Must Watch TV
NOTE: if nothing else, skim down to the bottom and read the last section.
I gave up cable television about a year ago. Why? A). I couldn’t justify paying upwards of my first born child when I’m only home 3-4 hours out of the day anyways; B) outside of The Daily Show (which I can watch online) and Lost (which is over), there’s nothing remotely good to watch; C) The way I see it, if I have 2-3 hours to watch tv, I have 2-3 hours to get smarter – I read; and D) I just flat out don’t have the time to watch television.
I mean, between my hours spent coaching at CP, writing programs, writing articles, writing this blog, lifting heavy things, having a bromance with Dean Somerset, and eating – who has the time, really?
I have no idea who’s in the running for American Idol, and I certainly have no clue what the hell is going on on The Bachelor. Although, I know last time around Brad didn’t pick DeAnna. Prick.
To that end, since I’m pretty much closed off to the outside world, my pop-culture mojo is definitely slacking, and seemingly, I’m about two weeks behind everyone else.
I know many of you have probably already watched this, but if you haven’t – it’s gold. I don’t know how he did it, and I don’t really care, but Jimmy Kimmel was able to collect some of the hottest women in Hollywood for this epic skit. Well played sir, well played indeed.
And, not to be outdone, a reader (thank you Tavis) sent me the follow-up from this week:
You’re welcome.
Every Little Bit Counts
On a more serious note, it’s been absolutely heart-wrenching to see the footage coming out of Japan. And, like everyone else, it’s made me realize just how short life can be, and that I really have no place to complain about the fact that it’s going to snow again this weekend.
The Amercian Red Cross has set up a fund for earthquake and tsunami victims where everyone who texts REDCROSS to 90999 will have $10 automatically added to their phone bill, which will then be used to help out in relief efforts.
Nonetheless, I have a little incentive for you. I want everyone to grab their phone right now and donate. When you do, write a little note in the comments section below that you did it, and I’ll place your name in a random drawing for Biotest supplements and a Cressey Performance t-shirt. Seriously, it’s like a movie ticket. At the end of the day, I’ll tally up the names and pick one at random.
Comments for This Entry
George Tune
Donated twice!March 18, 2011 at 8:05 am |
Jeremy
Hey, Tony I feel you on the cable tv, I turned off my cable before but I had to watch my sports like football and bball. Thats all i really watch for now, maybe a show here and there but sports mainly. You must not be into watching to much sports huh? It sucks how the cable companies just F*$% you on the price for channels you arent going to really watch.March 18, 2011 at 8:12 am |
Lisa V
I saw a man crying because he lost his wife, child and 4 grandkids. I don't think they really have any idea how many people are missing because in some cases entire families have been wiped out with nobody left to report them missing. Donated.March 18, 2011 at 8:16 am |
R Smith
Tony, Me and my wife had already discussed donating to the disaster relief fund and did so last night. I hope more people do the same. RSMarch 18, 2011 at 8:16 am |
Steve Musacchio
Classic Kimmel video... I love how Eva Longoria was fighting back the laughter....March 18, 2011 at 8:20 am |
Jill B
Donated and confirmed. Every little bit helps. Come on everybody!March 18, 2011 at 8:26 am |
Garrison
Donated from my phone and my wifes.March 18, 2011 at 8:27 am |
Faben Cruz
Done and done. I've seen first hand how such disasters an affect a country. Way to help out Tony! By the way, I'm looking forward to that new article you mentioned you were doing the finishing touches on.March 18, 2011 at 8:29 am |
Ray
Donated. Wouldn't have done it but for this post. Nice.March 18, 2011 at 8:29 am |
Steve
Made a donation directly through Red Cross's site. TV is a sponge that saps your productivity - except for the tennis channel...March 18, 2011 at 8:39 am |
Kevin Conlon
Donation completed TG, and an extra set of trap bar deadlifts.March 18, 2011 at 8:43 am |
