...and when I say random, I really do mean random bits about TV that are on my mind.

• SPOILER ALERT FOR GAME OF THRONES - I kind of miss Renly Baratheon, who I didn't even realize I cared about until he died by a black smoke person of all things! Also, I want Sansa to give The Hound a hug; he looks like he needs it. 
• Phillip Phillips won American Idol! And if I'm being braggy, I picked him as my winner back in March. His crying, inability to sing, and hugging his mom at the end was a great finale moment. Is it just me or does his song, Home, sound like a Mumford & Sons song?
• In the last few weeks of American Idol, I did want Jessica Sanchez to win though. Everyone needs to check out her and original Dreamgirl, Jennifer Holliday, sing their faces off with "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going". For real, you need to watch the crazy amount of talent.
• Kristin Wiig's farewell sketch on Saturday Night Live made me tear up. I found her really annoying for several seasons but then I grew to like her. I really wish there was a better video of it than this. Also, don't leave Andy Samberg!! At least we've still got Bill Hader and Stefon. Spicy!
• Pet Peeve: previews for new fall shows that can only be seen by Americans. WTF? If the point of the video is to spread awareness, maybe you shouldn't restrict its viewers.
• You know you're excited about Fall TV when you start making spreadsheets. I've got a spreadsheet that lists all my shows, the times, and both American and Canadian channels. It's serious business organizing my PVR! I actually really enjoy organizing it though. I'm weird, I know. 
• There's something about the summer that always makes me want to marathon a show. Maybe I'll finally get around to watching Lost Girl or Leverage or Homeland. There's a little something called school that's getting in my way though...

Every year, I get sucked into watching American Idol. After last year's disaster with Scotty McCreery winning and Lauren Alaina as the runner-up, I lost faith in the American public and didn't think I would care about the show this year. But I was shocked with this year's Top 13! Except for one of the contestants, I actually like all of them. Good job, America! There's no one that makes me want to yell in rage this season. I mean, there's still Randy Jackson; I spend a great deal of time yelling at my TV every time he opens his mouth. He actually doesn't even need to speak and he already pisses me off. Thankfully I have the option to fast forward every time he appears.

My favourite of this season - Phillip Phillips (Yes, that's his real name). He's not the best singer in the competition and he's got a few weird quirks when he sings but I love how he's not afraid to play around with the song and make it his own. It also helps that he's a cutie and has a bromance with Heejun Han. Of course, my opinion means nothing since I can't vote anyway, haha.