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fembuckGossip Girl continues to be very satisfying.
Thank you, thank you, thank you Gossip Girl writers! The promo monkey's at CTV had me freaking out about this episode thinking that it was going to be the downfall of the Serena/Blair friendship and the Waldsen love affair. So I'm happy to report that the CTV previews were completely misleading and their was no Waldsen fall out.
The girls started out the episode lounging in Blair's bed in slinky nightgowns. Blairdeclared her love declared her absolute trust in Serena *awwww* and declared that she wanted Serena to be her number one lady-in-waiting - which I'm pretty sure means that Serena is her number on ho. Serena was all like "You have ladies now?" all jealous-like. You know she thought that she was Blair's only ho, but now knows that she's just her favorite ho!
I don't think another episode could be as gay as "Bad News Blair", but I loved this opening and Serena's 'ew, really?' face and tone whenever Blair was talking about Nate. And I loved that the only time Blair actually seemed happy about something it was when she was talking about trusting Serena, and wanting Serena to be her lady-in-waiting, and the last guard of her virtue and whatnot.
They is so cute together!
In non-Waldsen news...
If I didn't think Nate was idiot before I certainly do now! Dude had Blair literally waiting for him ready to rip off her clothes and satisfy his ever desire and instead of going to her and ravishing her he hung out by the punch bowl all night. No, seriously, he did.
But it did allow for the totally awesome scene where Blair dumped his ass. He was all trying to get into the car to go back to her place or whatever, and she was like "you coulda had all this, but you stayed by the punch all night, so I'm gonna walk away real sexy like and show you what you coulda had but can't cause you were too thirsty!"
And this dumping of Nate (please let it be an actual dumping of Nate) makes me happy for me (because I didn't have to see B/N sexin'), makes me happy for Blair (because really she deserves better), and makes me happy for Waldsen (because now they can be gay for each other without the "Nate thing" hanging over their heads).
I did feel bad for Nate with the situation with his Dad and the position he was put in at the end of episode. The indignant and trapped look on his face at the end was perfect. Seriously, Nate's dad (aka Capt'n) is a totally ass hole. The only thing I liked about the Capt'n scenes was his wife (because she plays Frobisher's wife on Damages, and Damages is awesome!) and his wife's diamond-ring courtship of Eleanor.
Lily and Rufus were pretty much love this episode. I'm really enjoying them. It helps that they're both so very pretty. It's like my crushes of the 90s coming together on screen and making out. Wait, what do I mean "like"? It IS my crushes of the 90s coming together and making out on screen. How Lily still even want to look at Bart let alone touch him when Rufus and his fine self are all over her, I will never understand.
Also, Rufus is much more of smooth-talker than Dan. Dan could definitely pick up some tips from the old man. Rufus' little speech to Lily about how Bart doesn't deserve her was swoon worthy.
Lily and Serena's little mother-daughter scene was really cute too.
And finally ... THERETURN APPEARANCE OF VANESSA!
I really liked Vanessa and (shallow viewing alert! Shallow viewing alert!) the actress who plays her is ridiculously pretty. Even was Serena was like "that girl is fit!". Seriously, Dan has the good taste in the womens.
The only downside was that Vanessa's appearance made Serena all mopey, and I don't like Serena mopey. I like Serena happy, and radiant, and laughing and magnetic and charming. She was very mopey this episode. NO MORE OF THAT! Or at least don't concentrate it all in one episode!
I'll say, that Dan redeemed himself by the end of the episode by untangling the web of LIES he'd been weaving for most of the episode.
I also appreciate that Vanessa wasn't made out to be a horrible shrill bitch that came back to ruin Dan's life, or that she wasn't set up to be a foil who is obviously lesser than the amazing Serena in every way. I'd actually probably rather hang out with Vanessa than Serena *dodges tomatoes* Plus I love the way she enters rooms: //Come to my window/Crawl inside, wait by the light/Of the moon/Come to my window/I'll be home soon...//
Also, Little J continues to try and morph herself into Queen B. Watching Jenny's transformation is going to be fun. Also, I LOVED how she got revenge on Chuck. He totally had it coming. I've got to say I loved his mask though, it was perfect for him in the same way that Nate's was totally melodramtic and emo just like him.
Overall, a good episode. Not as awesome as "Bad News Blair" and "Dare Devil", but a good way to spend an hour!
Thank you, thank you, thank you Gossip Girl writers! The promo monkey's at CTV had me freaking out about this episode thinking that it was going to be the downfall of the Serena/Blair friendship and the Waldsen love affair. So I'm happy to report that the CTV previews were completely misleading and their was no Waldsen fall out.
