I hate to promote TV programming in any way, but when my 9 year old tells me, "There's a new 'Lie to Me' today, does that mean you're going to do the laundry?" . . . I know I'm a true fan. . . . I also know, that is one of the most pathetic things a mother has ever heard. Absolutely tragic.
Let me explain. I had dragged myself--kicking and screaming--into my laundry room to dig it out. I took my laptop and started by watching Elder Uchdorf's talk from the last General Relief Society Meeting (*sigh*), but his talk was only 20 minutes, which didn't even see me through clearing the floor. So, I sent David a note, asking if he had any suggestions thrilling enough to keep me in the laundry room. I watched the first 5 (and only) episodes. It was one of my better laundry days.
Here's the premise: crazy expert on micro facial expressions and body language combines his expertise with asking the right questions to figure out who's lying, who's hiding, who's telling the truth. Best part: when they explain the universal meaning behind some expression, they'll back it up with footage of Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton, Blagogivich, Obama, Bush, every-freakin-somebody you've ever heard of. It's a riot! All public figures are fair game.
I wish they still had the pilot online at hulu, but you can see the last 5 epsiodes. Here's the most current: http://www.hulu.com/watch/63291/lie-to-me-the-best-policy
Trust me, it takes some powerful entertainment to keep my in my laundry room.
Enjoy!
5 comments:
We like this show too - and our favorite parts are when they show real people with those exact "lying" facial expressions!
I am both afraid and fascinated by this show - let me explain. For those of us who had difficult childhoods i.e. my real father was not a nice person, reading facial expressions is an innate survival mechanism. A few weeks ago, when the main character explained this - very well, I might add - I found myself crying. I felt like a burden had been lifted, but at the same time a trick had been discovered and exposed. Does this make sense? Alas, this is all much too emotional for me to absorb while doing the laundry...I think I need Andy Griffith for that.
Amy, I loved that part--very revealing. And, that is part of what makes you such a brilliant, intuitive person and a survivor. Proof: "All things shall work together for your good."
I have really enjoyed this show as well... Alas, American Idol is taking over today. Can't wait until next week!!!
Sally, thanks for the tip and for the past few weeks I have been so excited for this show!
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