Dexter vs. Breaking Bad

We've watched the first two seasons of Dexter (and have no just started the third), and recently started watching Breaking Bad. I think the shows are somewhat similar, in that the main character in both is a likable guy with a terrible criminal side.

So why do I hate Breaking Bad and love Dexter?

In fact, I've completely stopped watching Breaking Bad--even though I acknowledge that it's a well written show. So I've given quite a lot of thought to the difference as I analyzed my feelings on both programs.

What it comes down to, I think, is that Walter, the main character in Breaking Bad, is a normal, happy family man who, upon being diagnosed with lung cancer, starts cooking and selling crystal meth. Dexter, on the other hand, is a messed-up psychopath who is addicted to killing people, but continually realizes that he is more engaged and caring than he believes.

Basically, Breaking Bad is about a man's dehumanization, and Dexter is about a man's humanization. And I guess I just get no pleasure in watching a man self-destruct, but I do get great pleasure in watching a man find more and more humanity within himself.

And that's my deep thought for the day.

Shoes That *Are* Funny I

How I Met Your Mother.

And the level of excellence is further emphasized when you are forced to watch Tim and Eric's Awesome Show immediately after it.

Typical line from HIMYM: "You can call it a ninja star danger jock if you want. Doesn't make you any less of a cross-dresser." (Barney, upon seeing Marshall in a "night shirt")

Typical line from TaEAS: "I'm not gonna wear my African hat."

Typical line from HIMYM: "Weird meats, funny music, side of rice. Why are we splitting hairs?" (Barney, on why Indian food is the same as Chinese food)

Typical line from TaEAS: [some sort of over-long visual humor surrounding the "C-bund"--a cummerbund to be worn without pants]

Truly, I feel a little ill.

Shows That Aren't Funny II

The Drinky Crow Show.

I mean, honestly, does my husband have some secret resource that lists the most dreadful TV shows on earth? And does he get season passes for them just to lower my expectations of him?

About Drinky Crow, I just have two words: conjoined triplets.

Not enough eye bleach in the world.

Shows That Aren't Funny I

The Whitest Kids U' Know.

Can someone explain to me what's funny about this show? Can someone further explain why there's an apostrophe after the "U" when that's precisely where, in the word "you," you don't need an apostrophe??