Gossip Girl - 1x10 - Hi, Society
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fembuckThank goodness for Gossip Girl. It never disappoints. After the disappointment that was Heroes, it's nice to sit down and watch a show that I genuinely enjoy.
Seriously, this show is so good. *twirls with happiness*
Gossip Girl: (on Cotillion) "...the only place where descending a staircase means you're a woman"
I love that Blair was planning on going to the ball with a Prince.
Seriously, Blair and Serena are so gay. They can't even walk down the street without pawing at each other.
Blair: It's my pin. I sowed it there so that you would always have my heart on your sleeve.
(omg, Blair you are such a romantic)
Jenny: (Mom of Jenny shoes her some fabulous shoes she got at a thrift store) Mom the kids I go to school with shop at Sax and Bendels. I can't go around in someone's old shoes.
(Oooh, someone took their bitch pills. When Jenny tries to be Blair, it is not even close to being cute, but when Blair does it I totally want to hug her)
Blair: A girl wants Romeo not Hamlet (Oh, Blair nice to see that you share the Hamlet hate. Although this girl would prefer Rosalind, or Beatrice, or Viola ...)
Grandma van der Woodsen (Celia): (shaking a glass of ice at a waitress) I don't like my ice to get lonely, dear.
Carter Bassin: ...and I also went pheasant hunting with the Shaik. (This might just be the most pompous sentence ever)
OMG, Celia's little speech to Dan was brutal! BRU-TAL! She's totally an Upper East Side Hannibal Lector. She could as well have said, "You know what you look like to me, with your good bag and your cheap shoes? You look like a rube. A well scrubbed, hustling rube with a little taste. Good nutrition has given you some length of bone, but you're not more than one generation from poor white trash, are you Mr. Humphrey?"
Because it was too good to pass up I re-watched that part and her actual speech was this...
Celia: ... the way you feel, it never goes away. It just gets worse. You'll always use your desert fork for your entrée. You'll always feel under-dressed, no matter what you wear. And at dinner parties it will be as if there is a language that sounds like English and you'll think you speak it but they don't hear you and you don't understand them. As time pass you'll feel like people never see you when they look at you but merely wonder whether you're Serena's whim or her charity case. Until the day comes when you realize that girls like Serena don't end up with Dan Humphrey, they end up with the Carter's of the world. And people like you ... they turn into cocktail party anecdotes of their foolish youth. So why don't you give it up and spare yourself the pain, hmm?
Brutal. But so beautifully written.
I love that Serena wants to take a year off after high school to teach English in South Asia. That's so Serena. And her Grandma's derision at reading that on her cotillion card was hilarious.
And Dan Humphrey's velvet glove of judgment descends once more. I seriously can't believe he thought that pompously telling Serena that her grandma is an evil cunt that traffics in human misery would end well. I mean he was right, but dude has to learn how to NOT sound so pompous. I'll add that Blake's crying face makes me want to hug her as much as Leighton's does. Also, Celia being there and going "let's call Carter" right after was brilliant. Celia is totally an old Blair.
Blair: (reading the statement that Lily wrote for Serena) Serena hopes to continue to live on the Upper East side, devote her life to volunteering for the nature conservatory and junior league, and have two wonderful children. (laughs) Make it stop, you sound like me. (omg, Leighton's delivery of this line killed)
Chairwoman reading Serena's presentation card: (reading the card Carter changed) Ms. van der Woodsen hopes to bed as many billionaires as she can.
Lily: I mean my god Serena what's next? Girls Gone Wild?
Serena: I did this because you said I could be myself, but you don't really want that do you? All you care about when people look at me is what they think about you. How am I supposed to accept myself if my own mother doesn't accept me? But let me tell you something, if I ever do have those two children I would never do this to them. I would accept them for who they are, including who they date, no matter what. And I'd make sure damn well knew it.
OMG, I wish I had waited until this episode to write the Serena comes out to Lily part of Tango in D Minor cause her little speech to Lily ... so gay!
Lily's speech to Dan about how good he's been for Serena was really sweet. As was her call me Lily moment with him.
Gossip Girl: Spotted. Chuck Bass losing something nobody knew he had to begin with. His heart.
