R.I.P Sci Fi
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:55 pm
In memorium of the Sci Fi channel, I sent the following letter off to Syfy:
To whom it may concern,
I've been very excited to watch your new new show Warehouse 13. The Sci Fi channel, however, has gone missing. In its place is Syfy, a channel with a less geeky name. I feel better already, and far more willing to discuss your programming with my colleagues over a beer. Tell me, did you fire every geek who thought this was a bad idea? That's great! Thank you for being ashamed of your core audience and pandering to the wider population. Honestly, it's about time your executives started thinking about the bottom line.
I fully expect to see subtle changes in your programming in the days to come, too. I suggest you start by throwing in a little CSI sometime soon. After all, some of their science is clearly fictional. From there, it's all down hill, easy-peasy. Just gradually keep adding courtroom dramas, cop shows, blockbuster movies from twenty years ago, and maybe even a dash of reality tv. You'll be a respectable channel in no time. Of course, you'll have more channels to compete with in this new genre, but I'm sure you'll find a way to distinguish yourselves.
Finally, with your metamorphosis complete, ala Mtv, another name change will be in order. I believe you should call yourselves the FUBAR channel.
Thank you so much for your time and obvious consideration for us average joes.
Ever so sincerely,
(Tzoram)
Hope you guys enjoyed it.
To whom it may concern,
I've been very excited to watch your new new show Warehouse 13. The Sci Fi channel, however, has gone missing. In its place is Syfy, a channel with a less geeky name. I feel better already, and far more willing to discuss your programming with my colleagues over a beer. Tell me, did you fire every geek who thought this was a bad idea? That's great! Thank you for being ashamed of your core audience and pandering to the wider population. Honestly, it's about time your executives started thinking about the bottom line.
I fully expect to see subtle changes in your programming in the days to come, too. I suggest you start by throwing in a little CSI sometime soon. After all, some of their science is clearly fictional. From there, it's all down hill, easy-peasy. Just gradually keep adding courtroom dramas, cop shows, blockbuster movies from twenty years ago, and maybe even a dash of reality tv. You'll be a respectable channel in no time. Of course, you'll have more channels to compete with in this new genre, but I'm sure you'll find a way to distinguish yourselves.
Finally, with your metamorphosis complete, ala Mtv, another name change will be in order. I believe you should call yourselves the FUBAR channel.
Thank you so much for your time and obvious consideration for us average joes.
Ever so sincerely,
(Tzoram)
Hope you guys enjoyed it.
