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By Genevieve Burgess | Posted Under Miscellaneous | Comments (40)



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Tonight marks the official return to Gleedom for those of you out there who enjoy ridiculously over the top, flamboyant shows about high school show choirs. For those of you who don’t, well, I’m sure there’s something wonderful in your lives too. I, sadly, will have to wait until tomorrow to watch “Glee” because I got called in to work tonight and while I love TV, I love money more. This means I won’t be hanging around the comments in case y’all choose to get spoilery and whatnot. Anyway, for those of you watching TV tonight instead of earning money, here’s what you’ve got to look forward to:

8:00pm: “ABC Special: The 43rd Annual CMA Awards” on ABC, in case you’re feeling a little bit country.

“America’s Next Top Model” on The CW, in case you’re feeling a little bit little (We’re still on the one where it’s all “short” girls, right? I don’t watch this show often enough to know, but I remember hearing about this cycle and being like “oh hey, I should audition!” and then I realized that I’m not batshit crazy and went about my day as usual.)

“Mercy” on NBC

“The New Adventures of Old Christine” on CBS

“So You Think You Can Dance” on FOX

8:30pm: “Gary, Unmarried” on CBS

9:00pm: “Criminal Minds” on CBS

“Friday Night Lights” on DirecTV

“Glee” on FOX (WOOOOOOOO!)

“Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” on NBC

“Mythbusters” on Discovery. The episode is called “Crash and Burn” and I’m thinking that’s a little redundant for this show, since they ALWAYS crash something and there’s ALWAYS an explosion and/or burning of some kind. It’s their thing, it works.

“The Real World” on MTV

“Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” on TBS

9:30pm: “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” on TBS (Why not just make it an hour long episode instead of two half hour episodes? Whatever, not my problem.)

10:00pm: “CSI: NY” on CBS

“The Jay Leno Show” on NBC

“Nip/Tuck” on FX, your other Ryan Murphy offering for the night.

“Real World/Road Rules Challenge” on MTV so jamiepants doesn’t yell at me for forgetting about it.

“South Park” on Comedy Central

“Top Chef” on Bravo, which I’m getting tired of watching because it’s really down to an eeeny meeny miney moe between Jen, Kevin, and the Voltaggio brothers as to who’s going to win. I’d be happy with any of them, really, so what’s the point?

“Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns” on TBS

Be sure to stay tuned to the comments where BSlim will pick out the one or two shows I didn’t think worth mentioning to taunt me with. It’s always entertaining.

Intern Rusty is a Masters student at the University of Miami. You can learn more about her at Rusty’s Ventures. She currently has her fingers plugged in her ears and is singing “lalalalalala” so she can’t hear you talk about “Glee”.









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Comments

Who else is opening a nice bottle of wine to celebrate the return of Glee?

Of course, I opened the wine just now, so obviously I will be opening another right before Glee starts.

Posted by: Three-nineteen at November 11, 2009 7:11 PM

Hee hee! Mythbusters episode right now is the MacGyver special. Not to be confused with the MacGruber special. Awesome!

Posted by: Pinky McLadybits at November 11, 2009 7:34 PM

See, now BSlim's knows you're expecting him to harp on you, so instead he'll treat us to a soliloquy about plankton.

Posted by: Doric at November 11, 2009 8:02 PM

I'm getting some wine.

Gleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: figgy at November 11, 2009 8:06 PM

Also thank you for that enchanting picture of Puck. Yum.

Posted by: figgy at November 11, 2009 8:16 PM

GLEE!

I miss Rachel.

Posted by: Daniel Hall at November 11, 2009 8:52 PM

I hope to god that this episode of Glee finally does away with the rampant overuse of Rachel and Finn.

Posted by: kooling123 at November 11, 2009 8:58 PM

Gleeless

This paper that I have to write
Will take up my whole Wednesday night.
It sucks, because I'd rather be
Watching (and re-watching) Glee!
I'll miss seeing Will and Sue spar
To expound upon L'Assomoir.
I must live vicariously
Through Intern Rusty and Figgy.
But tomorrow, I swear to you,
I'll watch the whole thing on Hulu.

Posted by: esme at November 11, 2009 9:37 PM

kooling123

SHAME ON YOU.

Posted by: Daniel Hall at November 11, 2009 9:58 PM

Man I don't know how Glee keeps doing it but with every song it's like they slay me all over again.

