Gossip Girl 1x04 - Bad News Blair

[fembuck]

Update:  Gossip Girl picked up for a full season!  -  source

Okay, so I just got finished watching Gossip Girl 1x04 - Bad News Blair (I love you today Canada!) and that was seriously some of the best TV ever. 

Okay, that probably overstating it, but that's how I feel at the moment.  Obviously I'm coming from a place of extreme Serena/Blair (aka Waldsen) bias, but it was absolutely glorious. 

I seriously cannot even express how awesome this episode was for the Serena/Blair relationship.  That clip I based my fic Real Talk on, was only the tip of the Waldsen ice-berg in this episode.  I'm really too deliriously happy to even think straight.

After the disappointment that was Heroes last night, I totally needed this.

Oh, there was also a lot of Chuck/Nate shippiness, and general Nate gayness in this episode as well.

What I loved

Blair:  She didn't even wake me up.  She likes you more than me.

Blair:  It's called Nolita, not No Shower

Blair: (to Dan) What are you doing here?  Do I smell pork?  And Cheese?

Serena: She'd love to!
Blair:  I would?

Isabelle or Kati:  I think this is my best pose
Isabelle or Kati:  That's because you can't see what you look like

Blair:  Who dare interrupt the Van Der Woodsen as she teaches?

Serena:  ... you look amazing!
Blair: I know.

Serena: You need to loosen up a bit
Blair:  Help me!  Help me!
Serena:  Be a tiger!  Roar Roar
Blair:  Roar Roar
Serena: Let's do something crazy, like Britney with the umbrella
*crazy motions and giggling and gorgeousness*
Serena:  Be Posh Spice in coming to America.  *crazy motions*
*Serena does Mr. Roboto motions*
Blair:  That's cyborg spice! (Blair repeats robot motions anyway)

Serena: (canceling on Dan to be at the photo shot with Blair)   It's important to her and she's important to me.

Chuck: (to Nate)  Let's go.  You can think about your boyfriend inside.  [Oh jealous Chuck, you are so gay]

Blair:  My modeling career is over faster than Jessica Simpson's acting one.

- Dan's description of Blair, which included the phrase "95 pound ball of girly evil".  I mean the whole rant on Blair is hilarious even if I love Blair.

- Chuck's basketball outfit

- Blair's mom tucking her in like a little girl.

- Blair's sleeping mask

- Blair smiling and happy

- Dan and Blair's heart to heart in the hallway

- Chuck coming to Nate's rescue like a knight in shining armour to Nate's damsel in distress.

- Blair turning her face in disgust and muttering 'ugh' when Serena kissed Dan's check.

- Blair and Serena making up at the end and HUGGING including a back rub (second best hug ever after the Octavia/Servilia hug on Rome) and then running off for a day of fun together doing an impromptu shoot across the city (and sticking it to Mrs. Waldorf while they were at it)

- Blair kissing Serena's cheek.

Gossip Girl VO:  No that's not a tear in my eye.  It's just allergies.  [Not even Gossip Girl herself can resist their adorableness]


Things that Broke my Heart

- Oh Gossip Girl, you break my heart!  I knew the photographer was going to want Serena to be the model instead of Blair the moment Serena started to help Blair, but when it happened *sob*  *clutches heart*  Blairbear, I lurve you.

- Blair's brave face

- Serena and Blair fighting.  Serena desperate for Blair to understand (and it really not being her fault this time), and Blair despondent and angry because she's always second fiddle and there just doesn't seem to be anything she had do about it.

- Blair:  Because you take everything from me!  Nate, my mom!  You can't even help it, it's who you are!

- Serena's face after Dan basically called her a spotlight hog as well.

Serena:  Look Dan, Blair's mom basically tricked me into coming here because she didn't want Blair.  How do you tell your best friend that?

