Glee: A Queen is Crowned, Byiiiiiatch!

Recaps

By BirschTalk | Saturday, May 14, 2011 | 12:00 pm | 40 Comments
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Ah, yes, prom… Given the dramatics that usually ensue as a result, I find it strange that this is the first time after 41 episodes that Glee has featured a classic high school main event such as the mighty prom. Finally, they have, at least to this degree, and who did they crown as their Queen? The answer, indeed, is perfect… And if yee don’t already know, then I shan’t spoil it for you yet m’ good folk. I promise thee, however, you shall find out anon…

Huzzah!

We open with a tight shot on Jacob Isreal’s little ferrety face. He follows Puck through the halls asking him to comment on the placement of he and Zizes in the polls. They’re behind Quinn/Finn but just a skosch ahead of Santana/Karafosky… Puck answers all of his questions with confidence, excepting the one where a fan wants to know where Zizes keeps his balls…. Puck looks concerned. Don’t worry Puck. I’m sure a number of people would love to keep them for you… in their MOUTHS… Not me though. Even if I were straight I would stay far away from those little things. I’m sorry, but, they just don’t seem necessary. Like dice on a rear view mirror…

Two Shues and Sue are summoned to Figgins’ office. The entertainment for prom that Figgins hired, Air Supply, canceled, so now he wants Nude Erections to perform instead. As prom coordinator, Sue admittedly objects. Two Shues actually agrees with Sue as the glang needs to prepare for Nationals, until Figgins tells him there’s a whoppin’ 400 smackers in it… Helpless to stop them, Sue at least has a list of songs previously performed by the glang that they can NOT sing. At the top “Run, Joey, Run,” followed by the mash-up of “Crazy In Love,” and “Hair.” Very true. Very meta. Although I did love Run Joey Run throwback video…

Zizes, Santana and Tina walk into the music room talking about their prom dresses and the importance of the even itself. Mercedes is pouting because nobody has asked her yet. Two Shues tells the glang that they’re going to be the entertainment for prom and Mercedes leaves the room, in a huff. Britt says she doesn’t have a date either but that she’s just gonna go and dance and then “all your dates are gonna ignore you and come dance with me, so, your dates are my dates.” Rachel goes out to console Mercedes and Mercedes gives her a sort of unconvincing speech about how all she really wants is to go to prom and hear “you look beautiful,” from a boy. Rachel tells her not to give up and that she has an idea. Then they sing “Me So Horny” by 2 Live Crew to get the attention of the boys… Nooooo, they didn’t.

At Breadstix, Kurt asks Blaine to prom. He’s reluctant and tells Kurt that the last time he went to prom at a public school, he was beaten for going with a boy. Kurt is understanding but Blaine still ends up saying yes. Oh, Blain, stop being so perfect!

Rachel and Mercedes proposition NGS to go to the prom in the auditorium. Sam says he can’t afford to go. But that’s okay cause Rach and Mercedes have set aside a small prom budget. Sam says “yes.” And then Mercedes sings “White Boys” from Hair. Nooo, she didn’t. Again. But I wish she did…

Tina and Britt have brought Kurt along to try on prom dresses when THIS comes out, for an opinion:

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Zizes says she looks like a “lemon meringue pie,” and Britt says she thinks she looks “delicious.” Kurt gives her some good advice for an alternative, which they’re all so pleased and impressed with, it receives a giddy applause. Santana comes out with her dress and Kurt gives her his blessing with a, “Go with God, Satan. I mean, Santana.” After Kurt announces he’s going to the prom with Blaine, Santana pulls him aside to offer the services of the Bully Whips, so she can gain a few points in the prom queen poll. Kurt accepts…

Artie is doing the usual mope n’ roll down the hall and Puck approaches for help with his prom prank. Puck wants to spike the punch, he thinks it will help his diminishing tough guy rep but if he gets caught he’ll be expelled… Artie refuses because he doesn’t think it’ll be a big enough attention getter to win back Britt’s love… He needs something that will get her to accept her prom proposal AND forgive him for calling her “stupid.” She should be mad at herself while she’s at it though for wearing that shirt she wore a few weeks ago…

