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gizmo1979 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:01 PM
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Am I the only"24" fan at DU?
It sucked me in three years ago and I can't get enough.Should I feel bad about myself?
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Blue_State_Elitist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:03 PM
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1. Apparently not
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Cocoa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:12 PM
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2. enjoy it
but keep two things in mind, that it's ridiculous and that it's propaganda.

I still enjoy it, but I can't ignore those two facts about "24."
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trumad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:13 PM
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4. I love the show...
and who cares if it's propaganda... Shit... F9/11 was propaganda and I love that toooo....

This seasons better than ever....
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DS1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:13 PM
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3. No, but do expect people to come pissing all over your thread
tonight about how right-wing the show is
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Mojambo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:41 PM
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16. Right-wing? Maybe
Ridiculously bad acting performances and stories that make James Bond look pedestrian by comparison? Absolutely.

Yep, I'm pissing on the show. But for it's quality NOT it's political point of view.
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:14 PM
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5. Great big fans here! We're waiting! n/t
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Nay Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:15 PM
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6. Nope. I am hooked as well, even though it certainly has its
RW moments. I watch very little TV and this is the only show I watch regularly.
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jonnyblitz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:19 PM
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7. i would start watching it but I wouldnt know what was going on..
Edited on Mon Jan-31-05 08:20 PM by jonnyblitz
I could download shows from 3 years back from torrent sites and play catch up for the rest of the winter I suppose. I wouldnt care whether it was left wing or right wing if it's good. it's just fiction. :shrug:
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Cocoa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:22 PM
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8. it's not too tough to pick up
it's on Fox, and it's RW propaganda, so it can't be too challenging. :-)
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Mojambo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:42 PM
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17. There is such a thing as good fiction and bad fiction. n/t
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jonnyblitz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:47 PM
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22. true
Edited on Mon Jan-31-05 08:47 PM by jonnyblitz
but i don't base that on the particular political bent of the show. your comments are the first ones I have read that criticize for something other than it being right wing.
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Huckebein the Raven Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:25 PM
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9. Nope. I'm a fan too....n/t
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DrWeird Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:27 PM
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10. Yeah, I'm a fan.
I like to watch 24, then pop Birth of a Nation in the VCR and kick back and relax.
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coloradodem2005 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:28 PM
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11. I quite enjoy the show.
I heard that the earlier seasons seemed less than RW. This season is good even if it is too RW.
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pres2032 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:28 PM
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12. i like it
it's pretty cool, though i can go without the petty bickering in CTU
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gizmo1979 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:40 PM
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15. I agree about the bickering
and they usually have one boring plot line going also and just when it's getting into the meat of the show they'll go to the lame plot line,other than that it's awesome.
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pres2032 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:52 PM
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25. yup, but that's true of most shows though
but i stopped watched this season's primiere after they started right into the bickering. i was only coaxed back from the good reviews it got here. I highly doubt there would still be people backstapping eachother and trying to promote their careers in the middle of a major crisis.
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wheresthemind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 10:27 PM
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32. yeah.... it wasn't about the career after all...
tune back in!
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Mojambo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:39 PM
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13. Used to be a fan
It's been much too blunt and obvious for me to continue watching.

A gimmick only carries a show so far, stories keep you watching. The story this year has been beyond preposterous. They've also traded in some very capable supporting actors for total garbage. William Devane has been unwatchable.

It truly is some of the worst acting you'll find on television.
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jjmalonejr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:43 PM
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20. Worst acting on television!?!?!?
You don't watch much television, do you?
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Mojambo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:46 PM
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21. Not an inordinate amount.
Edited on Mon Jan-31-05 08:47 PM by Mojambo
I can't tolerate shitty quality, so no I don't get to watch a lot.

I liken 24 to the A-Team in terms of quality.

It's got a similar demographic as well.

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jjmalonejr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:47 PM
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23. So, give me your idea of what a good one-hour drama is
What do you actually watch so I can understand your tastes.
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Mojambo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:50 PM
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24. Only a few that come to mind
Monk and Nip/Tuck are two one hour programs that I watch regularly.
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jjmalonejr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:57 PM
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26. I haven't seen either of those shows
We'll have to agree to disagree about 24. I've watched it since the first epsiode and haven't missed a tick.

I understand that tastes differ, but I disagree with your criticisms of the show.
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Mojambo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 09:02 PM
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27. Fair enuff
For the record, I watched the 1st two seasons with great interest, so I'm not slagging them from an ignorant POV.

