Pushing Daisies scene results in mass wincing
This week on Pushing Daisies, a small crop-duster flew into the side of a six-story apartment building. The sight of these shocking images, quite reminiscent of those resulting from the terrorist attack on September 11th, 2001, caused many Americans to recoil in one giant collective cringe.
“Dude,” says area construction worker Dale Harrison, “Not cool.”
The situation worsened as the episode progressed, with the discovery that the plane had actually been hijacked, and then flown into the building. Though the incident was clearly portrayed on a much smaller scale and there were no fatalities, it still struck a chord with the a nation that possesses an apparently elephant-like memory.
“We had thought that the sight of an aircraft slamming right through the window of a high-rise would be really entertaining,” says Pushing Daisies producer Angela Scott. “I guess we sort of forgot about the whole death-of-3000-Americans thing. Nasty business, that.”
Marianne Twomey, who works in downtown Manhattan and witnessed the 9/11 attacks firsthand, has mixed feelings about the episode. “On the one hand, I do enjoy the colorful characters and whimsical nature of the show. The context in which the plane crashed turned out to be quite a charming story about redemption and the healing power of love,” she says. “But on the other hand, I guess I’m just not ready for the horrific death of over a dozen friends to be immortalized in a weekly comedic television series. Call me old-fashioned.”
Producers have since scrapped plans for an upcoming episode in which Ned revives victims of a nightclub fire while he and Chuck swap witty quips about faulty pyrotechnics.
~TVoD
Posted in Pushing Daisies on October 31st, 2007 | | 0 Comments
Unpopular character destroys all affinity for the previously celebrated fruit
Olive Snook, the shrill, unbearable, scene-killing pie waitress from the hit series Pushing Daisies has singlehandedly eliminated all love for the famous martini garnish simply by sharing the same name. Olives had enjoyed a long run as a delicious addition to any gin- or vodka-based drink, but by pure association have now become complete annoyances and unwanted irritants.
“Sales are down,” complains area bar owner Al Murray. “I used to make the dirtiest martinis in town. Now, thanks to that screeching trollop, I got nothing. Nothing but folks complaining that they’d rather not ingest something that reminds them of nails on a chalkboard.”
The sudden hatred couldn’t come at a worse time for cocktail garnishes, many of which already suffer from negative connotations. Lemons often make people think of defective cars. Mint reminds fiscally-minded drinkers of the terrible state of the American economy. And salt could even mean death, for those among the slug population.
Olive farmers are launching a campaign to lure people back to the fruit, but, according to Pushing Daisies fans, it’s going to be a tough row to hoe.
“I can’t even cook with olive oil anymore,” weeps local Italian restaurant owner Maria Giacomo, “every time I pick up the bottle, all I can hear inside my head is a relentless barrage of excruciatingly nasal sniveling! When will it end? When will it end??”
~TVoD
Posted in Pushing Daisies on October 23rd, 2007 | | 0 Comments
According to Pushing Daisies, bulimia sufferers are colorful and endearing
UNNAMED TOWN - Jeannine seems to have it all - a doting lover, a fulfilling job, and a stunning figure. However, behind that bright and perky facade lies a deadly secret: Jeannine is bulimic.
Fortunately, bulimia is no longer the devastating disease forewarned by countless guidance counselors and gym teachers. Today’s victims are charming, quirky, and digitally altered for maximum color saturation.
“I was beginning to think that I might have a problem,” area teenager Ashley Warren states. “But then I saw Jeannine and realized that bulimia is nothing that a wink of the eye and a snappy comeback can’t fix!”
Public health officials are highly in favor of the new image. Diane Hays of the National Eating Disorders Association warmly welcomes the change, claiming that it’s about time these lethal syndromes got a makeover.
“Your stereotypical bulimic is so pouty and glum,” she states. “I say, let’s turn that glum into glam! Just because you spend hours in the bathroom regurgitating everything you’ve eaten in the past six hours doesn’t mean you can’t look fabulous while doing so!”
In addition to plans to revamp the face of bulimia, the National Eating Disorders Association is also in negotiations with more delightfully eccentric television programs to showcase other previously frowned-upon diseases. Lost may soon see an appearance by an anorexic smoke monster, and American Idol is planning a theme night for next season titled “An Ode To Binge Eating,” complete with dancing turkey legs and pork rind confetti.
~TVoD
Posted in Pushing Daisies on October 13th, 2007 | | 0 Comments