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Julia,
are you aware of the fact that extreme caution not to catch germs is actually wrong? You better get some germs, so you become imune to them. As kids we used to play in dirty brooks, got our hands cut open on rusty nails, etc, etc - and never became ill. Even washing your hands too much is not really healthy.
posted by
Nickie-Fleming
on September 1, 2006 at 1:52 PM
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Sly
I thought his obsession with having things in certain common quantities, and the need for x number of brown suits, is considered OCD. He also has the stepping on cracks/lines thing. Also, he has stopped what he is doing to line things up all the time. He can't concetrate until this is done. I know OCD people and they describe some of their actions in these terms.
posted by
terpgirl30
on August 31, 2006 at 3:09 PM
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Julia
lol, stopping by to say hi.
posted by
cosy
on August 31, 2006 at 3:07 PM
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That is a great show!
Tony Shaloub has been a favorite ever since he was Antonio Scarpaci on
"Wings."
I think my favorite scene in Monk was one where he was trapped in Wal Mart, being chased by vicious dogs, treed on top of a shelf with the dogs snarling under him, and about to go nuts because just across the aisle, just out of reach, several laundry detergent boxes are askew on the shelf.
posted by
strat
on August 31, 2006 at 10:47 AM
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I guess he has a phobia about germs which is a common sort of OCD
but I've seen the show more than once and he still doesn't convince me.
posted by
SlyCy
on August 31, 2006 at 8:50 AM
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The problem with the show is that Monk doesn't have OCD. He has
a million symptoms, but no obsession. I know about OCD. I have had it all my life. I like Tony Shaloub all right but his character does not have OCD.
posted by
SlyCy
on August 31, 2006 at 8:48 AM
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Julia, is the show coming back for another season, or has it been
cancelled??..I've heard both and am wondering if the network even knows..(if it has been cancelled, its always possible another network might pick him up)
posted by
Rumor
on August 31, 2006 at 8:28 AM
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Julia,
Your line: one can't help but think about all of the *(bacterial)* places one touches in a single day, made me burst out laughing. Very well written,
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posted by
Bhaskar.ing
on August 30, 2006 at 6:13 PM
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Julia,
I watched one of those talkshows and they talked about all that stuff, the fecal matter on car handles, ATM Machines, the bottom of ladies' handbags. They also spoke about the remote harbouring all sorts of germs, imagine our keyboards and mouse? And yes, they talked extensively about shopping cart handles. I just about grossed the office out talking about that stuff, so yeah, Monk and you have a right! Glad to hear he won. I never miss an episode. Love him to death!
posted by
word.smith
on August 30, 2006 at 5:51 PM
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Julia, I've never seen the show but I sure have the feel for what you are saying. Grocery carts and theater seat arm rests have been proven to be among the worst. I can't even go to theaters anymore and keep my mind on the movie wondering what I'm sitting in. I carry those sani-wipes in the car to clean the steering wheel often. There was a time, years back when I had the habbit of sticking my pen in my mouth while I used my hands for something. I broke that habbit years ago. But, I found out the hard way that just about the worst thing is rubbing your eyes. Germs on your hands go right into your system especially if you are one of those people you see picking little cronjules out of the corner of the eyes.
posted by
TAPS.
on August 30, 2006 at 9:15 AM
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I was thrilled when I heard he won!
He really is great! But you knew I felt that way! LOL
posted by
Jemmie211
on August 30, 2006 at 9:10 AM
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UK radio was talking about this yesterday. The steering wheel of your car
contains almost as much bacteria as your toilet.
Not just your car, Julia, everyone's car.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on August 30, 2006 at 3:03 AM
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Julia
I have never seen that show either...but I always carry wipes for carts, restroom doors, and hand rails (they give me the heebie-jeebies)...I must watch the show~
posted by
Offy
on August 30, 2006 at 1:59 AM
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I forgot he was in Wings
But, yuk, my son just reminded me that Leland was Buffalo Bill in Silence of the Lambs. I'm trying not to think of it when I look at him.
The germ thing...I remember in when I was in high school reading a study about those little mints they give out in restaurants...not the ones at the table...the ones that were in a bowl right at the front door. Someone tested them and found that they were laced with urine. People ate, paid the bill, went to the bathroom, came out without washing their hands and grabbed the mints. I NEVER got over that one. Not eating those mints.
I love Julie in that show. She really is a great adult character to Monk's childlike character.
Have you ever gone on the Web site and taken the quiz for "Are you Monkish?" I thought I'd kill on that trivia stuff but I'm pitiful.
posted by
terpgirl30
on August 29, 2006 at 11:57 PM
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I do not mind
germs. I believe they build up your natural resistance, but my wife has a phobia and she has gotten me into a routine of washing my hands far more often than I used to. Monk is great by the way.
posted by
Tanga
on August 29, 2006 at 11:29 PM
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Hehe...
But you do know that germs are also good for you?