The show is tired and obvious. It had a nice little run but I think the magic ended after season 1.
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wheresthemind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 10:29 PM
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33. Man I think seasons 3 and 4 so far are soo much better then 1...
Season one seemed streached because they did not know if they'd get the full season.
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Mojambo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 10:44 PM
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38. Season one they actually adhered to the real time format
It's pretty lax lately.
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wheresthemind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 10:59 PM
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42. Maybe thats for the better...
Personally I think pulling Kim was the smartest thing they ever did!
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 10:31 PM
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34. Mojambo tries to pick a fight!
24 is pretty great if you take the time to watch it.
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Mojambo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 10:46 PM
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39. I've watched it from the beginning
And it has clearly deteriorated. Tonight will be the first episode I haven't watched since the beginning.

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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 10:55 PM
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40. You really missed a great one! We're still wondering.
I liked the addition of new people, and I like it. I also like you and your comments!:hi:
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Mojambo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 11:08 PM
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44. That's kind of you to say
It really is poor form for me to come into a thread like this and "piss all over it" as a poster described it above.

I try not to do stuff like that cause I'm naturally a really critical guy.

Anyway, enjoy the show! It's certainly good if you need a little Monday night adrenaline.
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slutticus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 10:19 PM
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29. Really???
Have you seen this season?

I think Shohreh Aghdashloo and Jonathan Ahdout (from House of Sand and Fog) are simply amazing.
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Mojambo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 10:22 PM
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30. They don't have a lot to work with n/t
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Misunderestimator Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:40 PM
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14. I've never watched it... plus it's on FOX so I've never bothered.
Edited on Mon Jan-31-05 08:41 PM by Misunderestimator
(and that's not pissing... just a fact... :P)
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jjmalonejr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:42 PM
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18. Plenty of 24 fans here
including me.
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boneygrey Donating Member (651 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 08:42 PM
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19. I like it too n/t
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slutticus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 10:15 PM
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28. No way man!
I just got done watching.


I can't believe **** came to save the day!!!!!!!!

yay! :bounce:
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wheresthemind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 10:35 PM
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36. Wasn't that awesome...
My girl friend and I were both speculating about all of the people that it could be!!

She bet on chase (for personal reasons no doubt) I thought it might be Palmer. But I do love *****! I have also accidently read spoilers of others coming back....
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slutticus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 10:37 PM
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37. Cool!
Don't ruin it for me!

:D
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Goldom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 11:02 PM
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43. edit moved to reply to original
Edited on Mon Jan-31-05 11:08 PM by Goldom
nt
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wheresthemind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 10:24 PM
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31. I love 24!!!!!!!!
Edited on Mon Jan-31-05 10:31 PM by wheresthemind
**** IS BACK!!! (er sorry spoiler!!!)

Woooo *****!
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ThorsHammer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 10:31 PM
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35. I love the show; IMO the best current show on TV
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Shopaholic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 10:57 PM
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41. Never miss it.
If for no other reason than to look at Keifer Sutherland for an hour.
:loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

And oh yeah, I never know what in hell is going to happen next!
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Goldom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 11:08 PM
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45. What happened to **** after last year?
Forgot why he was gone. I was predicting Palmer too, but maybe it was all the Allstate ads getting to me =P
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wheresthemind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 11:11 PM
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46. I think your other reply was ok...
Tony was going to go to jail because of everything he did to save Michelle.
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Goldom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 11:59 PM
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49. I moved it cause thread was old
and I thought no one would notice it in there.

Wow, now if I could only remember what that was about. I have bad memory. Bah, stupid cliffhangers. At least 24 is the one thing that I look forward to about mondays (though i liked it more on tuesday).
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NGU Donating Member (272 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 11:30 PM
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47. My fiance loves it, but I have managed to stay away from it
on purpose. I try to limit my TV and I already have 3-4 shows I watch weekly. I don't want anymore addictive shows.
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AwakeAtLast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-31-05 11:47 PM
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48. No you're not, and no, you shouldn't
I have this Kiefer Sutherland fetish thing that I have had for twenty years, and I get another chance to feed it with the new season of "24". :D
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alexisfree Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-01-05 01:31 AM
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50.  good show...but I miss many many episodes...
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Jack_Dawson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-01-05 01:50 AM
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51. Tony Almeda Rules
Thatz all I gotta say.
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