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Tonight, I am going to try to trick my girlfriend into watching a show I want to watch. We dated long-distance, but now that she’s here and we moved in together, it’s time for compromise. The most difficult dance concerns what to watch tonight.
Here’s my plan: The NFL Films docu-series “All or Nothing” is out on Amazon Video. It’s like a season-long version of “Hard Knocks.” And it features my favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys. We still Dem Boyz, but y’all already knew that. Anyway, the first scene of the season features Justin Timberlake performing at Jerry Jones’ Hall of Fame party. This means I have a chance. My girlfriend atold me that she was/is a huge *Nsync fangirl.
I typically look down on people really into pop music acts. Growing up, I never understood the hype. Don’t get me wrong, I am a music lover. I bought CDs, I subscribe to Spotify, I even buy vinyl on occasion. But never did it occur to me to post a Bruce Hornsby or Hall and Oates poster on my wall. Even a framed print is iffy in my mind.
Plus, who wants to see *Nsync at Giants Stadium? There’s only so much screaming, terrible singing, (Lance Bass, I’m looking at you pal) and mediocre dancing I can handle. Why would anyone want to fuck with the hassle associated with any arena or stadium show, let alone to see an act that absolutely will sound worse in concert than on record?
I’m older and wiser now. I try not to judge people based on arbitrary things and I won’t judge her or anyone else for their trash musical fandom. You like what you like, you know? It’s not for me, but neither is blue cheese. As much as that repulses your boy, I don’t think less of those who enjoy that moldy, stinky trash. You like what you like. I’m with it.
So back to tonight. We’ll probably catch a meal somewhere. We’re pretty far from totally unpacked, especially in the kitchen, and I certainly don’t want to make a mess. Last night I grilled some chicken on the community grill outside our apartment, and I have to report it was a major success. You have no idea how great it felt to turn the grill on with two clicks, and watch it get hot as hades. That being said, I’m not really in the mood to be a grill boi tonight. I’m thinking we might eat some Mexican food, but it’s whatever she wants. She deserves it.
Here’s the plan: during dinner, I’ll let my intention be known. “There’s a new show on Amazon Video I’d like to dive into. I think you’ll like it too! It’s really well done. I’ve watched it the past two seasons. Incredible access to a multi-billion dollar family business for an entire year. Plus… Justin Timberlake is prominently involved. Wanna give it a shot?”
All or nothing. I’ll let y’all know how it goes..
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This is the best Micah Monday yet.
sign out of your alt account next time, chief
He didn’t like the organization, or playing for billy donovan. His roster wasn’t that good, it was just him and Russ..
Imagine taking Russ off that team, see how bad they were. KD can’t win a championship with those cats.
Top notch execution
Debbie Does Dallas is also a good documentary about overcoming adversity
DMT: The Spirit Molecule is a great one for the family
Debbie DOES Dallas, is also a well done amateur film about overcuming adversity as well.
I’m gonna go ahead and take credit for the title since I nominated Micah Mondays to be a thing last week.
I feel like your girlfriend reads the site where you prominently push out content and she will see this…
These are not the droids you are looking for
Unsuccessfully tried to get the lady friend into GoT multiple times, and I’ve now given up. It “requires too much attention” and she just ends up asking a million questions which would spoil everything
Dump her.
Not a chance this ends well, but shoot your shot
The only way to watch what you want when living with your girl/wife is to have a separate room with your own tv. It’s sad but true.
What are y’all watching at the 19th house? We usually split between baseball and Fixer Upper. I’ll turn on Sopranos after she falls asleep.
It’s about the same. I usually throw in a “we can watch ____ Monday night” if she lets me watch full coverage of Sunday golf. It’s working well so far. But I also luck out as she works a lot of weekend shifts so I’m the king of the remote
Micah out here risking it all
From the stock photo, Gone Girl is not perfect for couples…
Gone Girl is just a plain reckless move
I’m surprised that Mrs. Bartlet didn’t Gone Girl you when you decided to run for that second term.
Love Hard Knocks (and JT). Thanks for the recommendation.. I’ll be suggesting this to my bf as our new show to watch together