In the auditorium, Rachel wants the prom decoration committee to let her know what they think of something she might sing at the big dance. It’s Adele’s “Rolling In the Deep.” Which, as soon as I saw the sheet music for, became immediately concerned that this song wasn’t going to be what it should. Lea Michele’s voice doesn’t have the rasp or rawness. My concern is a tiny bit alleviated however, as just moments into the song Jesse St. James (Jonathan Groff) joins in with a dramatic entrance into the auditorium. At least his voice has a little edge to it. The number ends up being a kind of cool a cappella chain gang version of the song. The harmony in the chorus was a little weird but I really loved the no musical accompaniment thing… After they’re done, Jesse tells her he’s been kicked out of high school for grades. Rachel says the last time she saw him he egged her in a parking lot. Jesse replies, “I know. I traded love for a fourth consecutive National championship. It was a bum deal. For a first, maybe. But for a fourth, no way.” He’s shown up to make amends and then asks her what she was doing for prom…

Finn confronts Rachel about going to the prom with Jesse. He’s concerned and Rachel tells him he’s not allowed to be. Even though she’s “dying inside” everyday watching them together, she’s stlll supportive of he and Quinn. Finn basically says that Quinn is stressing over stuff like what kind of corsage to get, and he doesn’t even wanna go anymore. The selfless, melodramatic Rachel suggests a gardena and green ribbon to match Quinn’s eyes. She walks away and Finn gives her that same look of longing he’s been giving her for numerous episodes now…

In his bully whips uniform, which, btw, is far gayer looking than anything Kurt has worn on the show, radios Santana and tells her the coast is clear. Santana down the hallway, proceeds cautiously with Kurt and announces loudly that the “teen gay you may now proceed to the next check point without fear of violence.” I don’t know, you guys. This is weird to me. If Santana and Karofsky don’t wanna draw attention to the gay thing, then WHY are drawing attention to the gay thing…?

In cooking class, Brittany is being Brittany. Kurt is being Kurt, when Artie rolls in and interrupts class with a prom proposal. Artie sings Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely.” Mercedes took the words right outta my mouth by asking “Isn’t this song about a baby?” Other than the misappropriation of lyrics, I loved this. Stevie is my favorite though, and Kevin McHale’s voice is the only boy’s voice deserving enough to sing a Stevie song… This version, like the Adele song before was sort of done in a minimalist way. Puck came in on his guitar and Finn drummed a counter which made it endearing. Still, Britt says “no,” and that she’s not ready to forgive him… Time for more mope n’ roll. Artie tells Puck he’ll help him with his prank after all since he has nothing to live for…

Blaine is sitting on the couch with the Hummel men watching football when Kurt comes into the living room twirling his kilt tux. Finn says it’s like a “gay Braveheart,” but Burt thinks Kurt is just wearing it to “stir up the pot.” Blaine seconds the motion…. This is an issue I go back and forth on m’self… If the gays want to be accepted, in the case of a pride parade, for example, should we solemnly march down the street in skirts and suits? Or should it be the colorful, amazing freak show it is now? You tell me cause I haven’t decided yet… Kurt is upset with Blaine and says he’ll just go by himself if Blaine doesn’t want to support him.

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“…but they will never take our freeedooom! …. So, let’s dance!”

Karofsky has walked Kurt to his class and asks that Kurt wait for him inside the classroom so he can then safely walk him to lunch. Kurt says he should really consider coming out since McKinley is seems more accepting lately, but mostly because of he sees how miserable Karofsky seems. The bell rings, Karofsky starts to cry, and apologizes for what he did to Kurt. You guys! I felt so sorry for the dude! I found Max Adler’s performance to be incredibly touching and sincere.

Quinn is having fantasies of finally accepting her crown in front of her vanity mirror. With Finn’s arrival, Quinn does a classic, slow prom-ready, walk down the staircase thing. Finn says she’s the most beautiful girl he’s ever seen and presents her with the corsage. She notices the bow matches her eyes and this warrants a french kiss for Finn, which is interrupted with Quinn’s mom armed with a camera. Good call, Rachel… NOT.