Oh, producers playing on my emotions through song. I love "Apologize" so the ending scene really got to me (well not so much the Dan/Serena part which I wanted over with before it began). The writers totally got me with the Celia reveal, and with Chuck taking off to the airport because Blair crushed his heart. Also, Leighton in a bra and pantie set should really come with a warning label because *brain melts* Seriously indescribably hot, I don't have words. So many icons need to be made from this (cutting out Nate of course, lol) The best part was I started picturing what it would have looked like with Serena on the bed with her and I'm only just now recovering from the image.
I love that Blair was planning on going to the ball with a Prince.
Seriously, Blair and Serena are so gay. They can't even walk down the street without pawing at each other.
Blair: It's my pin. I sowed it there so that you would always have my heart on your sleeve.
(omg, Blair you are such a romantic)
Jenny: (Mom of Jenny shoes her some fabulous shoes she got at a thrift store) Mom the kids I go to school with shop at Sax and Bendels. I can't go around in someone's old shoes.
(Oooh, someone took their bitch pills. When Jenny tries to be Blair, it is not even close to being cute, but when Blair does it I totally want to hug her)
Blair: A girl wants Romeo not Hamlet (Oh, Blair nice to see that you share the Hamlet hate. Although this girl would prefer Rosalind, or Beatrice, or Viola ...)
Grandma van der Woodsen (Celia): (shaking a glass of ice at a waitress) I don't like my ice to get lonely, dear.
Carter Bassin: ...and I also went pheasant hunting with the Shaik. (This might just be the most pompous sentence ever)
OMG, Celia's little speech to Dan was brutal! BRU-TAL! She's totally an Upper East Side Hannibal Lector. She could as well have said, "You know what you look like to me, with your good bag and your cheap shoes? You look like a rube. A well scrubbed, hustling rube with a little taste. Good nutrition has given you some length of bone, but you're not more than one generation from poor white trash, are you Mr. Humphrey?"
Because it was too good to pass up I re-watched that part and her actual speech was this...
Celia: ... the way you feel, it never goes away. It just gets worse. You'll always use your desert fork for your entrée. You'll always feel under-dressed, no matter what you wear. And at dinner parties it will be as if there is a language that sounds like English and you'll think you speak it but they don't hear you and you don't understand them. As time pass you'll feel like people never see you when they look at you but merely wonder whether you're Serena's whim or her charity case. Until the day comes when you realize that girls like Serena don't end up with Dan Humphrey, they end up with the Carter's of the world. And people like you ... they turn into cocktail party anecdotes of their foolish youth. So why don't you give it up and spare yourself the pain, hmm?
Brutal. But so beautifully written.
I love that Serena wants to take a year off after high school to teach English in South Asia. That's so Serena. And her Grandma's derision at reading that on her cotillion card was hilarious.
And Dan Humphrey's velvet glove of judgment descends once more. I seriously can't believe he thought that pompously telling Serena that her grandma is an evil cunt that traffics in human misery would end well. I mean he was right, but dude has to learn how to NOT sound so pompous. I'll add that Blake's crying face makes me want to hug her as much as Leighton's does. Also, Celia being there and going "let's call Carter" right after was brilliant. Celia is totally an old Blair.
Blair: (reading the statement that Lily wrote for Serena) Serena hopes to continue to live on the Upper East side, devote her life to volunteering for the nature conservatory and junior league, and have two wonderful children. (laughs) Make it stop, you sound like me. (omg, Leighton's delivery of this line killed)
Chairwoman reading Serena's presentation card: (reading the card Carter changed) Ms. van der Woodsen hopes to bed as many billionaires as she can.
Lily: I mean my god Serena what's next? Girls Gone Wild?
Serena: I did this because you said I could be myself, but you don't really want that do you? All you care about when people look at me is what they think about you. How am I supposed to accept myself if my own mother doesn't accept me? But let me tell you something, if I ever do have those two children I would never do this to them. I would accept them for who they are, including who they date, no matter what. And I'd make sure damn well knew it.
OMG, I wish I had waited until this episode to write the Serena comes out to Lily part of Tango in D Minor cause her little speech to Lily ... so gay!
