Monday, April 21st, 2008 @ 8 PM
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Gossip Girl – Season 1, Episode 13 – “The Blair Bitch Project”
Having been recently dethroned as Queen Bee in the last episode by Gossip Girl, with an assist from scheming "little J" (Taylor Momsen), Blair (Leighton Meester) hesitantly returns to school with the support of her BFF, Serena (Blake Lively). Meanwhile, Serena struggles to adjust to her new living arrangements with her future step-brother, Chuck (Ed Westwick), while receiving disturbing packages from an unknown sender. Jenny's drive to be popular hits an all-new time high when she does something illegal to fit in with her new Upper East Side friends. (CW.com)
Marmot: It's a lot different than LOST.
Manatee: It is A LOT different than Lost, but really, how different is it from 90210? Besides the location, it's the same show.
Marmot: Just replace The Peach Pit with Butter. So, as an outsider, I had no idea what was going on. First, why was the guy from Panic at the Disco in the blonde's bathroom? And why was in a suit with the door closed and the shower going? That's going to make him sweat, which would destroy his cool outer demeanor.
Manatee: But you loved it right? I was counting down the months, the days till this show would be back on, and I must say, I was not disappointed. Well, even though you only missed 13 episodes, it probably feels like a 100. It's a total soap opera with many crazy story lines. Panic aka Chuck was in Sabrina's bathroom in his school uniform to tick her off. You see they are new step siblings. Basically all you need to know on Chuck is that he is a douche. A douche with a lot of money.
Marmot: I don't know if "loved it" is entirely accurate. It's not terrible, and I'll definitely watch it again. I just kind of hate all of these characters as people. Except for Chuck.
Manatee: The only one I really like is Dan and maybe his Dad. He throws a mean party. But the rest are rich a-holes. That has always been a criticism of the show, the unrelatable characters. It's never bothered me before... maybe because TV is entertainment; it's not always "life." If I wanted realistic I'd watch CNN or Discovery Health. Sometimes I just want to sit for 60 minutes and not think, just enjoy an hour of complete debauchery.
Marmot: Which one was Dan? John Mayer?
Manatee: Yes.
Marmot: Here's something else I was wondering. Why do all the boys at this "high school" wear a uniform, but the girls wear clown costumes?
Manatee: I love the costume designer. I think he is so inventive and creative. It's not just fancy clothes; there is a real look to it, even if you want to call it the circus look. It was a weird episode for you to come in on too, but in a way a good one. I could tell that it was the 1st one back from the strike - there were a few side characters that just disappeared and a few new ones appear and act like they belong there (maybe some casting dilemmas). It did not feel like a continuous flow from the last episode in January to now. It seemed like the start of a fresh season. If I were them, I'd just keep shooting and air through the summer. This is one of those shows that could use the momentum behind it.
Marmot: I didn't feel completely lost watching it last night. I kind of liked coming in midway. I may have missed some storylines, but getting to piece it all together made it a little more engaging. One thing I was wondering, is this a school for gifted kids, rich kids or both? Because all of their dialogue is way beyond what most kids can handle nowadays.
Manatee: I think just for rich kids, some fancy private school in the Met. But Mayer is there on a scholarship because he is smart and wants to go to Dartmouth.
Marmot: Wait, if it's a high school, why are they drinking out at clubs all the time? Does no one card in NYC?
Manatee: That's a good question. I think when you have so much money, you just slip the waitress a $100 and she serves you. Daddy's credit card can go a long way. Basically all these kids do bad things and their parents bail them out financially. There was a whole episode about that, where the kids went swimming in New Amsterdam's pool because one person has a key. A kid dies (or almost dies) and then the head mistress of the school says if the culprit does not come forth something bad will happen. Boy does Dan worry. But the thing is, no one else sweats because mom and dad can pay their way out, but not Dan. So you see all these 14 and 16 year old kids misbehaving 21st century style in Manhattan. I mean the story does not work if it's Podunk, Oklahoma you know?
Marmot: So will their adventures suffer in a recession?
Manatee: I doubt it. It's old money. I'm sure their grandkids will be able to party without worry, too.
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