The girls started out the episode lounging in Blair's bed in slinky nightgowns. Blair
I don't think another episode could be as gay as "Bad News Blair", but I loved this opening and Serena's 'ew, really?' face and tone whenever Blair was talking about Nate. And I loved that the only time Blair actually seemed happy about something it was when she was talking about trusting Serena, and wanting Serena to be her lady-in-waiting, and the last guard of her virtue and whatnot.
They is so cute together!
In non-Waldsen news...
If I didn't think Nate was idiot before I certainly do now! Dude had Blair literally waiting for him ready to rip off her clothes and satisfy his ever desire and instead of going to her and ravishing her he hung out by the punch bowl all night. No, seriously, he did.
But it did allow for the totally awesome scene where Blair dumped his ass. He was all trying to get into the car to go back to her place or whatever, and she was like "you coulda had all this, but you stayed by the punch all night, so I'm gonna walk away real sexy like and show you what you coulda had but can't cause you were too thirsty!"
And this dumping of Nate (please let it be an actual dumping of Nate) makes me happy for me (because I didn't have to see B/N sexin'), makes me happy for Blair (because really she deserves better), and makes me happy for Waldsen (because now they can be gay for each other without the "Nate thing" hanging over their heads).
I did feel bad for Nate with the situation with his Dad and the position he was put in at the end of episode. The indignant and trapped look on his face at the end was perfect. Seriously, Nate's dad (aka Capt'n) is a totally ass hole. The only thing I liked about the Capt'n scenes was his wife (because she plays Frobisher's wife on Damages, and Damages is awesome!) and his wife's diamond-ring courtship of Eleanor.
Lily and Rufus were pretty much love this episode. I'm really enjoying them. It helps that they're both so very pretty. It's like my crushes of the 90s coming together on screen and making out. Wait, what do I mean "like"? It IS my crushes of the 90s coming together and making out on screen. How Lily still even want to look at Bart let alone touch him when Rufus and his fine self are all over her, I will never understand.
Also, Rufus is much more of smooth-talker than Dan. Dan could definitely pick up some tips from the old man. Rufus' little speech to Lily about how Bart doesn't deserve her was swoon worthy.
Lily and Serena's little mother-daughter scene was really cute too.
And finally ... THE
I really liked Vanessa and (shallow viewing alert! Shallow viewing alert!) the actress who plays her is ridiculously pretty. Even was Serena was like "that girl is fit!". Seriously, Dan has the good taste in the womens.
The only downside was that Vanessa's appearance made Serena all mopey, and I don't like Serena mopey. I like Serena happy, and radiant, and laughing and magnetic and charming. She was very mopey this episode. NO MORE OF THAT! Or at least don't concentrate it all in one episode!
I'll say, that Dan redeemed himself by the end of the episode by untangling the web of LIES he'd been weaving for most of the episode.
I also appreciate that Vanessa wasn't made out to be a horrible shrill bitch that came back to ruin Dan's life, or that she wasn't set up to be a foil who is obviously lesser than the amazing Serena in every way. I'd actually probably rather hang out with Vanessa than Serena *dodges tomatoes* Plus I love the way she enters rooms: //Come to my window/Crawl inside, wait by the light/Of the moon/Come to my window/I'll be home soon...//
Also, Little J continues to try and morph herself into Queen B. Watching Jenny's transformation is going to be fun. Also, I LOVED how she got revenge on Chuck. He totally had it coming. I've got to say I loved his mask though, it was perfect for him in the same way that Nate's was totally melodramtic and emo just like him.
Overall, a good episode. Not as awesome as "Bad News Blair" and "Dare Devil", but a good way to spend an hour!
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Date: 2007-10-24 03:02 am (UTC)The promo monkey's at CTV had me freaking out about this episode thinking that it was going to be the downfall of the Serena/Blair friendship and the Waldsen love affair.
yeah, they like to do that. A lot. Buuut I think the subtext its going to be for a while
Stills from episode 8, some Waldsen awesoness
I can't wait to see tonights episode though, a moment Waldsen always worth it ;) besides also I love Rufus/Lily. They are cute together and I think I have a crush on him as well.
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Date: 2007-10-24 03:17 am (UTC)Blair's adorable and constant gaytasticness is the best. I love this character, she is so awesome and Leighton is so perfect as her.
Stills from episode 8, some Waldsen awesoness
OMG! You win at life! Those pictures are *faints*
a moment Waldsen always worth it
Seriously, I could watch an episode that consisted of nothing but them laying around all day, making snarky comments, going shopping and dressing each other. That would be a totally entertaining hour of television.
I love Rufus/Lily. They are cute together and I think I have a crush on him as well.
They're really cute. If you're an R/L fan you'll like this episode.
And Matthew Settle is the pretty.