Lily's speech to Dan about how good he's been for Serena was really sweet. As was her call me Lily moment with him.
Gossip Girl: Spotted. Chuck Bass losing something nobody knew he had to begin with. His heart.
Oh, producers playing on my emotions through song. I love "Apologize" so the ending scene really got to me (well not so much the Dan/Serena part which I wanted over with before it began). The writers totally got me with the Celia reveal, and with Chuck taking off to the airport because Blair crushed his heart. Also, Leighton in a bra and pantie set should really come with a warning label because *brain melts* Seriously indescribably hot, I don't have words. So many icons need to be made from this (cutting out Nate of course, lol) The best part was I started picturing what it would have looked like with Serena on the bed with her and I'm only just now recovering from the image.
Seriously, this show is so good. *twirls with happiness*
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Date: 2007-12-05 02:56 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-05 03:12 am (UTC)someone elseSerena when she's making out with him. Plus, Leighton in really hot underwear. Really hot. With really great hair. Omg, such beautiful hair.So yeah, Dan/Serena gets a thumbs down, but Blair/Nate, and Blair/Chuck weren't completely horrible.
But yeah, Blair and Serena totally have more chemistry together and are more naturally physical with each other than any of their on screen love interests.
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Date: 2007-12-06 04:28 am (UTC)B/N at the end was kinda...ew to me just because of Nate's look to Chuck. It reminded me of Cruel Intentions or something because I felt like he was "conquering" her. Too bad you didn't take her virginity, douche! Man, should be interesting if he finds out about Chuck/Blair...which should happen soon since I saw BTS picks of them in a fight.
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Date: 2007-12-07 11:20 pm (UTC)D/S really is lame and boring. I don't find them cute at all. Very little chemistry between them. The scene of him carrying her out of the hall just made me want to poke my eyes out.
I missed Vanessa too. I LIKE Vanessa. I think she's charming and pretty, and she has way more chemistry with Serena than Dan does. I'd totally be down with them setting up a S/V friendship (that's full of subtext). Because you know Serena's gotta have someone to hang out with Dan's being a judgemental prick and Blair is being high maintenance.
BTS
BTS?
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Date: 2007-12-05 03:05 am (UTC)Snap, Jenny's changing! She's changing too much, so fast. She's becoming really high maintenance somehow... or that could be me. Dan's still sensible.
Wow, Serena's grandma was wow! Is she really sick? Those vials in her little bag, I'm not sure if those were actually vials for meds because I turned my head at such a split second.
Serena's mom, awesome! She calls Dan to get him to come to the rescue. Augh, brilliant. The mother becoming accepting of the daughter who's breaking away and becoming herself.
Chuck... poor Chuck. Nate was so blind, and he still got Blair. Chuck's gotta be pissed! Blair's totally taking it well.
And yes, Blair and Serena are so gay for each other. They're always there with each other, hands rarely to themselves.
Annnnnd the ending. Whew.... Blair in nothing but underwear. Yeah, picturing Serena instead of Nate... braindeadness incurs. Oh... lovely... now my brain is melting!!! Augh...
Anyways, time to go to watch "Victoria's Secret Fashion Show"... I just wanna see the Spice Girls perform. Awesomeness!
Can't wait for next week's episode!
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Date: 2007-12-07 11:06 pm (UTC)I loved that part. It was so Blair. The indignation on her face was priceless.
Snap, Jenny's changing! She's changing too much, so fast. She's becoming really high maintenance somehow... or that could be me.
Oh, it's not just you. Jenny's becoming a bitca and not a fun and lovable one like Blair. I hope the guilt trip/dressing down/talking to Allison gave her at the end talks some sense into her.
Serena's mom, awesome!
I love Lily. I haven't loved a parent on a show like this since Julie Cooper. Lily is awesome.
Whew.... Blair in nothing but underwear. Yeah, picturing Serena instead of Nate... braindeadness incurs. Oh... lovely... now my brain is melting!!! Augh...
Blair in underwear is good no matter, but picturing her with Serena definitely makes it infinitely hotter
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Date: 2007-12-05 04:14 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-07 11:08 pm (UTC)I wonder if Blair's seemingly lackluster response to Nate was on purpose, like she'd been waiting for it but it turned out to not be what she wanted? Only time will tell I guess.
