Tag: TLC

Long Island Medium & Hairspray

Today’s cartoon stars Theresa Caputo, better known on TLC as the Long Island Medium. Sure we have seen tv psychics come and go: John Edwards, Sylvia Browne and of course my favorite Ms Cleo.

First of all let me say I am a:

Optimistic Skeptic

I don’t believe in psychics but I would love to find proof for myself of life beyond this one. But I have to say, I am impressed by Theresa. Not because of her abilities so much because as always on TV, we don’t know what is cut. But rather her over the top personality and the melding of her family (and husband Larry or as she in her Long Island accent says “Laaarrrry”) into the show.

Of course one recurring theme is Theresa’s overuse of hairspray. My wife used to overdo the hairspray. She has since dropped her usage to about 1/4 of what she used in the past. I think (and she agrees) that her hair and she looks even better now than when I met her. So put it down Teresa!!!

I know there are skeptics who think that all mediums do harm to those they read by taking advantage of their grief. I take a less harsh view. I think those who would continually try to profit on the sorrow of a grieving person should be called out. However, if a person has the ability to make you feel better about the loss of a loved one in one session, how is that different than going to see a psychologist? Sadly, I think there are those who are addicted to mediums and are constantly looking for answers.

What say you? Believe in spirits, mediums, good/bad?

October 17, 2012
Linus Van Pelt on Hoarders

Image by Bearman, Story by Dan Soto

Former child star, Linus Van Pelt (no relation to Stephanie Van Pelt), has been tapped to be featured on an upcoming episode of the hit show “Hoarders”.

Recently, ToonMZ, spent a few minutes with Linus about his upcoming appearance.

“It’s all Lucy and Snoopy’s fault” (referring to his older sister Lucy Van Pelt and his best friends dog). “For years, they tried to take my blanket and I successfully fended them off each and every time. Then one day, I got up to get my bottle of Makers Mark and took my eyes off my blanket for a split second. That was the moment Lucy and Snoopy had been waiting on forever.”

After a few moments to blot his eyes, Linus continued his story.

“It was at that moment that I realized I needed a backup plan. I needed more blankets. I knew I would not survive this cruel life with only one blanket and cruel friends. I have spent every day of my life finding and storing every blanket I could get my pudgy little fingers on. Salvation Army, Goodwill, Wal-Mart and anywhere I can find a blanket either old or new, is not safe.”

ToonMZ was not able to get a direct (or honest) estimate from Linus about how many blankets he has collected but our team of expert guestimators was able to get a quick peek in his condo and came up with approximately 1,924,000 blankets.

Update: ToonMZ has just learned that the estate of the late Charles Schultz has given its blessing to an upcoming “Peanuts” special entitled “It’s the Great Hoarder, Charlie Brown”

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May 9, 2012
Bearman Cartoon: Jon and Kate Divorce

I have said before how much we love to build up the lowly, the underprivileged, or those who’s story touches our heart. But the minute they reach the point where they have something we don’t, it’s time to jump on the hate bandwagon.

Now in the case of Jon and Kate Gosselin, I think some of the recent stuff was brought on by themselves. In their attempt to show normalcy on the show, it only fueled the paparazzi rigor to get the real story. Had they announced their separation several months ago, I am not sure they would have had all the media hounds that they have as of late.

So I bring you in honor of their impending divorce proceedings the new editorial cartoon showing TLC’s new show while Jon and Kate plus Eight (the eight being the kids) is on a hiatus.

June 23, 2009