Quick little fact – I really liked The Voice I’m not totally sure why because I actually think it’s cheesy at times. It’s basically the positive version of any other musical competition show. When I heard the new season was starting after the super bowl I had to remind myself that I liked the show, but somewhere through the X-Factor, American Idol, and commercials for Smash I forgot about The Voice. Today I was driving and saw the billboard and my initial reaction: What the hell? I think it’s time to break down the new poster for The Voice –

Lets just start with the obvious: What’s up with Christina Aguilera’s arm? 1st - it’s coming out of her back. 2nd – That’s a man hand. 3rd – THAT’S A MAN HAND. 4th – I can still see the poor photo shopping around her massive fingers. 5th – Why is her ring so awkward on her finger? 6th – Is that different nail polish coloring on her thumb than her other fingers? Yes.

The Guys: Where are you staring and pointing Adam Levine? Same question for you, Blake Shelton? And Cee-Lo Green, what are you reaching for with just one hand like that?

Cee-Lo: Why are you always wearing sun glasses?

The Peace Sign: Okay, it’s sort of clever… right? We get the peace sign is also a V, but do you really think it’s going to catch on? This isn’t The Hunger Games and you aren’t Katniss Everdeen showing solidarity to The Twelfth District.

The Background: Not a fan, what’s the deal?

Back to Cee-Lo: What are you wearing? Is that one step away from a Dashiki? I kind of think it is

Back to Levine: Seriously, that point and look are not even going the same direction.

When is Brittney Spears going to host a reality show (trying to forget that show she did with K-Fed).

The Voice!

Anger and confusion have taken over – I really wanted the NBA season. What happened? It just felt that since the NFL figured out their issues the NBA would too. I was wrong. We’re coming off one of the most exciting seasons in a long long time, specifically because “I’m taking my talents to south beach” was said and then followed up by their party that was similar to a WWE entrance.

I know we’re still somewhere in the woods of having an NBA season – there’s still a chance. But, it’s not the same and the damage has been done. Even if they somehow salvage something and manage to have a 50 game season I will forever remember it as a “Who gives a shit season”. There’s going to be a glaring asterisk next to the NBA champion / MVP / and basically everything else associated with this time. The only thing this season is good for now is 1 – highlights and 2 – a loooong pre-season before next year.

DAMMIT! I really wanted to see The Lakers, Kobe yelling at his teammates, Derrick Rose, Blake Griffin, Big 3, Big 3 fight, Big 3 make up, Trade talks, Shaq on TNT, the All Star Game, and did I say Kobe yelling at his teammates?

After I read that the players rejected the offer and will disband I immediately thought of ways to fill the inevitable sports void - In no particular order:

Watch the Green Bay Packers shack up with the 72 Dolphins after they win the Super Bowl: This option is the most helpful. After the Pack won the Super Bowl last year it really made me not worry about much – there was always a bright side to my sports life.

The Kardashians: Yeah, that’s right – I said it. Not only is it good TV but it’s also a chance to check up on Lamar Odom and the impending Kris Humphries story line. Some NBA action, right?

YouTube: Lots of old NBA highlights.

The Sing-Off: Commercials for the next season have already hit the TV. They’re promoting it to start after The Superbowl. I can already imagine the follow up to “Move like Jagger” but this time it’s remixed by Cee-Lo.

The X-Factor: This season isn’t even over yet and I want another season.

Hockey: Can I get into this? Eh, probably not.

UFC: It’s a good reason to act like I know fighting styles and drink beer. I may watch this – Only if Brock “the 14 year old trapped in a Manimals body” Lesner fights someone.

Baseball: Baseball is that one sport that finishes and seemingly starts up the next week. The Milwaukee Brewers made me like baseball again for the first time since the 90’s – I may actually give this a shot (when the playoffs start).

AMC television: Catch up on Breaking Bad, Walking Dead, Mad Med - AMC has slowly become the channel that is in the same sneeze as HBO.

Or, of course, there’s always the option to turn off the TV and start reading and doing things more productive… which I secretly hope happens and then everyone forgets the NBA. Truthfully, my stubbornness is taking over and I want to teach the NBA a lesson. I don’t like being at the mercy of any organization and the simple fact I thought of things to do instead of watching the NBA upsets me – I just like the NBA that much.

I’m pissed because of what they did to their fans, how they handled this, and all of their employees that will be without jobs. I honestly hope we as fans force the NBA to scramble and make them earn our attention.

NBA – see you in 2013. Idiots.