than that: Tell it as it is. Nothing wrong with taking those crazy dodos down a peck or two.
Greetings from Stockholm (where we are busy freezing our asses off)In response to another comment. See in context »
Brian, thanks for the piece. Let me co-sign on to Corpsie's review. NCIS manages to bridge genres that shouldn't go together — procedurals and geek culture. The basic "murder-of-the-week" brings in the CSI procedural (and military drama) fan. Meanwhile, the Abby and McGee characters are offbeat enough to make this very Gen-X friendly. Abby's all Goth and hip, while McGee has this whole other life as a suspense/fantasy author. I was a fan of JAG, which NCIS spun off from, but the latter far surpasses the former in being a remarkably original show made out of not-so-original trappings.
Even though the production got taken away from him a few seasons ago, keep in mind that the show was created by Donald Bellisario, who also created geek-cult favorite "Quantum Leap" 20 years ago. In fact, there was an early NCIS episode featuring McGee tracking down a suspect at a "Quantum" convention. That's the kind of wink-wink insider stuff that Corpsie was referring to. Oh, and the show has a damn fine soundtrack too!
One last thing: You need an up-to-date picture for this piece: Lauren Holly's character died two seasons back. Rocky Carroll is the new head of the bureau.
Alright, this is what I'm talking about Robert. I saw the character with the Goth attitude, and was gonna mention it, but cut for space. A crime scene technician who is cheery and quirky, and the way they demonstrate that is to give her vaguely goth attire? Come on, that's pretty lame. She's not goth, or an at all realistic human being, she's a sanitized silly creation. To me anyway, but clearly not to others. It genuinely doesn't bother you?
I like to Quantum Leap past though. Now that's a great show.In response to another comment. See in context »
But thats just it. Abbey isn't trying to be goth, she never calls herself goth, she's not trying to fit an image imposed on her by any group. She likes tattoos, heavy metal, anything or any one unusual and has a macabre fascination with death and accidents.
Everyone else calls her goth because they have to label her something. In reality she'd probably be called Emo.
Tony summed her up best as "a paradox wrapped in an oxymoron, smothered in contradictions."In response to another comment. See in context »
You clearly know nothing about the show and the real NCIS. The cast has visited the real NCIS and have said that they are much like their real life counter parts. Including Abby, yes there are people in the real NCIS forensic lab that look like her.
As for her being a "watered down goth" she is a perky goth, and as someone that's had goth friends, she is like them, in her own way. Not all goths dress in all black, wear pale face and darkened eyes. There are plenty of goths that dress closer to normal. As a former friend used to say, goth is not a state of dress, but a state of mind.In response to another comment. See in context »
Really? They investigated their parts by meeting people who do the job in real life? Wow, I've never heard of other actors doing that. They do their roles seriously!In response to another comment. See in context »
Brian, is Abby "silly and sanitized"? Maybe. But, in the context of the other shows to which NCIS is compared — the CSI franchise, primarily — I find her completely original. In fact, as I tried to point out in my earlier response — show takes a basic genre, but its character choices give it a fresh vibe all its own. Perhaps you don't like the individual characters, but I think they are original separately and as an ensemble (none of the other crime shows has a technician like Abby).
Interestingly, NCIS:LA used Abby's goth-ish background in a more compelling way as she crossed over to track down a serial killer in one of its first episodes.
By the way, have you checked out the soundtracks?In response to another comment. See in context »
"NCIS" is also part-soap opera in one respect regarding the interplay between its characters. Specifically Abby Sciuto and Timothy McGee.
After eight years, it's fairly obvious to this viewer that Abby and McGee love each other a lot more than they're allowed to show.
With the ninth season now starting, I'm wondering if and when McGee will finally screw up the courage to 1) confess to Gibbs that he's fallen in love with Abby, in spite of Gibbs' "no fraternization" rule and 2) Tell Abby his true feelings about her?In response to another comment. See in context »
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Thanks for the laugh Brian… i feel ya man; but is it so surprising? I mean hell, Fox News is the most watched news station and anyone who is actually living on planet Earth knows what a load of mental arsenic that station injects its viewers with daily. So…?