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Date: 2007-12-09 04:18 am (UTC)And I don't know...I don't want to bash Chace, but even I think that Ed is better actor than he is. But I have to say that I prefer that ship to see another minute of Dan/Serena...God *headpalm* those two are worst that Clark and Lana from Smallville in their better times. Boring, totally lack of roma chemistry...I really wanted to skip their scenes, specially the last scene at the Palace.
Anyway...I still have my hopes for Rufus/Lily *go!go!go!*
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Date: 2007-12-05 05:00 am (UTC)And this entire episode was pretty much made of win. Except for the Serena/Dan parts, because, like you said, when will this guy stop _judging_ everyone and acting like he's the bloody moral centre of the show. When a woman asks what you think the first time you meet her, of COURSE you don't say what you REALLY think, you idiot, anyone would know enough to try to say something non-critical on your first meeting, no matter how "free spirited" someone tells you she is.
Serena's grandma had me thinking Emily Gilmore from Gilmore Girls the whole time. Although I don't see why she couldn't have told the truth about her really being sick though; there's no shame in having to take a truckload of pills every day to stay alive.
her little speech to Lily ... so gay!
You know, I totally didn't see this at first, but now that you've pointed it out ... damnit.
And of course, poor Chuck. I'm surprised he would take off for the airport, though -- I thought he'd totally stay and rip Nate a new one in secret.
And ARRRRRGHHHHHHH I can't believe Blair and Nate are ARRGH Blair what are you doing when Mr Dan Judgmental Humphrey is carrying your one true love out the door???????? Nate's a stupid douche!! Even if he's very pretty when shirtless!! Argggggggh.
(God, you know this show is good when I haven't finished raving about how great it was after so many words) -- Lily/Rufus. Gahh. Allison can go away and they can just make Dan and Serena into half-siblings now, I don't care.
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Date: 2007-12-07 11:14 pm (UTC)You're welcome. I'm glad my obsession comes in handy for others from time to time, lol ;)
Except for the Serena/Dan parts, because, like you said, when will this guy stop _judging_ everyone and acting like he's the bloody moral centre of the show.
I know! He had backed away from being so judge-y but when it reappeared this episode I just wanted to smack him. Because pompous and not smart man, not smart. You're douche speeches, even if they were right, weren't gonna led to anything good.
Serena's grandma had me thinking Emily Gilmore from Gilmore Girls the whole time. Although I don't see why she couldn't have told the truth about her really being sick though; there's no shame in having to take a truckload of pills every day to stay alive.
Yeah, I was wondering why she kept it a secret too. I'm thinking pride ... of the foolish variety. Celia was all about keeping up appearances, and maybe they were trying to contrast her with Serena and Lily to show how her aloof condecension led to her not even having her family to lean on, while letting go and loving has helped Lily and Serena ... or something.
You know, I totally didn't see this at first, but now that you've pointed it out ... damnit.
So gay. So totally gay. I love it. It's like the writers are fucking with me deliberately.
I'm surprised he would take off for the airport, though -- I thought he'd totally stay and rip Nate a new one in secret.
Well, his scheming kind of backfired in this episode, and he's heartbroken. I could see him running for a little while to lick his wounds. *sigh* If only running off to a foreign country was an option for me whenever I was upset.
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Date: 2007-12-05 05:56 am (UTC)Gaytastic Kiss
Date: 2007-12-05 07:18 pm (UTC)Can't wait for the Serena/Blair smooches.
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Date: 2007-12-07 11:16 pm (UTC)I mean, they practically make out in public (and private) already, so just embrace the gay writers and give us something to write (more) about.
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Date: 2007-12-07 05:18 am (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2007-12-11 06:27 am (UTC)I couldn't agree more. Such a vicious speech but I got chills up my spine! Dan sure got cut!
OMG, I wish I had waited until this episode to write the Serena comes out to Lily part of Tango in D Minor cause her little speech to Lily ... so gay! Wow. And you wouldn't even had had to change anything. It's spot on. The writers are definitely telling us something ;D
And yeah, Leighton Meester in that end scene? Yowza