Inside, the Mushroom has just finished telling Jenny everything, including that he attempted suicide and he's been chilling, watching Oprah at the Ostroff Center for the past few months. Jenny vows never to tell anyone, and convinces the Mushroom to go back outside to the mixer after assuring him she has a grandma (who's poverty-stricken and therefore living in a 4-bedroom, 3-bath house, natch) in Florida and can help him tell better lies. I know we're supposed to find their romance sweet, but I'm not feeling any chemistry between these two. And they're both too blonde and cutesy. Blech.
Blair calls for everyone's attention, and announces the Ostroff Center as this year's charity as Lily, Serena, and the Mushroom look on in horror. Serena quickly steps to the Mushroom's side as protection as Blair continues her announcement by saying the center has helped one of their own, and now that student is clean and sober - at least for now, she adds cattily. But instead of correctly naming the Mushroom, Blair instead calls for Serena to take the stage and accept the honor on behalf of the center. (Incorrectly) calling out Serena for being a drug addict and an alcoholic in front of the Ivy League reps is pretty outrageous and low, and I have to imagine doesn't make Blair look too good either in their eyes. The first rule of throwing someone under the bus is making sure you're clear of the tires, Blair.
Nice eye shadow. Deep inside Mrs. VDW, the trashy groupie lives on.
The Mushroom wants to come forward, but Lily and Serena quickly pull him back before Serena herself heads for where Blair is triumphantly waiting. As Serena begins her acceptance speech, Dan incredulously asks Jenny if Serena's in rehab, and Jenny tells Dan it's the Mushroom, not Serena, who's receiving treatment. And that vow of secrecy officially lasted five minutes. Nice work. Serena's speech is directed at Blair and is all about forgiveness. Realizing this, Blair quickly shoos her off, looking more unstable than Serena.
After escaping a confused and angry Lily, Serena pulls Blair aside to demand if they're square. Blair says that what Serena did to her was much, much worse, and Serena better get used to losing because it's going to keep happening. Blair should really get some roofies from Upchuck (you know he has a hoard of them) and drug and sleep with Dan. Or better yet- the Mushroom. Gross, yet effective.
Serena runs out and Dan follows to see if she's okay, and Serena exclaims that she's not, having just thrown away her future. Yet again, people. It's a fucking mixer, not an official admissions interview. And last time I checked, there were more than nine colleges in the United States, some of which are ranked higher than the Ivys. Ugh. Anyway, Dan is back to liking Serena, knowing that she protected her brother by sacrificing herself. Dan is such a fickle bitch. But he's hot, so I'll let it pass. They make tentative plans to hang out, and Derena is back on track.
Back at the mixer, the Mushroom goes and pulls Blair aside to speak in private. He angrily tells Blair that Serena's not a patient at the center, and Blair interrupts to condescendingly say it's sweet that he's trying to protect his sister. He pushes on and declares that he's the actual patient, and Blair stops him again to pat him on the head and say she's never even seen him take a drink. Fed up, the Mush flashes Blair his scar from the suicide attempt and snaps that he did that to himself. Blair throws up in her mouth a little and tries to garble out an apology. The Mushroom merely says he knows this must be a shock to the girl who thinks she knows everything, and stalks out. Okay, he may look 10 years old and have the worst haircut ever, but I officially love the Mush. Before the last commercial, Gossip Girl points out that this newest information could screw Serena even more, if Blair chooses to use it. When Upchuck asks her what the Mush had said Blair keeps her mouth shut, so for now it looks like she's finally accepting the truce.
Whoopsie
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Comments (6)
that was field hockey, not lacrosse. Both are wicked preppy. Good recap. I did not know this show was based on books, the show does not make me want to check them out though.
1 of 6 | Posted by jmportia | Posted on October 6, 2007 7:44 PM
flipti! i love reading your recaps. great job. I'm a little sad you missed it when Scar said, "well, hung...." I laughed so hard when I heard her say that. with that said, I'm thrilled that Hung won! I'd love to eat at his restaurant. btw, asian seafood isn't known to have citrus in it. so don't see what they were yammering bout.
2 of 6 | Posted by lolafan | Posted on October 7, 2007 10:12 AM
what the?? this was for the top chef site.. not this recap...
3 of 6 | Posted by lolafan | Posted on October 7, 2007 10:50 AM
Lolo, loved the recap! I feel like if the girls reconcile, what will they do with the show? I (obviously) haven't read the books so I don't know... we'll see though. Turns out Gossip Girl is my newest guilty pleasure.
4 of 6 | Posted by pachita | Posted on October 8, 2007 8:52 AM
My cheeks hurt every time I look at Blair. I've never seen someone with such huge cheeks.
5 of 6 | Posted by Mandymax | Posted on October 8, 2007 9:15 AM
Seriously. I hate myself for keeping the channel on after ANTM (which I will be doing tonight as well) and getting sucked into this horrible show! It's so freaking addicting---I like to assuage my guilt with saying it's just because Dan's a hottie and then I remember I'm probably a lot older than him and it's probably illegal in most states. Sigh.
A friend and I were discussing how much we hate Blair and what a big biatch she is and such when we had to remind ourselves that this ISN'T reality TV, it's an actual show. With characters. So humiliating.
I still hate Blair. I'm pretty sure those were faux-tears too!
6 of 6 | Posted by two fives and a ten | Posted on October 10, 2007 6:26 AM