Dave asks to say goodbye to McCluskey in the ambulance. On the gurney, McCluskey says that Dave is trying to get rid of her, and he tells her she's right. McCluskey says he's up to something awful, and Dave says, "You don't know what awful is." Oh, but I do. It's called "Hulk," starring Eric Bana and Jennifer Connelly and directed by Ang Lee. Man, I hate that movie. Mary Alice is back to tuck us in for the night, blabbing about surprises. Dave walks into his house, and I'm praying to Cherry for something, anything, and this is what we get: Mary Alice: "It wouldn't be long now before he [Dave] destroyed the man who had ruined his life. But he knew he had to move carefully. After all, he wanted it to be a surprise." And credits. Effing credits. Are you kidding me? This is all we get? No photo? No opening of a briefcase to reveal a handgun or bomb or ninja throwing star or, I don't know, a strap-on? Bad Cherry! Bad!
I'm with ya, honey.
Allegedly on next week's episode: More Susan and Jackson drama; more Bree and Orson drama; Lynette grounds one of her kids. Fascinating. But hang on kids, word has it Lily Tomlin will be around soon! Maybe she'll call Dave a sexist, egotistical, lying hypocritical bigot and fill his coffee with rat poison instead of Skinny & Sweet!
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Comments (16)
I love your recaps so much. They're funny as hell and actually tell enough of the story so that people like me who are incapable of remebering that its on can be in the know!
Bravo!
1 of 16 | Posted by MrsBojangles | Posted on October 29, 2008 12:20 PM
"Or, maybe she missed her period. Do women actually write those down in a date book?"
YES!
You try accurately remembering something that happens every 29 days. Since you were 12...
2 of 16 | Posted by Donna Martin Graduates! | Posted on October 29, 2008 12:30 PM
REGARDING:
Yes, I am that guy at the party who stands in front of the food table, shoving cheese and crackers in my face, only pausing to take a swig of my Miller Lite, or to say, "Holy crap, have you tried the brie? Ohmigosh it's SO good! And these mini cheesecakes! So. Freaking. Awesome."
Okay, I suspect you're EVEN FATTER than I thought you were. Remember you want to look like Carlos not Louie Anderson. Carlos: Turn on.
Louie Anderson: Turn off.
3 of 16 | Posted by Mr Dangerous | Posted on October 29, 2008 12:35 PM
I'm EVEN FATTER than you thought? How fat did you think I was before? Rude. And now I'm so self-conscious that I'm forced to buy generic Slim-Fast at my Dominick's.
I'm just big-boned, you bastard!
4 of 16 | Posted by hypnotoad | Posted on October 29, 2008 2:41 PM
Okay, now you're making me laugh.
I'm sure you have a beautiful personality and you're a wonderful conversationalist.
I was wrong about you being FATTER than I thought. I'm sure you're Twiggy-esque.
(P.S. from your writting, I also thought you had a rash on your butt and sweated a lot but I'm sure I'm wrong about that too!)
My apologies, Mr. Hypnotoad.
5 of 16 | Posted by Mr Dangerous | Posted on October 29, 2008 4:11 PM
Wow, thanks for that heartfelt apology.
6 of 16 | Posted by hypnotoad | Posted on October 29, 2008 6:08 PM
While I was watching DH I kept thinking that I don't get a dopey zoned-out look on my face and stare off into nothingness everytime I remember something from my past. I'm glad you were on the same page with the whole looking in a mirror thing. LAME.
And I totally DON'T keep track of my monthly buddy visits. I probably should, but I figure it would be more exciting to go into labor after nine-months of not realizing I'm preggers.
Love your recaps!!!!!