Artie singing "Dancing With Myself"? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!

Posted by: figgy at November 11, 2009 10:07 PM

Oh God...Eric Cartman is Glenn Beck...KILL SMURFS!

Posted by: NotesOnMyBathroomMirror at November 11, 2009 10:12 PM

Oh no, Daniel Hall... shame on you

Rachel is every annoying stereotype about overachieving high schoolers wrapped up with a big nose and a decent voice that is too often autotuned.


I'm looking forward to watching Glee later on tonight and I hope Kurt kicks her ass

Posted by: kooling123 at November 11, 2009 10:19 PM

Hee. I love Jacob.

And I'm seriously glad that Rachel and Finn are more in the background this week and the other kids are getting more attention. I love the supporting cast in this show.

Posted by: figgy at November 11, 2009 10:26 PM

Avatar preview.

The whole thing would be a lot more awesome, and more believable, if the blue people didn't look like cartoons. They just look like fucking hand drawings. Everything else does look pretty impressive and gorgeous, but those things don't look at all real. They're like blue bambis.

Posted by: figgy at November 11, 2009 10:31 PM

no modern family, awwww. at least I have FNL

Posted by: arrrghzi at November 11, 2009 10:45 PM

Kurt made me cry.

Also Rachel looks so much like Idina Menzel I'm sure getting her to sing that song was no coincidence.

*sob*

....I'm talking to myself aren't I?

Posted by: figgy at November 11, 2009 10:45 PM

I actually thought that Glee was kind of meh tonight. I also didn't think that Wicked was that good, so take my opinion with a grain of salt. Kurt and his dad were awesome, though.

As an aside, I'm now watching Sunday's Curb Your Enthusiasm, and John Schneider and Elizabeth Shue are playing a COUPLE. My mind is blown five different ways.

Posted by: Three-nineteen at November 11, 2009 11:21 PM

o/' All byyyy myyyyyyseeeeeeeeelfffffffff o/'

*glugluglug*

Posted by: figgy at November 11, 2009 11:21 PM

Happy birthday to me tomorrow -- Kevin Gillespie will be cooking me dinner! Pork a la Yukon Eric for sansho1's 43rd! (or, as esme would say, "old plus five")...

Posted by: sansho1 at November 11, 2009 11:28 PM

I agree, Glee was kind of mediocre today. However I'm hoping that we continue to see more of the supporting characters and less of Rachel and Finn.

And listening to the song I couldn't help but think of April. She has been the best character Glee has produced so far, I hope she comes back.

Posted by: kooling123 at November 11, 2009 11:39 PM

glee spoiler

I thought the scene with Sue and her sister was beautiful, even though it was telegraphed. The way she read from Little Red Riding Hood, there were a couple of little grace notes to show she'd done it a thousand times before, but was happy to do it again. Jane Lynch=awesomeness. I'm a sucker for character redemption, though.

Posted by: sansho1 at November 11, 2009 11:51 PM

kooling123:

But... but... Rachel's so adorable!

Finn, I could take or leave. I'm with you on that one.

Posted by: Daniel Hall at November 11, 2009 11:55 PM

I should also note that Kurt is way cooler than either of them.

Posted by: Daniel Hall at November 11, 2009 11:56 PM

Actual quote on The Daily Show tonight from Obama administration economist Austan Goolsbee: "The car doesn't need to be driving when Truckosauras feeds on it."

Posted by: Three-nineteen at November 11, 2009 11:58 PM

While the episode of GLEE as a whole was not my favorite, the part with Sue (especially at the very end) was deeply moving, as it allowed a glimpse into a heavily-stereotyped character. I actually burst into tears! Whatever you may say, Jane Lynch deserves an Emmy.

And Kurt is awesome all around.

Posted by: bonnie at November 12, 2009 12:00 AM

Wow, that scene with Sue was insanely good.

Posted by: Sean at November 12, 2009 1:49 AM

What I wouldn't give to get Gail Simmons and Nigella's sexy ass together for a throw.

Glee's for Hulu, unless their asses start charging for it. But yeah, overall it's a good call we get to love Jane Lynch. Even if that was a bit of emotional suckitude us hardhearts have trouble griping about.

Back to Modern Warfare 2. H. O's Fritos, it's fucking badass.

