OBSESSION OF THE WEEK
Okay, I'm probably embarrassingly late on this and as a result must rescind any and all hipster cred I once possessed, but I don't care. I am flat-out obsessed with the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center in the Philippines. Why? Because these inmates have found the perfect way to pass the time: memorizing the dance choreography to pop anthems that span both continents and decades. The crowning achievement has to be their rendition of Michael Jackson's ''Thriller'' video, complete with guy in drag playing his date, hordes of unruly undead, and, of course, awesome zombie dance moves! Go ahead and check it out below. I'll wait...
But they don't just stop there. These inmates have also taken it upon themselves to bring Queen's ''Radio Ga Ga'' to beautiful orange jumpsuited life. And then there are other songs like the ''Algorithm March,'' something called ''Jumbo Hot Dog'' and pretty much anything from the Sister Act franchise. (No one said they had good taste.) Of course, I suppose it's no surprise that these routines are so impressive. After all, the prisoners certainly have plenty of ''time'' to practice. And I'm happy to see a prison population getting such good exercise, even if said exercising means pretending to be a cannibalistic zombie or a Whoopi Goldberg fan. Rehabilitation at its finest!
THE FIVE
We're passionate people here at Entertainment Weekly, and occasionally those passions boil over into heated arguments over particular TV shows. Are they amazing or amazingly awful? Ask two different people and you'll often get two different responses. Here, then, are The Five Most Hotly Debated Summer Shows at Entertainment Weekly.
1. Scott Baio Is 45…and Single
This show may have incited the ugliest EW civil war since the great Daughtry and Hicks divide of 2006. Dan Snierson swears by this reality entry, and I swear he must have a screw loose for liking it. The whole thing is a sham, and a very unfunny one. Of course, there are several people here who would tell you otherwise.
2. My Boys
Our critic, Gillian Flynn, named it one of the worst shows of 2006, but you will also find several fans of the sports-themed comedy roaming the halls of Entertainment Weekly. (Or is it hiding under their desks?) I've caught every single episode. At first it was just because my wife loved it and I was indulging her, but (outside of the horrible narration) I've grown to dig it. Especially Jim Gaffigan, who steals every scene.
3. The Hills
It's pretty simple, actually. Every staffer under 30 loves it. Everyone over 30 needs a barf bag anytime it is even mentioned.
4. John From Cincinnati
Genius, or a big f-you to viewers? Good question, and even my opinion on this show varied from episode to episode.
5. Flight of the Conchords
Believe it or not, there are a few people on staff here who really did not like this quirky comedy. I won't name names because they have already received enough electronic abuse through taunting e-mails and such. But they will pay, dammit!!!
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