Katy Perry is hosting, along with the guys from Glee, the second half I'm excited about, the first, I don't really care. So right off the bat, I know that we won't go five minutes without hearing "Justin Bieber" something that will start annoying me very quickly.
What I've learned about teens so far is that teens love Gossip Girl and Secret Life of the American Teenager. I kind of like a show that awards those who are only so-so, but really popular, it's the prom for all the teen stars that never got to go to prom to be voted on for prom kings and queens.
One of the many wonderful things about this show is who they chose to sit on the couches, it never ceases to amuse me, and tonight I'm thinking I won't always recognize them. The count right now at people they have shown who I don't know is: 1, 1 more than is usual at an awards show or major pop culture event.
Selena Gomaz just won for favorite actress and a few other things, which I'm kind of happy about because I'm a Disney girl now, and I think Selena is actually a good roll model for the kids.
Okay, so just saw a preview for the movie "Vampires Suck," which I didn't know about until right now, and it's looking kind of funny, I don't want to see it, but I'm surprised it took them this long to do a parody of all the vampire stuff. Just as long as they stay away from Buffy, I'll be fine.
So one of the things I'm realizing by watching this is that I haven't watched an network TV all summer, so I haven't seen many of the show previews nor have I seen any actual commercials or movie trailers, which I have mixed feelings about. One of the reasons I love the Disney channel is that they don't have traditional commercials, it's all about Disney shows and products, and while they do get a little repetitive, it's less annoying, plus it keeps you in this wonderful Disney bubble, something I don't want to pop.
Okay, I should know who John Cena is, but I don't so now the count of people I don't know is up to 2. And it's kind of funny how much they just parodied the Archuleta and Cook American Idol finale.
Oh, the coveted choice hottie awards, let's see...
Taylor Lautner and Megan Fox, shocker. I'm not surprised at all. I do think that Taylor is cute and does have a nice body, but it's his laugh that is the hottest thing of it all.
Oh boy here comes Zac. With stubble. This means he's trying to grow up and out of the Disney mold he's been in. Also, he's trying to sound a little more gangsta' these days, which just makes me laugh.
Okay, Kristen Stewart, Miley Cyrus, Amanda Seyfried, Sandra Bullock, Dakota Fanning.
One of these is not like the other, and she just won. Props to the teens for going with Sandra, I thought for sure that Miley or Kristen would win, except that I already knew who won because they filmed this last night.
Hillary Duff is here. Really? I mean that's my teen choice awards from several years ago. Whatever.
Betty White shaking her stuff will never get old. I love that woman.
Step Up:3D? really? I knew this was going to happen and I'm still not ready for it. The first was minimally good, and I can't say I've seen the others.
Okay, there's two more people I don't recognize, the star and director of the movie, but I'm going to assume I shouldn't or don't want to know them, so I won't count them, so the count is still at 2.
This dancing is good, I see they found something for the people who litter all those random dance shows on TV to do.
Okay, it's time to start drinking so I don't feel so pervy for watching this.
Okay, Miranda Cosgrove and Jim Parsons. I love Jim Parsons and I'm adding 1/2 a point for Miranda, because, well I am. so: 2.5
Also, teens apparently really love the Vampire Diaries. I hear it's actually really, really good, and that's from TV critics, so I'll have to start watching.
Although the girl is kind of annoying, but I do love the two guys. Paul and Ian are great as guest stars and I'm sure they're great as leads. I don't know if I buy Paul as a nice guy, just because he usually plays villans.
What was Hillary Duff in that she stole the scene?? And won an award for it??
Okay, now I really feel like a teen because LL Cool J and Hillary Duff are presenting. Flashback.
Yeah Sonny with a Chance, I love that show. Also, Modern Family. And Glee. And Wizards of Waverly Place. and The Big Bang Theory. I don't know who I want to win, this is tough. I love them all, but I'm not surprised that Glee won. The entire cast is there, that's great. Okay, so I'm pretty sure that Lea Michele and Matthew Morrison are dating in real life. I'll tell you why right after I say that Jane Jynch is awesome! especially for being there. But yeah, Matthew and Lea have great chemistry and they are always together. okay, two girls I don't recognize now: 4.5.
Justin couldn't grace them with his presence? really? just by video screen at one of his concerts. And I have to laugh because Shaq just presented him live with his surf boards, which made Justin look just smaller and more child-like. Oh boy, it's time for a song, and judging by the screaming it's going to be a "classic" ie. one I've never heard.
