Oops, didn't make myself totally clear - I was agreeing with you regarding neighborhood/space segregation; it would be interesting to see whether Mercedes lives in an otherwise predominantly white neighborhood by virtue of her family's socioeconomic status, and whether other local high schools have a more diverse student body. And to see them address that. They definitely dodged the race and class questions when they had that all-girls' reform school in a couple episodes last year.
I thought what Kurt said in the hallway about homophobia by secret ballot was a pretty prescient insight on not just modern-day homophobia, but also racism and sexism and all those other -isms that haven't gone away even though burning crosses and slapping the female secretary's ass is generally frowned upon nowadays. I figured there was probably always an undercurrent of homophobia running among the student body at McKinley, even though most of them weren't shoving Kurt into lockers or threatening to kill him - most bigots *aren't* that overt about it.
Which might be an interesting plot point in and of itself, if the writers were interested in pursuing it. We know from season 1 that Mercedes comes from an upper middle class background - in the episode where the minorities form their own glee club with Sue because Schue has been neglecting them, Sue makes a stereotypical comment about Mercedes coming from the ghetto and growing up without a dad, and Mercedes is all, "Um, my dad is a dentist." And she got a throwaway subplot when someone (Kurt, maybe?) suggests she go out with another black student and she's like, "WTF, just because I'm black you have to set me up with the only other black guy in this school?"
The seeds are there for some legitimate and interesting storylines addressing race; maybe we'll get something in season 3?
The seeds are there for some legitimate and interesting storylines addressing race; maybe we'll get something in season 3?
I'm somewhat ashamed to admit I know this, but trufax: Brad Falchuk tweeted that the Glee Blaine character is named after Blane from Pretty in Pink. Also trufax: the Glee prom episode was directed by Eric Stoltz, who played Keith in Some Kind of Wonderful. Lots of Hughes homages going on in the Glee universe, dubiously executed though some of them may be.
That is awesome! SUCH a great song (great band, actually!) - I hope they get a boatload of new fans! I admit, I wasn't sure whether Glee could pull it off, but it turned out fantastic! Yay for your friends!
Samcedes! Yes! There's a clip floating around the internet of them dancing together at the prom... one can only hope!
Farewell and best wishes, Sadie!
This is amazing. I'm a WA native, I absolutely Get It with respect to Yakima, Senior Projects, etc. What a courageous and tenacious young woman. I hope this leads to a scholarship. Wish her good luck for me!
You help hold the bride's dress up while she pees.
@mordicai: They do abortions on the floor of congress? Servicey!
He was a "junior soloist" in Tuesday's ep, but it wouldn't surprise me if he was initially introduced as a senior. Continuity isn't one of Glee's strong suits, but far be it from me to complain if it means Blaine and Kurt get to stay together longer!
OMG, I just put together the BEST BIRTHDAY GIFT EVAAAAARRRRRR!!!!!!!
I'm taking my best friend to Sacrament to see Glee Live for her 30th birthday. That's the closest they're coming to us, and I couldn't afford plane tix for her (I'm using mileage for mine), plus a hotel room and the show tickets, but three of our friends have stepped up to the plate to cover her airfare! Yaaaaaaayyy!!!!! I am beyond excited.
I'm taking my best friend to Sacrament to see Glee Live for her 30th birthday. That's the closest they're coming to us, and I couldn't afford plane tix for her (I'm using mileage for mine), plus a hotel room and the show tickets, but three of our friends have stepped up to the plate to cover her airfare! Yaaaaaaayyy!!!!! I am beyond excited.
@petit_singe: I agree with you about Kurt's singing - Defying Gravity, anyone? I hope he gets something he can belt out soon.
Thanks for the response. I agree that the impending consequences can be difficult to see, especially when the new situation feels so much nicer. (And I'm not necessarily referring to sexytimes - I know plenty of folks, my dad included, who found themselves in romantic/sexual relationships that started with an emotional connection.) I can empathize with the impetus. I just can't get behind justifying the actions. I hope Eddie Cibrian's kids are in a better situation than I was.
Again, I really appreciate your reply. Thank you.
Again, I really appreciate your reply. Thank you.
