Are we dead yet?

"No! Never! I will never watch that show!"

These were the very words I uttered when my friends encouraged me to watch TWD.

NEVER and never in my wildest dreams did I think that I'll end up telling my friends that I'm now a scaredy-cat-turned-zombie lover. How can I? I could only imagine their laughing faces while telling me that I looked dead as a "walker" when I argued on how the show was horrible. So I resolved that the best way to tell them is through my blog which I know they rarely visit. Whew! This is an assurance that I'm safe from their mockery...FOR NOW.

You're probably guessing why I'm reacting so weird towards the show. It's probably because first, I'm really weird and second, I had the most terrible no-good-night-sleep-all-nightmares week all because of one episode on the show. Yeah, I'm pretty weird and so freaked out!!! That episode scared the hell out of me!!!!!!

That was the end of TWD in my life...and so was the beginning.

Last week I made up my mind to finally face my fears so I asked my friend to give me a copy of Season 1. At first I had hesitations but when I clicked the play button I knew there was no turning back! My initial response was to shut my eyes. My subconscious kept telling me to close the laptop and move on with my life. All the same, granted that I'm not a huge fan of horror stories, I went back to watching it.

And... BOOM! There I was, hardly trying to get out of my seat, addicted to the show I once loathed.

That makes me weirder doesn't it? :)

So now you're probably wondering why even I am hooked with it. Here's why.

THE "WALKERS"

Commonly known as zombies, they basically follow sounds like dogs but they could also see and smell human flesh. Once they get a hold of you they wouldn't have second thoughts to eat you. That's why the only way to kill them is through their brains (although technically they don't have theirs anymore). Another thing, the moment that you get scratched or bitten you'll die and then come back again but not as yourself but as a walker.

Everyone, including all Left4Dead players to blood-spilling lovers to regular people like me sure can't get enough on how these walkers prey humans. But the best part is when the characters wipe out these walkers. I find it thrilling whenever a character kills a walker! Real thrilling!

THE CHARACTERS

The characters compliment each other. Each of them has a story to tell. From Rick, the officer, who continues to fight for his family to Shane, his best friend, who had an affair with his wife. That's how the characters are so complicated! Ughh! I also love how the characters are so diverse. People from different race. There's Korean, American, African American.Everyone has an issue which brings different complications to the group. Everyone trying to fight to the finish. Yet, no matter how diverse they may be, they share a common thrust and that is to survive. 

THE STORY

As they say, the plot thickens. Revolving in a post-apocalyptic setting with zombies around and only a few survivors in a quest to find answers and the truth, The Walking Dead's plot makes it one of those unforgettable shows. I find the story development exhilarating and it's twists completely mind-boggling. The show leaves huge question marks on top of my head whenever I watch an episode. It makes me question on what's going to happen next, who's going to die next and all those sorts of question. Sometimes it just pisses me off when an episode ends with a cliff-hanger. IT'S SIMPLY AMAZES ME!

So if you're trying to decide if you'll watch or not. I'm telling you it's not too late. Have me as an inspiration and this picture. :))

One last thought bothers me...if this were a reality show would I be a survivor or would I say "Am I dead yet?"

IT'S...WAIT FOR IT...

WHAT TIME IS IT?

"Adventure Time! Come on, grab your friends we'll go to very distant lands. With Jake the Dog and Finn the Human the fun will never end, it's Adventure Time!"

During my semestral break I had a routine. Eat. Sleep. And yes, watch Adventure Time. I was watching it awhile ago when it hit me...ADVENTURE TIME WITH FINN AND JAKE is AMAZE BALLS! It was not until then that I finally told myself I had to write something about this show and since I have my own blog now I knew there was no better place to pour out my thoughts than here.

I was watching it awhile ago when it hit me...ADVENTURE TIME WITH FINN AND JAKE is AMAZE BALLS!

Who wouldn't love this show? From the nonsensical remarks of Finn the Human to the crazy antics of Jake the Dog, everyone will surely love it! But, if you don't know the show you better read on. 

Nickelodeon first aired the show but gave it up. Little did it know that its rival, Cartoon Network, saw its potential and ordered two seasons of it. That, I believe, is the best move Cartoon Network did because the show eventually bestowed its promise of revival for the network and of course a good laugh.

 

Both young and old are seriously hooked into it because of its humor and story (Please don't stare at me like I'm the only one who loves adventure stories). Furthermore, I can say the show has this some kind of magic (Probably some kind of magic from the Land of Ooo) that makes me more and more addicted to it. It's not that regular children show where it's all morals. Don't get me wrong, the show also has lessons to share but it takes a different twist to show them. 

One good thing about the show is that every single character has their own kind of silliness and wit that makes the show more interesting. The randomness of the lines of the characters is another thing that cracks me up. It's like serious for some time and the next thing you know you're laughing again. YES, THAT'S HOW FREAKIN' HILARIOUS IT IS! :)

And with that, I proudly present to you the two out-of-this-world main characters of Adventure Time!

1. Finn- A regular 14-year old boy who loves going on adventures and nothing more than saving the day. If you are baffled on what he is wearing, that's a hat that covers his extremely-flowing-golden-rapunzel-hair. He usually says random exclamations like "Algebraic" or "Mathematical!".  He has a lust for adventures yet he sometimes has problems on handling tough situations. Although he appears to be brave, Jake has fears as well like spiders and oceans.  

2. Jake the Dog- Jake is Finn's best friend (so cliche). He is a shape-shifting dog who is 28 years old in "magical dog years" (not-so cliche). He is Finn's adoptive brother who acts as a confidant and mentor to his super energetic brother. He is laid back at times but fights if needed. 

As for the recurring character, I believe you have to watch the show to know them yourselves. :)

As for me, I'm quite sure I'll watch it every single day and wouldn't miss a single episode for a dang good laugh. 

Adventure Time is that time when you can just sit back and relax on your couch and go along with the adventures of Finn and Jake. It's that time when you can you just reminisce your childhood days where you had adventures with your friends. It's that time when you get gaga over something and you loosen up for some time. It's that time when you just didn't seem to have a problem.

So the next time you open your television don't forget to ask yourself...

WHAT TIME IS IT? 

And I'll be the first to answer...

IT'S ADVENTURE TIME!