Well fellow gleetards, the trip is over. I’d like to say that when this column started Glee was just another struggling show on FOX and we’ve seen it grow together into the cultural phenomenon it is, but I came in halfway through the first season. It really only took a few episodes for Glee to become big news. If anything, we’ve seen Glee grow from show into juggernaut.
Usually I blabber on here ranting about plot continuity and grace Blogtown with my oh-so-trenchant insights like how Finn always looks like he’s pooping (did you know that actor is 28 years old?!) but this week I’m way more interested in seeing what you thought about Glee‘s first season. Some questions I have after the jump and this piece of DeviantArt-work. Glee discussion group: COMMENCE!
- “Hey there Little Red Riding Hood…”
Finn and Rachel: hot couple or lukewarm?
Are we sad that Quinn and Mercedes won’t be roomies? Are Puck and Quinn getting together for real?
Sue’s character is pretty three-dimensional now. What about her relationship with Will? Is it still interesting? Does it even make sense?
Will and Emma’s relationship got a quick shot in the arm tonight. Over the first season Glee has definitely shifted its focus to the kids primarily. Am I the only one who misses the adult storylines or is the high school stuff more fun?
How about that “Bohemian Rhapsody”? Did Vocal Adrenaline deserve to win?
Which name is stupider: Oral Intensity or Vocal Adrenaline?
The mute Asian guy and the mute black guy actually talked in this episode. Then they gave each other a fist bump during Will’s ukulele performance. The show’s true steaming hot couple?
Most importantly: now that we see what it can do with a season, how do you guys feel about Glee as a show? Is it more fun than 90% of the shows out there? Is it embarrassing to watch? Is it a total mess or a delicious bouillabaisse of drama and snarkiness? What are we taking away?
Stray notes and quotes
Our baby’s name is Beth, Vocal Adrenaline coach, like the KISS song. Do you want her?
Olivia Newton-John makes a pretty great villain!
“I’m a Winner and You’re Fat”
“I partied with Freddy Mercury back in the ’70s and I partied hard, if you know what I mean. Back then people weren’t so obsessed with labels.”
“It’s as barren as me in here, Will”
“I’ve seen that car you drive. I don’t want to catch poor.”
“As you all know, Glee Club is such an important- and I can’t even finish that sentence.”
I am glad New Directions didn’t win. I like them better as losers. Vocal Adrenaline’s performance with the jumping and the sliding was badass, but Jesse sang pretty much the whole thing. There is no I in Glee Club, you obnoxious fuck.
Finn & Rachel are super hot. I wonder when they’re gonna find out that they both lied about the virginity losing. That will be a fun chat. But I also think Rachel’s thing for Jesse isn’t totally over.
I heard JOHN STAMOS is coming on next season as Emma’s dentist/lover. HAVE MERCY! It will be fun to see Shuester sad and longing for a while longer. He’s good at that.
Oral Intensity is the dirtiest name, and they sucked. Actually, all of the club names suck.
Even though I have to cover my eyes a lot because I get so embarrassed, Glee is the most entertaining thing on television these days. I am dumb-happy watching it.
Isn’t it Aural Intensity? and shoot me for even being in this conversation.
@Joneser – agree on all points. Stamos will be a fun addition. What’s the opposite of rats fleeing a sinking ship? That’s what the prettyboys of yesteryear are doing to Glee.
Jesse’s a total hog but I thought he KILLED IT. I mean, “Bohemian Rhapsody” is a song I never have to hear again in my life, but I was still pretty impressed.
@mars – you’re way smarter than me.
Sorry, now that you’re in there’s no way out.
last night I was eating coconut ice cream during the Journey medley when I realized I was having Good Wholesome Fun.
Crap.
I think it is BOTH a total mess and a delicious bouillabaisse. Kara and I were talking about how Glee has revived the popular musical for our times. And for that, I salute them!
Choir names are the best. Back at the jazz choir competitions in high school my choir-mates and I continually made fun of a choir called New Directions because it sounds like Nude Erections. This entire Glee ride I’ve been wondering if that naming is intentional.
The first half season was much better than the 2nd. By the 2nd they seemed to have sold out.