At Breadstix, Jesse, Rachel, NGS and Mercedes make fun of NGS’ bolo tie. (Which I thought was awesome.) They talk about NGS’ tough financial situation and how Jesse can’t find a job anywhere. He’s going to open up a dance studio and offer his consultation services to the multitude of show choirs there in Ohio… Rachel thinks that’s a great idea and even suggests Two Shues should hire him when they’re interrupted by Quinn/Finn. Finn reminds them to vote for them for prom king/queen and Finn asked if Jesse ordered the scrambled eggs… Add a side of cheese to that Finn… There’s a little bit of tough guy acting then Mercedes tells them to stop the nonsense and they all toast to prom. Yay.

Wait. Hold on. Is this song what I think it is? Oh. My. GOD. It IS… NooooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooOOOOOO! My ears!!!!! Whyyyy? Why are they doing this? What did we do to them? Huh? What did we do to deserve a boy band version of Rebecca Black’s “Friday,” you guys??? Oh, jeezus now Artie is rapping and the whole auditorium is going nuts at the prom… Make it stop. I am so angry right now. I can not believe they’re exploiting this shit. Can. not. believe. it… Why did they think this is a good idea? Can someone tell me this? Did they do it cause they feel sorry for Rebecca Black? Did Ryan Murphy lose some kind of huge gambling bet to Mr. Black Senior? Wow. Just, wow…

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Sorry boys, “we NOT so excited.”


Thank the LORD that is over… Phew! I almost did not make it through that one, you guys…

From which we will never speak of again, we go right into a slow dance at prom. Rachel covers Christina Perri’s “Jar of Hearts.” Is it me or was this horribly awkward and inappropriate? Pretty much the world’s WORST slow dance song ever… Yeah, yeah, I understand, they had to choose a song that Rachel could sing to Finn as he slow danced with Quinn, but there HAS to be something better out there that at least that isn’t isn’t so melodically unimpressive and melodramatically depressing… Maybe, No Doubt’s “Don’t Speak?” OOh, or how about if they made up some lyrics to Sarah McLaughlin’s “Last Dance.” Now THAT would have been sad but at least, beautiful, and different, maybe… Mercedes was just about to shoot herself, sitting by herself at a table when NGS comes up to her and tells her she looks beautiful. Awww. She did too. Then he escorted her to the dance floor. Mercedes prom wish- done and done!

Puck tries to distract Sue with his sweet dance moves while Artie and his terrible hairstyle pour alcohol into the punch. Puck fails though and Sue catches Artie in the act. Sue conducts the interrogation in her office. She threatens Artie with the most painful dental cleaning he’s ever have. Artie says all he wants to do is get back out there and dance with Brittany. Sue is very disappointed in his POW skills, or lack there of…

Back out on the dance floor, everyone is rocking out to Blaine’s “I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You,” by Black Kids. YES! Now that’s more like it… Yeah, I loved this song to begin with, but Darren Criss does it some justice. Plus the lyrics are perfect… It’s sexy AND sassy! A nice little touch having Britt and Tina on background.The fun ends all too soon when Finn sees Jesse St. James get a little too fresh with Rachel. Finn breaks them apart and asks them to keep it PG. Jesse, in a very manly fashion, (sarcasm) says, “dude, it’s not of YB, your business.” Then they start pushing each other, and next thing you know Finn is swingin’ at Jesse. Just in time too though cause Sue is about to extract an Artie tooth when Becky comes running in to tell Sue about the fight. She pulls Jesse and Finn out by the earlobes and tells Quinn “It sucks to be you, sister,” when Quinn says “Wait, but we’re nominated for prom king and queen.” The music fades, and the happy people continue to dance while Quinn stews in her rage…

Figgins’ gets up on stage to crown the prom monarchs… A drum roll reveals the king as Karofsky. The queen? Kurt Hummel… BOOM! There’s one meager whistle, one person yells “Wooo!,” and other than that- silence. A spotlight on Kurt follows him running out of the auditorium. Blaine follows.

In the hallways Kurt cries about how he thought McKinley was really making progress but it was all so they could play one big cruel mean joke on him. In the girls bathroom, Quinn blames Rachel for losing the crown cause Finn was kicked out of the dance cause “he would rather be with you!” Rachel tries to retort but Quinn slaps the bitch! She immediately apologizes though while Rachel holds her face in shock… Meanwhile, Santana runs into an office crying cause SHE didn’t get the crown and Britt tries to console her. “Can’t I just have one night where I’m queen? Where I’m accepted?” Then screen splits and Kurt says “I’m not going back out there, no way.” It splits again with a “I’m gonna transfer,” from Quinn. It splits again and Mercedes says “As soon as we get to New York, I’m bailing to go live in a lesbian colony. Or Tribeca.” Then, they each get their own “coming to terms” scene. Kurt decides he’s going to prove they can’t phase him and go back in for his coronation ceremony. Rachel tells Quinn she’s more than just her looks. Brittany tells Santana that if she just be herself people will respect her more and that she needs to get back out there and be there for Kurt. Thus concludes the immensely dramatic pity parties.

