I Have A Lot Of Feelings
Feb. 23rd, 2011 04:04 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
whoisthemonsterSo, normally I don't do episode reviews because, well, who wants to listen to me rant/rave about a show for a whole post, right? However, last night's episode of Glee...it...well...as I posted above, I have a lot of feelings.
Usually, when episodes hit me hard like this (or spoilers or whatever) I go over to the fierce bitches at![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
kurt_blaine and they help get everything into perspective. They basically calm me down big time. However, I read through their reaction post and they had a lot of feelings too. Most of which didn't match mine at all.
Then, there was tumblr which was absolutely FULL of people with much anger. I really shouldn't have expected much considering it's tumblr, but still.
So, I slept on it and upon waking up I realized...yeah I still have a lot of feelings about how things were done last night. I've mostly calmed down and I'm not going to sit here stuck on capslock or something, but this is something I have to say. Even if no one reads it (and I kind of hope no one does because...well...do you really want to hear me rant about GLEE of all things?) I need to get the amount of fail in this episode off of my chest.
So, I know I could talk about the entire drinking storyline, but I actually have very few problems with that. I thought it was done well, if not a tad unrealistically. I seriously don't know a lot of kids who didn't drink in high school. It was pretty much just me most of the time. So all of a sudden making the kids sign something saying they're not going to drink is kind of dumb. However, I enjoyed the sentiment. If anything about high school drinking should be taken away from this episode, it's definitely what Coach Bieste said about education. I watched this episode by myself the first time (and with my family the second) and I legit almost stood up and clapped. Then her and Will laughed about it and I was all *sigh*. But, anyway, I basically thought the drinking storyline was humorous, if not a little...wrong in it's conclusion.
So, yeah. I guess you've already figured I'm going to talk about the other thing. The bi thing. Yeah. I have major problems with that storyline for a lot of reasons.
When the blind item about a character maybe being bi came out, I was seriously praying to Jesus Bale and Santa Christ that it wasn't Blaine. It isn't that I don't want bisexuality to be discussed on the show. I really, REALLY do. However, since they already have characters like, I don't know, Santana that fit a bisexuality storyline I really didn't think they needed to use Blaine. As far as I can tell, the idea of him being bi bugged a lot of people because he was always portrayed as being totally and completely comfortable with his homosexuality.
I became slightly more optimistic when Ryan Murphy confirmed that Blaine was indeed gay. However, then he went and said Blaine was going to question whether bisexuality exists. this rubbed me the wrong way as well because, really, why should this be a question?
So, to make a long story short, as much as I love Blaine I could only see this storyline going in two directions.
1) Blaine is actually bisexual. Now, if the Brittana wank after Duets is any indication, a lot of...close minded people watch Glee (not the WHOLE audience, obviously, but they are a significant portion). This retcon on Blaine's sexuality could give some people the idea that all gay people are really confused and just need to meet the right girl.
2) Blaine is actually gay. Lovely. Except for the fact that if they are actually questioning bisexuality as a whole, this could possibly come off as saying bisexuality doesn't exist and everyone needs to just choose a side already.
Anyway, after all of this initial wank I decided to back it up and just focus on the fact that this episode would bring hilarious drunkenness and be done with it.
Then it aired.
So, let's look a little bit at some of the Blaine/Kurt/Rachel scenes, shall we? I'm going to try to be as unbiased as possible (which you think would be easy considering I love all of these characters dearly) and hopefully I can shed some light on why I think this was done...poorly.
First up, the coffee shop fight. Here it is in words for anyone who cares.
BLAINE: When we kissed, it…It felt good.
KURT: It felt good because you were drunk.
BLAINE: What’s the harm in going out on one crummy little date?
KURT: You’re gay, Blaine!
BLAINE: I… thought I was, but…I’ve never even had a boyfriend before. Isn’t this the time you’re supposed to… figure stuff out?
KURT: I can’t believe I’m hearing this right now.
BLAINE: Maybe I’m bi. I don’t know.
KURT: Bisexual’s a term that gay guys in high school use when they want to hold hands with girls and feel like a normal person for a change.
BLAINE: Whoa, wait, wait. Why are you so angry?
