Glee: Throwdown at the Glee Club Corral
Well, it didn't quite start out that way, but yesterday's episode of Glee was kind of a Quinn episode. Frankly, we think it was great. Her character is so much fun to watch (calling Rachel Treasure Trail and Stubbles -- what heinous thing is she going to say next??), Dianna Agron is a fantastic actress, and we got to see some precious Finn/Quinn time. In another throwback to Motown, Quinn expressed herself through the words of the musical goddess Diana Ross. Agron's pretty voice isn't that strong, but it kind of works with the smooth, sultry genre. Plus, it's always good to see modern entertainment embracing the classic oldies.
Prize for best quotes of the episode is a toss-up between Sue (naturally) and Jacob Ben Israel, Rachel's ginger stalker. Even though it was completely predictable that Sue would relish her appearance during the slow-motion dueling with Schue in the opening scene, she still pulled it off, "Even in the heat of battle I am so elegant, regal!"
It was fantastic to see the club form a covert jam-session, especially with Puck on the guitar - does he keep getting more attractive or are we huffing too much Tribune-issue glue? Anyway, the kids were having such a good time jamming out to Nelly that you almost forgot they were in the midst of a racially-charged battle royale.
Speaking of which...
Sue's racial faux-pas were so convincing and off-the-wall we didn't know whether to laugh or cover our mouths in shock. Reading off her roster for Sue's Kids was like standing in front of a tennis ball machine; the hits just kept on coming, "Asian (thunk!), Other Asian (thwap!), Aretha (thunk!) Shaft (thupp!)..."
Finn was adorable in this episode. He tried so hard to stay strong for Quinn and you could see it was tearing him up. However, he doesn't seem to be racking up many more intelligence points. Dropping little breadcrumbs of hope for Rachel - albeit unintentionally - and wanting to name his baby Drizzle aren't exactly actions indicative of a Mensa member. Don't get us wrong, Drizzle is amazing, but you really have to think of that poor kid's future grade school experience. There would be a downpour of adolescent cruelty on that unfortunate child's head, not a Drizzle, a Downpour. Even if she does inherit great bone structure.
The final scene was incredible. All of the kids were emotionally charged-up, not just Quinn, who is understandably hormonal, or Rachel, who lives in that constant state of being. In high school, where it seems like EVERYTHING is a big deal and it's impossible to make it to college without some serious battle scars, it's good to see these kids going through the growing pains together and supporting the person who really does have it toughest (How touching was Kurt's expression when he was spinning Quinn?). We almost overlooked the fact that it was an Avril Lavigne song...almost.
Finally, who loved those opera overtures during Sue's rages? Same answer as who sniffed some Tribune-issue glue and watched Glee: We did!
Quotes of the Show
Sue: "Even in the heat of battle I am so elegant, regal!"
Sue: "Like the time I sold my house to a nice young couple and I salted the earth in the backyard so that nothing would grow there for 100 years."
Jacob: "The independent polling company in my Dockers has determined you're the hottest girl in school."
Sue: "I like minorities so much, I think I might move to California to become one!"
Sue: "I don't trust a man with curly hair, I can't help but imagine small birds laying sulfurous eggs in there and I find it disgusting."
Figgins: "Most of your cheerleaders are functionally illiterate!"
Terri: "I had a huge crush on the karate kid when I was a teenager."
Rachel: "It would be an honor to show you how a real storm-out is done. Fellow Glee members, I encourage you to follow my lead."
Sue: "Are you an Eve who was born a Steve? Because if you are, I think there's a school in Thailand that will address your needs..."
Kendra: "Well, Wu, you delivered all three of my kids. Each one is dumber than the last. Plus, they all have ADD. And, although my husband nor I have red hair, they are all creepy ginger kids."
Wu: "It's caused by a recessive gene."
Kendra: "That's one theory. Do you want to hear mine? You gave me too much Pitocin when I was in labor, and it screwed up their DNA!"
Wu: "That's not a theory, you just made that up."
Finn was adorable in this episode. He tried so hard to stay strong for Quinn and you could see it was tearing him up. However, he doesn't seem to be racking up many more intelligence points. Dropping little breadcrumbs of hope for Rachel - albeit unintentionally - and wanting to name his baby Drizzle aren't exactly actions indicative of a Mensa member. Don't get us wrong, Drizzle is amazing, but you really have to think of that poor kid's future grade school experience. There would be a downpour of adolescent cruelty on that unfortunate child's head, not a Drizzle, a Downpour. Even if she does inherit great bone structure.
The final scene was incredible. All of the kids were emotionally charged-up, not just Quinn, who is understandably hormonal, or Rachel, who lives in that constant state of being. In high school, where it seems like EVERYTHING is a big deal and it's impossible to make it to college without some serious battle scars, it's good to see these kids going through the growing pains together and supporting the person who really does have it toughest (How touching was Kurt's expression when he was spinning Quinn?). We almost overlooked the fact that it was an Avril Lavigne song...almost.
Finally, who loved those opera overtures during Sue's rages? Same answer as who sniffed some Tribune-issue glue and watched Glee: We did!
Quotes of the Show
Sue: "Even in the heat of battle I am so elegant, regal!"
Sue: "Like the time I sold my house to a nice young couple and I salted the earth in the backyard so that nothing would grow there for 100 years."
Jacob: "The independent polling company in my Dockers has determined you're the hottest girl in school."
Sue: "I like minorities so much, I think I might move to California to become one!"
Sue: "I don't trust a man with curly hair, I can't help but imagine small birds laying sulfurous eggs in there and I find it disgusting."
Figgins: "Most of your cheerleaders are functionally illiterate!"
Terri: "I had a huge crush on the karate kid when I was a teenager."
Rachel: "It would be an honor to show you how a real storm-out is done. Fellow Glee members, I encourage you to follow my lead."
Sue: "Are you an Eve who was born a Steve? Because if you are, I think there's a school in Thailand that will address your needs..."
Kendra: "Well, Wu, you delivered all three of my kids. Each one is dumber than the last. Plus, they all have ADD. And, although my husband nor I have red hair, they are all creepy ginger kids."
Wu: "It's caused by a recessive gene."
Kendra: "That's one theory. Do you want to hear mine? You gave me too much Pitocin when I was in labor, and it screwed up their DNA!"
Wu: "That's not a theory, you just made that up."