Now the obvious reason for not liking a show such as Ghost Hunters is because of its subject-matter: ghosts and spirits. I, however, have no problem with ghosts or the like. In fact, one of my favorite movies of all-time is, much to my chagrin, 13 Ghosts. Which IMDB just reminded me is/was spelled Thir13en Ghosts. Yes, it is that good. If you don't believe me, here is a screenshot:
Still don't believe that this movie is quality? Here's the cast list: Matthew Lillard, Tony Shaloub, Shannon Elizabeth, AND, wait for it, Rah Digga. The film's casting director deserves a serious pat on the back and maybe even a hug.
Okay, but back to the topic at hand. Ghost Hunters. So I don't dislike it because it deals with the supernatural. And I'm not even opposed to the seeking out of the supernatural. I think I believe in ghosts and spirits, but here's my beef (as in the 1990s slang term for problem):
WHY, oh why, can ghosts only be discovered and communicated with at night, in abandoned old buildings, through the use of night vision cameras and radio transmitters? It doesn't make any sense. I see what you're trying to do Ghost Hunters, and it won't work with me. Your big glowing eyes and your "oh wait! what was that? did you hear that?" to your fellow cast mates does not make a ghost-sighting. In fact, it makes you a person in the dark that is scared of that dark. I have that conversation with myself often while home alone. It goes a little something like this: "Whoa. What was that? I'm in my house alone and I just heard a sound (or saw a shadow). ::shoulder shrug:: Must be the pipes." Just because you hear something or see a shadow it does not immediately equal GHOST...unless your a member of TAPS and you have a show and income based on the marketability of talking with and confirming the presence of ghosts. Good for you and your constant "inconclusive" results. I'll be watching something else. Perhaps this...
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