KURT: Because I look up to you. I admire how proud you are of who you are. I know what it’s like to be in the closet, and here you are about to tiptoe back in.
BLAINE: I’m really sorry if this hurts your feelings or your pride or whatever, but however confusing it might be for you, it’s actually a lot more confusing for me. You’re 100% sure who you are. Fantastic. Well… Maybe we all can’t be so lucky.
KURT: Yeah, I have…I’ve had a lot of luck, Blaine. I was really lucky to be chased out of high school by a bully who threatened to kill me.
BLAINE: And why did he do that?
KURT: Because he didn’t like who I was.
BLAINE: Sort of exactly what you’re saying to me right now. Isn’t it? I am…I’m searching, okay? I am honestly just trying to figure out who I am, and for you, of all people, to get down on me for that, I didn’t think that’s who you were.I’ll see you. I’d say “bye,” but I wouldn’t want to make you angry.
So, obviously both of our boys are angry and after a good night's sleep I can see how they both said things that were hurtful and wrong. However, (and this is where the Klaine comm and I differ) while watching the episode for both the first and second time, I totally sided with Blaine. That's right. Come at me bro.
A lot of fans thought Blaine was insensitive in accepting the date/talking about this at all with Kurt. Said fans are all quoting Silly Love Songs and talking about how since Blaine knows about Kurt's feelings he should be a bit more careful. Now, I can see their point, but I think they're seeing the second coffee shop scene in SLS differently than I did. Kurt told Blaine he thought he was going to ask him out on Valentine's Day. That to me says Kurt is attracted to Blaine and he's interested in going out with Blaine. Blaine is emotionally stupid. We know that. I don't think he considered that what Kurt meant was "OMG I'M SO IN LOVE WITH YOU BE MY PRINCE CHARMING NOW PLEASE KTHNX". He thinks Kurt has a crush and so he tells him that even though he cares about him a lot he doesn't want to screw what they have up. Blaine values Kurt's friendship so much that he doesn't want to mess it up by trying to take things to a romantic level over (what he sees at least) something that could pass at any time.
SO, what I actually get from that scene in SLS is how absolutely and completely these two need each other as friends (and hopefully more eventually, but for now friends is good). When Blaine brought up his crisis of sexuality with Kurt, he did it because Kurt is (I'm speculating) his best friend and the person he feels would understand the most. Then, instead of getting the support I'm pretty sure he's asking for, Kurt jumps down his throat and says something totally biphobic in the process.I don't care how hurt and mad you are, saying bisexuality is just a phase is not cool.
Not to mention, Kurt DOES make the whole thing out to be completely about him. He's mad at Blaine because he looks up to him and doesn't want him to suddenly closet himself again and ruin that (which, by the way, another completely biphobic comment). All Blaine wants is for his friend to help him out the same way he helped Kurt all the way back in NBK.
Speaking of NBK, I do think Blaine was out of line when he compared Kurt to Karofsky. Obviously there is no comparing the two and to do so IS insensitive considering he's probably the only person who knows the whole story. However, (yup, still siding with Blaine) I get what he was TRYING to say. Karofsky does hate Kurt because of who he is. Kurt is hating Blaine for who he might be. The level of hate is very different and Blaine definitely could have said the same thing without bringing up the kid who terrorized Kurt's life, but I do get what he was getting at.
I mentioned in a rant not long ago that I think Blaine is lacking in a support system and because of this, he has a major amount of issues. I like that this argument is finally starting to bring that to light. I love dapper!Blaine like burning and I demand the return of his pocket watch, but I also like the idea that Blaine is just a TEENAGED BOY who is fumbling around trying and failing to be perfect. However, I wish Kurt would be willing to go there with him, no matter what that means.
