The Goode Family

"King of the Hill" creator Mike Judge has developed a new series called "The Goode Family," which debuted last night (Wednesday, May 27) on ABC at 8 p.m. Central Time.
"The Goode Family" is Judge's way of making fun of environmental do-gooders, those people who feel guilty for using two-ply toilet paper and those people (my favorite) who are convinced that plastic bags are going to destroy the world.
(Plastic bags are not going to destroy the world. I know that disappoints most of you). It's OK. It's a harsh reality, but it's true. And here's another bit of news that will shock most: Organic foods are not any better for humans than regular foods. I have the science behind that one, because I spent my semester studying with a world renowned agricultural economist.
But that's neither here nor there. What is important is that Judge, who is one of my heroes for creating "King of the Hill," has developed "The Goode Family" just in time. It's en vogue right now to be environmentally conscious, to drive hybrid cars, to feel guilty for eating meat. The Goode family dog is forced by the family to eat a vegetarian diet. It's a great point of humor for the show that the other animals in the neighborhood seem to be disappearing .... the dog needs to get his daily protein requirements somewhere. He's not getting the protein requirements in the household, let's just put it that way.
So you should tune in. It's funny. Though the first episode was a little more jam-packed than I prefer, it's still a great way to put into perspective all the hype over environmentalism.
Now, I'm going to eat a steak!