In Brooklyn, Vanessa runs into Nate at the gallery, who's there to drop off something he borrowed from Rufus. Surprisingly, it's not a plaid shirt. Vanessa agrees, and asks why Nate didn't just stop by the ghetto. Embarrassed, he admits that he's not exactly welcome there anytime soon. He then briefly whines about having alienated everyone lately -- his own damn fault -- and takes off, leaving a wistful looking Vanessa staring after him. These two deserve each other.
Holy vagina, Batman, look at the length of Serena's skirt. It looks like this year they'll be serving turkey with a side of vulva for Thanksgiving. In preparation for Aaron's big family meeting, she's begging Chuck not to mention anything about Georgina or any of her wild behavior from the first season. After hilariously tugging at her hemline and suggesting she make her skirt even shorter -- in which case she might as well go bottomless -- Chuck gives her his word, "whatever that's worth." Smirking, he takes off to meet with Eric as Aaron arrives. Serena greets him excitedly, and he immediately asks her who Georgina is. Stunned, Serena quickly dodges the question and calls Dan jealous and clearly not over her. Nope, in this case I just think he's fucking dumb, S. Aaron smiles and lets her get away with not answering, but I don't think this situation's resolved.
"I know I'm about a month too late, but what do you think of my slutty ketchup & mustard Halloween costume?"
Rufus is busy cooking dinner when Lily calls him and tells him to come over to her place right away. Sadly it's not a booty call, but a your daughter fucking hates you call. Without knowing what's going on, Rufus agrees and orders Dan to call Vanessa and cancel Thanksgiving. Dan makes the call, but before Vanessa can answer her phone, she's stopped by an FBI agent-type on the street and asked to talk about Nate.
Eric and Chuck are in Bart's office, where Chuck is giving Eric the combination to Bart's safe. Inside are gold bars and other objects that make up the end of every heist movie, as Eric puts it. Chuck orders Eric to stop peeing his panties, and Eric starts to get down to business as Vanessa calls Chuck. Being Chuck, he gives her shit but agrees to come to Brooklyn when she tells him the FBI just questioned her and Nate is in big trouble. Leaving Eric alone with the safe, Chuck heads out.
Blair is stomping around the city, poor Dorota trailing in her wake, bitching about Eleanor's engagement. There's nothing really important in this scene except for Dorota's ringtone for Eleanor on her Blackberry. Not only is it a song that's 7 years old -- it's "I'm a Slave 4 U", which is fucking hysterical and PERFECT. I love Dorota.
At the VDW-Bass Thanksgiving gathering, Serena is wildly protesting Lily's offer of a glass of wine, ensuring that even if Aaron doesn't think she drinks, he will think she's crazy. Meanwhile, Eric has found Bart's file on him, and is disgusted it contains everything from pictures to private emails to his record from the psych clinic he was in after the suicide attempt. He confides this all in Jenny, who pretends to be interested for about 60 seconds before asking him if he's seen her lost emancipation papers. Stupid, selfish bitch. Starting to hate Jenny more than Vanessa, and that's saying something.
"If I weren't gay, I would totally ask you to blow me underneath this desk right now."
Rufus and Dan arrive, and Bart doesn't know which one he is less happy to see. Lily grabs Rufus to show him the emancipation papers, leaving Aaron to confront Dan about lying about Serena. Dan denies it of course, and brings Aaron with him to confront Serena instead. Serena asks Dan to talk to her privately first, and Dan somewhat catches on and quickly tells Aaron that he is, indeed, a jealous liar and apologizes. Whoa, Humphrey, I wasn't expecting that chivalrous move on your part. Annoyed, Aaron snaps at Dan not to lie to him again before excusing himself to go join his father at Blair's Thanksgiving dinner. Once alone, Serena thanks Dan and he cautions her it's only a matter of time before Aaron finds out for real. She laughs, but before she can really respond, Eric runs in carrying the first of the 30 folders of dirt Bart has on Serena.
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Comments (9)
I think this is the lamest episode ever for this season! I agree, Blair/Leighton's skills were wasted on this one. I hope there will be more Blair-Dorota scenes 'cause they're fun to watch.
I noticed though that the actress playing CrazyEyes looked pregnant or maybe it was just the dress, ho-hum.
I know what Bart did was bad but in my opinion, Lily's even worse. How heartless to leave your spouse just like that in the middle of a celebration because you were pissed with his snooping.