Also, for those who said Blaine shouldn't have went there with Kurt, Rachel called while they were getting coffee. Blaine could have taken the call outside or whatever but eventually he would have had to tell Kurt what was going on. They do still have complete honesty with each other (one of the things I love deeply about them). I would also like to address those who say Blaine shouldn't have said yes. If he's confused about his sexuality, it would be smart to go out with a girl and see how it feels. It'd help him see if was just the alcohol or if there was really something there. As for her being Kurt's friend, well SHE'S the one who asked HIM out, not the other way around. If he would have said no to her, I doubt he has a long list of girls waiting in the wings to date him. As for Kurt's feelings, I've mentioned above that Blaine doesn't see how much Kurt likes him. If anything, I think his feelings on this being "just one crummy date" is GOOD for Klaine. Blaine isn't nervous about messing things up with Rachel the same way he is with Kurt. That's because he cares far more for Kurt than he ever could for Rachel, even if he was bi. For those saying doing all of this DOES mess things up with Blaine and Kurt...I agree, but I don't think it's completely Blaine's fault. All of those saying Blaine's not good enough for Kurt now? That's your opinion, I respect that. I however, completely disagree.
ANYWAY, TIME TO MOVE ON.
Kurt and Rachel's talk in her basement.
I don't have the full quote for this one, so I'll just have to go by memory. I really didn't like this scene and it was because of both Kurt and Rachel's attitudes. Basically, they were both acting like bisexuality didn't exist. Kurt was all, "Blaine is gay. Deal with it." while Rachel is all, "If he IS straight, at least you'll know, right?" So, basically, the one with two gay dads is black and white about sexuality too. Huh. Wow. Great message, Ian Brennan. A lot of fans liked this scene because it kind of went back to that scene in season one when Rachel told Kurt she had a better chance with Finn because she was a girl. It felt like this scene was Kurt's revenge. Well, to be honest, I didn't like it when Rachel said it last season and I don't like it now. Just because Kurt is a fierce bitch of fierceness doesn't give him the right to be as mean as he was to Rachel here.
Also, Rachel in this episode pissed me off. I'm going to rant about her more later, but I am seriously so disappointed. I've never hated Rachel, but the past few episodes (basically everything since hiatus) have made me love her like burning. Then this episode aired and I have no idea what to think anymore. What happened to the Rachel that's a firework? What happened to the girl who's done with boys and who has awesome slumber parties with Kurt and Mercedes? Has she been replaced with an android? You know what, that's what I'm going to go with. This is Android!Rachel. Enough said.
Kurt and Burt's kitchen talk.
Now, I wasn't even going to mention this scene until I saw how the Klaine community reacted to it. Everyone's all, "Wow, Burt! Way to be homophobic! I still love you though". I...honestly didn't see the homophobia. If I went to a party and I brought a drunk guy home and let him sleep in my bed (by the way, where did Kurt sleep? Did they share the bed? Can I have fic of this, please?) and didn't tell my mom, she'd probably think that was pretty inappropriate too. I sure do. It has nothing to do with Kurt being gay. He's under his father's roof, Burt doesn't want the kids having sex in his house so he doesn't want Kurt to bring gay boys home for the night without telling him. It's the same as him not wanting Finn to bring girls home for the night without telling him. I see no homophobia here. If someone can point it out to me...that would be good. Just, help me understand.
HOWEVER, I did love Kurt's little comment at the end about Burt educating himself. Mostly because I know it's going to lead to some sort of "the bees and the bees" talk and I can not WAIT for that awkwardness to occur!
THE ENDING THAT WASN'T.
Okay. So. The end. Let's start at the beginning. Kurt, awesome job finally saying how you really feel. The whole, "this is a lose lose situation for me" thing was good. Except that Rachel had to follow it up with "Who cares about you?" *sigh*. Well, Rachel, you should care about him seeing as you're supposed to be his friend. Remember that? The sleepovers and such? No? Okay then. I see the last few episodes have just slipped your mind. Rachel, right now you're like a firework that's mounted on a really awkward angle and so when it finally shoots off it doesn't quite go high enough and the sparks end up setting your neighbours roof on fire (yes, this has actually happened).
Now, about the aftermath of the second kiss. So, Rachel does nothing for Blaine, he realizes that he's really gay and everything is rainbows. Okay then. Um. How does this work? Now, obviously as I've mentioned, I love the fact that Blaine is a gay role model. However, I've found when people are having sexuality crises they tend to last longer than, like, a couple days. However, I can handle this because, hey, it's Glee. Except, you know, that that's it.
That's the end.
So, what message is this supposed to send about bisexuality? Kurt's little smile at the end makes it seem like he thinks he's right and the general audience could see it the same way. Are we just supposed to assume that sexuality really is black and white and bisexuality isn't real in Glee!verse? That's...a REALLY bad message.
