This week (12/18) on Homeland Security...
a/k/a Things I learned...
Even the homeless are politically correct in Venice, or maybe the city has an ordinance that requires use of the term "Happy holidays" on signs asking for money.
All small redheads do not have the kickass capacity of SN. That's one reason why she is SN.
That security guard need not bother trying out for American Ninja Warrior (2009). The skateboard dude on the other hand...
Kensi needs another healing touch from the APD.
NCIS standards are so low that ING can fail a test 6 times and still be considered for field work.
In addition to her other super powers, SN possesses mind manipulation, at least as far as ING goes. Shame she can't manipulate him off the show.
Good thing SN is not in Venice, she said Merry Christmas.
SN confirmed that APD is her source of inspiration. In coming years SN will likely shrink further in size yet her powers will grow in inverse proportion.
When federal budget cuts kick in under Trump, PEBG's nose will be used to replace drug-sniffing canines. Let's hope the Colombians don't use tea to mask the scent.
The APD knows about Mozart and the opera since she was the one that actually wrote it while disguised as Mozart back in 1787.
EBB barbie is back! Need to update my signature.
Male viewer ratings in the 18-25 demographic went up this week.
In addition to the other kind of goddess, EBB has the makings of a domestic goddess.
Deleted line, homage to The Blues Brothers (1980), when ING blows the horn: Sam: You're going to look pretty funny trying to blow that with no front teeth!
TTS overlooked excessive government regulations that replaced child labor, poverty which still exists, and the homicide rate in Baltimore, Chicago, and LA (on his show alone)- which make Jack the Ripper look like a choir boy.
Verbal appointments to the NCIS team are SOP. No need for any paperwork. Someone named scuttlebutt said that EBB may have her own spinoff soon: Have Gun and Hairdryer, Will Travel.
In an early Christmas present, this weeks case actually involves an active-duty USN member.
Are we building Sasquatch super soldiers?: Classic Deeks.
California driver licenses use "NA" to describe red hair.
Looks like PEBG and TTS may need couples counseling.
Once verbally added to the team, EBB can make assignment decisions.
Someone finally busted TTS for wearing the same shirt every episode. His undercover code name should be Trampas.
TTS has a cranial capacity that exceeds the capacity of a dad hat.
Use of government cell phones for online auctions is OK.
SN defines a "practically non-existent" online presence as having a house, bills, and bank account online.
Deeks has an inner Clark Griswold.
Since the original show is so popular, all burglars know what NCIS means. Shouting that upon entry is better than saying Federal Agent!
Best line of the show: SN to ING: Stop.
No idea what happened in the next couple of minutes, as extended ING irrelevant scenes are why fast forward buttons exist on remotes.
If things don't work out with Kensi, the newspaper chick would be great with Deeks- same sense of humor.
Even though she was probably born 10 years later and in a different country, EBB is well versed in US 1970's musical acts.
Someone mentioned the Bill of Rights on this show? Good thing she didn't go past the First Amendment. She'd have been really disappointed by #4.
Unless some pop star is doling out money to a Taiwanese hooker: The editor chick has a good grasp on American short-attention spans.
Let's hope ING is never cast as "Q" in a James Bond flock.
In addition to her other super powers, SN is a walking database of dangers found in the home.
Not knowing a lot about ING is a good thing IMO. SN should consider herself fortunate.
Having a "speed bump" in your background may delay you working for the ATF, but it's not a problem for verbal appointments to the NCIS.
We need a warrant? This from TTS? LOL
While EBB is great with food prep, her knowledge of US case law is lacking. An agent of law enforcement is held to the same standards for the 4th Amendment as law enforcement.
Easy on my door: The Challenger finally gets some respect on this show.
PEBG and the rest are highly trained investigators well deserving of their inflated salaries: The boyfriend was traveling with the cartel. The gun thug that grabbed the sailor was with the cartel. It took them like half the show to figure out they snatched her to get to him.
EBB is a knockout in more ways than one.
The other gun thug never saw the film with the line "If you're going to shoot, shoot. Don't talk."
Even though California has restrictive gun laws, in LA chicks routinely enter the apartment of someone they're looking for while carrying a gun.
When performing interrogations where one subject is clearly less competent that the other, never split up the subjects.
SN and ING being operational together? Bad idea.
When in the backseat trying to escape from a sedan and not wearing handcuffs, try to break out he windows. Don't try to overpower the small girl and 98 pound weakling in the front seat.
California gasoline is so environmentally friendly the fumes will not explode even when a road flare is inches away from them. Fire: bad!
When you are in the back seat of a sedan and two people just got out through the front doors, don't climb over the seat to escape out the front doors. Instead, pound on the glass.
El Nerdo Loco: Great idea for an acronym for the Spanish-language syndicated version of this post.
EBB is also verbally approved for work with the US Marshal's service- they let her keep the body armor.
EBB does not have much of a social life. Fans of Home Alone (1990) and Judge Judy (1996) may have a shot with her.
Kensi vs EBB catfight: Male 18-25 demographics just went off the chart. Alas, just like on Dallas (1978) and Newhart (1982), it was all in her mind.
NCIS: LA Character Acronyms (unique signature for this post series for new members)
APD= All-Powerful Dwarf, Hetty
EBB= Eastern Block Barbie, Anna
ING= Irritating Nerd Guy, Beale
PEBG= Poorly Executed Beard Guy, Callen
SN= Super Nell
TTS= The Trained Seal, Sam