- Blair confronting her mother and realizing what a horrible person she is.   For example:  "As my daughter I knew you'd forgive me ... eventually.  But if I had lost my company because of you, I never would have forgiven myself"

Comments

[sinandmisery.livejournal.com]

Oh oh oh how I want to be in Canada now more than ever. Can't it just be Wednesday already? Us poor Americans should not be submitted to such torture as to have to wait an extra day for Waldsen love. (especially after seeing slashy stills for 1x06)

*sigh* I shall wait impatiently and finish my Waldsen fic...

[sinandmisery.livejournal.com]

And YAYYYYYYYY for the pickup! Now I get to see Blake and Leighton at Upfronts in May!! <3

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

Oh, poor American friend, have you seen the gloriousness now? ;)

And I'm so happy about the renewal, after making us fall in love with Bleighton and Waldsen it would have been too cruel of the CW to take them away from me the world.

[sinandmisery.livejournal.com]

Oh, poor American friend, have you seen the gloriousness now? ;)

Actually, I *cough*torrented*cough* the show last night and woke up at 6 am so I could watch it before work. Oh Waldsen, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways... :)

The impromptu photoshoot was amazing! I love how much fun they were having. So much, in fact, that I went and made tons of graphics from it & now I'm finishing up my ficlet based on the, uh, director's cut of the ending (read: post-photoshoot fun!).

*sigh* Why must TV tease me with such gorgeousness? I never went to high school with anyone NEARLY as attractive, and I'm only 8 months older than Blake so I can't really say "they didn't grow 'em like that when I was in school" because apparently they did...I was just in the wrong place!

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

So much, in fact, that I went and made tons of graphics from it & now I'm finishing up my ficlet based on the, uh, director's cut of the ending (read: post-photoshoot fun!).

*Janine's dance of joy* I can't wait to see and read the results!

I never went to high school with anyone NEARLY as attractive, and I'm only 8 months older than Blake so I can't really say "they didn't grow 'em like that when I was in school" because apparently they did...I was just in the wrong place!

lol, Blake is a category of gorgeousness unto herself. I think a lot of it is her energy too, she just seems larger than life. I mean there were some pretty gorgeous girls at my high school but they didn't shine like Blake does.

[sinandmisery.livejournal.com]

*Janine's dance of joy* I can't wait to see and read the results!

I have tons of icons/graphics I haven't uploaded yet...but here are the ones I have uploaded...

S/B are love

Photoshoot!

Crazy Girls

Also, apparently my Olivia Wilde muse decided to sneak attack me while I was multitasking (watching "House" and trying to finish my ficlet) so the ficlet is not finished yet. Almost though! However, I do have some other stuff I wrote before...

[kosmos8.livejournal.com]

Holy fack. Thanks for the tip. *goes to look for it...*

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

This wonderful piece of television aired tonight in the states? Did you get to see it. It's up on torrents as well. As a Walden fan you don't want to miss it :D

[kosmos8.livejournal.com]

It's been on my HD since last night, but unfortunately I've been so busy I still haven't had time to watch, ARGHHH. Dying to just double click on it and enjoy, but urrrrghh.

Disclaimer: it's gone from my HD 24 hours after watching, I do not keep anything, I do not make copies, I do not profit, blah blah blah, I just suffer from 1) no cable 2) piss-poor reception. I do this out of love.

(so the official name for this pairing is Walden now? :D)

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

(so the official name for this pairing is Walden now? :D)

I guess so, lol. No one seemed to even want to try to blend their first names together (I tried to think of some but they were universally horrible), and Walden is short and sweet. So, yeah I think it's a keeper :D

It's been on my HD since last night, but unfortunately I've been so busy I still haven't had time to watch, ARGHHH. Dying to just double click on it and enjoy, but urrrrghh.

Well, you want to be able to sit back and enjoy it, so take your time so that you can savor it when you have the time :D

Happy viewing!

