So here we are... one week after Election Day. And it was an INTENSE one, kids. But we dems overtook Connecticut and were the exception to the rule that was the rest of the results throughout the US. It makes me proud. WHAT ELLLSE happened?! September was BUSY. Got to go to The View in late September, VERY fun, had really good seats for being on camera. My mom, Ali, Amy and myself all had a fabulous time.
THEN it was vacation time! One goal in life was to drive the Pacific Coast Highway, otherwise known as the PCH. Well I finally got that chance and drove MUCH of the PCH with Amy. We drove from Portland, Oregon out to the coast and then down to LA. *Notation: from Monterey Bay to LA we had to take the fast route because Alyssa had gotten us stand-by Ellen tix for that day, so we husseled down to make it. LUCKILY it was WORTH it and we made it into Ellen. But sadly missed Big Sur, driving through Santa Barbara, etc. SO NEXT time I'll have to do the Monterey - LA PCH trip. There's always next time! I keep reminding myself that it's not possible to do EVERYTHING the first time.
BUT let's talk pop culture! My post tonight will be about the one and only show 'Glee.' I'll get back to the movies next time... mostly cause there's much to catch up on and we're OFFICIALLY in Oscar Race time! Best time of the year!
So... that little show known as 'Glee' has swept the nation. The way people feel about 'Glee' is like the way people feel about Obama sometimes. Some LOVEEEE it. Some don't like it so much. Some don't care so they ignore it. And some just down right hate it. I'm not going to sit here and 'stand' on my soap box and say that 'Glee' is the best thing to hit the TV. I know it has it's flaws... but when it's good, it's pretty darn good.
Let's take tonight's episode for instance. It was titled "Never been kissed" in which we find two of the characters in situations where they have/had never been kissed until tonight. We've been seeing a lot of Kurt lately... A few weeks ago we had the touching episode with his dad in the hospital, we had some Kurt themed episodes last season and even during the duets episode we found Kurt still struggling with picking a duet song and partner to sing with because he's gay. Now if you've missed all of the talk & campaigning about gay rights and bullying, you've been living under a rock. Everything about 'Glee' has been so relevant to these harassment/suicide/bullying issues, it's a bit uncanny. And even though I think some other characters are due for their time in the spot light, Kurt's issues are one of the reasons I like 'Glee'. I think it's such a good example for the young gay community. We've never seen a character like Kurt before on TV. We've had "Will & Grace", characters in "Grey's Anatomy" , "Brothers and Sisters" and "Ugly Betty"... but all of those shows have only brushed upon what it's like to be a gay teen in school [**'Ugly Betty' being the best example, I applaud what they did with Justin's character... GOD, I MISS THAT SHOW!!]. But what they've had Kurt go through is truly groundbreaking. Kurt faces real issues gay teens face in real life. Key word REAL! And having openly gay Chris Colfer be an advocate for gay rights and stand up for what's happening and what he went through is an even better thing to have on their side.
Another thing I like about 'Glee' is the music. Yes, they sing top 40 hits sometimes that we've all probably heard too much of, but they bring light to older pop, rock, broadway, jazz and classical music. Some of their fans haven't had the chance to be exposed to these different genres, some have. But it's important for those who haven't grown up in a house with musical persuasions to be introduced to these fun and essential musical genres.
THIRD! It's funny. You've got to be paying attention to pick up on some of the hidden, subtle dry humor lines coming out of their mouths... more specifically comic genius Jane Lynch's mouth who plays Sue Sylvester. She is so highly inappropriate sometimes, I just want to die. The things the writers throw at us are.... smart, witty, hilarious, touching and heartfelt. A job well done!
Sure 'Glee' may be cheesy and over the top sometimes, and some songs are better than others [take tonight, the cover of 'Teenage Dream' by Katy Perry was great, but I thought the mash-ups weren't as great as last time. But overall, 'Glee' is a gem in this sometimes crappy, poorly written, reality driven television world!
What do you think my peeps?! Are you a 'Gleek'??!?
But for now... have a VERY Happy Tuesday. I'll be back with some movie updates soon!
