GOSSIP GIRL: “The Freshman”
2009 September 26
Photo Credit: Giovanni Rufino / The CW © 2009 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Here are my thoughts on Gossip Girl 3×02, aired September 21st, 2009 (spoilers ahead, obviously):
- After watching this episode, I absolutely detest Serena. I wasn’t her biggest fan before, but in this latest episode she really crossed the line into crazy annoying. The cycle of whining, lying, bad behavior, followed by apologies, and then more bad behavior, is wearing thin. My shining hope is that she will move to Europe to live with her estranged dad. Or maybe she and Carter Baizen could run away together, and then we’d be free of both pointless characters.
- Blair and Chuck were adorable together during this episode, although they only shared about two scenes. I guess that is how the writers are attempting to keep the couple together, by not overdoing their exposure. Possibly a good move.
- The main storyline of the episode centered around Blair’s move to the dorms, and the troubles that she faced. When Chuck (and all of the viewers) wondered why in the world Blair Waldorf would bother to move into the dorms, her answer was priceless. It’s all part of her plan to become Queen B of NYU. Blair’s transition into higher education hit a major snag, in the form of Georgina Sparks. Uh oh, she’s back. Somehow the ex-Summers sister managed to finagle a spot as Blair’s room-mate, and managed to turn everyone against Blair in like two seconds. Blair: “So, you’re not in love with Jesus anymore?” Georgina: “I still hold him in my heart, but Jesus and I have redefined our relationship.” I’ll bet.
- Which brings us to Dan’s part in this story. He was totally hoodwinked by Georgina, AGAIN. Of course he is not alone in blame, as a healthy helping of guilt from über annoying Vanessa pushed him in the forgiveness direction. Before we know it, he’ll be killing guys in hotel rooms too. Sigh. In what world do people think Dan Humphrey is cool, and listen to what he says? Crazy alternate universe NYU, I guess. Gossip Girl said it best: “Forget the four horsemen. The real proof the world is coming to an end? Blair Waldorf needs Dan Humphrey to save her from social extinction.” Also, there ARE headbands in college, Dan. Shut up.
- I was glad to see Dorota show up finally, as she’s been missed. The scene in which she passed out the gift bags to the freshmen was just hilarious.
- Chuck used the term “Bass Cave.” That is why I love this show.
- News no one cares about: Bree and Nate spent the whole episode in bed. They’re so in love, but Bree’s family is against it … blah blah blah …
- And oh yeah, creepy Scott is totally lying to Vanessa about attending NYU previously, although he does seem to be really digging her and somewhat less obsessed with his brother. We shall see. This whole thing could really go horror movie bad.
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ha ha i love your recap. . .you’re so into the bad characters. i’m wondering why you think dan’s brother will cause horror though?
Just that he seemed a bit creepy obsessive before, and so secretive … the ingredients for a violent killer. He would totally go knife-wielding berserk if this were a daytime soap opera. Or maybe I just watch too much Supernatural.