Back in Sue’s office, a sweaty Artie confesses he did in fact spike the punch with LEMONADE. Sue is appalled.

Kurt approaches the stage and a hush falls over the auditorium. Figgins’ crowns Kurt, and Kurt proclaims, “Eat your heart out, Kate Middleton.” Which was the perfect exact thing to say…Everyone applauds their brave new Queen… Awwww. It would never happen in a million years, but it was perfect. I don’t mean a boy will never be claimed prom queen, btw, I just mean that a principal would never do that to a student. Hopefully, one day though, at some random school, preferably somewhere in the bible belt, a boy will put himself on the ballet for Prom Queen, and he will win… Or a gay man will be crowned king and/or a lesbian queen… Has that happened already even?

King Karofsky and Queen Hummel move towards the dance floor for their King and Queen dance. Mercedes and Santana start up their “Dancing Queen,” number by Abba. Kurt whispers to Karofsky that this would be a good opportunity to come out to everyone and really make a change. Karofsky can’t, and leaves the dance floor with tears in his eyes. Kurt starts to panic but only for a moment because the next thing we hear is an “Excuse me, may I have this dance?” from Blaine… We knew that would happen, of course, but I still choked up anyway… The music fades up, and everyone joins in the lively dance as balloons drop from the ceiling. Artie gets his “dance” with Britt and Mercedes and Santana sound almost better than Abba themselves… And they all lived happily ever after.

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The Queen and his Knight in Shining Armor.

 

Thanks for sticking with me, m’ good folk.

Talk at you next week.

Yours and everyone else’s

BirschTalk

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40 Comments

  1. 1
    kittkatt
    Posted May 14, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    Ok, I know I’m going against majority here, but I hate that Adele song “Rolling in the Deep” with the burning passion of a thousand firery suns. My hate is intensified by the fact that every single radio station in my area of the country plays it every 20 minutes to the point that if it comes on and I change stations more than likely it will also be on the station I switch to. However, I did moderately enjoy the slightly sped up and acapella version done by Rachel and Jesse. There I said it. BTW, even though I disagree with your opinion on the matter, I still love you my sweet Birschy :)
    Also, I LOVED Santana and Mercedes “Dancing Queen”.

  2. 2
    georgiababe
    Posted May 14, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    On the gay issue, I feel that people should be allowed to wear whatever they want and that if gay people want to be flamboyant or the Pride Parade wants to be crazy, then they should and people need to learn to accept them anyway.

    Asking someone who is gay to not wear what they want for fear of “stirring the pot” is the same as telling women that if they don’t dress like sluts, they won’t get raped. Someone’s clothes are no excuse to beat that person up, I don’t care if a gay guy wearing pink makes a homophobe angry and I agree with Kurt that he should be allowed to wear whatever he wants to prom.

  3. 3
    georgiababe
    Posted May 14, 2011 at 9:34 pm

    Also, the Jesse/Finn fight was the lamest thing ever. They literally pushed each other 10 times and then someone FINALLY took a swing. I have never seen a more boring fight.

  4. 4
    georgiababe
    Posted May 14, 2011 at 9:37 pm

    Okay, last thing I swear – I also loved Karofsky’s apology. I like how they are trying to make him a real character with depth, not just some asshole one dimensional bully and I thought it was so sweet. And I think that Kurt is being really great about it too, that he’s so forgiving and accepting of Karofsky and that he’s encouraging.

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    sagittariuskim sagittariuskim
    Posted May 14, 2011 at 9:51 pm

    I Loved this episode. And hopefully the finale is just as good. And on the whole Kurt wearing a kilt issue, I think it’s one of those grey area things. I can kind of see both sides to that argument.

    Is Kate Middleton a queen? I thought if you married a prince that made you a princess? At least that’s what Disney taught me.