I actually watched at one point almost a whole season of CSI-Miami because 1) it looks so great in hi-def and 2) friends and i played a game where we would try to determine the exact moment in the plot that David Caruso had smoked a big fatty before coming on scene. (it was usually quite obvious)
That said, i think you are on to something… it's a little more than disturbing America's obsession with crime shows. I know i know, the mystery genre is a classic theme that taps into human curiosity on a base level; but why such a glut of cop shows? Is there a correlation between it, and our gradual decline into a fascist police state?
Ha – I have watched basketball games that I have no immediate interest in only because they're in Hi-Def. It's funny that that's a thing people do.In response to another comment. See in context »
You say Mark Harmon, i think The Deliberate Stranger. I'm not a huge fan of true crime, but i do remember watching that miniseries a couple of times when i was younger.
As for why NCIS is so popular, i think you have to look at the trends in television.
10 years ago the science approach was in with forensics shows (like CSI) popping up and spinning off left and right.
About 2 years ago this began to change, with people wanting more character based drams, driven by more old fashioned detectives, as evidenced by the emergence of shows like the Mentalist and Castle.
NCIS has always straddled the two with a good mix of science and a good old fashioned intuition.
The serious/science type shows also had very little sense of humour. It was a relentless onslaught of rape and murder, kidnapping and torture. Hell, for it's 100th episode Criminal Minds celebrated by killing off one of its characters wives. Do those guys know how to throw a party or what?
The newer detective shows have a gentler, lighter touch and plenty of laughter mixed in with the heinous crimes.
But NCIS always had that too. Thanks mainly to DiNozzo (who you laugh at as often as with).
In these troubling times, people don't want to be depressed even further in their off time.
From a feminist perspective, this show also has some great role models (one awful one, but we'll skip her for now).
None of the women have a husband or family and this choice is not questioned. It's not to say that the show looks down on families, simply that so far these characters have chosen not to go that route, and no one is questioning their decisions, like having a husband and children is the only way to be happy. These women love their careers, don't seem to be looking to settle down and aren't viewed as odd, weird or unfeminine for it.
The two main female cast characters are also top notch. Abbey is a leading forensic scientist, frequently courted by other organisations for her skills because she's just that good. She's weird, non-conformist and doesn't care that she doesn't fit the typical woman or scientist image. She is who she is, simple as that. In a world where so many young girls are striving for an unrealistic body image (which is unattainable until they invent photoshop for real bodies) i think that's a good message to send.
Ziva kicks ass and the men are happy to sit back and let her. She frequently loses her temper but never once has someone mentioned PMT or belittled her or told her off for getting angry or said it's not very lady like. Sometimes they hold her back, but just so she doesn't kill their suspect.
There's no coddling of the women on this show, which is a true sign of equality.
Finally, between the team there is a real family vibe. These people are there for each other, no matter what and when the chips are down, that means a lot. When one is accused of murder, his boss tells him "You never need an alibi with me." I never had a boss trust me like that.
And on the other hand when things are good, they tease, taunt and make fun of each other, much like siblings do, until Daddy Gibbs breaks it up, of course!
I also meant to add why i think procedurals are so popular.
While they have over arcing themes, each episode is it's own story, tied up in a neat little package with a few threads left to be tugged on in layer episodes.
It's like reading a series of short stories.
Other shows, like 24 and True Blood, tell one story over a whole series, dividing it into chapters and giving you only a small piece of the picture each week. I have zero patience for that sort of story telling and tend to wait until the series has ended to start watching. That way i can watch the story unfold in a week or two rather than the 9 months they were originally aired over.
