However, we all know that is a complete lie. You don’t always have to watch TV to write about pop culture. I have even been yelled at by my old edi…I adore TV. It’s one of my favorite things. I love to tell people that I have to watch TV all the time because I have to write about it for my column. However, we all know that is a complete lie. You don’t always have to watch TV to write about pop culture.

I have even been yelled at by my old editor for always writing about TV. But I love it. So, as someone who watches a lot of TV, I wanted to share with you my top favorite shows, not in any sort of order.

“30 Rock” (NBC). This show is phenomenal. It is my absolute favorite show because it is the funniest thing on TV. So far, I have never met someone who doesn’t love the show. With witty joke after joke, it’s hard to stop watching.

One of my favorite jokes is in the first season: After Liz sees Jack (Alec Baldwin) dressed in a tuxedo for a benefit she thought was in a few weeks, she asks him why he is wearing a tuxedo if he isn’t attending the benefit. He then says, “It’s after 6. What am I, a farmer?!” Bahahaha!

The thing is, while “30 Rock” has received many awards, including several Emmys, it is one of the least watched shows according to Nielsen. So start watching, people — otherwise it could turn into another “Arrested Development” — a hilarious show beloved by critics and a devoted fan base, but not really watched by a lot of people.

“How I Met Your Mother” (CBS). I wrote about this show for my very first column because like “30 Rock,” it too is hi — wait for it — larious. All of the characters are likeable and funny, and the writing is fantastic. What I really love is that the comedy on this show is completely unpredictable.

For instance, one of the more recent episodes featured husband and wife duo Marshall (Jason Segel) and Lily (Alyson Hannigan) coaching a kindergarten-age basketball team. Their team is awful and is beaten by a team of first graders, yet when Marshall retells the story, the opposing team is comprised of professional basketball players and at one point, a teen wolf. Lily, the optimistic, good-hearted teacher, tells the kids that even though the teen wolf looks different from everyone else, they should all welcome him! Seriously, how great is the teen wolf?!

“Real Housewives” of whatever city we’re in (Bravo). I write about this show all the time, so I won’t bore you with details, but it’s so fun to watch. Everyone is so catty and outrageous, and save for one or two people, these women are all ridiculous. If you like making fun of stupid people, this show is for you.

“The Soup” (E!). Speaking of making fun of stupid people, this show is great at doing that. Joel McHale is possibly one of the most brilliant comedians on TV and his biting wit combined with spot-on satire make for a great show. From Spaghetti Cat, to Hypno-Dog to Chicken Tetrazzini woman, this show never fails to get laughs. Again, this is one of those shows that everyone loves. I know I’ll put off going out early on Friday just to watch it.

“South Park” (Comedy Central). Now, this show is one that I’ve been watching for years because, again, it is quite funny (hmm … does anyone see a pattern in the type of TV I watch?). Oddly enough, I also think that despite its love of potty humor, “South Park” is a force to be reckoned with as far as social commentary goes. This is the show that makes fun of everyone and keeps egos in check.

Take for instance Kanye West. Their “Fishsticks” episode made him look like an egotistical maniac and as a result, Kanye said that he had more or less realized the error of his ways. While, I don’t really believe him, it’s nice that something finally made him aware of how delusional he really is.

Colleen is a senior in Media who recently discovered the South Park Studios Web site that lets you watch episodes uncensored. She can be reached at [email protected].