First let me say that Modern Family is a good show. Let me repeat that in italics, bold and with asterisks around it so it stands out even more: *Modern Family is a good show.*

But the reason why I say it's "overrated" is because I've been hearing from various critics that they not only think it's great, but it's going to be on their list of the top ten TV shows of 2009. And that's where the overrated part comes in.

Top ten? Really?

Welcome to TV Squad Lists, a feature where each blogger has a chance to list his or her own rundown of things in television that stand out from the rest, both good and bad.

Of all the television I've watched in my life, there are few shows that I can say, I truly hate. Even a bad show has its place in TV history. However, if there is one thing I can't stand it's a show that doesn't live up to the hype. As always, these are only my choices. I'm sure you will have plenty of your own.

Pop quiz: Paris Hilton is rumored to have a place in the next Guinness Book of World Records for what reason?

A) Most pets owned by a celebrity

B) Most overrated celebrity

C) The Lincoln-Douglas Debates

D) (This space intentionally left blank)

The answer, because I know all of you care deeply about Paris Hilton, is B. Or so scuttlebutt in the gossip rags and across the blogosphere would have us believe. If it is true, all I can say is that it's about time somebody finally gave this woman the recognition she deserves and has been getting all along. Sometimes I'll go anywhere from six to seven seconds without reading or hearing her name, and I'm hoping her inclusion in this popular record book will help fill in those gaps.