If you miss half a dozen chapters of those shows, you're going to have a hard time catching up again. If you miss 6 episodes of a procedural show, it's safe to assume you can tune in again without having missed anything significant enough to hinder your enjoyment of the episode.In response to another comment. See in context »
Cat, great observation on the change in crime shows (I'm a Castle fan too). Agree too with their use of gender roles. Any thought that they decided to off Lauren Holly's character because they thought there were too many "strong" women? Or did it give them a chance to utilize a bit more diversity (notably, they switched in Rocky Carroll before Obama was elected).
I also think the way they use DiNozzo is interesting. As a serial womanizer (or talker, at least), he could have come across as crass and obnoxious. Instead, he's appealing, I think to both men and women, creating a jerky older-brother dynamic with McGee and an odd father-son relationship with Gibbs. The episode with Robert Wagner as DiNozzo's dad — especially the last scene — was a keeper.In response to another comment. See in context »
You had to mention Jenny… As a feminist, I hated her character.
Anyone with power must use it wisely, especially when you're dealing with the first woman to hold a position because her moves and motives will be scrutinised much more closely than a mans would.
Instead of being a good leader, sitting back and overseeing the organisation, she used the office to pursue personal vendetta's. She employed very underhanded methods to achieve her goals, flirted with her ex-boyfriend, grew very "familiar" with DiNozzo and used agency resources for personal reasons.
The icing on the cake was when it was stated that on a previous mission she had been unable to kill another woman and had lied about it, thus leading to the death of another agent as well as her own.
Jenny is the sort of role model women can do without.
As for DiNozzo, i really didn't like him in the beginning, he was sexist and uncouth. Gradually they have toned down the sexism but kept the sense of humour. And when i say sexist, i mean comments like 'all women pretend to be someone they're not' (or something similar). I don't care that he dated a lot of women, and would only care if he had lied to them about being exclusive. Since Jeanne though he isn't even dating much now.
I like the way he's grown and matured over the seasons, very realistic. (though way back in the pilot, his answering the phone while pretending to be the dead man in the body bag will probably always be one of my favourite moments)In response to another comment. See in context »
Let's just call it like it is: The vast majority of television programming is by dullards, for dullards. Television (and pretty much all of pop culture) is, as author Chris Hedges states, the "revels of a dying culture". That NCIS is so popular is not, unfortunately, without consequences. A nation enamorate of such vapid garbage will likely lack the intellectual, moral and spriritual abilities to survive. That most television shows draw the numbers they claim only confirms the witless, lobotomized state of the citizenry.
I get it, you don't like NCIS.
honestly, it's always amazing to me to read a review of a show by somebody who CLEARLY has never seen the "stupid show that no one watches" (you know, not counting the 15 million or so people that tune into each new episode) with that "unknown" Mark Harmon
Honestly, I don't know how anyone can take you seriously. First of all, how credible is a review that has to be blanked out in places when reproduced on other sites. we get it. you don't like the show. I'm not sensitive to cussing (I do more than my fair share) but you just sound biased, stupid, and uninformed when you write a review and it sounds like you're talking in the locker room. And how can you trust a review that can't even give the name of a main character that was not mentioned in the ad with BIG BOLD LETTERS.
Now, the show itself:
NCIS is so popular for many reasons. First of all, it has the lure of the "American procedural," the same "case-of-the-week" format as your beloved L&O or CSI (though I must ask, how do you leave a procedural with a glimmer of self-respect?)
The difference that puts NCIS a grade above, though, is the team dynamic. It's not just a bunch of law enforcement emotionless robots, like all of the other procedurals. It's very character oriented, and has the feeling of a real team, a real workforce. Between Abby, Ducky, Vance, or the core of Team Gibbs, many people identify with at least one character, making the show more likeable. Try watching more than 5 minutes of the show and you'll see
and why do you care about how the ads introduce DiNozzo? a lot of the viewers DO know who "The Great DiNozzo" is, so it seems to make sense to advertise as such. If you don't like the ad, why don't you get up and do something while ads are on?
(oh, by the way, in reality, there must be a lot of people getting their "funny white hats" stolen too, because NCIS is a real agency)
God help me, I had to join to comment on your ridiculous article. It is obvious that you haven't watched the series. Not a problem, this type of program may not appeal to you and as others have said, that's your right in America.