Posted by: Jackseppelin at November 12, 2009 2:19 AM

Glee lovers, you can skip my lengthy comments; Kballs, myysharona, stopthemadness--are you as pissed as I am about the SYTYCD results show? WTF? Not only do Mollee and Nathan NOT get kicked off, they don't even land in the bottom three after that dreadful, dreadful performance? And while Mollee seemed utterly ashamed and miserable the entire show for NOT being in the bottom (as she SHOULD be), Nathan was an unbelievable oblivious immature douche about the whole thing.

I don't remember another season where I have sincerely hated a performer like this. I'm thinking they need to change the age requirements so you don't have babies who are just out of high school along with adults who have been through college and are on their own. I finished watching the performance show and after the judges explained, far too kindly, what sucked about their samba, Nathan actually yelled "I thought I was hot!" just to hear the girls scream. Could. Not. Believe. It. First of all, way to include your partner there. Yeah, I was awesome, but Mollee sucked ass. Second, you clearly didn't hear a fucking word the judges said. In fact, you sulked every time you were criticized. Yes, it must be hard to be critiqued in front of an audience; no, I don't expect you to be smiling. I expect you to be LISTENING and taking it seriously.

Third, during the results, Nigel points out that the only reason they survived was because the voters protected them, and Nathan smiles gleefully. Dude, that was not meant as a fucking compliment. You should only be there because you danced well, not because little girls have the hots for you. You don't deserve to be there, and you should at least acknowledge it. Asshole! I'm terrified now that he'll make it all the way to top 4; the audience always seems packed with tweens in sleeveless blouses and straight hair screaming for this douche. It's tolerable when the dancer is talented and a nice guy (as in Evan's case), but not when the dancer is full of himself.

I didn't like any of the performances really, but a lot of that was due to the choreography and the music (I'm looking at YOU, Mandy Moore). At least some of them did well with what they were given. I agree that the frog part looked like krumping (re: myysharona's comments in previous thread), which is a style I despise, and that the piece mostly got cheered because it didn't suck as hard as the rest. I also agree that the judges shouldn't be judging based on how well the style "fits" the dancer; the show is all about finding the dancer who does everything well.

Nigel is fast becoming a lecherous old man who gives me the creeps. His comments to Jeanine last season were awful, and he appears to be doing the same this season. "Hey! I couldn't see boobies! What gives?" I did like him telling the audience to shut up, though.

I'll do the same. Sorry for the length; I'm talky when I'm pissed.

Posted by: DeadBessie at November 12, 2009 8:24 AM

I used to look forward to the music on Glee, but these last few episode have been overdoing it a bit. They don't have to sing every 5 minutes. Agree with the above about the scene with Sue and her sister.

I had to turn it to the CMA's to catch Daughtry and Vince Gill's duet. It was an amazing performance. Love Chris Daughtry. Grrrr baby!

Had to turn it off the CMa's when Taylor "Can't Carry a Tune" Swift performed. That was just awful and painful to listen to. She needed to thank Kanye for helping her win all her awards.

Posted by: Dingle Berry at November 12, 2009 8:32 AM

I agree with everyone re: the Sue/sis scene on Glee. Totally manipulative and still awesome. I'm not sure if anyone but Jane Lynch could carry that off. Loved Artie's "Dancing with Myself," but I'm a little confused. He's pissed because she doesn't have a stutter, so now they have nothing special in common? Does he mean that he only liked her because of the stutter?

Thank goodness Robin is gone from Top Chef. Although I could have seen Eli head out as well. He'll be gone next week, then it'll be Jen, Kevin & the Voltaggios, unless something insane happens.

Posted by: Captain Tuttle at November 12, 2009 9:38 AM

What I wouldn't give to get Gail Simmons and Nigella's sexy ass together for a throw.

Seconded. Big fun.

Posted by: sansho1 at November 12, 2009 9:42 AM

DeadBessie,
I went back and commented on the other thread, but I'll reiterate here. I want to Jared-Leto-in-Fight-Club Nathan's pouty face. I didn't know people did the Zoolander face on purpose trying to look sexy. Is this guy attractive? Really? And Mollee is just out of her league. She's a really sweet girl who will find a niche in the dancing community, just not here.

I was relieved when Nigel boomsticked Nathan because they have been playing favorites for them all season with little to back it up. Mark my words, he will pretend to have learned is lesson, then his natural douchebaggery will surface after constant criticism in a few weeks and GOODBYE MOTHERFUCKER!!!

