Back to You: This second episode was really, really funny. No one does slapstick better than a tightly wound fat kid. The best line of the whole episode, surrounding an unsuccessful ploy for Chuck to prove he's responsible enough to be in his daughter's life by taking care of a fish, was: "The fish all know me now. When they see me coming, they hide in their little castles." Seriously, the aquarium was empty by the end of the episode. However, next week I'll be seeing Pushing Daisies to see what it has to offer.
K-Ville: In this episode of the secrets of Katrina, we learn that prison labor is essential to cleaning up New Orleans. Meanwhile, we're introduced to the demons of Officer Cobb. He starts having flashbacks of killing his best friend and escaping from the prison. So when met with a case involving three escaped convicts who are being hunted down by the murderous warden, he let's one get away to make up for killing his best friend. On second viewing of the murder, it seems like he panicked and it wasn't malicious like I thought before. But knowing that his cellmate's girl survived Katrina, makes me wonder if one day he'll have to face her and tell her the truth. I've got to say that the show's got me hooked.
Gossip Girl: It wasn't half bad. I laughed a lot more this time, mainly because of Penn Badgley's frequent quips. There are also funny moments that I can relate to, like when his sister needed to remind him to take a shower--something all young sisters have to do eventually. Before I thought it was lame that his only friend was his sister and that Serena used her suicidal little brother as her personal diary, but now it’s kind of endearing that both of them confide in their siblings. I also thought Chuck was an asshole, which I still do. But I have to argue that he's the coolest best friend anyone has ever had. After having sex with two servants, he offers his bud Nate a go at whichever one he wants. Hmmm, sloppy seconds. *gag* Then he convinces Blair to sleep with Nate. Where can I get a best friend like this? Seriously, always looking out for me, providing me with a steady harem. What more can you ask for?
Poor Chuck. He thinks a scarf is a signature. Kanye West's Stronger sunglasses are his signature. Your scarves are just gay. Then there's the fact that Serena's mom is dating his dad...which is supposed to be scandalous. Who cares? It's hilarious that Chuck's dad is trying to introduce him to people and get him to make friends. What kind of child does he think he's raised? I personally found Chuck only bearable when Dan makes fun of him. He had the balls to act all bad ass while wearing a cardigan. I'm trembling. But I prefer Dan's comeback to Chuck's threats: “Any time man, that one black eye looks a little lonely.” I get why Serena says Dan is smart, funny, and nice. But boy is that a generic description of what kind of guy every girl wants. It's also kind of pathetic that Serena's never met anyone like that before. Even though Dan's a great brother, he needs to keep a tighter leash on his sister. She's vying to be Blair's lap dog and I don't like where that's going...except if it ends in Jenny screwing both Blair and Chuck over. My only real problem with this week's episode is the fact that Serena threw away her phone. That made no sense whatsoever.
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