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    Marissa
    Posted May 15, 2011 at 2:51 am

    georgiababe: your first comment, I couldn’t have said it better myself. Someone I know is transgender and I don’t feel they should ever have to conform to what people think is “normal” just to make everyone feel better. I love them for who they are, period. And beating up someone over clothes, is stupid.

    I have had mad love for “Dancing Queen” for a long time, so I got very excited to see them do that song. And in my checking, I found out another song that Kurt and Rachel are going to do and it made me VERY excited!

    kittkatt: I agree with you, I like the Rachel/Jesse “Rolling in the Deep” better than the orginal, but I honestly think it was the background singers for me more than anything.

    Birsch: Amazing recap as always…two more to go. :)

  7. 7
    nashuaf
    Posted May 15, 2011 at 4:53 am

    I work in a high school and was the prom coordinator for many years. One year there was a flamboyantly gay (and completely accepted) young man who the entire class asked me if they could vote to be the Prom Queen. After discussions with the Assistant Principal (who’s also gay), it was decided “no” because it was making the connection of “gay” being feminine and that is an inaccurate representation in many cases. They ended up voting him the king instead.

    Loved this episode and even though the “Friday” song is lame as hell, I can actually see it being played at this year’s prom. They’re kids…they like what they’re told they like.

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    Snootchy Bootches
    Posted May 15, 2011 at 9:38 am

    @SaggitariusKim: Kate isn’t a Queen or a Princess. She is a duchess. Prince William is a prince because he is the child of a royal person. But he doesn’t have a landed title which is the type that gets shared with a spouse. When Diana married Prince Charles, she became Princess of Wales because he was Prince of Wales. William isn’t Prince “of” anywhere. So the queen made him the Duke of Cambridge (or something similar?) and she is the Duchess of Cambridge (or whatever). If/When he becomes the Prince of Wales, then she will be a Princess. Clear as mud? :D

    I really enjoyed this episode. And I also think that a person should be able to wear what they want… but unfortunately this isn’t a perfect world. Some people may react to you based on what you are wearing. It is up to you how to juggle the risk vs the right.

    Thanks for a great recap. I’m not finished reading, but good so far!

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    Snootchy Bootches
    Posted May 15, 2011 at 9:46 am

    Just another comment about my clothing comment above. I think everyone has the right to wear what they want. But I think common sense is also to be used. It might be fine to wear a dress short enough to show your goodies to a club, but if you wear it to church, people ARE going to judge you. And you might get some hostility for showing disrespect. You can channel your inner gay pride parade and wear pink sequin hot pants and a ruffled sleeved samba shirt tied around your midriff, but if you are going to a traditional country and western bar then you might face some difficulties. It is just the way of the world and human nature. Not saying it is right, but we don’t live in a perfect world.

    Now then, I think most people are not so ignorant that they can’t regcognize a kilt and that it is a man’s garment. So the whole Kurt scene about clothing was sort of stupid.

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    Jess Chapman
    Posted May 15, 2011 at 10:05 am

    The Kurt subplot was just another in a long, long line of subplots demanding that everyone PITY KURT, DAMMIT. Nothing more, nothing less, no further comment required.

    The Finn/Jesse fight was just bizarre. Is it that hard for the writers to give them an actual excuse to fight each other? Instead they turned Finn into a Pavlovian dog who reacts violently at the sight of Rachel enjoying herself with another guy. And Jesse? Please. He floats like a butterfly and stings like another butterfly.

    About the title discussion. William earned three titles upon marriage: Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathern and Baron Carrickfergus. Thus Kate is now primarily a duchess, but also a countess and a baroness. If William becomes king, she will become queen.

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    Snootchy Bootches
    Posted May 15, 2011 at 10:14 am

    Almost every higher ranking nobility in England has lesser titles. These are usually passed onto children during his lifetime as honorary titles. So say the Duke of Cake is also the Earl of Bob and the Viscount of Toes. If he had a son, the son would style himself as the Earl of Bob even though his dad is still alive. Once the dad dies, then of course the son would call himself Duke. And if the Duke had a son who also had a son. The son would call himself the Earl, but the grandson would call himself the Viscount. The viscount title being seen as the lesser title of the earl.