I, on the other hand, have watched since the first two spin-off episodes on JAG. Why? I would have to admit that the appearance of David McCallum would be one. I've been a fan of this remarkable man since I was a child. The second reason is because the series-to-be was from Don Bellisario, a man who has put many series on the air that I love.
Why have I continued watching? There are many reasons, but the major one would be the character dynamics. I know and have worked with many of these type of people, I know their archetypes (look that up if it is too big a word for you, I'll wait.)
The cast and crew of NCIS respect both the actual agency of NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Services) and the forensic work that is done in a series of this type. Even considering how procedures must be trimmed for television requirements, they make a sincere effort to get it right. The same cannot be said of any of the CSIs. BONES may come the closest to that same respect.
And they have respect for the fans. We're not pandered to, but they do listen to our comments and complaints. The show runners put in little bits that hark back to prior episodes, things only longtimers like myself would get.
The fact that you don't like the series doesn't bother me as much as the lack of knowledge, respect, and intelligence on your part. Not to mention a respect for the language of commentary.
True/Slant appears to be an appropriate name for this site. The truth is slanted enough to have no resemblance with reality.
Brian, here's a question for you: Given the wide landscape of mainstream television, what show do YOU think SHOULD be Number One? You've explained (sort of) why NCIS shouldn't be. Various fans here have explained why we/they enjoy it (including individual and ensemble character dynamics) — and why it stands out from other procedural and cop shows. What's YOUR criteria on what makes a good TV (comedy and/or drama) show and give us some examples. Is it just intentionally "deep" stuff like "Mad Men" or can lighter fare also make the grade?
Fair question, Robert. I've discussed my favorites in the past on the blog, but for new folks — for sitcoms: I love 30 Rock and Curb Your Enthusiasm, and enjoy The Office and Community.
Hour long favorites: Lost, Friday Night Lights, Southland, House, Dexter, Fringe, Breaking Bad and of course Jersey Shore. I guess I'd include Mad Men there, but I'm often conflicted on it.
What unifies these shows? I'm not really sure. I guess what I'm looking for is a program that can give me something different, something original. Shows that offer a truth or a thought or a story or a joke that I haven't seen before. A rich, creative product that is carefully written.
Most procedurals are cookie cutter experiences in my mind – you've seen one, you seen em all. They come down the conveyor belt, you throw in a few hacky jokes, an eccentric medical examiner, and a suspicious businessman three steps removed from the crime and you've got an episode. To me, that's NCIS. Nothing true or creative or original about it. However Southland, for instance, tackles similar subject matter in a completely different and engrossing way. Real scenes with real, richly drawn characters. None of this "hey, let's make her a goth! Give her spikes and tattoos and…quirky dialogue!" nonsense. But it's not easily digestible, so it has trouble staying on air. I wish I liked the NCIS-style, there'd be a lot more to watch.In response to another comment. See in context »
Hate to break it to you Brian, but House and Fringe are procedurals with a cookie cutter formula. They just disguise that fact by having an illness or pseudo-science bad guy.
I normally love sci-fi/fantasy shows, but Fringe didn't get the mix right. Their ideas are far too freaky to ever be called science fiction but the series is too based in reality to be fantasy. I really wanted to like it but could barely make it through an episode without screaming at the TV for breaking yet another law of physics or trampling over human biology/biochemistry.
House was original for a time but it's just too predictable now. But the House drinking game is fun, especially if like me, you watch a few episodes together. Everything someone gets fired, resigns or gets rehired, take a drink.In response to another comment. See in context »
Yes, I'm aware they're procedurals. That's why I said "most" and not "all", and then explained what I think makes a good TV show, so you would know why I like those. I also used the example of Southland, another procedural, to show how the formula can work.In response to another comment. See in context »
Actually, there is a real life NCIS – they investigate crimes involving both the Navy and the Marines. The show sensationalizes the process of course, but the background is real enough.