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Date: 2007-10-24 03:26 am (UTC)Blair declaring her trust in Serena? I can't wait. Whilst in nightgowns? Well, you know I've been inspired to write based on the premise of nightgowns alone.
Seriously, those screencaps are amazingly gay.
you coulda had all this, but you stayed by the punch all night, so I'm gonna walk away real sexy like and show you what you coulda had but can't cause you were too thirsty!"
Bwahahaha! And if I might continue, "So now, I am going home to sex up my leggy blonde Dutch shipping heiress! Go enjoy Chuck!"
Also, a cute mother daughter scene? Oh, GG. You know what I love. Pretty blonde mother/daughter shopping tag teams and the brunettes who love them.
Mopey Serena? The van der Woodsen does not Mope! Or, she shouldn't. She should be out prank calling or having a song written about her by the Yale a capella choir like she did in the books.
Oh, Matthew Settle. I know there's an age difference, but, can we just get married? Is that cool?
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Date: 2007-10-24 03:27 am (UTC)yeah, still I'm recovering myself. Again the sex!eye, this time Blair's cortesy. God, I love those two. I mean, hello Dan? he is right there. Poor thing, he have to fake the clueless boyfriend because we know that he knows. He's a smart guy after all.
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Date: 2007-10-24 03:34 am (UTC)their was no Waldsen fall out.
Yay! I love when they're happy <3
The girls started out the episode lounging in Blair's bed in slinky nightgowns.
And Blair's seductive look of "come hither Miss van der Woodsen." *still cannot wait to see scene based off of promo stills*
They is so cute together!
Of course! Anyone who thinks not should be forced to watch Waldsen scenes, Clockwork Orange style, til they learn how <3 they are.
because now they can be gay for each other without the "Nate thing" hanging over their heads
Good. 'Cause you know Blair wouldn't get *really* serious while still involved with Nate.
Lily and Rufus were pretty much love this episode.
Awww yay! I <3 L/R. Seriously, what is it with new shows making me wanna ship het couples?? First "Reaper" now this! Damn you, CW!
ahhhh I can't wait to watch!
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Date: 2007-10-24 03:40 am (UTC)I KNOW! And sex!eye is really the ONLY way to describe it! I mean, in the picture especially Blair looks like she wants to just pin Serena down on the table and eat her for breakfast. The hand on Serena's shoulder is also incredibly hot.
I mean, hello Dan? he is right there. Poor thing, he have to fake the clueless boyfriend because we know that he knows. He's a smart guy after all.
Dan and half of Manhattan is at the table and Waldsen are still acting like that, lol. But yeah, poor Dan to have a girlfriend who's so obviously gay for her BFF. Oh well, in the books Dan is bi-curious so I see a mutual 'bearding' situation going on here :D
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Date: 2007-10-24 03:40 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-10-24 03:46 am (UTC)It is teh romantic.
Well, you know I've been inspired to write based on the premise of nightgowns alone.
Let us hope it strikes again! Really, I think the scene is totally femslashable. There's some major angsty/jealous vibes coming off of Serena in the scene, like she's totally wishing Blair was putting all of this planning into THEIR first time together.
"So now, I am going home to sex up my leggy blonde Dutch shipping heiress! Go enjoy Chuck!"
lol. Once again, the ending I prefer to imagine happened. (well, I don't need to imagine the Chuck part, but the sex with the leggy blonde Dutch shipping heiress I'm all over!)
Also, a cute mother daughter scene? Oh, GG. You know what I love.
Yeah, it's short but sweet. Lily displays a sense of humor. I enjoyed it. Lily and Serena are becoming a nice contrast to everyone else and their parents (well, besides the Humphrey's of course) on this show. Rich people are not completely soulless!
Mopey Serena? The van der Woodsen does not Mope! Or, she shouldn't.
I totally agree. I don't like mopey Serena at all. But she was mopey this episode. There's one scene though at the party where she's dancing with this dude, and she's just effing radiant. I was in awe watching Blake in that scene. And then Dan showed up and the moping returned. *le sigh*
Oh, Matthew Settle. I know there's an age difference, but, can we just get married? Is that cool?
It's cool with me. I'll take Kelly Rutherford and we can have a double ceremony, lol.
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Date: 2007-10-24 03:51 am (UTC)I know! They are so incredibly cute and entertaining when they're happy.
And Blair's seductive look of "come hither Miss van der Woodsen." *still cannot wait to see scene based off of promo stills*
Leighton is well named, she truly is the Meester, ah, master of the eye-shag. Seriously, the way she looks at Blake/Serena
all the timesometimes is incredible.Cause you know Blair wouldn't get *really* serious while still involved with Nate.
