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Glee: Wheels Within Wheels

109artieGlee-ep108_Sc33-60_0098.jpgDid anyone think that the title of this episode of Glee was a little overstated? It was great to delve into Artie's character a bit more -- which has been more or less unknown to us until now -- but it wasn't quite enough. We probably saw more of Finn in a wheelchair than we did Artie.

However, what we did see was fantastic. Artie's quiet candor was perfect for delivering his quips, and his unplugged Billy Idol solo was incredible. However, we're a little disappointed with his reaction to Tina's confession. He's absolutely right that she shouldn't fake a handicap when he'll never be rid of his, but she opened up to him about her hesitancy to get close to people and was immediately shut down. Argument aside, we think those crazy kids are too cute together to stay apart for very long.

Once again, it seems that Kurt has stolen the show. He gave another heartfelt and hilarious performance -- we loved how he kept his legs crossed in the wheelchair at all times. It's easy to see why Ryan Murphy wrote Chris Colfer into the script and he had the foresight to weave in a contrasting but caring father figure with Mike O'Malley. O'Malley and Colfer clicked so well together and it's great to see that Kurt's confiding in his father is turning out to be a rewarding bonding experience for both of them.

Puck was another repeat hit. He was charming and funny without losing his jackass veneer. Lying about paralysis-by-shark-attack to score weed and lacing the bake sale cupcakes with it was right in step with his increasingly interesting character. He also got the only genuine smile out of the hormonal, bitchy Quinn in the episode. The magnetism between those two is the most believable out of all the flirtationships, including Schue and Emma.  

Finally, there was Sue. If there was one theme of this episode, it's that everyone has their own complications and contradictions, especially when it comes to relationships. When Sue started being nice to Schue in "Mash-Up," we were a little worried that this would drain her of the venom we have come to love and crave. However, a softening of her character, or maybe just further insight, was needed. If we're going to explore the anomalies of the other characters, why should the villain be left out? Even Lex Luthor had a soft spot at one time.

Check out our favorite quotes after the jump! 


Quotes
Kurt: "Defying Gravity? I have an entire Ipod collection dedicated to Wicked"
Rachel: "It's my go-to shower song. It's also my ringtone."

Brittany "Most of us don't know how to bake. I find recipes confusing."

Rachel: "We didn't think you'd take it personally."
Artie: "Well, you're irritating most of the time, but don't take that personally."

Burt: "What's up with your brain today? I think it's going soft from all the crap you put in your hair."

Burt: "This is really getting you down, isn't it?"
Kurt: "I'm full of ennui."
Burt: So... it's really getting you down?

Kurt: "We all know I'm more popular than Rachel. And I dress better than her."

Figgins: "Glee club held auditions."
Sue: "And everyone got in!"

Puck: "I could've sold 50 of these things on fear alone."

Sue: "I'm about to projectile express myself all over your hush puppies."

Artie: "I want to be very clear: I still have the use of my penis."

Puck: "I used the two things I know the most about: Lying and crime."

Sue: "Try auditioning for Baywatch and being told they're going in another direction. That was hard."

Schue: (About Sue donating money) "Do you think she has a brain tumor? That can cause erratic behavior."

Kurt: "Just let me change into my coveralls. This sweater is Alexander McQueen."

Puck: "Twelve hundred bucks. That's enough for the short bus and two cases of Natty Light for the ride up."

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