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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

'The Office': Five More Spin-Off Ideas

In light of Rainn Wilson's impending new show, the MTV News team has compiled its own wish list of TV spin-offs.By Josh Wigler

"The Office" is reportedly following the "Battlestar Galactica" model of launching a spin-off of its very own: a show following Rainn Wilson's maniacal assistant to the regional manager, Dwight Schrute. In the spirit of Dwight leaving Dunder Mifflin for greener, beet-ier pastures, the MTV News team has created its own wish list of TV spin-offs.

Dwight's permanent relocation to the Schrute family beet farm is a controversial move, certainly, but also a potentially awesome one. Think about all the television characters from your favorite series, both canceled and ongoing, that you would want to see in a show of their own. Peter Dinklage's Tyrion Lannister yukking it up with mercenary buddy Bronn all over Westeros? "True Blood" hunk Eric Northman's days as a Viking before arriving in Bon Temps? There's simply no way that these shows would not be incredible, or, at the least, wonderfully epic failures.

Read on for our highest hopes, and drop your own wishes in the comments section!

"Full Measure"
The most we ever learn about Mike on "Breaking Bad" comes from the episode "Half Measures." During a four-minute monologue, he shares a story about his previous life as a beat cop and one of the biggest regrets of his life, the time he didn't kill an abusive husband when he had the chance. A spin-off following Mike during his transition from beat cop to hired muscle would work not only because he's a total badass, but thematically his arc would mirror Walter White's in a way. When did the cop become a drug lord's right hand? That's a show I'd watch. — Kevin P. Sullivan

"Masuka: Forensic Investigator"
Sure, Dexter's fine. But what about everyone's favorite quirky, bald pervert? Masuka's spin-off would be a lot like "Dexter," except with less murder and more strippers. Like, way more strippers. In fact, 75 percent of the show would take place at a strip club. Just think of all of the raunchy things he would say in his inner monologue! — Ryan Rigley

"Lost: The Hurley Years"
Of course the most epic spin-off of all would star none other than Hugo "Hurley" Reyes of "Lost" fame. He and Ben Linus could go around the world recruiting awesome young people with supernatural bird-killing powers whose plots never get resolved, and eating all the Mr. Cluck's the world has to offer. I'd call it "Hurley's Super Fun Time Island Action Team Protection Squad," or something to that effect. — Brian Phares

"The Ugly Truth"
This series is based on the aftermath of the drama-filled "Pretty Little Liars" finale in which it is revealed that Aria is undoubtedly "A" and the brutal murderer of "Queen Bee" Alison. After it is exposed that Aria is the one responsible for all the torment, trickery and burden "A" caused, her friends, family and basically every breathing thing hates her. Forced to live in a world full of "Haters," Aria's life is filled with everlasting sorrow and "she be dealing with some issues that you can't believe!" #KanyeVoice. — Miranda Johnson

"The Smash"
Coach Eric Taylor, Tim "33" Riggins, Matt "QB1" Saracen... great characters, all. But the "Friday Night Lights" star I find myself thinking about most often is Brian "Smash" Williams, the astonishingly talented Dillon Panthers running back who left early in season three to bring his A-game to Texas A&M. Unlike most actors who came and went on "FNL," we never saw Smash again following his departure (save for a few shout-outs here and there). Of all the later season cameos, how on earth did we never get to see him again? Haven't you heard: he's the Smash, baby! Peter Berg, Jason Katims and Gaius Charles, I'm begging you: bring the Williams family back to the small screen with Smash's days as an Aggie and, inevitably, his transition to the pros. After all, you know what they say: clear eyes, full hearts, awesome spin-offs — can't lose! — Josh Wigler

Tell us the TV spin-offs you want to see in the comments section!

Rainn Wilson on "The Office"Photo: NBC

Monday, February 20, 2012

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Saint Valentine's Day, commonly shortened to Valentine's Day, is a holiday observed on February 14 honoring one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine. It is traditionally a day on which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as "valentines"). The day first became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. It was first established by Pope Gelasius I in 496 AD, and was later deleted from the General Roman Calendar of saints in 1969 by Pope Paul VI.

Modern Valentine's Day symbols include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have given way to mass-produced greeting cards.

Every February 14, across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint, and where did these traditions come from? Find out about the history of this centuries-old holiday, from ancient Roman rituals to the customs of Victorian England.

Numerous early Christian martyrs were named Valentine. The Valentines honored on February 14 are Valentine of Rome (Valentinus presb. m. Romae) and Valentine of Terni (Valentinus ep. Interamnensis m. Romae). Valentine of Rome was a priest in Rome who was martyred about AD 269 and was buried on the Via Flaminia. His relics are at the Church of Saint Praxed in Rome, and at Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church in Dublin, Ireland.

Valentine of Terni became bishop of Interamna (modern Terni) about AD 197 and is said to have been martyred during the persecution under Emperor Aurelian. He is also buried on the Via Flaminia, but in a different location than Valentine of Rome. His relics are at the Basilica of Saint Valentine in Terni (Basilica di San Valentino).

The Catholic Encyclopedia also speaks of a third saint named Valentine who was mentioned in early martyrologies under date of February 14. He was martyred in Africa with a number of companions, but nothing more is known about him.

No romantic elements are present in the original early medieval biographies of either of these martyrs. By the time a Saint Valentine became linked to romance in the 14th century, distinctions between Valentine of Rome and Valentine of Terni were utterly lost.

In the 1969 revision of the Roman Catholic Calendar of Saints, the feast day of Saint Valentine on February 14 was removed from the General Roman Calendar and relegated to particular (local or even national) calendars for the following reason: "Though the memorial of Saint Valentine is ancient, it is left to particular calendars, since, apart from his name, nothing is known of Saint Valentine except that he was buried on the Via Flaminia on February 14. The feast day is still celebrated in Balzan (Malta) where relics of the saint are claimed to be found, and also throughout the world by Traditionalist Catholics who follow the older, pre-Second Vatican Council calendar. February 14 is also celebrated as St Valentine's Day in other Christian denominations; it has, for example, the rank of 'commemoration' in the calendar of the Church of England and other parts of the Anglican Communion.

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