The Realest

Let's be honest, certain portrayals in cinema, television, and music are more realistic than others. In fact, some are so realistic that you'd swear they were based on true stories. Since Hollywood has a reputation for blowing tales out of proportion to create the best on-screen experience, it's only fair that we recognize those that represent the realest pictures. So without further adieu, I give to you the most realistic movie, television show, and song ever created.

From the characters to the settings to the plot line, Office Space is the most accurate movie portrayal ever made. I first saw Office Space back in high school and it quickly became a favorite. At the time, I thought to myself, "This is funny because it is over-satirizing a day in the life of corporate America." Only did I take my rightful place in a beige cube for several years did I realize that the movie is even funnier because IT IS ALL TRUE. Aside from Peter knocking over his cube walls and gutting fish at his desk, nearly every other part of the movie can be traced back to any corporate office in this country. Frankly, I don't know if this makes me want to laugh or cry...and most times, you have to laugh to keep from crying. In case you don't buy it on first glance that is is the most accurate movie portrayal, let's run down just a few of the resemblances:
Having 8 bosses- At my last job, I had 2, and there were 5 levels between myself and the CFO...not even the boss. I think this is a little less likely for everyone, but a definite if you work in a big company.
The Consultants- Shocker...I've recently been through this as well. Given today's economy, these "consultants" are popping up more frequently. Just remember, whenever you do something, ask yourself, "Is this good for the company?"
Bill Lumberg- We've all had bosses that ask us to work on the weekend, which is especially great when they don't do so themselves.
Milton Waddams- The weird guy that nobody is really sure about. He's the office-punching bag and there's a 50/50 shot you could show up tomorrow and he will have burned down the building. Again, with today's economy, more likely than ever.

If you have any doubt, pop in the movie again and take another look...it's uncanny, really.

South Park's depiction of Al Gore is the most realistic television show I have ever witnessed. If you're not familiar with the episode, Al Gore comes to the small town of South Park to warn children about a growing problem that is seriously going to affect the world. This problem is none other than "Manbearpig," a creature that is half man, half bear, and half pig, and "is out to get you!" In case you can't pick up on the parody, Manbearpig represents Global Warming, and the writers are playing on Al Gore's desperate attempt to get back into the spotlight by preaching about an idea that is perhaps blown out of proportion. I'm not going to lie to you, I haven't seen An Inconvenient Truth, probably because it looked like an inconvenient turd of a movie. Guess what? Sometimes it's hot outside, and sometimes it's cold. It might be warmer more often than it's cold recently, but only because the process is cyclical! A few generations from now, Al Gore VII will probably make a movie about how the polar ice caps are taking over the globe. I also wonder why Al Gore did NOTHING like this when he was the Vice President. I highly recommend that everyone watch this episode--the writing is brilliant and the antics hilarious. I'm super serial. Check it out here.

When it comes to music, Katy Perry's Ur So Gay is the most accurate depiction I've found. Despite the title, this actually has nothing to do with homosexuals and is more a rant on Metrosexual and "Emo" men. Katy laments at what seem to be past boyfriends who turn out to be so narcissistic that they'd rather be gay with themselves than be with a woman. They're obsessed with their own clothes, looks, intellect, and feelings--preferring to "read Hemingway in the rain" than hang out in LA. They wear more makeup than she, squeeze into the ever-popular skinny jeans, and shun meat for a vegan lifestyle. The chorus, "You're so gay and you don't even like boys," is a comical way for her to complain and wish that her exes had just went ahead and liked men rather than put on this facade that they'd even be interested in a woman. I love how pointed her lyrics are in this song and think it's absolutely true in this day and age. My "Frosted Tips of 2009" blog a few weeks back pointed out some ridiculous trends like skinny jeans and faux-hawks that need to go away, and Katy seemingly has some of the same gripes. That means, guys--stop trying to be more high-maintenance than girls! Makeup...dead! Veggie diets...dead!

There you have it--Office Space, South Park's Manbearpig, and Katy Perry's Ur So Gay are some of the most accurate portrayls in media. If you feel like you need a dose of reality, check any one of them out. Be prepared, though, because they're certainly different than your average Hollywood depictions.