Little. Yellow. Different.

Little. Yellow. Different.

(An Actual Blog Post I Wrote This Month, 23 Years Ago)

I was 25 then. Man, I had a lot of... energy.

May 08, 2025
∙ Paid

Posted 5/20/2002:

Thank God FOX announces its new show line-up in advance. Otherwise, there would be nothing funny to write about.

I was today years old in 2025 when I learned Bill Bellamy, the MTV VJ, was in this show.

Fastlane (Wednesday 9 p.m.), which follows two lead-footed cops who take down criminals in Los Angeles. Tiffani Thiessen (90210) and Peter Facinelli (The Scorpion King) wear the badges.

(Script: Baywatch chick runs after some drug dealer down Rodeo Drive. She shoves the drug dealer on the hood of a rented convertible.)
Baywatch chick: HOLD IT, RIGHT THERE! You have the right to remain...
(Their eyes meet.)
Baywatch chick: Sexy.
(Baywatch chick proceeds to make out with drug dealer. Shows ratings go through roof. Ernie proceeds to eat crow.)

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Ernie Hsiung.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Ernie Hsiung · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture