Dan's gone to meet the informant, who's a burly construction-worker type who really could beat the shit out of Dan with minimal effort. Again, in my first time through watching this, I really hoped Chuck had set that exact scenario up. Nope, the informant's legit and he tells Dan that Bart once burned down one of his own buildings and collected the insurance on it. Returning home, Dan tells Rufus it all checks out and writing a story revealing Bart as an arsonist could change his life. Rufus correctly points out Dan would be ruining the lives of Chuck, Serena and Eric at the same time, and Dan's like, "Hmm, yeah, sucks to be them. Back to ME now..." So in other words, Dan continues his suckfest. Dan gets off the hook from Rufus's lecture though when Mrs. Humps calls to report Jenny asked her to sign the papers. Off to deal with the other child your bad parenting fucked up, Rufus.
"Why the hell am I pouring my own coffee when this is the one damn thing Vanessa is useful for?"
Blair has arranged a meeting between her and Cyrus, and begins pumping him for details on his past in an attempt to figure out some scandalous secret. What she winds up finding out is that while married, Cyrus fell in love with a Vietnamese girl when serving in the war. In an effort to do the right thing, he flew home to divorce his wife with the plan of returning to Vietnam, grabbing his girl, and then living with her in the states. Unfortunately, while he was home divorcing his wife, the Vietnamese girl was killed. The romantic in Blair seems to eat this all up as she practically swoons on the table. I just think it sounds a lot like Miss Saigon.
Serena calls Aaron to make plans, but finds out Aaron is still hanging out with his model friend even though the work has long since been completed. Upset, Serena hangs up. Hmm, why does this seem familiar? Oh yeah, it's because it's exactly what Serena did for an entire episode last week. Get a fucking life, VDW.
At Blair's, Eleanor has found Blair to demand what Blair's agenda is with having lunch with Cyrus. Eleanor accuses her of scheming, and correctly calls her out on trying to dig up dirt on Cyrus. After expressing disapproval at Blair's actions and repeating her confidence in Cyrus's trustworthiness, Eleanor turns to leave -- only to be stopped by Blair blurting out the fact Cyrus cheated on his first wife, just like Blair's father did. Eleanor is devastated, and Blair doesn't look too happy with herself. Do you think Blair just did that because she was hurt by Eleanor's accusations and wanted to hurt Eleanor back? Would she have kept the story to herself otherwise? Discuss.
<Sniff> "Well that smell doesn't belong here."
Mini Coop's had sufficient time to get over her hangover and is strolling down the street when her phone rings. It's a secretary from Scott the business manager's office, looking for Jenny. Mini Coop mentions that she'd be happy to pass along a message, and the twit from Scott's office is like "okeydokey!" and tells Mini Coop that the contracts are ready for J Humphrey Designs. Pissed as hell, Mini Coop hangs up. Watch out, Little J. No one messed with a coked up model and gets away with it.
Time for Blair's birthday party, which is... incredibly lame. For one thing, where the hell is Chuck?! Nate I suppose could be said to be running around the Hamptons, but Chuck's absence is inexcusable. Anyway, the minions and Serena are sitting around, looking about as entertained as you do at a funeral, while the midget Hazel gives come-fuck-me eyes to a really hideous busboy. It's been a running joke throughout the episode that Hazel is single and really, really ready to mingle, but can't land a boyfriend. I just think the guys aren't noticing her all the way down there at knee-cap height. The girls ask Serena how Aaron's doing, and Serena mumbles that he's not her boyfriend. Hazel quickly asks if that means Aaron's available, and Blair walks up and hilariously snaps, "Hazel! I can hear your desperation from the other room" while literally forcing a space for her to sit on the couch. Poor midget. Blair's blouse, btw, is gorgeous. It definitely would make me look like a marshmallow or a loofa or something, but Leighton totally pulls it off. So jealous.
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Comments (11)
Hi Lolo, it's my first time to comment. I've always been a lurker here but what compelled me to comment was that I understand where you're coming from (regarding the slightly late posts). I always look forward to your recaps 'cause it's funny and sometimes you say the things I've been thinking of while watching the episode. Kudos!
Anyway, even though it was not Blair's actual birthday as remarked by Eleanor, it still is lame. And I don't think they will give us another Blair birthday party since there's no mention of it in the synopsis of future episodes.
And yeah, there were some casting sides leakage at Spoiler TV and it pretty confirmed that *****edited out spoiler*** Ho-hum...
Hey guys please don't post spoilers in the comments section!! Only in the forums. Thanks!
1 of 11 | Posted by xybil | Posted on November 17, 2008 5:20 AM
The Jenny storyline/transformation is beyond painful. I was happy when her clothes got burned.
Thanks for pointing out how unlikely it that
1. a major business tycoon would allow a random high schooler to "shadow" him several times a week (wouldn't offering him some kind of office gopher position make more sense?)