7 of 16 | Posted by aman | Posted on October 29, 2008 6:57 PM
Brilliant! Personally I have had a hard time getting into this show, but you're making it nice and easy for me to figure things out, so I thank you. Great job hypnotoad! I have to love you for that last line and respond thusly... "It looks just like Skinny'N'Sweet... except for the little skull and crossbones on the label!"
love, J-Mo :)
P.S. Louie Anderson is sexy if he keeps his mouth closed and you can't see his teefs... :)
8 of 16 | Posted by J-Mo | Posted on October 30, 2008 10:27 AM
Mary Alice: "It wouldn't be long now before he [Dave] destroyed the man who had ruined his life. But he knew he had to move carefully. After all, he wanted it to be a surprise."
So, does anyone else think BeigeDave is gunning for Mike bc Mike & SkeleHatcher killed his rels in the auto accident at the top of the season?
If so, what does getting old lady McClusky outa the way have to do with his fiendish plot?!
9 of 16 | Posted by Donna Martin Graduates! | Posted on October 30, 2008 4:18 PM
Haven't finished the recap, but yes DMG, I too suspect that Mike is the guy that Dave is after and I have a feeling it relates to the accident.
So far as I know, McClusky just had to be out of there because she was the only one who suspected that he was less than sincere - not sure if it's anything beyond that, but maybe it is.
10 of 16 | Posted by georgiababe | Posted on October 30, 2008 6:28 PM
Agree that this episode was pretty blah. I wonder what's been happening to the writers? They've gotten super lazy for the past two seasons...
I wonder - why would the neighbours automatically believe Dave over McCluskey? I mean, I know that McCluskey was kind of spitting her words out like a maniac, but she'd already mentioned to Katherine that she was sure that he was up to something - couldn't Katherine clue in?
Also, PROPS to you sir, for the Albee/Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? shoutout.
I LOVE Albee - I've played both Martha and Mommy (from his The American Dream) and even though the man is messed, it's hilariously interesting.
11 of 16 | Posted by georgiababe | Posted on October 30, 2008 11:15 PM
Word on 2 things, peeps:
I am so on board the Dave Hates Mike For Killing His Family And Will Destroy Him Garage Band Style train. Especially since he was so adamant about Mike being in the band. It seems SO obvious, but the writers and/or Cherry have been so lazy (read: bad) this season that I wouldn't be surprised in the least. Nor would the 3 million people watching this show. Lame. But that's the only explanation. Unless he wants to ruin Jackson's life because of that awful haircut. Get in line, Dave!
I wonder if the Dave plot will last all season, or if they'll solve it in the middle and then give us something interesting for the other half.
And I too was a little pissed that no one really came to McCluskey's defense. And yeah, georgiababe, especially Katherine. But that would have given her 11 lines instead of 10, and Cherry ain't cool with that.
Oh, you guys, what happened? I used to LOVE this show, even last season, but the magic's just not there anymore.
12 of 16 | Posted by hypnotoad | Posted on October 31, 2008 11:56 AM
"So, does anyone else think BeigeDave is gunning for Mike bc Mike & SkeleHatcher killed his rels in the auto accident at the top of the season?"
My thoughts exactly! I figure it was either his wife and daughter or sister and niece. I kinda hope that's not it because it's just too predictable and I'd really like to see a big surprise twist this season.
13 of 16 | Posted by Wild Heart | Posted on November 4, 2008 12:49 PM
"Or, maybe she missed her period. Do women actually write those down in a date book? Or is that just a TV thing? Discuss."
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14 of 16 | Posted by blahblah | Posted on November 13, 2008 9:31 PM
Is it just me or did the writers' strike really mess up a lot of shows, as in...Vacation = loss of creativity?
Time to play devil's advocate - Yes, Mike is the obvious target of Dave's not-so-fiendish plot of destruction, but wouldn't he also be targeting Susan if it's about that car accident?
Also, Hypnotoad, you're so awesome for the Leif Garrett reference. Did you know him and Nicolette Sheridan lived together...when she was FIFTEEN? "I think they loved" each other. ;)
15 of 16 | Posted by blahblah | Posted on November 13, 2008 9:50 PM
Oops, sorry 'bout the bad grammar. Just woke up after watching this show...
16 of 16 | Posted by blahblah | Posted on November 13, 2008 9:52 PM