Gary Coleman is the shit!

I was born in 1982. Growing up, I watched "Silver Spoons", "Small Wonder", "The Facts of Life" and a number of other mediocre half-wit sitcoms. For the past few months, however, I began watching the real classics. "Sanford and Son", "The Jeffersons", and most importantly, "Good Times". I can honestly say that I have NEVER laughed so hard at any show....ever. "Seinfeld" of course is hilarious and makes me crack up every time (even after I've seen the episode 10 times). But there is no other television show in history that can compare to "Good Times". I Tivo every episode, and it never fails to make me practically double over with laughter. Well, Sunday night, I was curled up on my couch with a blanket, pillow, and remote in hand watching "Good Times". Gary Coleman was the guest star, and he was so hysterical that I seriously laughed for a good 10 minutes straight. (Granted, I had just toked on a little somethin', but it was hilarious nonetheless). I have underestimated Gary Coleman for so long! I thought he was just the little short guy on "Diff'rent Strokes" who said "What you talkin' bout, Willis?" I thought of him as the former child-star whose parents fucked him up and now he's an unemployed loser who beats the shit out of bus drivers. Well, I can say that I have a newfound respect for him. I respect a lot of things, but I have true admiration for people (even actors) who have the ability to make me feel absolute joy, even if just for a short time. Gary Coleman truly is the shit!