Friends of the Faux: John Walker

Posted by Dan September 4th, 2007 at 11:22am In Friends of the Faux

We first met John when the phenomenon of Studio 60 hit the fan. Since then, he’s represented the international TiFaux audience. It’s a lonely job.

Up next: Maggie’s Dad.

Vitals

Name: John Walker
Location: Bath, UK
Web Site: http://botherer.cream.org
What’s your story?: I’m a freelance writer in the UK, with too much spare time and an internet connection. Dear America, Thank you for making some half-decent television. Sorry about all the reality shows we keep selling you. Love John.
What do you do during the day?: Alternate between writing about and playing videogames, and then meeting real people in the real outside world, to prevent madness.
How do you know about TiFaux?: Came across it the first time it was so wildly and embarrassingly wrong about Studio 60.
Why are you so interesting?: I’d say it was my constantly correct opinions. I’d surprise myself, if I wasn’t already so very aware that I’m right.

Favorites

Movie: Waking Life, Looking For Richard
Music: The Books, Nick Cave, Howe Gelb
Book: A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius
Food: Chicken, every whichway.
Web Site (besides TiFaux — don’t be a kissass): Tempted to plug www.rockpapershotgun.com. But probably www.wwtdd.com for sheer, cruel funny.

Television

The best show currently on television is: ‘Currently’ in the off season seems tough. In a month I’m fairly sure it’s going to be Pushing Daisies. If we’re allowed to pick from what’s returning, it’s Dexter.
But my all-time favorite is: American Gothic. In a level-headed way, I stress.
I’m pained to admit it, but the show I secretly love is: whispered: (The Amazing Race)
Whose shit are you sick of?: Mark Burnett: You had some good ideas a while back. Now please, just stop.
Most cherished childhood television memory: The Adventure Game. It’s a British thing, but: seriously.
Which TV character/personality would you most like to have a tryst with?: Jaye Tyler from Wonderfalls.
Kill, boff, marry — Jack Shepherd (Lost), Peter Petrelli (Heroes), Michael Bluth (Arrested Development): Ok, I think the language divide might be a problem here with “boff”. It means a “teacher’s pet” here, but I’m thinking it’s about quick sex? And do I assign one for each? No one told me I had to study! Assuming this: Kill – Shepherd, Boff – Petrelli, Marry – Bluth.
Kill, boff, marry — Starbuck (Battlestar Galactica), Heidi Klum (Project Runway), Alyson Hannigan (How I Met Your Mother): Kill – Klum (Padma every day), Boff – Starbuck, Marry – Hannigan (and also Lily, if that’s what you meant).