Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Glee.

Okay, I know what you're thinking.. "Here we go, another stupid girl talking about Glee." Well I used to think that too, I didn't understand how the show was any good. Then I actually sat down and watched an episode. Yes, they get a little campy and it's obvious that they're lip-synching, but it's not just about these kids singing. The story lines get so deep, like the teacher Mr. Schuester's private life. He's a Spanish teacher at his old high school and wants to get the glee club back together. While trying to get kids to join without feeling like losers, his wife (his high school sweetheart) and him are trying to have a baby. She thinks she's pregnant because she gains ten pounds (yes, she's an idiot but a really funny character) then once she finds out that she isn't she keeps on lying to Mr. Schuester because she knows that's the only way he'll stay with her.

Mr. Schuester develops romantic feelings toward the guidance counselor. Mrs. Schuester tries to pay the pregnant head cheerleader for her baby and planned on passing the baby off as her own. Crazy story line I know! I bet you didn't think Glee got that dramatic. All the while, we have Sue Sylvester, Jane Lynch's character, a neurotic crazy cheerleading coach, trying to bring down the glee club. Jane Lynch in this show is absolutely hysterical, in one episode she portrays Madonna! I absolutely love this show because it really supports individuality for young adults. They want you to be brave to be yourself, if you feel like expressing yourself why not sing about it? Kurt, the token gay character, is all about himself. He isn't sorry for being openly gay in Ohio (where the show is set) or the fact that he dresses well, or even that he likes Lady Gaga.

In short, I think you should all check out Glee, not just a show for teenagers!

2 comments:

  1. I just want to comment on this and how much I love this show. Once you get really into it it's not just the music that is amazing :)

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