Indeed the show is popular enough to have spawned a Discovery-channel show called "The Real NCIS" that involves real crimes that the real NCIS has solved.
As far as the show goes, I think of it as a parody of the CSI-like shows that take themselves just a little too seriously. People are all weird and full of quirks, there's no reason that actors and characters need to be any different.
i love NCIS the thing i love most about it is how funny Micheal Weatherly (Anthony Dinozzo) is and how Cote De Pablo (Ziva David) messes up English. and how David McCallum (Dr.Mallard-ducky) goes on and on about his past and his mother basically his life and how Abby always blasts her music and then Gibbs yells at her to off the crap and how Gibbs hits Dinozzo & McGee on the back of the head and how McGee talks tech crap and both Dinozzo and Gibbs yells at him he says it a different way and really i love the trying to figure out who did it following who is dating who and why and how and i love the interrogations and by the way im 11 years old but I've been watching CSI ever since i can remember
Well, unlike some people, I actually like to watch a few episodes to get the sense of what the show is about, just watching one episode isn't going to give you any knowledge of what it's about. Honestly, I had the same reaction when I heard Navy and Criminal being used together, but I check out about 3 episodes and I got hooked, I now have seen every aired episode of both NCIS and NCIS:LA. Yes I have a social life, but I can see these shows because of the nice machine called the DVR. But anyways, it's not about whether you believe it or not, it's about enjoying something new, and some of the many things NCIS brings to the table is humor (dry, explicit, and haha), family, something to keep you thinking about while watching the story develop. NCIS is #1 for many reasons, one of them being: people like it! It's been #1 for many seasons and sometimes you lose viewers as your show (and cast) move on, but despite that, people still watch because it's different than the other shows. Also, unlike all three CSI's (which are just as good), NCIS is a real investigative agency of the DOD. So, you keep writing about how you hate it and can't stand it and all that other stuff, and NCIS and NCIS:LA will continue to dominate ratings on America's most-watched network!
NCIS is a real life thing there really is a Naval Criminal Investigative Service. The show however is not of real NCIS investigations. NCIS in my opinion is an amazing show and i love it. I love the relationship with the characters and how i find it funny. I think it deserves to be in the top five shows in america if not the number 1 show which it is. Its cool that you totally hate NCIS its your opinion and its your right. COuld you imagine if everyone liked the same thing we would have a boring world. NCIS is addicting to me and my whole family friends ect.. I hope they keep the seasons coming and continue to be lead by Mark Harmon he completes the whole show without him it wouldnt be the same.
wow…that was hilarious!…not.
you have alot of contradictions in your story. You said that it was the #1 show then you said that no one watches it?…come on lets make up our minds.
But we all know which one's the right one now don't we, Probie?
I watch NCIS because it's fun, light-hearted and I love the chemistry between Gibbs and Abby.
Television is for mindless entertainment. When I want to be educated or productive, I read a book.
NCIS sucks . . . the end. For that matter, the entire CBS lineup with the single exception of How I Met Your Mother sucks. Period. All of those bullshit shows (CSI, CSI: Miami, CSI: New York, The Mentalist, NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, Numb3ers) use the EXACT same formula to create the EXACT same mind-numbing idiotic portrayal of criminal investigations. For crying out loud how hard is this to grasp?!?!?! NOBODY ACTS LIKE THESE PEOPLE!!! People who work in a crime scene unit collect some evidence from a crime scene then sit in lab and perform mindless forensic tests while the detectives do the rest of the work. And they do NOT all look like runway models with their trendy white shirts only buttoned half way up while they do the "yep it's blood" test that you see in every single one of those episodes (see CSI: Miami).
But the worst offender by far is NCIS. The show is just absolute and complete garbage. Oh but they have a nerdy guy, a (not-so-good) womanizer, the hard knock boss who slaps people (HAHA that's hilarious), the pseudo goth/emo chick who works in the lab, the old British necrophiliac who also works in the lab, the stern black man who runs the place but Gibbs still plays by his own rules (or earlier that dumb bimbo who provided some sexual tension). I dare anyone to find a workplace like that. You won't find it because IT DOESN'T EXIST!!!