So true. Despite her evil tendencies Blair is a total romantic, and I love that.
Seriously, what is it with new shows making me wanna ship het couples??
It's very bizarre this television season, I find this happening to me too. Lily/Rufus, Dexter/Rita, Chuck/Sara, what's going on TV?!?
*thinks about Patty/Ellen, Serena/Blair, Jaime/Sarah and feels better*
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Date: 2007-10-24 03:57 am (UTC)That would be one hell of a fun wedding reception. And it would make the GG cast kind of like, our bizarre, once-removed, showbiz stepkids.
Let us hope it strikes again! Really, I think the scene is totally femslashable. There's some major angsty/jealous vibes coming off of Serena in the scene, like she's totally wishing Blair was putting all of this planning into THEIR first time together.
Squee! I cannot wait to see this thing.
lol. Once again, the ending I prefer to imagine happened. (well, I don't need to imagine the Chuck part, but the sex with the leggy blonde Dutch shipping heiress I'm all over!)
Where can one find a leggy blonde shipping heiress these days? They seem to be few and far between.
Lily displays a sense of humor Oh, GG, don't make me love her more!
There's one scene though at the party where she's dancing with this dude, and she's just effing radiant. I was in awe watching Blake in that scene. And then Dan showed up and the moping returned. *le sigh*
Sighhhhhh. How dreamy.
BTW, I got this little sentence in my head the other day that I really wanted to apply to a Waldsen fic but it fits the Bleighton premise muchly more. I keep wanting to do some kind of shameless, exploitation fic where Serena busts her ass or something and Blair has to take care of her. I am so 8th grade.
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Date: 2007-10-24 03:59 am (UTC)LMAO! That makes me think of Bring it On and "You were totally having cheer!sex with him!"
Despite her evil tendencies Blair is a total romantic, and I love that.
Her "I want to be Audrey Hepburn" with all the romanticism in the books is priceless.
It's very bizarre this television season
TV this season is so very, very bizarre. I forgot about "Pushing Daisies" with Chuck/Ned! That's THREE het couples on TV I'm rooting for. WTF?
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Date: 2007-10-24 03:59 am (UTC)Wait no more check: thepeerhub. It's superfast right now.
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Date: 2007-10-24 04:13 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-10-24 04:16 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-10-24 10:34 am (UTC)Dan kind of grated on me this episode, though I think that's mostly because he made Serena all sad and while that makes me want to hug her, I'd much rather she be carefree like when she was dancing with that guy.
Vanessa is crazy pretty. And really likeable. There are so many attractive young ladies on this show! It pleases me.
And um, yes to Rufus/Lily. *runs away*
And, and, Rufus > Dan.
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Date: 2007-10-25 02:10 am (UTC)Blair will be forced to destroy jenny now for disobeying her orders
and dammit.. that whole dan thing is starting to bother me
both serena AND blair needed comforting during the episode, but since dan went and fixed it, blair needs comfort from someone who's gonna be off with her loser bf
*bangs head on table*
I find it strange that int he show, nate looks more emo (IMO) than dan does when in the book it's the other way around
nates supposed to be 'waspish' and a total pothead, and dan's a skinny brat who's into poetry and russian literature or w/e *sigh*
eh, I don't like that vanessa
convinced a friend of mine to watch (by mentioning the Waldsen bed scene in the beginning) and whens he showed up before rufus the doofus left for his not date, my friend went "her hair!"
obviously he's pointing out the result of what's sure to be on the outtake reel under hte title "Vanessa's hair attacked by crows!"
and see, I kept expecing her to whip out her cell and call serena the moment she told nate to go screw himself because he missed his chance with her, but no
I blame dan and jenny
the destruction of the humphries will be spectacular.. dan maynot care so much, but jenny.. she'll be vaporized..
*drools at thought of the delicoius evil sure to come*
*grabs mop to clean up* anywho, I hope you're happy because I think I'm hooked and forgot what I was talking about halfway into this *pouts*
also, I think the nate thing isn't over just yet
next ep seems choice to have her finally do away with him
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Date: 2007-10-25 02:17 am (UTC)sorry 'bout that..
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Date: 2007-10-25 11:44 pm (UTC)And speaking of Lily / Rufus. ARGH?
Onto the gay: Not Enough S/B scenes. But then again, most of this episode sadly underused Blair and just had her standing around pointlessly for most of the ep waiting for Nate.
I was surprised how much I liked Vanessa. She's awesome. Dan, go with her, please.
You know, I always feel like the people who are meant to be don't get together until the very very end. Sooooo those that are already together (cough Dan/Serena) may not last; they are just together as temporary speed bumps for the real thing.
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Date: 2007-10-26 02:36 am (UTC)