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Author: Eric Berlin
I'm Eric Berlin, a terminally online writer, digital product guy, and pop culture nerd. Pop Thruster is my vehicle to showcase absurdly ambitious projects like the best 1,000 albums ever, ranking every Key & Peele sketch, and coverage of TV, movies, and music with weirdly obsessive passion.
Futurama, “Overclockwise”: Bender’s burnin’ brain
“I can conceive of gravies that would boggle your tiny mind! But it’s not safe here.“ – Bender
Futurama, “Mobius Dick”: space whale of a space tale
“Something he saw on that mission traumatized him so severely, he grew hair! Just so it could turn white!” – Professor Farnsworth, about Dr. Zoidberg
SNL 1975: Saturday Night Live movie cast locks in
A relatively unknown cast is set to play Saturday Night Live’s original cast in a movie that takes place the night of the iconic show’s premiere.
James Brown – Star Time: #272 of best 1,000 albums ever!
I feel good, I knew that I would.
The Millionaire Matchmaker, “Douglas & Nicole”: superficial uber-narcissism
“Looks fade, and dumb is forever.” – Patti
Love & WWE: Bianca & Montez, “Love & WWE”: street profits
The road to WrestleMania for Bianca Belair and Montez Ford begins.
Futurama, “Ghost in the Machines”: Bender dies, but the show lives on
“Dead? I thought I had anti-gravity and laryngitis.” – Bender
Futurama, “Law and Oracle”: and spoof goes the dynamite
“After centuries as a delivery boy, nothing surprises me.” – Fry
Dave Burd/Lil Dicky puts Dave season 4 on an extended break
Dave the TV show is on “hiatus” or “extended break.”
Futurama, “Fry am the Egg Man”: vegetarian vampire?
“But we can’t kill someone just because he’s hideous and annoying!” – Fry
R.E.M. – Chronic Town: #273 of best 1,000 albums ever!
Suspicion yourself, suspicion yourself, don’t get caught.
The Millionaire Matchmaker, “Trevor & Tricia”: switch hitting
“If anyone can figure out if Tricia’s bi-sexual, it’s Tyler.” – Patti
Futurama, “Decision 3012”: Nixon always wins
“I don’t even know who this guy is!” – Bender
Futurama, “All the Presidents’ Heads”: Futurama goes colonial
“Lick that head! Lick that head!” – Planet Express Crew
Futurama, “Cold Warriors”: cold warriors, warm hearts
“It could kill millions, or nobody. I suppose it might even bring a few people back to life! Anything is possible in science. – Professor Farnsworth
Friday Night Lights, “In the Bag”: Skeeter it is
“I’m offering you everything I’ve got… this is not just about football.” – Coach Taylor to Vince
Friday Night Lights, “On The Outside Looking In”: us against the world
“Everybody smokes in Texas. Even babies smoke.” – Epic
The Office, “Fun Run”: LAp BANDING
The best thing since sliced bread, or in this case, the best thing since paper.
South Park, “Pip”: great expectations
“Pip, could you spare some change for a poor person, sir?” – Cartman
Friends, “The One Where No One’s Ready”: it’s always something with you guys
“Look at me! I’m Chandler! Could I be wearing any more clothes?” – Joey
The Handmaid’s Tale, “June”: twisted reality
The walls of Gilead close in.
Friday Night Lights, “Fracture”: recruiting violations
“The lions, we the new kids on the block. The panthers, they old news, baby.” – Vince
Inspectah Deck – Uncontrolled Substance: #274 of best 1,000 albums ever!
My poems were found next to dinosaur bones, perform by the elders before the kings thrown.
The Millionaire Matchmaker, “Jimmy D & Mateo”: off-brand Scarface
“Oy vey.” – Patti
Friday Night Lights, “Expectations”: beginning of the end
“Don’tcha just love summer in Texas? 7 AM and I’m already sweating like a whore in church.” – Buddy Garrity
Jimi Hendrix – Axis: Bold As Love: #275 of best 1,000 albums ever!
If a six turned out to be nine, I don’t mind, I don’t mind.
The Millionaire Matchmaker, “Jason & David”: perfectly rehab
“They tried to make me go to rehab, but I said no, no, no.” – Amy Winehouse, “Rehab”
Friday Night Lights, “After the Fall”: inner pirates
“Why’d you forfeit the game, Coach?” – Landry
Friday Night Lights, “East of Dillon”: Panther Pizza
Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose moves to the east side of town.
Lenny Kravitz – Mama Said: #276 of best 1,000 albums ever!
My mama said that it’s good to be fruitful, but my mama said don’t take more than a mouthful.
Below Deck, “She’d Better Not Be Saying”: Adrienne Unleashed
“Serving Adrienne makes me want to vomit in her face.” – Kat
Below Deck, “Strains, Stains and a Big Pain”: bury the kiss hatchet
“Ultimately everyone wants what they can’t have.” – Ben
Below Deck, “Bitchy Resting Face”: blame the blanket
“Balls and everything. That’s not cool.” – Ben
The Sonics – Here Are The Sonics: #277 of best 1,000 albums ever!
Some folks like water, some folks like wine. But I like the taste of straight strychnine.
The Millionaire Matchmaker, “Smike & Rupert”: let’s get metaphysical
“How LA cliché can you get?” – Patti
Parks and Recreation, “Time Capsule”: breaking pawn(ee)
“Pawnee: The Akron of Southwest, Indiana.” – Leslie
Parks and Recreations, “94 Meetings”: for realskies
“To me, this situation is a blood soaked nightmarish hellscape. To Leslie Knope…” – Ron Swanson
Parks and Recreation, “Woman of the Year”: well, it’s about time
“Winning is every girl’s dream. But it’s my destiny. And my dream.” – Leslie
Beck – Midnite Vultures: #278 of best 1,000 albums ever!
Touch it real good if you want a piece. Party people know I’m that type of freak.
The Millionaire Matchmaker, “Shauna & Michael”: cougar crazy
“The Botox b—- is back.” – Patti
Parks and Recreation, “The Debate”: Bobby Newport pulls an ace out of his sleeve
“Vote for me to be your boyfriend.” – Tom
Parks and Recreation, “Flu Season”: uncommon cold
“You had me at Meat Tornado.” – Ron
Hole – Live Through This: #279 of best 1,000 albums ever!
I’m Miss World, watch me break and watch me burn.
The Millionaire Matchmaker, “Justin & Tyler”: riding that ride
“How much can you brag, Mr. Emmy?” – Patti
Parks and Recreation, ”The Comeback” slipping in the polls
“I tried to make Ramen in the coffee pot and I broke everything.” – Andy
Parks and Recreation, ”The Bubble” and “Li’l Sebastian”: natural election
“Hope you brought a change of clothes… because your eyes are about to piss tears.” – Jean-Ralphio
The English Beat – I Just Can’t Stop It: #280 of best 1,000 albums ever!
Big shot, I want the whole lot. And if you like it or not, I still control you.
The Millionaire Matchmaker, “Omar & Nick”: hauling junk
“I’m a professional, you need to trust me, okay? Otherwise, you’re gonna point your pecker in the wrong direction.” – Patti
Parks and Recreation, “Live Ammo”: the never-ending campaign
“This strip mall has surprisingly decent chi.” – Chris