The Post About Netflix 3-Month Membership Giveaway

I've already shared my measly thoughts on 11 new TV shows that debuted last week.

Are you a TV geek? I am.

No shame.

Some of my favorites, like Mad Men and Veronica Mars, were actually discovered on Netflix.

If you're not familiar with this online dandy:
Netflix offers online flat rate DVD rental by mail and online streaming in the US and Canada. No late fees. No postage costs. No drama.

As a treat for putting up with my television geekdom, I'm offering one lucky reader a three-month membership to Netflix. (if you're already a member, then you'll get a delightful credit.)

How To Enter:
Leave a comment answering the question:
What's a TV show you never miss?

**2 Extra Credit Entries**
Each of the following will give you one extra entry in the giveaway. Please make sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do!

1. "Like" Jamie's Rabbits on Facebook.
2. Be a follower of Jamie's Rabbits on Twitter.

**You can accomplish both of these tasks by clicking on the links.**

Important Details: Open to anyone in the US or Canada. Must enter before 11:59pm CST on Friday, October 1 to qualify. Winner will be chosen randomly using Research Randomizer and announced this weekend. Obviously, anonymous folks can't win unless they leave a name in the comment. P.S. Netflix only knows what I like to watch - they don't know the first thing about the real me or this giveaway.

{image: Jamie}

The Post About The Rabbit Recommends v.81

Each weekend, I post a readable, a watchable, and a listenable of which I'm fond. You can choose what happens next. Earlier volumes can be found here.

2010 Fall TV Preview Edition

This is what autumn looks like in Minnesota.

Not in Alabama.

It will look like this for approximately 10 minutes in late October. Don't blink.

But leaves changing is not Fall to me.

A new batch of television shows is what really prompts me to put Summer to bed and dig out boots and pumpkin-flavored everything.

Here's a quick recap of my thoughts on the new shows I caught this week.
Coding Categories:
*1* Will make DVR plans to watch. For now.
*2* Will stop and watch if I have the time.
*3* Umm...no thanks.

Monday
Mike & Molly: I'm 100% supportive of overweight funny folks as lead characters. But there were a hair too many "fat" jokes. *2*
The Event: My heart needs a new "Lost." Crossing fingers. *1*
Hawaii Five-O: Alex O'Loughlin without a shirt might be enough, but it also has quick paced and interesting story-telling. *1*

Tuesday
Raising Hope: Loved. It. Heart-tugging and hilarious. *1*
Running Wilde: I have a pre-existing affection for Will Arnett and Keri Russell. But it's just too quirky. And not in a good way. *3*
*No Ordinary Family: Debuts this week. A suburban family survives plane crash and develops super powers. BTW: A scenario on my bucket list.

Wednesday
Better With You: Studio audience classic sit-com. The laugh track actually kept me from loving it. *2*
The Whole Truth: I'm not a huge fan of procedurals (shows that wrap up storyline in one episode). I liked the method of switching back and forth between the perspectives of the offense and defense and then the "what really happened" in the last 30 seconds. But everything else is a formula you can see lots of other places. *2*
Undercovers: Combining spies and JJ Abrams - 2 of my faves. I desperately wanted to love it, but there was no real suspense. Or conflict. Drama, por favor. *2*

Thursday
$#*! My Dad Says: Love William Shatner. Hate this show. Dumb jokes with no substance. *3*
Nikita: Did I mention I love spies? It's my "So You Think You Can Kick Butt" complex. I've watched 3 episodes and I like. It would be super if the plot twists were a tad more twisty. *1*
Outsourced: It's The Office in India. But not as funny. Where's Parks & Recreation? *2*

Friday
Just like many folks on the planet, my DVR takes a break on Fridays.

So what have you seen that you love? Any concerns about my perspective?

P.S. Entertainment-themed giveaway tomorrow to honor you surviving this Rabbit Recommends.

{image: *Micky}

The Post About Spunky Spinach Dip

Tailgating?

Pumpkin parties?

Sitting alone on the couch watching Designing Women reruns?

No matter - this is the perfect dip for you. When I serve it at parties, the recipe is always requested.

It will create friendships where there were none.

It will convince others to hang on despite those pictures you tagged on Facebook.

Spunky Spinach Dip

Cast of Characters:

• 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 10 oz. frozen chopped spinach (thawed)
• 2 cups of grated cheese (pick your favorite kicky version)
• 14 oz. can of Ro-Tel. If you live somewhere without Ro-tel, first, my apologies. Second, it's diced tomatoes and green chiles.

What You Should Do With Them:
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Combine characters in a 2 quart oven-safe dish. Lika dis:

Leave out just a small handful of the grated cheese to put on top after it's cooked. Then, bake for 20 minutes.


My muffin top longs for this.

You can serve with tortilla chips or my personal preference - plain pita chips.

Have a great gathering!

Whether it's a gaggle of folks or just you and Suzanne Sugarbaker.

{images: Jamie}

The Post About In and Out but not Tasty

People Style Watch includes this style condemnation page:

I need to address this month's OUT category.


1. Leaving Voicemail. The wise editors advise folks will call you back when they see the missed call. Jamie won't. Truth be told, I probably won't call you back either way. TEXT POR FAVOR.

2. Boring Brunches. How could any event that includes waffles and the planning guideline "after 11am" be boring?

3. Superplanned Vacations. Umm...hows bout you ask my senior adult parents if superplanned isn't superfantastic?

4. Too Much Tech. How will people know how desperate I am if they can't see my DVR smoking behind my laptop and iPhone?

5. 60's Vibe Music. I just discovered Motown and Bob Dylan. Why would popularity try to take that from me?

Agree? Think I need a permanent seat at the outcast table?

{images: Jamie}