And yeah, as much as I hate both Jenny and Vanessa, I hope Little J will kick V's ass in the future episodes.
1 of 9 | Posted by xybil | Posted on November 24, 2008 10:12 PM
I agree with you, xybil. This episode was pretty lame. I've seen it twice and I still don't remember what happened...LoLo, you did your best with weak material this week.
I'm with Lily on the spying issue. If Bart doesn't feel he can find out about Lily's past by just..you know..ASKING, then what the hell kinda marriage do they have?
I think I've figured out why Serena dresses so slutty lately. The wardrobe dept. must not be getting new sizes for Blake Lively even though she seems to be growing an inch every week (is she the tallest cast member, yet?). Or maybe she's switching outfits with the chick who plays Jenny???
I love Blair, but I'm tired of her being jealous of everyone. Can we see another emotion from Blair please?
I've been trying to give V the benefit of the doubt all of these weeks because she's so hated...but count me in as the newest member of the I Hate Vanessa club. WTF is up with her snatching Jenny's letter? Jenny should so report her ass to the FBI. That's a felony.
Rufus needs to kill himself.
Lastly, LoLo, what does it matter if your Clearheaded Friends remember the details if you don't? Most Sober Friends understand that what happens the night before stays there.
2 of 9 | Posted by blahblah | Posted on November 25, 2008 2:14 AM
*correction*
Most GOOD Sober Friends understand what happens the night before stays there...
3 of 9 | Posted by blahblah | Posted on November 25, 2008 2:29 AM
Hi!
Love your recaps but they take forever to be posted!
I think Vanessa is pretty and stylish, but getting annoyed of her especially stealing Jenny's letter.
Hate Jenny's blonde crazy look.
Serena needs to find a new manly man, this photographer guy is so UGLY.
Nate needs to be happy again, he is starting to seem looserish.
Luv blair and chuck.
4 of 9 | Posted by nyonma | Posted on November 25, 2008 8:47 AM
Lolo--I don't think Chace is so bad! Next time he's on the screen watch his face and his delivery, and then compare that to the actual words coming out of his mouth. Like in his first scene this week, the weird interaction with Chuck is confusing, but I think due to the GODAWFUL writing that has plagued this show, rather than his acting.
As long as we're talking about bad actors--
WHO ELSE HATES AARON AS MUCH AS I DO?!?!? I've never seen a worse actor in my life!!! I cringe every time that person opens his mouth!
It drives me NUTS that I have friends who are very competent actors--much better than a hack like him--yet he gets chosen to be on a megahit TV show because he has "the look"!! (Which he doesn't even really have, the producers just think he has a Johnny Depp quality because of his hair).
5 of 9 | Posted by skippymippydoo | Posted on November 25, 2008 12:26 PM
I figured it out. Jenny's new look = Ashlee Simpson circa 2003...no wonder it annoys me so much!
Seems like Serena has snagged yet another guy that suppresses her inner drunken slut. How does she attract all these tools?
There's a south park that makes fun of AA that I think you might enjoy :-)
6 of 9 | Posted by kellyhp12 | Posted on November 25, 2008 4:40 PM
aaron is SO annoying. he is just as self righteous as Dan is. Wouldnt you think Serena would learn? Shes an idiot....I dont really mind Jenny THAT much. But i freaking HATE Vanessa. I would be SO happy if they got in a physical fight. That would be an amazing episode. Now that Eric and his lame indie boyfriend broke up I hope he gets a much hotter boyfriend
7 of 9 | Posted by preppyboy | Posted on November 25, 2008 6:23 PM
The casting person for this show needs glasses - the guys aren't hot at all. WTF is Serena thinking? At least Dan washes his hair (in self-righteous shampoo but it works).
Skippy, I hate Aaron, too. I guess the writers are trying to tell us the only thing interesting about Serena is the alter egos she trots out whenever she gets a new bf.
8 of 9 | Posted by blahblah | Posted on November 25, 2008 8:54 PM
Agreed with the recap, and all of your comments. And I'd like to add: Blake Lively looks 25. I have never bought her as a highschooler for a second. Dan does look more immature, Leighton has the innocence look... but Ed looks too old, too. Anyway, you'd think they'd at least TRY not to dress Blake so old.
9 of 9 | Posted by Memememe | Posted on December 1, 2008 9:59 AM