Shaw Cable TV (our local provider) has concluded that their Xmas tradition of showing a live feed of a roaring wood fireplace on channel 10 (I'm not kidding) was such a success, that it's time to extend the concept to other holidays. So today (I'm guessing any time now), they will be broadcasting "Turkey TV", a live feed of the roasting of a turkey, complete with "up to the minute bastings and exclusive stoking of the fire that will be sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats throughout this thrilling turkey program".Update: Someone posted a clip of Turkey TV on YouTube. In case you thought I was kidding.
I'm really not making this up - see this press release. So, what's next? Can we expect Shaw to broadcast live feeds at other celebrations throughout the year? My predictions (thanks to Ernest for some inspiration on this):
Nov 11 - Live feed from the Legion, watching vets and serving military alike getting shit-assed drunk. On-screen counter to track the articles of uniformed clothing removed.
Dec 31 - Live feed of a New Year's party. This would be immediately followed by the New Year's Day feed, featuring the "vomit-cam".
Valentine's Day - We follow a Private Investigator on spy missions to catch video footage of cheating spouses going on romantic dates with their extra-curricular love interest. OK, maybe not.....
Easter - Live feed of an Easter candy hunt in a large family's home. We get to witness the search, the collecting and finally the consumption of copious amounts of candy and chocolate, then as a bonus, watch as the kids go on a sugar-induced hyperactive tear for hours.
May 24 long weekend - Live feed from Waiparous. This would only make sense to Calgary area locals, but Waiparous is a wilderness area at the foot of the Rockies where 4x4 enthusiasts by the thousands camp out and tear up the landscape all weekend and act surprised when other people complain. This beer-fueled mudfest would be rated R.
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