I'm glad Bieber is around to keep the feeling of the Boy Band Era around, you know, marginally good singing, marginally good looks, relatively good hair that everyone copies and of course the dance moves. Goodness knows he's trying his hardest, but hasn't quite reached the levels of the Boy Bands of my era. I'm going to take this prime opportunity for a shout out to my favorite Jonas Brothers as an honorable mention in keeping the Boy Bands around, they are better at it than Bieber, but I think he's more popular in the real world (as opposed to the Disney one I've been living in) so I'm giving him the award. I guess this has turned into my own 20-something awards. I like that. Which reminds me, WHERE ARE THE JONAS BROTHERS??? I want.
I love Bones.
I'm really excited for Running Wilde, I think it's going to be great.
So, I like how they've worked this presenting thing with each guy separately with Katy.
I love any awards show that has an award for best smile. and of course Taylor Lautner wins, but that was inevitable because he has the best smile since Tom Cruise. That's just a fact because I don't really like them that much. Except that Taylor isn't taking the seriously at all, he's actually being funny, so he gets 5 more points in my book.
Joshua Jackson will always have my heart as Pacey and I will always find him hot because of it. Also, Lea Michele looks great and very tan.
I go back and forth on whether I like Seth MacFarlane or not, but that speech may have just cemented him a place in the "like" category. I have to drink to have a good time too, Seth. At least, it really helps.
Disney Channel is following me and I love it. There was just a commercial for Camp Rock 2, something that I hear about at least 10 times a day on Disney Channel, but something I wasn't expecting to see on Fox.
Chris Colfer is actually really funny, and probably deserved the shocking Emmy nom that he got, but it was still shocking.
okay so I have no idea who those two "sports" people are so: 6.5
Okay, so I didn't know his name, but I love his song, "billionaire," so 1/2 points. the count is now to 7
Man, he's young. Okay, I don't know who's rapping with him: 8. The guy who sings this is really short, too. I really think I'm going to make this my theme song, or sue him for taking my idea.
okay, no idea who Josh Hutcherson (sp?) is so, 9.
And Eminem winning a favorite, this really is the teen choice awards from 5 years ago.
Lets see who wins choice, Robert Pattinson is nominated, he'll win, or maybe Channing. I knew it would be Robert, that's so easy. He really is strangely hot, I don't know what it is. And the accent adds at least 1 hotness point. I should really see that movie. His new hair is better.
I give props to Katy for the head gear. Oh, William Mosley, I think you're hot, just not in life. only when wielding a sword in Narnia.
Gee, a category with Taylor Swift in it, I wonder who will win? She swept for country stuff and breakout actress (What?!) She was funny, and is kind of being funny. Okay and sweetie, "a lot of friends" at the awards? "Taylor and Selena" is not a lot. I love you, but not a lot.
YAY! Chuck. I love that show. I love Zachary, he's awesome and adorable, and geek-chic. I wonder who's going to win choice athlete considering Beckham is the only one there. I love and hate that Beckham brought his kids, they're a little young, but look adorable.
no idea who this Twitch guy is, so: 10. I do know who Cat is and I think she's sweet.
so the songs are going to up the count by a lot. 2, to start, okay, just 2, so: 12.
I have several bones to pick with this category. 1. Miley, really? I mean really? I used to like you, now not so much, find me again in a few years. 2. Katy (who just won) SOUTHERN girls are the ones with the Daisy Dukes. CALIFORNIA girls wear short shorts. seriously.
Who or what is Big Time Rush? there's 4 more plus the performer now, that makes 17.
Okay, so after a little googling, I see that Big Time Rush is a show/band from what I can gather. Nick's shot at bringing the Boy Bands Back. I have to say they're not doing such a good job.
I now have the urge to watch some old TCAs, from my era, because I don't think I appreciated them enough, so that's what I'll be doing for a little while.
Okay, didn't recognize one of the couch people: 18.
apparently, they are a troop, so 2 more: 20.
Can't wait for the stars of Twilight!! Sort of kidding, sort of not, I don't know, we have a love-hate relationship.
I love Ramen noodles.
Ed Helms, random, but great.
They certainly love cutting to the Twilight stars.
I also like how they really specify the categories, like "choice movie actor fantasy". For this one, I'll go out on a limb and say it's going to be one of the Twilight guys and of course it's Taylor Lautner. His voice gets a little nasaly and it's kinda annoying.
Who are they? I think that''s Katy Perry, but I can't see her face, and I have no idea who's standing with her, but I don't think I'm supposed to. Also, I love that the cast of the Twilight Saga minus Kristen Stewart who I'm assuming is too cool (and rightly so) to come, is the finale to the show. Niki Reed is really beautiful especially with her normal hair.
One last not, Ken Jong was just random and wonderful enough to make what they made him do work, only he could pop out of a coffin at random times and not be annoying.
With that I'm off to find highlights from previous TCAs, starting what I'm sure will be a YouTube night.
