THEY DID THE MASH

Few predicted Entourage would outlive Deadwood when the two premiered in 2004. It just proves the old adage: never write off Kevin Connelly (I've been assured that's an adage in Hollywood).

Who knows what would have happened if Deadwood had gone with a snappier theme. And Kevin Connelly instead of Ian McShane.

One can only imagine...

THE MASHNESS CONTINUES

The biggest problem with HBO's Rome? Not enough New Orleans jazz bands.

Problem solved.

MORE MONSTER MASH

In the 90's, HBO defined the life of the single woman living in Manhattan. This narrative captivated every girl I went to high school with, which in turn gave further aid to making high school terrible.

Today, HBO is defining the life of the single man living in Brooklyn, assuming every single man in Brooklyn is a struggling writer-turned-detective (which we are, at least in our own minds). If nothing else, this narrative is captivating the mid-twenties floaters, and making unemployment that much more enjoyable.

It's only fitting these two would be merged, like some stunning supernova adorned in a trench coat and manolo blahniks.

MONSTER MASH

For years, HBO has been putting out highly acclaimed original programming, setting the standard for inspired, quality content. Pivotal in setting the tone for these iconic shows have been their respective openings. Combining crisp imagery with sharp scores, these intros are tailored to reflect each show's unique style and substance.

But what would happen if were to transpose their context? Would they still hold up? Would they falter? Would they give us new insight into our own souls, an understanding and awareness we never would have otherwise considered, allowing us to access levels of our collective consciousness that have remained completely dormant until now?

Probably not. But it might be fun.

Freshly chopped and submitted for your approval, I present the first in the sure-to-be-on-the-internet series: HBO INTROS MASHED UP WITH OTHER HBO INTROS.

DEERHUNTER ROCKS THE APPLE STORE IN SOHO

AND THE CROWD GOES CRAZY

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IF YOU WANT SOMETHING DONE RIGHT, GET YOUR MASCOT TO DO IT

"It was the whole reason I tried out (to be Rufus) last year... I knew we were going back to OSU this year, and I wanted to tackle Brutus." - Brandon Hanning, (now former) portrayer of Ohio University mascot, Rufus.

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OMAR'S BACK BITCHES

There were a lot of things to be excited about on Sunday's premiere of "Boardwalk Empire", but perhaps none more than the ever-so-quick cameo by Michael Kenneth Williams, better known as OMAR from THE WIRE.

Apparently, Omar, I mean Williams will be at least a semi-regular on the show. This is most likely widespread news that anyone who follows these things knew long ago, but schmucks like me only found out by seeing his spruced-up face for two seconds during Sunday night's airing, at which time I jumped out of my seat, pointed to the TV like a man possessed, and, while simultaneously trying to catch my breath, forced out "IT'S OMAR!"

When you get to experience moments of pure excitements like this, it's worth being a little less than informed.

From NY MAG:

Omar never swore on The Wire. Is it fun to curse so much on Boardwalk Empire?
Oh yeah. A lot of drinking, cursing, and killing.

Hope he gets to do all three together. That's the best.