Avie has to fill her tank for the second time while with Kelsey. Probably from all the sighing she's done dealing with her! Hedy asks Morgan to pop out a pill from a larger pack of what look to be birth control pills. Way to go, Hedy, although I'm guessing mother nature already took care of that? But again, what a suckfest for Hedy, she can't pop those pills out and clearly the doctor/pharmacy didn't make it any easier by giving someone who cannot use their hands pills that have to be POPPED OUT BY HAND. Jerks.
Looks like Kelsey's hauling a few tanks of her own.
Kelly is walking with Gene who P.S. I adore! She asks what he does to occupy his time...yes, he probably just sits in a chair, staring at a dead tree, marking time until Death comes a knocking. Jesus. Gene says they go to the club and work out, clean the house, do some shopping, visit people and watch elderly porn. Okay, I might have added that last part. "Gene is like the rock of old men," Kelly says. Or, he's just the "rock of men." I know some 30 year olds who aren't in as good of shape as Gene.
After I kick some ass, I'm taking some names.
Kelly does spill some personal info that is so sad. He father used to play golf a lot but was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, which geez, just makes me feel awful. That is one of the worst diseases out there and would really make me question God if I didn't feel so strongly about the Big Bang Theory. That stinks for Kelly and her whole family, plus her dad is only 47 years old and is now confined to a wheel chair. Yeesh. I guess the only good thing about this is that Kelly is comfortable enough to share this with Gene who tells her to be as positive as she can about the whole situation.
Hedy needs a shower. I thought everyone Morgan watched showed up clean and went home dirty, like the pre-teen who didn't bathe or brush his teeth while there (Mother of the Year, Morgan!). Because Hedy has no use of her hands, Morgan is going to have to help her with this. Laugh all you want, this could be you someday (but not Crabby, who has taken out long-term care policy otherwise known as "my brother will be taking care of them" if necessary). Morgan has to wash Hedy's hair, under her arms, all down her back and down her legs. I'm guessing the buttocks region is off limits? Phew!
Morgan shampoos Hedy while Hedy complains about being in the shower and feeling the AC. I think we all hear you on that one! Morgan interviews that elderly people and babies are a lot alike, they both have to be taken care of. Yep, that's about right. Morgan is really good at helping Hedy and doesn't even make any faces like you know Alicea would. Gold star for Morgan, today.
I didn't realize women got shrinkage!
Now your boobs are where they were back in the 1960s!
George asks Jordan what kind of music he likes, and they find out they both love jazz, including Louis Armstrong. George has a lot of 78s, 45s, and 33s. Jordan had a close relationship with his grandfather who loved jazz, so these two are like peas in a pod. They decide to go check out a record store George likes, and Jordan admits George is the person he feels most bonded to his entire time here. Too bad, Sasha. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? George!
Add George and Jordan to dinner tonight!
That should round things out nicely!
At the record store, Jordan finds a ton of stuff for George and George admits, "I spent more than I expected!" That's what happens when you shop with teens.
Back at Kelly and Asshat's house, Gene is making a kick-ass healthy dinner. Kelly says she loves having Gene around because he's very soothing and positive. And let's be honest, after last week's three-mile island meltdown, he's exactly what these two need. However, I'm starting to get the feeling that in Gene's club's swimming pool are some pods from outer space that are losing their vitality. I'm just saying, he's awfully energetic.
Can Gene come out and play?
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Comments (7)
Okay, I'm kind of sorry I didn't at least tune in for this episode. I whined last week about "how much fun can old people be??" but truly, this was probably the most valuable thing they could have done. I have tremendous respect for the older generation, and hearing about marriages that lasted for most of their lives is so touching. I hope the teens got a lot of out of their time with these folks.
In closing - Crabby, you rock. I've become a fan. :-)
1 of 7 | Posted by mandymax | Posted on August 4, 2008 5:49 AM
I enjoyed this episode much more than I thought I would, but I wasn't a crying wussie about it and you can't prove that I was!
I felt super bad when Kelly was talking about her Dad having ALS. That has got to suck, but then she ruined any sympathy I felt for her by saying something to the effect that she was happy to have Gene around because he was a man she could look up to and believe in unlike her FATHER. Won’t that have been pleasant for him to hear during the neighborhood watching party? What a self-absorbed little cretin she is and I don't care if she did try to make nice with the appreciation talk to her parents at the end.
I wasn't surprised to learn that all the kids had broken up - afterall, I've been a teen myself, BUT I was a little upset about Sasha and Jordan. They really seemed to have a strong relationship and good communication skills. Plus I was psyched for them both going into highly paid careers.
2 of 7 | Posted by Splotchie | Posted on August 4, 2008 9:17 AM
My comments would pretty much match those of Splotchie.
Plus, on a positive note, a lot of kids got very educated about reality (and children). My girl and I think it woud be great if something like this could be incorporated into high school.
3 of 7 | Posted by fire@will | Posted on August 4, 2008 11:54 AM
Kelly's Dad has already passed away. The show was taped in the summer of '07 according to Richard McKerrow, the creator of the show.
4 of 7 | Posted by bentley1101 | Posted on August 4, 2008 6:08 PM
OK, so I was reading in another forum how people think this show was akin to child abuse. I think that's over-exaggerating a bit. Tonight's "town meeting" should be interesting.
5 of 7 | Posted by wintersux | Posted on August 6, 2008 10:35 AM
"Morgan, if your vocabulary didn't involve the words "F*$# Sallie Mae," mortgage, taxes, FICO, "because I said so, that's why," and "what do you mean I've been laid off?" you haven't experienced a whole lifetime, so shut it."
Best. Line. Ever!
6 of 7 | Posted by MorbidCuriosity | Posted on August 6, 2008 12:15 PM
Yeah, I figured out during the Town Hall meeting that Kelly's Dad had passed away before the show aired so at least he didn't have to hear his darling girl talk about him that way which is good. I'm not too sure I bought her explanation for her behavior though. I'm not saying his disease wouldn't have effected her, but it seems a bit pat and Austin didn't really seem to be completely on board with the explanation either. I think the truth is that she's just normally a selfish bitch and his illness made her uberbitch.
Otherwise I didn't get much from the TH episode. The dr. in the audience was pretty much full of shit but otherwise nothing particularly interesting was learned.
Oh and Crabby, quick ?. "and some of the guys may have Ethan Hawked the nannies! I have no proof, but rumor is good enough)." Is this really a rumor or just a funny you made up? If real rumor, deets pleeeaassse.
7 of 7 | Posted by Splotchie | Posted on August 7, 2008 2:07 PM