TV: American Gladiators

I think I've just watched one of the best episodes of Gladiators ever - and it was the American version! 

I suppose it's an obvious statement, but we all know that Americans are born ready for the razzmatazz of TV and showbiz, and therefore the show's format is ideal for them, but what makes the extra difference between the two nations is...wait for it... the women. Yes, I hate to give the Yanks credit for anything, but their ladies generally seem to be much harder/fitter/more driven (in the way only Americans are) than the female contestants over here are, making the competition much more interesting to watch. So when you then compare it to the English version, the ladies section seems to be something that you tolerate until the men compete again.

It's funny, in a way, that people in Britain always talk about our programme formats working over there, but this is an example of how maybe sometimes it's the other way round.

I'm sorry to say it, but I think i'll be watching the American version in future.

Ad rant: Sarah Jessica Parker perfume

It's Christmas once again and what a perfect time to resurrect some old ads...especially old perfume ones.

And speaking of resurrecting the old, I couldn't help but notice how old Sarah Jessica Parker looks in her ad! 

Now obviously it's her fragrance, and therefore you can't avoid having her, or some reference

to her, in the ad, but why not use a bit of soft-focus eh - she's no spring chicken after all.

Anyway, the only thing I think of when I see this ad is incontinence pads? Maybe it should be

an ad for Tena Lady? 

I just hope for SJP's sake the perfume itself doesn't smell like piss.