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    sagittariuskim sagittariuskim
    Posted May 15, 2011 at 10:37 am

    @Snootchy Bootches: Thanks for explanation. I think I now know the real reason monarchy ended, it was to confusing. And I agree with your clothing comment, precisely what I meant about it being a gray area.
    People should be able to wear what they want, but in some situations people are going to judge them for what their wearing. In some cases its wrong and in others completely understandable.

  13. 13
    BirschTalk
    Posted May 15, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    kittkatt, I love you all the MORE for disagreeing with me, sweets. :D Sadly, you’re right, it IS played out, but I’ll leave it on every time…

  14. 14
    BirschTalk
    Posted May 15, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    Georgia, yeah! What was up with the lame “push off” between Jesse and Finn!? Santana’s fight scenes still reign supreme…

  15. 15
    BirschTalk
    Posted May 15, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    Thank you, Marissa… xoxox! I wonder if anyone will mind if you tell us about that song Rachel and Kurt will sing???

  16. 16
    BirschTalk
    Posted May 15, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    Nash, I’m really glad to hear that story… Warms m’ heart.

  17. 17
    BirschTalk
    Posted May 15, 2011 at 1:35 pm

    Snooty, your elaborate clarification was absolutely delightful.

  18. 18
    JessiMae82
    Posted May 15, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    I’ve been waiting for this recap all week and, once again, you delivered. Thanks for keeping me entertained even after the episode has aired!

    I’ve read a few teasers on the net and I can tell you that I’m REALLY looking forward to Tuesday’s episode. I’ve formed my own theories (those of you who have read the same teasers will know what I’m talking about) and there’s a particular song that I’m DYING to hear!

    As far as clothing goes, if anyone cares to hear my humble opinion — while clothing is a form of expression, one also needs to be aware of the place/situation/event and realize that every style of clothing is not appropriate in every circumstance. I think Snoochy’s club/church analogy is spot on. Regardless of your personal style, you need to be aware that clothing is an extension of your personality and people WILL form opinions — sometimes good, sometimes bad — based on what you’re wearing in a particular environment. Some people — gay AND straight — just like to push the envelope and get a reaction; the reality is that those reactions may not always be positive.

    Looking forward to next week’s recap, Birsch!

  19. 19
    BirschTalk
    Posted May 15, 2011 at 1:45 pm

    Jessi, your too kind, darlin’… Can’t wait for Tuesday, either!

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    KittKatt
    Posted May 15, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    @Marissa, there a few songs coming up on Tuesday that I’m looking forward to. Especially the one from WW. Can’t wait!

  21. 21
    JessiMae82
    Posted May 15, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    KittKatt — That is THE song that I can’t wait to hear!

  22. 22
    Flippy Floppy
    Posted May 16, 2011 at 9:06 am

    Immensely dramatic pity parties are what high school proms are all about. I think the writers did a good job of showing what real high school kids go through with the right of passage and circus that is prom.
    On another note, I’m sick of watching Rachel’s face when she sings. Does she have to look like she is on the verge of tears and pushing out a turd all the time?

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    wherewordsfail
    Posted May 16, 2011 at 9:43 am

    One of my very best friends (who was out and proud all through high school) was crowned king of his prom. I’m a little older than him, so we all gathered around a cell phone at his parent’s house while we waited to hear if he was announced king. We celebrated wiht him when he got there. I cried like a baby. This was actually like 5 years ago. It’s pretty cool that kids can be that accepting. It makes me think there’s hope.

    Now, enough of that. On to the bitchiness. I LOVE “Rolling in the Deep” (of course I do), but I haaaaaaaaated the harmonies. The song was almost unrecognizable. No, seriously. I turned on the TV in the middle of this song and had no idea what it was. (Even though I hear it at least 45 times a day.)

    Okay…I liked hearing Jesse sing it. Kind of. I’ll give you that.

    Also? Singing Rebecca Black’s Friday? Funniest thing on TV ever. EVER.

    Partyin’ partyin’ YEAH. Partyin’, partyin’, YEAH.
    FUNFUNFUNFUNFUNFUNFUN.

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    wherewordsfail
    Posted May 16, 2011 at 10:45 am

    Also, please note the foreshadowing in my comment on last week’s recap. BOOYAH.