Aside from the ridiculous casting, the acting is completely overwrought. If people talked the way actors delivered their "funny" lines, people would think they were being a pretentious douchebag. Probably the ONLY procedural that was close to an accurate portrayal of what it was trying to portray was Law and Order (the original; not the bullshit SVU or CI spinoffs). Even then, there were always some procedural inaccuracy (usually involved with the criminal prosecution) that was acceptable because it was necessary to make it fit within the time constraints.
And don't think I haven't watched the show. I have. A lot. It's practically the only thing that my father, sister, and brother watch when I'm around. If you want a real show, by pass the stupid acting, simplistic writing, and overall happy-go-lucky/"witty"/its-family-friendly-but-they're-still-solving-crimes-which-are-kind-of-gritty formula of this horse excrement.
Off the top of my head here's a list of better shows, all of which appeal to people with IQs above room temperature (unlike NCIS): Law and Order, Prison Break, 24, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Southland, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Justified, Lights Out, The Sopranos, Weeds, Rome, Friday Night Lights, Entourage (despite the recent story mishaps), Sex and the City, House, ER (before it became ridiculous), Arrested Development, Dexter, How I Met Your Mother, Lost, Seinfeld and hands down the two best shows ever created: SOUTH PARK and THE WIRE.
Maybe some people will continue to create original shows like these instead of spewing out the same procedural dogshit that plagues prime time programming. What they can't even create orginal names for the shows so they just rehash the same plots and either put a ":" between the shows name and the location or they don't even bother and just give it a title from a previous show ("Hawaii 5-0 . . . what a fucking joke).
No one says you should or ought to like it. I like it; I also like 30 rock, how I met your mother, mad men, parks and rec. The list goes on and on. If you do not like it, don't watch it. I also like Mozart, scotch, and Johnny Cash. No one has any right to say there is something wrong with my enjoyment of NCIS, or any other show. It is the ultimate in snobbery to look down on the interests or hobbies or entertainment of others for no other reason than your dislike of said items. So called high culture is not better than pop culture. I hate a lot of tv shows; I do not insult the intelligence of those who watch them. Oh, and not only do I enjoy NCIS, I have an IQ in the 150s and a 3.79 GPA at a major University. I would appreciate it if you would not insult my intelligence because I enjoy a TV show that you do not. Last time I checked, I am free.In response to another comment. See in context »
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At altitude, the weather is awesome, but the sun is much stronger than it feels. COVER YOUR HEAD! more travel advice
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US Gov't, Media Boost Human Rights Criticism of Egypt as Rift with Israel Widens
By Jon Pattee
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Albawaba.com - Amman
Egypt's sentencing of a prominent human rights activist to a seven-year jail term has reaped widespread condemnation in the US media, as well as a sharp upturn in US government criticism at a time when Egypt is distancing itself from Israel and assuming a lead role in the Arab World's pro-Palestinian movement.
Egypt is no stranger to the bad press that accompanies the murder and suppression of intellectuals. From the 1992 assassination of poet Faraq Fouda by Muslim extremists, to the 1989 knifing of Nobel Prize-winning novelist Naguib Mahfouz by the same forces, very few of the country's voices of dissent have escaped the wrath of militant Islamists, on the one hand, and the ruling National Democratic Party on the other.
Last week's jailing of sociologist Saad Eddin Ibrahim once again threw Egypt into the spotlight, this time for the Supreme Security Court's decision to sentence the outspoken pro-democracy activist to seven years in prison. A flurry of articles and editorials in the Western press, ranging from the Washington Post to Newsweek, quickly followed.
Perhaps the most sobering reaction to Ibrahim's sentence, which he received for embezzlement, "spreading tendentious rumors" about election fraud, and illegally accepting money from the European Union, was a blast of criticism from the US, which provides Egypt with billions in aid each year.
