Scandal, controversy and meerkats?
That’s right! The popular Animal Planet show, “Meerkat Manor” is now shrouded
in controversy. For all of you people who
have no clue what is going on right now, here’s a recap.
In last year’s gripping season finale, “Shakespeare” the name of the show’s star meerkat, survived a snake-bite and fought off a rival gang of meerkats, protecting several of the baby animals. But then, Shakespeare disappeared! What!? Where is he?! Where is Shakespeare?! Fans were left contemplating the fate of the brave and courageous star.
That was all supposed to be resolved with the season premier last Friday, but instead of answering the questions of last season, it launched a frenzy of Internet speculation and controversy. The emotional bloggers, Access Hollywood, the Los Angeles Times and The Seattle Times were all asking the question: Was Shakespeare was replaced by a similar looking meerkat? Is Animal Planet trying to pull a fast one? IS NOTHING SACRED ANYMORE?
Oh the humanity!
Oh the meermanity!
Yes, I am making fun the overly emotional viewers of “Manor.” Is this really going to have any impact on your life? Honestly? I guess we should have expected this because of the fact the show airs Friday nights. The only people watching Animal Planet on Friday night are probably crazy cat ladies: the same people that will write, call, e-mail and blog about the biggest thing going on in their lives – a meerkat.
For those “Meerkat” fans, I’m sorry, but don’t you have something better to do on Friday night? And if you are watching TV on Friday night, can’t you watch something other than Animal Planet? And don’t you have something a little more substantial to care about? Shouldn’t war, famine and politics come first? No, not even Jessica
Simpson anymore. It’s these fricking meerkats. I must admit, however, caring about these animals is probably one step above caring about Bradjelina.
For those of you thinking I’m too harsh,
take a look at this quote from a “Meerkat Manor” fan site:
“I have asked them to be honest about Shakey,” one fan wrote. “It is the not knowing that is the difficult bit.”
Where is SHAKEY?!?!
Another fan wrote: “I am not sure how much ‘disappearance’ I can handle. It’s just so tough, I love those little guys.”
Fans even posted prayers on the site for the survival and safe return of Shakey. One wrote if they hadn’t have come so connected with the show, the meerkat’s passing wouldn’t have hurt so much. Why so much response? The show is the highest rated show ever on Animal Planet and is in the top ten basic cable shows. The show also gives human characteristics to the meerkats. They’re just so darn likable!
So, the meerkat bubble is burst. Yes,
there is no Santa Claus, Laguna Beach is staged and yes, your favorite little meerkat, Shakey, is probably dead. Don’t worry, I have the numbers of some good grief counselors if you need.
[email protected]