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    juddfan
    Posted May 16, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    I could have sworn I’d posted here . . . esp since I loved the epi sooo! I actually just love Karofsky, so anytime he is featured is a better time for me. After the naming of the Queen, all I could think was I hope they dance . . . hee . . . I don’t see how that dance would have been Karofsky coming out, but whatev . . . I’m just really glad that after six months and how many epi’s they are finally addressing this story line. Hope it stays in this vein for the last two.

    I hadn’t heard “Friday” before, but I knew of it. Whatever . . . it wasn’t that bad.

    As for the dressing issue. I was terribly guilty of doing the Kurt thing and dressing outrageously in my misspent youth–more after HS, early 20′s, and yeah, I was in a band and stuff, but pink earrings and matching pants or shoes or socks, or whatever I could match in my 80′s, crazed, neon worshiping garanimal’s complex!!! I can look back and see that I needed attention, even if it was bad. I was also trying to “be” the person I was on stage, and not just dress up before a show. I will say, for the most part, I got away with it, and no one said shit, not even to my daily eyeliner. All I can say on the topic is, don’t dress that way unless you’re ready to take the heat . . . which I was, and I did.

    And I have to admit, I was shouting at the TV to goody two shue . . . . Go, Go live your dreams on Broadway!!! Go!!!!

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    loopygorilla
    Posted May 16, 2011 at 10:35 pm

    Gosh can NGS please cut his hair…………. id still hit it though.
    Anyway, yeah the Kurt thing, it is a confusing plot Ryan Murphy is doing. Sometimes i find myself on kurt’s side, sometimes i don’t.
    I’m gay fyi, but i find myself thinking… yeah its the 21st century, they should be more accepting, but i also think, i wont stir the pot by dressing gay, if there is such a thing.
    But then again, people should be able to wear what they want i.e in Kurt’s case, he wants to be flamboyant and act “girly” but he gets mad when they crown him queen. It’s just confusing, i mean, he should own it.
    Personally, i don’t like it gay guys are labelled queens, i know many gay guys like it but i dont. Just because we are gay, doesnt mean we are queens/feminine.
    So i thought @nashuaf what they did at your school was cool because attributing gay men as queen or feminine is just wrong.
    Anyway, Darren Criss really won me over this ep lol especially when we sang Black Kids’ song, OMG teenage dream seriously! if there was a gay boy like that when i was teen…swooonnn.
    I mean i didnt think much of Blaine’s character except that he is “the perfect two shoes type” but this ep, i was like aawwwwwwww
    and the side story of being a gay kid getting bashed up happens, happened to someone i knew, who went to Australia’s version of prom, with a boy and they got bashed, (hence my view about not stirring the pot)
    I know people have to become accepting, but shoving it down their throats wont change anything and these people look for an excuse. Anyway.
    ummmmm Dancing Queen for end it was perfect! i love that song and santana & mercedes did a nice job with that.

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    loopygorilla
    Posted May 16, 2011 at 10:48 pm

    And im probably the minority, but i dont Adele…seriously… i dont.
    She is the new Joss Stone or whatever deep voice singer they roll out every 12 months and tell us they are the next whitney or diana ross or whatever.
    Its cliche, raspy voice girl who is a normal women’s figure sings “deep & meaningful” music. Its as if to say, “oh the blonde skinny bitches can’t sing this type of music, its only the wholesome looking fatties with brown hair who can do it”
    FYI i dont think she is a fatty. But im just saying that is the marketing engine, “fat girl wholesome sings deep & meaningful music”.
    I dont buy it. Gimme madeleine peyroux anyway.

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    Derek Hazelton
    Posted May 17, 2011 at 4:03 am

    @ Loopygorilla, I understand where you’re going regarding marketing, however, Joss Stone is considered an R&B singer, whereas Adele is pop. So I think there would be two different marketing strategies, although they are both British brown-haired girls. I think a fairer comparison to Adele for your argument would be Leona Lewis, am I right?

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    loopygorilla
    Posted May 17, 2011 at 6:52 am

    yeah leona lewis, she was sooo “deep and meaningful” LOL the marketing is always the same.
    Its the “Oooohh alternative chick (meaning brown hair and normal weight) sings ‘raw music’”
    so therefore we must all think how poetic her music is (she sings about a guy that could have had it all) Um thats theme has been done to death.
    and because she is ‘raw’, she is awesome compared to the other pop tarts who cant sing without autotune blah blah.
    i get it, Adele can sing, but dont try to hype it up and tell us what she sings is deep and meaningful.
    Its like Kings of Leon, they think they are alternative, deep and meaningful. LOL whatevers they are like a christian boy band wearing leather jackets, tight jeans with product in their hair.