It helps you to built resistance against sicknesses and as a result get a healthier body overall.
posted by
SevenStars
on August 29, 2006 at 10:49 PM
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kitty cat--
it is often so hilarious that I nearly choke from laughing so hard, and yet, there are plenty of times that it also has wonderful drama, heartfelt moments and just good entertainment. Truly, it's got it all. Some episodes are better than others, as is the case with all shows, but I've yet to be disappointed.
posted by
Julia.
on August 29, 2006 at 9:16 PM
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I remember that actor from the show, Wings. He was sort of dorky, but
I can see how it would be a funny concept. I'm willing to give it a shot. LOL I really don't know anyone that watches it... unless they're keeping it quiet!
posted by
-blackcat
on August 29, 2006 at 9:08 PM
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Moon--
oh, believe me, I do...every time I go to buy something I almost don't want to!! (that's a positive benefit of germophobia, lol--I save money).
posted by
Julia.
on August 29, 2006 at 9:06 PM
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kitty cat--LOLOL. Sorry,
I am a Monk pusher. As for why he's called Monk, it's just his character's name (Adrian Monk). I don't think there is a particular reason why the writer went with that, or if there is, I haven't read about it. But he is kinda Monkish in that he's quite the loner.
posted by
Julia.
on August 29, 2006 at 9:05 PM
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....and just think about money......phew!!!!.....yuck!!! 
posted by
syzygy
on August 29, 2006 at 9:01 PM
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LOL... I said I'll try it! Geesh! LOL Btw... why is he called Monk?
posted by
-blackcat
on August 29, 2006 at 8:59 PM
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Whacky--
glad you agree--now go tell Blackcat! LOL.
posted by
Julia.
on August 29, 2006 at 8:56 PM
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wiley--
well, that is kinda almost sorta the same! LOL.
posted by
Julia.
on August 29, 2006 at 8:55 PM
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A-and-B--
it was a lucky guess.
posted by
Julia.
on August 29, 2006 at 8:55 PM
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Maggie--
oh no, I didn't say I was "just" like him...but there are many similarities--and no, it's not a good thing! LOL.
posted by
Julia.
on August 29, 2006 at 8:54 PM
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pickles--
not just one but three, and deservedly so!!
posted by
Julia.
on August 29, 2006 at 8:53 PM
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That is such a great show!
posted by
Whacky
on August 29, 2006 at 8:07 PM
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Julia
lol I don't know Monk and I sure would hate to have a phobia about germs, but I am a clean-up freak.
posted by
WileyJohn
on August 29, 2006 at 6:49 PM
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Congrats, 10 clicks are here. Thanks!
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posted by
A-and-B
on August 29, 2006 at 6:19 PM
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cat--
Friday nights, USA channel. They just ended the season but will be showing re-runs.
posted by
Julia.
on August 29, 2006 at 5:41 PM
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leah--
yes, there oughta be a law about that!! LOL.
posted by
Julia.
on August 29, 2006 at 5:40 PM
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lionlad--
humor yes, but often with drama and hearttugging moments, too!
posted by
Julia.
on August 29, 2006 at 5:39 PM
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bel--LOLOL...
thank goodness I'm not the only one who had a problem with that! I told the manager and she was like, "Whatever, bitch"
posted by
Julia.
on August 29, 2006 at 5:38 PM
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She washed the feet area then the hands?
EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW comes to mind!!!!
posted by
bel_1965
on August 29, 2006 at 5:35 PM
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Sorry, Julia, I've nevcr watched it, although I've seen enough commercials to know what it's all about. So, you're just like him - I don't know if that's good.
posted by
MaggieMae
on August 29, 2006 at 3:18 PM
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It took me a while to warm to Monk
including wondering why he was called Monk - doesn't matter, as soon as you actually watch an entire episode you find out its his name! and then you're hooked! I hadn't realised though that the actor had won emmies for his performances!
posted by
littlemspickles
on August 29, 2006 at 3:10 PM
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Agreed, germs are bad.
posted by
A-and-B
on August 29, 2006 at 2:51 PM
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Julia
I'm claustrophobic. Germs don't bother me much.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 29, 2006 at 2:16 PM
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LOL... I have to give it a shot... I just don't know anyone
(except bloggers) that watch it! When is it on? The only sitcom that I currently watch is The Office.
posted by
-blackcat
on August 29, 2006 at 2:10 PM
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The greatest customer service benefit of all time.........
in my opinion............... anti-bacterial wipes beside the grocery carts. Included in the germy paws that grip those handles - snotty-nosed little childrens'.
posted by
LeahdGirl
on August 29, 2006 at 1:42 PM
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Only just noticed
In the UK but your right its well done, with humor too
posted by
lionladroar
on August 29, 2006 at 1:41 PM
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Passion--
I missed the first season but like you, I tape the Monkathons to catch up.
posted by
Julia.
on August 29, 2006 at 1:37 PM
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I love that show too....
Last time they had a "Monkathon" I recorded 5 hours of it so Icould see the show when I felt like it...he IS an amazing actor.
I didn't know about the shopping cart handles but always suspected. Some of the upper class stores around here have handy wipes beside the shopping carts.
posted by
Passionflower
on August 29, 2006 at 1:33 PM
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