If you are a dork like me, then you'll remember that the Gossip Girl pilot began with Peter Bjorn and John's "Young Folks." It brought back memories to the show we all once loved, the show that brought us catty teenage joy and a new found fondness for headbands. This week, Gossip Girl celebrated its 100th episode, and I really wish the celebration was a happy one. Sadly (and most of my commenters tend to agree) we have lost the show's most enticing character, Blair Waldorf. Her sass and quick wit has been unrightfully wasted on this ridiculous royal storyline that engrossed a hefty chunk of the last two seasons. The writers left the real Blair behind at the top of the Empire State Building, where she might as well still be waiting for Chuck.
The reason I was so behind the Blair and Dan pairing is because it seemed as though that was the only time Blair's true personality sparked in midst of the melodrama known as The Prince and The Bass. Thankfully, having read Carrie Raisler's review of the episode on AV Club, I wasn't the only "critic" that felt this way:
"This friendship, and the likeability it immediately brought to both characters, breathed a tremendous amount of life into what was a stale proceeding and showed just how unpredictable and rewarding serialized storytelling can be. "
The idea of a literary prodigy from Brooklyn, nicknamed somewhat affectionately by Gossip Girl as "Lonely Boy," winning the heart and respect of an Upper East Side princess, or, in Gossip Girl terms our "Queen Bee," was as appealing as the unconventional pairing of Seth Cohen and Summer Roberts. So, yes, very appealing. Whether it's friendship or something more, it's currently the best storyline Gossip Girl has, so the thought of the two opposites embarking on a Runaway Bride type scenario for the latter of season 5 (OMG I spent half a decade watching this show) sounds somewhat promising.
Lily's reworked Charles Chang-Lima gown
Of course it helps that Serena is hung up on Lonely Boy, in what appears at the moment to be a one-sided affection. Not that it's really hard to win Serena's affections these days, but the thought of losing "the love of her life" to her best friend while at the same time being ditched by her best friend might be quite devastating. Blair could have easily called up Serena to make a run for it (Serena did offer), but she chose Dan. So much for my theory from a while back citing Serena as Blair's "true love." Despite Serena's efforts to help by telling Chuck about Blair's stupid superstition in an attempt to stop the wedding, she is no longer Blair's partner in crime: her role has been reduced to minion status.
The grand minion AKA Serena: Vera Wang S/S 2011
Minions: Vera Wang for David’s Bridal
As it turns out, Blair did marry the Prince of Monaco in New York City (like this would ever be allowed, especially after the rumours of Charlene Wittstock's passport being confiscated by the royals in fear of having a runaway bride), only to find out later that somewhere in between his arrival at the church and saying the vows, the Prince had a change of heart, leaving Blair in the life of a pretend princess.
What now? We shall see, but let's hope the writers wrap this mess up by the next milestone (125).
PS. Forgot to talk about fashion (Vera Wang does pretty well), Nate (Wait -- why is he still on this show?), and Georgina as the "new Gossip Girl" (What happened to the old one? Did she die or something?).
You know you love me.
xoxo,
It Girl
13 comments:
This episode had some of the old sparkle of past seasons; let's hope it goes uphill from here.
I did like the opening dream sequence. Usually Blair's the one fantasizing herself into old movies like All About Eve and Breakfast At Tiffany's, so it was fun to see Serena in a Marilyn Monroe-inspired dance number (even if it turns out gentlemen don't prefer blondes).
BTW, nice layout refresh!
I'm hoping for a grand comeback from Blair. I understand that the writers are trying to make her and Chuck "grow up," so maybe they have to leave behind some of the high school ways, but they could still give her some power.
I loved Serena as Marilyn. Blake didn't do the singing, right?
I have a feeling Dan will bring the old Blair back (and she will eventually break his heart and go back to Chuck).
Thanks!
I didn't hate this episode (like I hated half of the season), let's hope it will get better.. Can it be that Georgina was GG all along?
PS: OMG! You removed your GG link in your menu.. !!
It was definitely better than the last two, but still not great.
I know, I feel bad about removing GG off the main menu -- thinking of putting it back...
Ooooooooh, you removed your Gossip Girl tab. Scandalous! I felt that there were some moments that were reminiscent of "old" GG.
I'm with you: totally rooting for Dair (at least for the good character dialogue).
Can't wait for next week! It will get better.
"You know you love me". Yeah, I know I love you 'cause here in Italy GG in nearly on air and your recaps keep me alive!
"Not that it's really hard to win Serena's affections these days" it's oh so true.
I really liked this episode, it felt like GG had it's old sparkle back! Or maybe I'm just easily pleased. I do miss some of the preppy fashion from the Constance days...maybe if Blair got her headbands back she would get her power back! And what happened to university? Did they all drop out?!
Great writing though, don't give up on GG yet!
I like this theory!
Well, I tend to agree with those who think it's getting better. Not a great episode, but quite a decent one. At least they found some good points wrom which to develop future storilines.
Now about the fashion) What's the Blair's bag at the very beginning - is it the same orange Loewe from "The End of the Affair" or something else?
Tanya
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