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Three fads that just didn’t make the grade

Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen has gone off his rocker, and so has 3D. Photo courtesy of The Associated Press. Photo illustration by George Cady.

I do not want to talk about Charlie Sheen very long because it’ll just encourage him. That being said, the fact that Charlie Sheen became America’s most popular celebrity for about two months is a national embarrassment. We understand some of the interest: In a time when people are losing jobs, Sheen was a man who was grabbing his unemployment by the horns and not going quietly.

If he wasn’t such a seemingly unstable and abusive person, it would be almost be noble. Instead, it’s just tragic.

“Glee”

Sorry Gleeks, but the show’s just not the same. When it originally premiered in 2009, the show’s interesting concept and fun vibe created a television experience like none other. However, “Glee” has forced its theme episodes and songs to center stage and pushed its characters and plot into the background, turning each week’s show into nothing but a commercial for the next album.

Shows such as “Lost” have recovered before from rough stretches and reasserted their cultural dominance. Here’s hoping “Glee” can do the same.

3-D

Move over, Pokemon; there’s a new winner for the most wallet-draining fad in history. The glow of “Avatar” has now faded, leaving only the annoying memories of terrible 3-D movies. In most cases, the extra dimension is completely useless, adding little additional excitement to the film, but a lot of extra money to the ticket price.

The worst part is the fact that the gimmick gives studios the idea to okay more sequels and remakes that have no reason to exist. I’m talking to you, “Saw 3D.”

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