Me too! Mr. Glass? You, sir, are a Real Man of Genius. Your prescient insight is a credit to your gender. I would place you in the same echelon as Mr. Giant Foam Finger Maker and Mr. Professional Sports Cramp Rubber Outer, both pivotal figures in my weekly - nay, daily! - life, despite my inherent lady-ness. You put Mr. Jean Shorts Inventor and Mr. Enormous SUV Driver to shame. And anyone who even dares MENTION Mr. Hairgel Overgeller or Mr. Pickled Pigs' Feet Eater should be shot on sight. Unacceptable!
(Just in case it's not clear, I really mean this as a legit compliment - your comment was awesome! So crack open an ice cold Bud Light, Mr. Incisive, Funny, and Non-Sexist Blog Comment Author!)
(Just in case it's not clear, I really mean this as a legit compliment - your comment was awesome! So crack open an ice cold Bud Light, Mr. Incisive, Funny, and Non-Sexist Blog Comment Author!)
@dunny darko: Or unhappy people could just get divorced. Or break up. Whatever. Infidelity, betrayal, cheating - whatever you want to label it - isn't a necessary evil.
I don't disagree with your overall point - that unhappy relationships are grueling and awful for all parties involved, kids included. But cheating is unacceptable and being "backed into a corner" (WTF does that even MEAN, btw?) is no excuse. I'll cop to being the extremely biased child of a marriage that "dissolved" in part due to my father's cheating - I have very little tolerance for it and live my life accordingly. That caveat stated, it is indisputable that adults, especially parents, have responsibilities beyond gratifying their own self-defined "needs." Your "ends justify the means" rationalization of two minor celebrities' infidelity makes my skin crawl. What's so hard about filing first, fucking second?
I don't disagree with your overall point - that unhappy relationships are grueling and awful for all parties involved, kids included. But cheating is unacceptable and being "backed into a corner" (WTF does that even MEAN, btw?) is no excuse. I'll cop to being the extremely biased child of a marriage that "dissolved" in part due to my father's cheating - I have very little tolerance for it and live my life accordingly. That caveat stated, it is indisputable that adults, especially parents, have responsibilities beyond gratifying their own self-defined "needs." Your "ends justify the means" rationalization of two minor celebrities' infidelity makes my skin crawl. What's so hard about filing first, fucking second?
Marvelous! UK-version hearted!
@mosaiclobster: I have them. Also, I've seen "inverted nipples" as a tag on... Abby Winters, I think?
I've never had a partner bring it up, but that's not to say that I haven't wondered whether any of them have had negative reviews to which I haven't been privy. You're not alone, friend!
#groupthink
I've never had a partner bring it up, but that's not to say that I haven't wondered whether any of them have had negative reviews to which I haven't been privy. You're not alone, friend!
#groupthink
@mosaiclobster: I have them. Also, I've seen "inverted nipples" as a tag on... Abby Winters, I think?
I've never had a partner bring it up, but that's not to say that I haven't wondered whether any of them have had negative reviews to which I haven't been privy. You're not alone, friend!
#groupthink
I've never had a partner bring it up, but that's not to say that I haven't wondered whether any of them have had negative reviews to which I haven't been privy. You're not alone, friend!
#groupthink
@Idra: I have not personally been to India, so take what follows with a grain of salt, but. My cousin went a few years ago and had a very difficult time there. Despite the fact that she was with her husband, she was constantly groped with impunity anytime they were out in public, and received incessant sexually explicit comments as well. I was reminded of her experience when people were sharing similar stories about their time in Egypt. They traveled to several places in India (Mumbai, New Dehli, and someplace further south), and she had the same experience everywhere. They actually left India before they were supposed to (they were on a long trip - several countries in southern Africa, India, Thailand, Vietnam, and China) because my cousin was having such a rough time of it. (She did find the Taj Mahal breathtaking, but she says if she had it to do over again, she'd swoop in, see that, and peace out.)
So while her experience hasn't dissuaded me from wanting to go to India someday, I, personally, wouldn't go alone. She had such a rough experience WITH her husband that it makes me think twice about going without a dude.
#groupthink
So while her experience hasn't dissuaded me from wanting to go to India someday, I, personally, wouldn't go alone. She had such a rough experience WITH her husband that it makes me think twice about going without a dude.
#groupthink