"We've been expressing all along our concerns about the process that resulted in this sentence," State Department spokesman Richard Boucher was quoted as saying.
Human rights groups said they harbored doubts over the fairness of the trial. The New York-based Human Rights Watch pointed to the speed with which the verdict was reached.
Meanwhile, a Washington Post editorial urged the US administration to reconsider $2 billion in aid to Egypt in light of its human rights record.
Domestic critics have also had their say, especially human rights groups. The trial of Ibrahim, who was sentenced along with 27 colleagues from his think tank, constituted "a terrible embarrassment for Egypt," according to Dan Tschigi, a political scientist at the American University in Cairo, cited by Newsweek.
Ibrahim's lawyers tried unsuccessfully to undermine the entire legal edifice upon which the prosecution's case was built, particularly the archaic Article 48 of the penal code, which was created in 1910.
The article makes it easier to prove charges of conspiracy by doing away with stringent requirements for material evidence of criminal intent. The situation-specific military decree issued on October 20, 1992 after the Cairo earthquake was also a crucial element in defense arguments. That decree forbids any NGO from taking any sort of funding without written permission from the Ministry of Social Affairs.
"I want to emphasize to the court the fragility, feebleness and shallowness of the charges leveled against my client, and the lack of material evidence," concluded lead lawyer Ibrahim Saleh in his April 14 argument.
International human rights groups have offered scathing criticisms of the Egyptian government for the Ibrahim trial, as well as a string of abuses they claim goes back for decades.
Among the critics is Human Rights Watch, whose World Report 2001 concludes that: "The government of President Husni Mubarak intensified its efforts to exercise control over civil society institutions, harassing and restricting the activities of political parties, human rights and other nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), professional associations and the press…State security forces continued to commit grave human rights violations with impunity, including the detention without charge or trial of political detainees and torture, and political opponents continued to be sentenced after unfair trials."
The Human Rights Watch World Report 2000 recounts an approach by the US government that appears to contrast sharply with the most recent criticism.
"During President Mubarak's June 26 - July 1 visit to Washington, DC, there was no public criticism from senior administration officials for his government's poor human rights record," according to the 1999 report.
"On June 29, Martin Indyk, assistant secretary for near eastern affairs, termed Egypt the 'strategic partner"' of the US in the Middle East. Citing the Israeli-Arab peace negotiations and policy on Iraq, he added: 'We share a common interest and a common vision for the region. We want to promote -- together -- more peace, more prosperity and more stability.'"
However, the intervening months have seen Egypt take a more active role in advocating for the Palestinians, along with increasingly sharp US criticism.
Mubarak, who earlier worked on a joint peace initiative with Jordan, recently toured the Gulf states to hammer out a united Arab stand on the issue, according to Reuters.
According to a May report by the Middle East Newsline (MENL), some observers have concluded that Mubarak is perhaps the only Arab leader who can stop an Arab-Israeli war.
Meanwhile, Egypt's former foreign minister Amr Moussa has moved to the head of the Arab League, transforming what the BBC has called a "toothless beast" into a more effective voice for Arab unity.
"Political contacts are being made under the barrel of an Israeli gun, then we talk about peace, this is totally unacceptable," Moussa told reporters after a one-day meeting in Cairo where Arab leaders decided to recommend the suspension of all ties with Israel.
The ministers also called for the freezing of Israeli settlement building and expansion, an international boycott of goods produced in settlements, as well as an emergency meeting of the UN General Assembly or Security Council to provide protection for Palestinian civilians.
MENL's report notes that for the first time in 20 years, Congress has publicly challenged the administration over US aid to Egypt.
Senator Mitch McConnell, chairman of the Senate's appropriations subcommittee on foreign operations, said he and his colleagues would examine the prospect of reducing US aid to Egypt in view of its policies toward Israel, the report said.
It remains to be seen whether the US government and media's criticism of Egypt, for the Ibrahim case and many others, will endure beyond a resolution of the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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