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    Derek Hazelton
    Posted May 17, 2011 at 7:15 am

    @ Loopy: LOL, I certainly don’t think Leona Lewis is deep, don’t get me wrong, I just meant that she is a pop artist as is Adele, while Joss Stone is considered R&B. As far as them being deep, I think that is what you bring to the song. “Rolling In The Deep” reminds me of a recent breakup, especially when Adele goes: “we could’ve had it all!” I know it’s not especially deep or powerful, but it’s meaningful to me because of the shit I bring to it. *Baggage alert* (lmao).

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    vallegirl vallegirl
    Posted May 17, 2011 at 8:20 am

    If anyone’s interested CHORD OVERSTREET! (NGS) just got his hair cut…and colored. I think both look good, especially the darker hair. Brings out his “trouty mouth.”

    http://www.tomandlorenzo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/CO+3.jpg

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    Snootchy Bootches
    Posted May 17, 2011 at 8:46 am

    That is his natural color, Valle. I saw an article about it too. He said that he had the highlights cut off that is why it is darker.

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    juddfan
    Posted May 17, 2011 at 10:47 am

    loopy, ha hahahaha!!! Guess you’re not an Adele fan!! To be honest, I still haven’t heard her version of the song, but for her first CD, I saw her do an “Unplugged” type show, and i have to say, she is completely awesome. I am always impressed with people who can deliver live, and now a days, it’s a rare commodity. JOss Stone is also pretty amazing, but I’ve not seen her live. I like the raspy, brunette singers-HA! As for Leona Lewis . . . hmmm . . . I would consider her a high powered pop tart of the nth degree from the Whitney, Mariah factory . . . which at least so far, is a bit more “top 10″ than either Adele or Joss. But then, as far as I know, Adele now has wings and has launched to the stratosphere . . . everyone does seem to know her and that song.

    Oh, and another thing I think i’ve discovered on my way through this thing we call life. Whoever you are, and whatever you are, if you’re comfortable with yourself, others find it easier to be comfortable around you. I could be wrong, but my radical friend used to demonstrate this to me daily. He was as out there as you get, and to be doing it all in the 80′s was a bit of a feat. I was just the neon blur living in his shadow.

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    guilty pleasure
    Posted May 17, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    I really wish Sue had been the one to announce the winners because, as Birsch pointed out, no way would a principal do that. Sue, on the other hand, would revel in thinking she hurt Kurt and Quinn, Santana, Zizes for that matter since they didn’t win. Great recap as always!

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    juddfan
    Posted May 17, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    Guilty, agreed! I’m actually excited for the show tonight . . .it’s usually, yea, it’s taped, I guess I’ll watch/listen to it. I also wondered if it was a sleight to Karofsky that he won King to Kurt’s Queen. Running around escorting him everywhere, I would think would get him some attention from haters. And it probably would have been better if he’d done the dance, he still could have passed him to Blaine.

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    vallegirl vallegirl
    Posted May 17, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    I knew the blond wasn’t natural, just didn’t realize his natural color was that dark. Either way, it’s a much better color for his features and the shorter hair looks good on him.

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    cece
    Posted May 17, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    Just a real quick aside, the “Rolling in the Deep” version they did on Glee is actually John Legend’s cover of it. I’m an Adele fan, & frankly only want Adele singing Adele. That being said, John Legend is the ONLY cover I’ve heard that can stand next to the original. Just wanted to give credit where credit is due, as far as the arrangement/styling.

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    loopygorilla
    Posted May 22, 2011 at 11:16 pm

    HMM im not sure if i still have the hots for NGS now that is he is brunette… lol
    and to test that, i would need to ask Glee for another shirtless scene.
    thank you

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    Yas
    Posted June 2, 2011 at 1:21 pm

    OMG why is everyone calling Sam NGS? Hahaha what does that stand for? XD

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    birschtalk
    Posted June 2, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    Nothing too hilarious, I’m afraid, Yas… Just “New Guy Sam.” Reconsidering with “Trouty Butt.”

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