It's that time of year when we all sit down and take stock of everything in our lives we're thankful for. Serious things, like health, jobs, food, clothing, shelter and all that jazz. But let's get real here at "Give Me TiVo or Give Me Death" - I'm grateful for meaningless pop culture stuff too. You know, the little things that bond us all here in little slice of the universe we call America. So here goes:

I'm grateful for hulu. Can't wait until they start charging next year and lose every user. Yeah, I know they said they're only going start charging for "premium" content - I'll believe it when I see it.

I'm grateful for Supernatural for teaching me everything I never knew about the Bible. I've learned more about archangels, Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Revelations, Lucifer, etc. than I ever knew before. Who needs Bible study when you've got 'Natch? And yes, they are taking it dead serious - Biblical scholars approve.

I'm grateful for whoever is coming up with the one-liners on Big Bang Theory this season. Example:
Leonard: Sheldon knows football?
Sheldon: I grew up in Texas. Football is ubiquitous in Texas. Pro football, college football, high school football, pee-wee football; in fact, every form of football except the original: european football, which most Texans believe to be a commie plot.
Leonard: Unbelievable.

Sheldon: If you're interested I also know all about frying meat that isn't chicken as if it were chicken.

I'm extremely grateful for my DVR. The only show I've watched "live" this season was the NCIS season premiere. And by "live" I mean 20 minutes after it started thus ending right on time with no commercials. Lost's final season starting Feb. 2nd will probably get this special treatment as well.

I'm grateful for Netflix. Did you see the Nightline piece about how Netflix works? Fascinating.

I'm grateful for the creators of Glee giving choir/musical theater nerds like me our very own show. Too bad after two more eps we're on hiatus until April 13th. Bad move, Fox. Maybe This Time (not the best quality but I wanted to link to one with the actual scene rather than just the singing).

I'm grateful for youtube. How did we survive before it? Typical "youtube is awesome" example: the day after Thanksgiving Mom and I get into a discussion about old school SNL skits involving Dana Carvey. This of course gets the timeless classic "Chopping Broccoli" in my head. Thanks to youtube I can watch like three versions instantly. Click this for the magic.

I'm grateful for screenings, especially in "10 Best Picture slots OMG!"-crazed L.A. Not sure the last movie I paid for...I think Star Trek back in June? Speaking of, how grateful are we for Star Trek's awesomeness? I call Best Picture nominee, baby!

I'm grateful for whatever genius thought of the character of Manny on Modern Family. I pretty much die at every word out of his mouth.

I'm grateful to Fringe for chugging along nicely despite its horrible ratings in its dismal new timeslot. One thing I'm looking forward to most in all of tv-land is the revelation of OtherWorldPeter, whenever it may be. Damn, it's gonna be awesome.

I'm grateful to itunes, although I miss the good 'ol days when all songs were 99 cents.

I'm grateful for tv shows that are shot almost entirely on location. Friday Night Lights and Trauma, I'm looking at you.

I'm grateful for blog readers, especially when they share what pop culture goodies they're grateful for by clicking "Leave a comment" right below.