....the less I'm sure that I still like this show. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed this episode, but there are some things going on that make me feel like I'm watching a completely different show. I guess that's just a feature of these characters growing up, but it leaves me a little conflicted. Let's look at what worked:
The characters continuing to embrace jobs/careers/etc. Now seeing Nate and Vanessa take on more adult roles (Nate as the shady political advisor and Vanessa as the investigate reporter/general busybody), I stand by what I said last week: I'd watch a show where these characters are young adults with jobs and careers. Now I realize that pursuing that format might mean abandoning the Gossip Girl narrator conceit (at 23, who's really going to want to write a blog about these people?), but I think it might be well worth it. Careers will gives these kids something more to care about. I really do think they should consider pressing fast forward at the end of the season.
Blair and Serena's fighting. I'm going to be honest, I hated this argument for 3/4 of the episode. I hate it when Blair and Serena fight because its always over something stupid and they always make up in the end. Then Blair called Serena a whore and Serena pushed Blair into the cake. Ok, I'm a sucker for girlfights. And then Chuck had to go and get all wise and tell Serena that she and Blair needed to stop acting like children because one day they were going to drift apart for good. As if that wasn't enough, Blair went and told Serena the real issue was that Blair was growing up and Serena was just stuck, drifting from her family and dating a string of unfortunate men. Ouch. But also very, very true. It seems like this fight is going to last for a while, but I hope they make up in the end. And then they stop having stupid fights like this.
Dan didn't freak out about his girlfriend being prettier than him and making a joke about him on TV. Old Dan totally would have dumped her because she wasn't as real as him and he couldn't handle her "status." After seeing the interview, New Dan simply realized he forgot their anniversary. I think tonight's episode was the first time I didn't want to punch him, even though he and Olivia are nauseating together.
Blair befriending an escort in her search for a new BFF. That was just hilarious. Also, she's obviously an intellectual hooker with a name like Brandeis, instead of the more traditional Lexus or Mercedes.
Serena looking at a picture of herself in the paper and smiling. This was the opening shot and it was amazing. It was nice to see the show continue to point out that Serena is a vain, self-centered girl.
Now for the things I didn't like or just seemed plain stupid:
The whole Nate-is-losing-his-moral-compass plot. It made no sense and just seemed really out of character for him. This is a kid who turned his own dad in to the FBI. The only way this would have worked is if (1) it was very clear that he was out to get the Buckleys because of Bre's betrayal and (2) we had actual seen enough of their relationship to believe that he would care about said break-up. I'm glad to be done with it, but it just seemed dumb.
Vanessa making a documentary about Trip's campaign. Bitch, please. Vanessa HATES rich people and more specifically she HATES the Vanderbilts, because they stole Nate from her. Why would she agree to make a documentary about them? Maybe because she's trying to get closer to Nate again and insert herself into his life, because she's crazy and all up in people's business. I have to her credit for three things though: (1) making sure NY1 got the tape regardless of Nate's interference (2) not drinking any coffee throughout the entire episode and (3) not dressing up like a Disney character. I'll take my victories where I can get them.
The implication that Tripp will sleep with Serena. DUDE. You've just been elected to Congress after an election day scandal that almost cost you the race. Your wife is pretty cute. There is no need to be with Serena and the Boobs. I mean, don't get me wrong, if circumstances were different I might condone this. BUT YOU JUST GOT ELECTED. It's way too soon for the sex scandal. And Serena, SHAME ON YOU. You're totally playing into what Blair said. Don't be an idiot. There are plenty of other guys who want the Boobs. Let this one go.
Spelling Vanderbilt Van Der Bilt. Please, are we supposed to believe that anyone would actually spell Vanderbilt that way? Or that they might be part of some other Vanderbilt clan that spells it that way? Nuh-uh. I get that maybe the real life Vanderbilts didn't want their name used, but then the show should figure out how to avoid showing it. Spelling it this way is just stupid.
Jenny being sick. Unnecessary, didn't make any sense continuity wise, and just plain annoying. What's the matter, J, did throwing that sewing machine on the floor in your bedroom last week take it out of you? Or did all that face makeup you've been wearing clog your pores so the toxins can't get out? You suck at life.
So that's it for me. I will leave you with some quotes, but before I go, let me just tell you: THREESOME EPISODE IS NEXT WEEK. I repeat: THREESOME. NEXT WEEK.
"Make it happen. Clean up your mess or clean out your desk."--Casey.
"As much as I enjoy listening to my girlfriend talk to my ex-girlfriend about her fake boyfriend who is coincidentally my current girlfriend's ex...."--Dan. When you put it that way, Dan, you make it seem like this show is unrealistic.
"Ughh....please, I'm not friends with staff."--Blair to the Alpha New Headband, making sure that Alpha New Headband is a minion and nothing more.
'What about that Vanessa girl, didn't you know her in high school?" "I've never heard that name before. Now you can see yourself out."--Beta New Headband and Blair just before Blair dishonorably discharges her. (Random thought: Blair gets an Apprentice/Top Chef-esque reality show to find minions. Her dismissal catch phrase. "Please relinquish your headband. Dorota will see you out.")
"Miley Cyrus is already signed on to play the Elizabeth Shue role. They must have seen her on that pole at the TCAs."--Patrick to Serena about the Leaving Las Vegas remake. Now that sounds like a party in the USA if I've ever heard one.
"Well you didn't think they actually wanted to play 5 hours worth of board games with us, did you?"--Lily to Rufus about Dan and Olivia. Yes he did, Lil, and that's why you love him.
"He's bombed. He's worse than Paula Abdul during Hollywood Week."--Blair to Serena about Patrick. FUNNIEST LINE OF THE NIGHT.
'The polls are closed and Gossip Girl is calling this election...dirty."--GG
"Let me guess you want to go upstairs and see if two blondes make a right."--Serena to the Senator. Can I just say, I DO! I DO! I DO!
"Ladies, this is supposed to be a classy event not a sample sale at an outlet mall."--Chuck to Blair and Serena.
"The only prostitute here is you."-Blair to Serena just before Serena shoves her face into a cake. FUCKING. AMAZING.
"It is time for her to grow up." 'This from a girl who pushed her best friend into a cake."--Serena and Chuck
"Bartender, I'll have what she's having."--Tripp about Serena's drink. And she didn't even have to make sex noises to get him to do it.
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