Month: May 2021

Just asking…

How much is too many, when it comes to subscriptions to streaming service

I subscribe to four sources now: Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Amazon Prime. And pretty much happy with the range of content, old and new.

I’m eligible to screen HBO Max, too, since I’ve had HBO (the qualifier) along with the likes of Showtime, Discovery, National Geographic, TBS, TCM, Food Network, Cartoon Network, History, Lifetime, Hallmark, Nickelodeon, etc.…from yesteryear’s bundling.

About HBO Max: I can get it via computer, but not on TV. Mine is a Smart TV, but not smart enough—requires an Amazon fire stick, which I have, but there’s a lack of ports to plug it in.

But I digress. How many is too much?

Of the many other options, I’d like to acquire Apple TV, even Discovery Plus.

But it’s expensive and there’s no way you can watch what’s available now.

I remember the days where you had only three TV options – NBC, CBS, ABC – which made choices easier.

Are you caught in the tornado of streaming services?

So Hawaii News Now is airing Rap Reiplinger’s classic “Rap’s Hawaii,” at 9 p.m. Saturday (May 22) on KHNL. A hana hou screening will be at 10:30 p.m. May 30 on KGMB.

According to the station, the vintage show is marking its 40^th anniversary this year, hence the revival on the small tube.

And coincidentally, as I was clearing out some of the craft supplies yesterday, three circular items fell out of a box.

They turned out to be three milk cover souvenirs – the covers also are known as pogs, alluding to bottles of passion orange juice back in the day when paper caps topped the bottling. These  pogs were promotional keepsakes that say “Barry get da Ukus!,” a routine from Reiplinger’s  “Poi Dog with Crabs” viny comedyl album.

Four decades of raps from Rap! Miss him dearly, but clearly, his punchlines are still alive today. “Not too sweet, not too rancid, but just right.” “Russell, you get pen?” “No go out with Mits Funai.”

If you’re foreign to the quotes – part of the kamaaina lexicon – you better watch the show.

NOTE: The airdates are updated from the original post.