[novak_fan]

I want to see it noooooow! damn, I knew I shouldn't read your post before I watch the new episode, I'm such a masoquist. You know,(I'm not into boy/boy at all) but Chuck/Nate actually is kind of cute. Nate is so girly already with that face of him LoL
And yay!!!!! one season confirmed! whoo hoo!!I'm SO glad for that if you still haven't noticed ;)
And only for what you said I'm liking Blair a lot. I mean, I totally love Serena/Blake but Blair just...I want to hug her!

Long live the Waldsen!!!!!

[novak_fan]

I watched yesterday *grin* (thank God for torrents and for Canadians) and yeah, this episode was pretty full of Waldsen awesoness. Blair rocked. I like her a lot now, love her twisted sense of humor and all of her on this episode.

Chuck and his basketball uniform, two words: SO gay!!! LoL really Chuck, we had the point with you all jealous about Nate.

and the last scene at the park , they can't be more cute together or what? I bet they can.Again Leighton *cough* I mean BLAIR,can't hide the adoring eyes she's sending to Serena all the time. She's so obvious (I'm def not complaining and also very gratefully for that)

I'm addicted now, I think I need my Waldsen dosis for the day *runs to rewatch for the 3743948 time Walden's scenes* ( AND your fics)

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

Blair rocked. I like her a lot now, love her twisted sense of humor and all of her on this episode.

I know. I didn't love Blair in the pilot, in fact I didn't really like her much at all, but I LOVE her now. And Leighton and the writing were ON tonight for Blair. She got so many good one liners in there, and then she got to rock the emotional scenes as well. I have to say, I was expecting to love Blake, but Leighton's turned out to be a real surprise for me and I'm loving it!

Chuck and his basketball uniform, two words: SO gay!!!

I know! I was like "What the..." when I saw him get out of the car. But I loved it.

they can't be more cute together or what? I bet they can.Again Leighton *cough* I mean BLAIR,can't hide the adoring eyes she's sending to Serena all the time. She's so obvious (I'm def not complaining and also very gratefully for that)

Oh, I know. I hope Leighton's girl!crush on Blake never fades. And I hope that Bleighton's chemistry with each other continues to show through in the characters, because at the end you could tell the actresses were having a blast and it made the characters seem like they were having even more fun. Also, until I am told otherwise I am going to assume that the kiss was an ad lib!

I'm addicted now, I think I need my Waldsen dosis for the day

I'm gonna be watching this episode over and over again. So. Much. Love. On the weekend I'm totally gonna try for a story based around it.

[novak_fan]

I was expecting to love Blake, but Leighton's turned out to be a real surprise for me and I'm loving it!

Same here! She's so loveable and cute and pretty and and...better I'll stop before Serena gets mad at me . Well, she'll understand because she already now that.

I'm gonna be watching this episode over and over again. So. Much. Love.

So much indeed. Though at the final scene I'm turn off the sound because I mean, I like BEAUTIFUL GIRLS and all but it gets really annoying after a while LoL

On the weekend I'm totally gonna try for a story based around it.

Yay!! *happy dance* Counting days already, you def should. I love your Waldsen fics so much. Damn, it's saturday already?
Well on the meantime, this could help to give you some ideas:

Gotta love Bleighton. More.

Not that they don't give enough material , but still, that pic can make every fansoul shine with happiness.

[novak_fan]

Ok, sorry for being so noisy on you journal *blush*, but you REALLY have to see this candid shots:

http://leightonmeesterfan.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=65

I think it's worthless say something

*faints*

[yeahbutstill.livejournal.com]

So I have stumbled upon your journal after reading numerous of your GG fics, including the amazing Bleighton one.

And I must say, I agree with you on oh...everything about this episode.

The Waldsen iceberg is emerging. So much slashiness ahoy.


Is it cool beans if I add you?

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

The Waldsen iceberg is emerging. So much slashiness ahoy.

I know! And some stills from next weeks episode show them frolicking (alone) on Blair's bed when she's in some sort of robe thing. Cannot. Wait.

Honestly, considering how gay Bleighton is I think that we're going to be able to enjoy a lot of Waldsen. I mean, Blake and Leighton have chemistry with each other even when they're not supposed to so I'm just gonna sit back and enjoy the ride.