Russell's krumping as the frog was choreograped. There is no way he was told to move like that and not krump. The choreographers constantly interweave a unique dancers strengths into their work, like Legacy (growing on me, but just one slip with a cocky comment and I'm done). I'm telling you, Russell is going to the final four. Mark it down. Right now. Pick up a pen and put it in your office pool.

This is a generally weak season with a lot of very good dancers who need to make the jump to great. Also, I miss Mia Michaels. She was a raging bitch, but she and Wade are the superstar choreographers.

SIDE NOTE:
Seriously, if you're not rooting for Kevin on Top Chef, you're an evil motherfucker. The twins are quiet harpies with dicks, and Jen blames bad cooking on her mood (not playing into stereotypes or anything). Anyone who can bring true southern cooking into the fine dining elite is a goddmaned masterful genius.

Posted by: Kballs at November 12, 2009 9:52 AM

Yeah, Mollee is a sweetheart and dances well enough, but she won't last. I feel the exact same way about Legacy--he struck me as cocky at first but now seems to be really growing and appreciative of the experience he's gaining on the show.

I'm sick of the whole "this season is the awesomest yet!" crap. They say that every season regardless of whether or not it's true. Personally, I'm not so impressed by these guys. I think season 4 was the best so far. Plus saying that kinds of disses everyone who danced in past seasons. PLUS they kept bringing up past dancers and complaining that the current ones weren't meeting their standards. Mixed messages much?

Somehow I missed what happened to Mia. Did she leave the show? I liked her stuff, even if she was a bitch (particularly to Brandon last year, for which I will never forgive her. It just came outta nowhere, man). I love Wade; he's not on nearly enough. Stacey's work is growing on me. I cringe when I see Tyce is doing Broadway; that "send in the clowns" group bit last year? Gag. Gag. Hork. Gag.

I'm still terrified Nathan will survive solely because the demographic that watches now seems to be comprised mainly of bubble-headed girls. I don't think they heard a word Nigel said. I'm so desperate to see Nathan gone that I might spend the two hours of voting time on calling everyone else's number. I agree with the face-punching urge, KBalls. I bet he cries little snotty bitch tears; I'd love to make that happen.

Posted by: DeadBessie at November 12, 2009 10:32 AM

I'm in total agreement with the Nathan hate. He needs to grow up, seriously! His comments on Monday night were immature and douchey. If the judges have any say, he won't be in the top 10.

Posted by: bonnie at November 12, 2009 11:09 AM

kooling123 Did you seriously hate on Daniel Hall for loving Rachel Berry because she is "every annoying stereotype about overachieving high schoolers wrapped up with a big nose and a decent voice" and then go on to say you love Kurt? The same Kurt who is every annoying stereotype about a homosexual guy?

That is what is known as the pot calling the kettle black.

Posted by: DemonWaterPolo at November 12, 2009 12:29 PM

Does no one else have a problem with the way Glee starts and drops plotlines? Like Acafellas, or Kurt joining the football team, or last night's Artie crush (you know we're never going to see any fall out from his dismissal of Tina). God knows I love the music as much as anyone else and have an entire playlist devoted to Glee on my iPod, but I'm already just watching it for the songs and not the characters. Sue, who seemed like a promising character is now the one I have the most issue with. Her character is ALL over the place and the only consistent thing about her is the way she treats the cheerleaders.

Posted by: NTP at November 12, 2009 2:20 PM

I hope that both the pregnancy storylines on Glee play out soon.

Having those two deceive the guys like that pushes all sorts of my buttons. I haven't caught the full episode yet, but seeing Quinn hand Finn the sonogram bill along with a huge bucket of guilt made me ill.

Posted by: Drake at November 12, 2009 3:17 PM

Acafellas broke up. Stephen Toblowky got them back together by saying Josh Groban was going to come see them and maybe hire them for his tour. It follows that after Groban didn't hire them, they broke up for good.

Kurt was the kicker for the football team until he quit when the football coach forced everyone to choose between football and glee club.

If you actually watch the program, the stories aren't too hard to follow.

Posted by: Three-nineteen at November 12, 2009 5:16 PM

Bam!

Posted by: Daniel Hall at November 12, 2009 8:14 PM

Thank you, Rusty. =)

Posted by: jamiepants at November 12, 2009 8:59 PM


















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