Dear Readers
Welcome to the to the first ever installment of Digging up Diamonds.
I didn’t have to dig deep to find today’s gem of a TV show pertinently
and poetically phrased 3rd Rock from the sun. Now I know you might say that this is quite a
popular serial but sadly it is unheard of amongst our current generation and
that is an injustice I must seek to right.
3rd rock,as it is lazily referred to as, is a sitcom about a group of alien explorers that have come to earth (the 3rd rock from the sun) and disguised themselves to blend in amongst us and observe humanity.
Their short assignment becomes extended as they soon find themselves not only liking their own meat suits but the ones around them as well.
Now that the premise
is set let me tell you what the show actually is.
It is an amalgam of science fiction and comedic genius with an anthropological overtone that makes us stop and think about how silly we all really are.
It is a coming of age story relatable to all ages; Encompassing topics such as sexuality, stereotypes,gender equality, self-identity, fitting in, addiction, family and life itself.
It is the quintessence of romance as by the ill timed end of the show you will have fallen in love with every character that you meet on their journey.
Strap yourselves in for a maelstrom of emotions where you’ll be shedding tears, laughing out loud, screaming at the screen with frustration and anger or just dancing because you’re happy.
It is an amalgam of science fiction and comedic genius with an anthropological overtone that makes us stop and think about how silly we all really are.
It is a coming of age story relatable to all ages; Encompassing topics such as sexuality, stereotypes,gender equality, self-identity, fitting in, addiction, family and life itself.
It is the quintessence of romance as by the ill timed end of the show you will have fallen in love with every character that you meet on their journey.
Strap yourselves in for a maelstrom of emotions where you’ll be shedding tears, laughing out loud, screaming at the screen with frustration and anger or just dancing because you’re happy.
The novel ingenuity of the directors coupled with a demiurgic
script and the passion, the talent and the chemistry the cast bring to their roles
make this the perfect polygamous marriage between director, actor and author. The
show won countless awards, beating out the infamous “Friends” series on many an
occasion.
If you haven’t watched 3rd rock I suggest you do
so immediately. I mean it. Right now. Go. Stop whatever it is that you are doing; blow off
study or just quit work. Give your stereotypically autocratic boss the bird or perhaps
even ask him to join you in watching the TV show because it is way more life
changing than your jobs ever were. Go on Netflix or YouTube, what have you, and
correct this colossal flaw of yours.
Trust me when I say that it will be an out of this world
experience for you, with an introspective twist.
That I can guarantee.
That I can guarantee.
Disclaimer: Although the article above is irresistibly persuasive,
I advise you not to forego real life responsibilities just for the sake of
watching a TV show. Follow a proper code of conduct, stay in school and don’t
do drugs. But it is your life after all and the decisions you make are yours
alone. I am not the king of you nor do I claim to be.
Post Scriptum:
Apologies are in order. I’m sorry that my schedule’s been off to say the
least what with work,
my social life and a lot of unexpected deaths (as is their disposition) in the
family.
I apologise on behalf of humanity, its
nature and norms.
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