This is the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

[castalia]

Sci Fi Channel Changes Name

To Syfy Channel.

I shit you not.

Very telling is this paragraph:

“If you ask people their default perceptions of Sci Fi, they list space, aliens and the future,” Howe said. “That didn’t capture the full landscape of fantasy entertainment: the paranormal, the supernatural, action and adventure, superheroes” — areas of programming that have becoming increasingly important as the network has found ratings success with shows like Ghost Hunters, ECW: Extreme Championship Wrestling, and Destination Truth.

Yup, they're changing their name (but only the spelling, we can't be crazy about it!) so they can feel better about incorporating reality programming and wrestling. Way to be different, guys.

Comments

[castalianspring.livejournal.com]

She just can't stop bringing us the fail! I wonder who pitched the idea, and if it was her, how the hell did the committee or whoever not burst out laughing? I'd never be able to keep a straight face.

[destina.livejournal.com]

I just...if this was April 1, I would assume this is a joke! Because it is literally too ridiculously stupid to be real! Honestly, wtf? Is there ANY PERSON at that network who is even remotely familiar with what skiffy IS?? UGH.

[castalianspring.livejournal.com]

I don't think so, at least not anymore. I just...I dunno, I got nothin'.