2. the implausibility of that worker contacting Dan about the fire and Dan's claims that he heard about it through the office gossip network...have you even started yet?! And last I checked the people in the know wouldn't be gossiping with/around a 17 year old kid!
I'm hoping Bart doesn't die. I was so happy for Chuck. The previews for tonight show Nate's father returning...maybe he'll be the one to meet some unhappy end? He did screw A LOT of people before he went into hiding.
Just want to add I always enjoy your recaps, even if they are a little late! It's understandable real life might get in the way.
2 of 11 | Posted by msu11y28 | Posted on November 17, 2008 8:14 AM
Love the GG recaps!! Another great one -
I have a need to extra-emphasize the Jenny situation. I know that Rufus and Mrs. Humps aren't exactly parents of the year - but Jenny is a walking contradiction. On one hand she wants to be taken seriously as an up and coming designer that is mature beyond her 15 years, but in the next minute she is a crying, disrespectful, little brat - and I'm glad that Rufus is playing bad cop!
I do agree about Aaron too, cannot stand that friggin kid (I gotta say, he kinda looks like a woman going through gender re-assignment surgery...like early stages..) but I do disagree slightly with his "We aren't committed so you can't be uspet" speech. Honestly, I understand that "officially" yes, that is true. And I've been in that situation before - BUT - when I was in that situation, the guy wasn't making uber-romantic gestures like dropping off a homemade wedding ring, sending me maps to places all around the city, or putting my damn face on a giant Times Square screen!
So Serena - I make fun of you sometimes (okay, a lot), but you are insanely hot and (mostly) a sweetheart - kick this overly-confident he/she out of your life - you don't know me, but I PROMISE you can do better :)
3 of 11 | Posted by carmelicious | Posted on November 17, 2008 11:23 AM
LoLo - all is forgiven! This episode was BORING and artist dude if FUGLY. Don't kill Bart - he is hot. Kill Vanessa.
Also - rumor has it that Little J has a heroin problem in real life. Explains the hospitilizations and extreme skinniness
4 of 11 | Posted by chachi | Posted on November 17, 2008 12:39 PM
I must be the only one who likes Aaron...oh well, I guess I can be okay with that. I probably only like him because he was the little Ashton Kutcher in the Butterfly Effect (thank you imdb), but whatever.
And I want more Chuck and Blair and I would take more Nate and Jenny if that meant Vanessa wasn't around to be with him.
And that just got me thinking, Vanessa should be the one to die, that would make me a lot happier than if Bart did.
5 of 11 | Posted by kelsey | Posted on November 18, 2008 12:17 AM
As much as I loved Mini-Coop on the O.C., and as much I as I am trying really, really hard to like her in GG, I just can't. Maybe it's the dancing in a bra in front of pedophiliac photographers or the way she doesn't really move her lips when she speaks. That being said, she's a crazy bitch for burning Jenny's clothes.
6 of 11 | Posted by heygirl | Posted on November 18, 2008 12:17 PM
blair looked STUNNING at her bday...omfg.
also, please kill vanessa and NOT bart, please please. with some more please on top. and a dash of please.
ugh.
7 of 11 | Posted by matzboy | Posted on November 18, 2008 12:40 PM
Great recap!!! And no need to apologize for the lateness! At least you're still writing your recaps- the 90210 recapper has been MIA for 2 episodes now and about to be 3 after tonight!
8 of 11 | Posted by jakesmom | Posted on November 18, 2008 12:53 PM
xybil - I am proud to have broken your commenting cherry!
heygirl - I somewhat agree about Mini Coop. She's gone too far down the Georgina path for me. It's almost the same character. That being said, Willa is a better actress than half the core cast, and I'd love to see her stick around in some capacity.
Regarding the Bart/Vanessa debate, I'd definitely be on team Kill Vanessa. I hope I'm wrong on predicting Bart's untimely demise, but Josh Schwartz doesn't have patience for old dudes and likes to kill them off at the peak of emotional impact. See also: Caleb Nichol.
And everyone - thanks so much for being so amazingly understanding about me posting late. You're the best!
9 of 11 | Posted by LoLo | Posted on November 19, 2008 1:08 PM
Okay guys, bad news. I totally have to break my promise of getting this thing done early this week... I had to go in for training this morning at 7:30 a.m. which is seriously akin to torture for someone like me. Needless to say, I couldn't stay up last night to finish the recap, and I'm exhausted tonight. So look for it either Saturday or Sunday afternoon.
Sorry sorry sorry!
10 of 11 | Posted by LoLo | Posted on November 20, 2008 6:35 PM
S'okay, LoLo.
This is one instance in which I wish they would stay true to the books: Eleanor and Cyrus get married. They have a daughter who they give Blair the honor of naming. Despite the fact that she saddles her with "Yale," she really is very devoted to her.
11 of 11 | Posted by DaffyMaiden | Posted on November 22, 2008 9:23 PM