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I thought the Yankees had home field in the Wild Card game. Cut to every Mets fan: "You're going to play at home. Okay. Good luck with that." Right now, the only suspense is whether Terry Collins would be deceased when his pyre is lit.

I like the Scarecrow outfit. I was at a panel featuring Taylor, Mazouz, Geha and Powell, and a few of them were taken with it, even noting it smelled bad. But that turned out to be a dead rat in the closet. Also, I'm glad Oliver Queen found a buyer for all that leftover eye makeup.

Bumping up next again due to the approach of NYCC. I don't have much of a game plan going in, but I'll try to maximize my time there.

Checked Google Maps. I figure that I can stay in the building for at least an hour before taking the train down to the date site. Then I take another train to the ferry station and proceed from there. I would have to pay an additional $2.25, but it beats $6.50 for an express bus, even if I get a transfer covering part of the fare. My original plan was going eight blocks to a comic shop to poke around, but there's another one near where I get off. Of course, I'm going to a damn comic book convention next weekend, so I can wait until then to scratch my blind item figures itch. Or maybe I can check for blank-covered comics. I get those from time to time for sketching purposes, as you can see here. That day, I get up at 6 a.m. and have breakfast a few minutes later. If I have a light lunch, maybe I could get a second lunch around 4, then have dinner around 8. Or I could just have a soda and/or snack.

Last night, the audio was wonky and out of sync, and I didn't see Randy take a dump. Watching the episode tonight, the screen froze. Did that happen to any of you? In case you you never saw it, here's a takedown of Columbus Day from Last Week Tonight from three years ago. " . . . and then he kissed me." Funny.

Another week, another batshit episode. We got one more week of reruns before the CW unleashes their hounds, so Gotham is the only show going now. I was so focused on Bruce and the other character that was mentioned tonight (better safe than sorry), I didn't think Ivy would up her game. Nice than the old man had the "good stuff" nearby . .. and transmutative to boot! I mean, it's one thing to age-progress her, but now she's going further into canon? And yes, I thought she would knock over Gizmo's cage looking for the power-up. Bruce is still a putz. And now we have Lucius enabling him, because another Lucius enabled Bruce in another universe. Of course, Alfred would provide the mask. Symbolism!! Gordon is still stubborn as hell, though the cops suck for not lifting a finger. I get that they're overworked, the station goes under siege every three months, and Oswald made valid points (albeit in the most dick way possible). And I get Harvey wanting to keep his crew. But nobody joined him? Why bother with pretense. "Okay, there's a riot going on at Arkham. Could be a situation where they run riot on Gotham and make things even worse. But I am the main character. Well, my name is the first listed, so I'm going in alone. No, really, Jimbo's got this." First fear gas hallucination: "Hey, I didn't know Pennywise and Ryuk had a kid." Of course Jim's fear is Leslie-based. What would her fear have been if she got gassed? "It's me! Val! Listen, I found sanctuary on The Gifted! You could totally be running a part of the bad guys' operation! Say the word and you're in . . . I don't think there would be a conflict with your Deadpool movies." Also: the gas is neutralized by water. Something for Jonathan to think about when he inevitably busts out. I like Barbara. I mean, I dug the manic drama crime queen, but the new look is good. Let Tabitha and Selina monopolize the tight leather. @Jediknight, I didn't think that Ra's al Guhl might be behind her return, but it would explain the hair. Also, last season's Barbara would've chopped her own hand off, laughing like a loon until she passed out from blood loss. As for Selina . . . is this what she wants? To be the junior member of the company that supplies Gotham's worst with artillery, all the while hoping that her seniors can get the better of Penguin while he's distracted? Oh, and that would also hinge on Tabitha and Barbara not killing each other.

Not caring about the impending postseason. Indians winning doesn't appeal to me mostly because of the nickname. One question: will the Twins be using Bartolo Colon in any capacity?

Slowly catching up. Note to Jordan: never use "New York Giants" and "take a knee" in the same sentence. It might save you some personal harm.

About the final segment . . . anybody else think of Garfunkel and Oates? Once again, thanks for reminding people of Michael Grimm! At least you didn't cal attention to the district that kept reelecting him.

Good News: I set up a date for Tuesday afternoon. Potential Problem: I'll have to kill a few hours after vocational classes. Potential Bad Sign: She suggested the same place I went to several months ago to meet the lady that had to cancel before I bothered to check the phone.

This week: a Randy episode kinda thunks onto the ground. But since it's extra absurd and not that heavy into current events (Plan A would've been about kneeling, but that's so last year), it's actually pretty good. Bonus: no Heidi stuff with Cartman, and he helps rally the boys in a really racist way. Well, "really racist" for the likes of us. Kenny disguising his voice = comedy. I laughed seeing the promo pic, and I laughed when it played out. I don't know why I'd do a genetic profiling test. I wouldn't want that to claim victim status. That's what my neuroses are for.

"Official" list from SBP. Usual suspect, newbies, and Brad wanting a second title after Cutthroat. Oh, and Nicole Zanatta, who does not give me hives. Nelson's also on the list, so looks like smacking Derrick didn't cripple him for future stints. Probably helps that Wee Dee isn't listed.

Hey, CBS? Big Brother contestants do not make TAR better. I know, sucks that a Racer won Survivor before a stuntcast team won TAR, but too damn bad. That's taking the place of a pair that probably deserves to be there more. Stop making Big Brother try to happen beyond its malformed universe. Speaking of TAR30, I found this on Facebook: I have to go. I didn't do TAR25 in Times Square because they kicked off at 3 a.m., and I was hesitant even though the area has been sanitized several times over. Who's with me?