Is it cool beans if I add you?

Please do! I love making new friends :D

[theclosetalker.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that was pretty much the best hour I've seen on TV this week.

I have to echo everything you said. I was worried that this silly thing would come between Waldsen, after they just patched up their relationship, and I'm thrilled it's made it even stronger. I think what the writer's are showing us is that Serena and Blair are both invested in this relationship. They're both screwed up and they both have screwed up, but at the end of the day, they love each other.

And Leighton continues to break my heart with her perfect portrayal of Blair.

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that was pretty much the best hour I've seen on TV this week.

Without a doubt. *whispers to Dirty Sexy Money "I love love you boo, and Patrick/Carmelita is my second favorite new TV couple, but Waldsen OWNS me"*

I was worried that this silly thing would come between Waldsen, after they just patched up their relationship

I was SO worried that this is where it was going. After the initial fight like everything around me ceased to exist as I watched in a state of terror afraid they were going to take away the Waldsen just as it was truly beginning to blossom. I was so happy when they patched things up, and really even made steps forward by addressing thing that were under the surface. Seriously, these girls cannot stay away from each other. It's true love.

They're both screwed up and they both have screwed up, but at the end of the day, they love each other.

So true. I love that about them, it makes their relationship so sweet and special. You can just feel how much they mean to each other and need each other. I found Blair's "Help me! Help me!" and her telling Serena she needed her so touching. They make me all sappy and inspire me to type things like "they complete each other" which is so true!

And Leighton continues to break my heart with her perfect portrayal of Blair.

Leighton has really surprised me. I think she's phenomenal as Blair. As totally got me all emotion at several points during the epsisode. I expected to love Blake, but Leighton has really emerged as the surprise star for me. She makes Blair so human, and vulnerable and lovable. Like that scene where she was being tucked in, Blair was like a little kid and so cute, and it was well played as the temptress/bitch/queen bee we've seen before.

P.S. LOVE the icon. So awesome!

[theclosetalker.livejournal.com]

I am definitely heading back to the TV after this to rewatch the ep and let it really sink in... And I love your icon, too!

The end totally surprised me, in a very good way. I wasn't expecting them to end up in SUCH a good place, laughing and having fun and taking pictures together. So, so cute. And the Bleighton chemistry completely shined through.

Like you, I expected to love Blake. I enjoyed her in Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and I grew up loving her sister Robyn. But Leighton was a complete surprise, and my favorite discovery in a very long time.

Is Dirty Sexy Money good? I have the eps saved on the DVR but I haven't gotten around to watching yet.

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

The end totally surprised me, in a very good way. I wasn't expecting them to end up in SUCH a good place, laughing and having fun and taking pictures together. So, so cute. And the Bleighton chemistry completely shined through.

Yeah, I wasn't expecting such an awesomely happy end to the episode either. When Blair came up to the roof and they made up, I was like "yeah, they better have made up writers if you didn't want me to break my foot off in your ass!" and then when Blair made that 'ugh' noise and turned her head away from Serena when she kissed Dan I was totally charmed (I doubt Leighton had to act at all in that moment, lol) and I thought that would be it and was happy. But what came next just left me grinning like an idiot!

But Leighton was a complete surprise, and my favorite discovery in a very long time.

I'm so proud of Leighton. She's really grown as an actress and she's completely knocking the ball out of the court as Blair. It's a beautiful thing to see.

Is Dirty Sexy Money good? I have the eps saved on the DVR but I haven't gotten around to watching yet.

I really like it. Other than Gossip Girl, it's the only new show that I HAVE to watch. The acting is great, the characters are a hilarious (even the unlikeable one's, seriously Brain has made "I hate you" like the funniest line ever), and it's got my second favorite TV couple right now in Senatorial Candidate Patrick (Billy Baldwin) and his transgender lover Carmelita (Candis Cayne ... who is so gorgeous). Plus, the twins, and Karen and ... yeah, it's a good show.