Emmy Noms, who should win and who will win!

None among us is immune to flattery. So when I saw this comment in reply to me on the comment section of tvbythenumbers.com, I was ecstatic.

"You know, a friend of mine was reading the Emmy threads last night and commented that you are the smartest guy on this site. I can see what she means. ;)"

Insert the tossing of roses and thunderous applause.

Needless to say, I was/am ecstatic, and decided to do my own blog post on the subject.

I'm not going to talk about dramas, because, I really only watch 2-4 of them, depending on whether you count Psych and Chuck as dramas or comedies. Nothing I say will really be meaningful here. So, onto our first category.

Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
Nominations
-Jim Parsons (Big Bang Theory)-Shoot me
-Larry David (Curb your Enthusiasm)-Wild Card
-Matthew Morrison (Glee)-What is he doing here?
-Tony Shalhoub (Monk)-Could Win
-Steve Carell (The Office)-My Pick for the Win
-Alec Baldwin (30 Rock)-Will Probably Win

Should've been Nominated
-Aziz Ansari (Parks & Recreation, although he may have submitted as supporting)

Okay, let's look at these noms. First off, I don't watch the Big Bang Theory, but from what I've seen, it's garbage. Anyone could do what Jim Parsons does. If he wins it will be a travesty. Next. I don't watch Curb your Enthusiasm, so I can't really say here, but from clips I've seen it seems like a one-note performance for Larry David, I could be wrong, but whatever. Matthew Morrison of Glee doesn't deserve to be here. There's nothing special about his performance, he's definitely the straight-man of the show, so I can't imagine why he's here, except that the Emmy's love Glee. If he wins, the Emmy's will go down another peg in my book. Tony Shalhoub is sort of a predictable choice at this point, but he hasn't won in a few years. Since this was Monk's final season he could pull off a win, and he would probably deserve it. Although, he's been in that role so long he could do it in his sleep. Steve Carell hasn't won in a few years, which is a shame. I think he delivers the most consistently great performance among any of the nominees, despite a lack-luster year for the show overall. He deserves the win, but probably won't get it due to the show's overall quality. Alec Baldwin from 30 Rock really isn't that great. He's not bad, he does what he needs to, but he's rarely outstanding. Still, he's always believable and funny and isn't a bad choice. Critics have been less ecstatic about 30 Rock this year though, so he could potentially lose out. I'm not sure Aziz Ansari counts as a lead, but I would've liked to see him nominated. He pulls off the total jerk who thinks he's cool perfectly, and knowing what the guy is like in real life makes it all the more funny. Maybe next year Aziz, maybe next year you can bump one of these white guys out of the running.

Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
Nominations
-Lea Michelle (Glee)-Shoot me.
-Julia Louis-Dreyfuss (New Adventures of Old Christine)-Wild card
-Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie)-Could Win
-Amy Poehler (Parks & Recreation)-My Pick for the Win
-Tina Fey (30 Rock)-Will probably win
-Toni Colette (United States of Tara)-What is she doing here?

Lea Michelle may be a good singer, but she can't act for beans. She over-acts so badly you'd swear she was acting like she was a bad actress. She's not, she is that bad. If she wins well, you get the idea. I don't watch New Adventures of Old Christine, Nurse Jackie or United States of Tara, but any one of them could win. Apparently, United States of Tara has been a down season for quality, Colette probably won't win it. Tina Fey will probably win, but my pick is definitely Amy Poehler. Amy has turned in a great performance this year, goofy while still compelling, sweet and sour, pitiable yet reliable, she's a joy to watch. That's not to say Tina Fey is bad, but I think she's a much better writer than actress. New Adventures of Old Christine was canceled this year, so Julia-Louis Dreyfuss could upset, and I think that would be cool, even though I've never watched the show. I'd just like to see her tell CBS to "shove it".

Outstanding Comedy Series (Best Picture basically)
Nominations
-Curb Your Enthusiasm-Wild Card
-Glee-Shoot Me
-Modern Family-Could Win
-Nurse Jackie-What is this doing here?
-The Office-Lip Service
-30 Rock-My Pick to win, will probably Win

Snubbed: Parks & Recreation, Community, Psych (although Psych might qualify as Drama)

Since my pick, Parks & Recreation was snubbed in a dastardly plot against quality, I have to go with 30 Rock for the win, and win it most likely will. However, Modern Family has the buzz on its side, and could pull it off. Modern Family has been funny, but it's not rofl hilarious. If it won, it would be a fair choice though. With Curb your Enthusiasm in its last season, it could cause an upset, but I can't speak for the quality of the show. Glee shouldn't even qualify as a comedy. It's a soap opera with a few good jokes and some musical numbers. If it wins, well, you get the idea. Haven't watched Nurse Jackie, but I'm pretty sure it falls more on the drama side of things, won't win. The Office is only here because of the strength of previous seasons, not because of this one. It's here out of habit, not actual quality. If it wins, I will be shocked. Now to the snubs. I am so heartbroken over Parks & Rec getting ignored that I won't say anymore about it. Community is also surprising, as that would've been my second choice. Psych I love, but it probably didn't really deserve it, and could be a drama. But, to quote Phil Collins, they'll be in my heart, no matter what they say.

So there's my views, and this is probably the longest blog post I've ever done. Next year parks & rec! Next year!