Not finding myself caring out of the gate. I like the start on the boat, but it's basically "Let's Throw All The Shit In The Water And Sort It Out Later!" And then? Super Idol! Nice that it was good for the first Tribal, though I don't think idols should be played in the first episode. Naturally, a schmuck gets it (I identify with him a little; hence, schmuck), he sends it to one of the Hero Moms, and she . . . doesn't bail the other Mom out. Probably for the best, in the sense that she would've painted a target on her back for negating a 5-1 vote. Also, I'm guessing idols will be out in force, because Probst, Burnett and Co. learned nothing from Cirie getting hosed last season. I hope Alan's eyes bug out all the time, because then it might be a little normal. Some football players suffer concussions. He would have really minor ocular trauma. I kinda wish the guy stripping took it farther. "I'm bending over! Do you see an idol in there?!?" "No, but I see plastic." "Oh, I smuggled cocaine into Fiji. I swear on this white powder that I am not betraying you." I guess we'll only get tribal names once we inevitable crunch down to two. I feel bad for the folks that brainstorm the names, and then Probst is all, "Too hard to remember! Three descriptive words starting with 'H'!!"

Funny115 is back up. Today: Never, ever negotiate with Jeff Probst. @cooksdelight: has Abi Maria expressed a wIllingness for a third try? Right now, Camila is the worst reality person from Brazil, and I kinda want to keep it that way. @cleo: it's advisable to check out when Shii Ann got hosed. I mean, she did bring it on herself, but she kept the cast's average IQ in triple digits while she was there.

So. Not. Caring. I think my biggest concern is that Derrick may have named his son after himself. I think CT did the same, and I feel that's a bit lazy. I'm not saying you should get drunk and go on IMDB like Puck did, but still . . . I can't bring myself to care for the new generation at all. I mean, Veronica will always suck in my eyes, and Johnny still needs a beating, but the recent RW and AYTO kids? Screw that noise. And dumbass Nelson blows his shot at the game in smacking Derrick, and he might be on the banned list. That's not the worst shit ever. That's not the worst shit this season. Do I care about Nelson? I do not. And that goes for Hunter, who can't be taken out of the game soon enough. I mean, way to not run home to patch things up with the girlfriend and shame yourself to St. Teege, but he is annoying as hell. Good mission. Jordan is made for that, but you'd think that his teammates might prefer someone with two hands to catch them. He went 0-for-2 . . . 0-for-3 if you count him suckering Camila, which was nice. Derrick is the MVP for this episode for pulling in Jenna, as well as trying to make an effort to set a good example for his son. Second grade? Shit, I remember his dad when he was drunk and following a frog around on BOTS2. Camila? Whatever. Get her ass out of there. Next week . . . really hoping we don't get a relapse from CT. I can live with another dad winning a Challenge in Derrick*, but I'm hoping CT doesn't revert to his asshole ways. * Here, I'm counting Darrell in CvP. Tony can choke on it, and his kids can't get far enough away from him for me.

I'm okay with it. I don't really think Jordan put in the time like Larry and Stephen before him, but I'm good with him spoofing extremist media for now. If the show tanks, I would be okay with Larry coming on stage to beat the shit out of Jordan. "THIS is what you replace me with?!? And, hey, Bill Cosby?? This is mild compared to what I got in mind for you!!" ETA: The "Shopposition" link is real, and I find it very funny.

Robot Chicken returns October 8 with a special off The Walking Dead.

@MarkHB: Oh, right. See, I was thinking Highfather. I guess we only get the one New God in Steppenwolf. Cue the endless "Born To Be Wild" mashups.

Yesterday, Aaron Judge tied and broke Mark McGwire's rookie home run record. Meanwhile, Travis d'Araund hits a homer, and the big apple doesn't pop out of the hat, leading to derivise chanting from Mets fans. #OnlyTheMets

The Great State of Panic would be my first guess. #rimshot

This is opposed to two years ago, where the division was run by the league's top three teams. But thanks to the playoff system, only one could make the NLCS, and the Cubs (third place, five games better than the Dodgers) got swept by the Mets. I mean, I am not complaining, and Mets fans needed something to root for, but I think 1-3/2-WC works should happen if the best team and the wild card are from the same division. I can see how that could be a logistical problem, though, since we have a wild card play-in game.

I think Tokyo Ghoul was better than Parasyte the Maxim. I mean, I don't see Shinichi cosplayed at all. Meanwhile, people like getting Kaneki's mask. @Vermicious Knid: while I did like IBO, I agree with your alternatives. I've seen bits of My Hero Academia from Funimation and WatchMojo, and I believe that I was wrong in thinking it to be a kiddy show. I'd rather see Koro Sensei, though. ETA: On my cable system, the second Ghost in the Shell anime is On Demand. Also, I'd like One Piece to come back, sooner rather than later.

Nice takedown of Megyn Kelly, though I think Michelle Wolf of TDS did a better job. Lots of good moments . . . I think the best one was dubbing in the fart in Jim Cramer's show, cutting to John polishing his Emmy. ETA: Did not know about Mrs. Kapernick's tweet. She took that better than most people would have in her place.

Press release for "Holiday Special" is up. Here's what gets me: One of the boys has a phone and towel in hand, suggesting that he's making a call and muffling his voice. The funny part? It's Kenny.