Costa
Donated! Great Job to promote this cause Tony!March 18, 2011 at 8:47 am |
Scott
Too damn funny!! Thanks for all you share. Was going to wait and send a donation later as I have heard is good to do as news coverage dies down but needs increase. But, hey, a little now and more then. DonatedMarch 18, 2011 at 8:55 am |
Logan Edwards
Hey, Tony I always appreciate the ever so helpful videos! Also I was at panama city beach when that earthquake shook Japan. I couldn't believe what I was seeing while I was enjoying life to the fullest these people were experiencing such destruction. Donated-its hard not to when you pay the same amount for a frozen daiquiri with tip on the beach.March 18, 2011 at 8:56 am |
Henock aka Nock
Donated!!! Wishing everyone affected by this Natural disaster a better ending.March 18, 2011 at 8:59 am |
Adam
boom boom pow! Donated.March 18, 2011 at 9:01 am |
Alex
Just donated! Wouldn't of known I could text my donation if it wasn't for this blog!March 18, 2011 at 9:51 am |
Hunter
donated. thanks for everything tony.March 18, 2011 at 9:59 am |
Tony Gentilcore
@ Jeremy: TOTALLY miss being able to watch SportsCenter or NESN (Sox games) on a daily basis. But, again, as you noted, the cable companies pretty much bend you over when it comes to costs, and I can't justify paying upwards of $60-70 per month when I'm only home a few hours out of the day.March 18, 2011 at 10:03 am |
Lisa
Donated. Thank you Tony! Is the tshirt a women's small from your personal collection? ;) ;)March 18, 2011 at 10:03 am |
Tony Gentilcore
@ Everyone: AWESOME!!! Keep em coming!!!!!!March 18, 2011 at 10:05 am |
Dean Somerset
Donated: and I bromance you too, Tony!!March 18, 2011 at 10:29 am |
Matt Maron
In.March 18, 2011 at 10:36 am |
Derek
Donated through Amazon. Funny video.March 18, 2011 at 11:23 am |
natalie
You are fabulous. (donated)March 18, 2011 at 12:29 pm |
Rex Jones
Donated. Thank you Tony for helping to make a difference.March 18, 2011 at 12:51 pm |
Blake Denny
Donated! Sad to think about and even more sad to see. Will lift extra heavy extra heavy tonight...thanks tony.March 18, 2011 at 1:26 pm |
Greg R
done. cable and tv free since september.March 18, 2011 at 2:12 pm |
Micah Abrams
Donated! Thanks for letting me know about this, Tony.March 18, 2011 at 3:04 pm |
Brad
Donated online through Canadian Red Cross. I recently hung a large Asian scroll in my hallway with a Japanese proverb on it that translates to "If you fall down 7 times, get up 8". I never intended it to be quite *that* poignant ...March 18, 2011 at 3:22 pm |
Bobby
This was a great excuse to donate again. Good work, Tony.March 18, 2011 at 3:45 pm |
Mark
Have you seen AMC's series The Walking Dead? People are comparing it to Lost. I haven't seen Lost so wouldn't know about that, but it's really good.March 18, 2011 at 4:27 pm |
adegbenro
Recently started reading your blog and associated articles.Really enjoy them.Since you're so into fitness industry "blasphemy,heresy and iconoclasm" please PLEASE HELP ME !3rd world country with poorly equipped GYMS. Presently workout(resistance) at home 4 days a week.Plus Stationary bike-2 other days and run one day.Occasionally have a free day.Know quite a lot of "home boy" exercises but REALLY REALLY REALLY would like to have your opinion on those to do.Continue the good work.March 19, 2011 at 6:29 am |
allie
donated for 3rd time. those amazing people need all the encouragement for donations as they can get- thank you for doing this.March 19, 2011 at 9:03 am |
Brenton
Just donated. Thanks for doing this and getting everyone on board.March 19, 2011 at 10:53 am |
Matt
I just donated from my phone - Thanks Tony, this was the first time I heard about being able to do that.March 20, 2011 at 8:43 am |
Domenic
Donated. Great causeMarch 20, 2011 at 1:37 pm |
Lissa
Donated! Thanks for the reminder and the directions :)March 20, 2011 at 7:26 pm |
Eric
Donated again. Great idea!March 20, 2011 at 8:48 pm |
JMJ
Donated last week. You're a good man for setting this incentive up...whatever it takes to get people to donate.March 21, 2011 at 11:49 am |
Marco Walker-Ng
Donated. Cable sucks!March 22, 2011 at 11:49 am |