What would have been better would be if they had cut out some of Sue's pointless lines (but, this is Ian Brennan so that may be asking too much) and added five more minutes onto the end where Blaine and Kurt agree bisexuality does exist but Blaine doesn't fit into that category.
Actually, on that note, it would have been nice if Kurt and Blaine would have talked...at all. We don't know yet if they've spoken about their fight and I'd actually assume that they haven't. This worries me. As you can probably tell by the large amount of space I used on that fight, I think it's kind of important. If 2x15 comes and they're all of a sudden all buddy-buddy again, I think I'll be pretty pissed. They need to address this, and more than that we need to see them address this to know that they're going to be okay. I feel a little cheated and it kind of sucks. Fix-it fic is helping, but it can only do so much.
Some have speculated that this episode is a giant lead in to next episode. The bisexuality thing can keep going with Santana, Burt and Kurt can have The Talk...you know, all that good stuff. However, I honestly don't know if I trust the writer's enough to pull off a good apology scene. I hope they can, but right now I'm rather concerned.
ANYWAY, so I just spent two and a half hours writing this and I feel better now. Thanks to everyone who actually READ this (you really shouldn't have, my thoughts are quite boring) and, yeah. I hope you liked last night better than I did.
I'm going to go listen to Tik and also Tok by Ke-dollar sign-ha now and hope for the best. :)
Usually, when episodes hit me hard like this (or spoilers or whatever) I go over to the fierce bitches at
kurt_blaine and they help get everything into perspective. They basically calm me down big time. However, I read through their reaction post and they had a lot of feelings too. Most of which didn't match mine at all.Then, there was tumblr which was absolutely FULL of people with much anger. I really shouldn't have expected much considering it's tumblr, but still.
So, I slept on it and upon waking up I realized...yeah I still have a lot of feelings about how things were done last night. I've mostly calmed down and I'm not going to sit here stuck on capslock or something, but this is something I have to say. Even if no one reads it (and I kind of hope no one does because...well...do you really want to hear me rant about GLEE of all things?) I need to get the amount of fail in this episode off of my chest.
So, I know I could talk about the entire drinking storyline, but I actually have very few problems with that. I thought it was done well, if not a tad unrealistically. I seriously don't know a lot of kids who didn't drink in high school. It was pretty much just me most of the time. So all of a sudden making the kids sign something saying they're not going to drink is kind of dumb. However, I enjoyed the sentiment. If anything about high school drinking should be taken away from this episode, it's definitely what Coach Bieste said about education. I watched this episode by myself the first time (and with my family the second) and I legit almost stood up and clapped. Then her and Will laughed about it and I was all *sigh*. But, anyway, I basically thought the drinking storyline was humorous, if not a little...wrong in it's conclusion.
So, yeah. I guess you've already figured I'm going to talk about the other thing. The bi thing. Yeah. I have major problems with that storyline for a lot of reasons.
When the blind item about a character maybe being bi came out, I was seriously praying to Jesus Bale and Santa Christ that it wasn't Blaine. It isn't that I don't want bisexuality to be discussed on the show. I really, REALLY do. However, since they already have characters like, I don't know, Santana that fit a bisexuality storyline I really didn't think they needed to use Blaine. As far as I can tell, the idea of him being bi bugged a lot of people because he was always portrayed as being totally and completely comfortable with his homosexuality.
I became slightly more optimistic when Ryan Murphy confirmed that Blaine was indeed gay. However, then he went and said Blaine was going to question whether bisexuality exists. this rubbed me the wrong way as well because, really, why should this be a question?
So, to make a long story short, as much as I love Blaine I could only see this storyline going in two directions.
1) Blaine is actually bisexual. Now, if the Brittana wank after Duets is any indication, a lot of...close minded people watch Glee (not the WHOLE audience, obviously, but they are a significant portion). This retcon on Blaine's sexuality could give some people the idea that all gay people are really confused and just need to meet the right girl.
2) Blaine is actually gay. Lovely. Except for the fact that if they are actually questioning bisexuality as a whole, this could possibly come off as saying bisexuality doesn't exist and everyone needs to just choose a side already.
Anyway, after all of this initial wank I decided to back it up and just focus on the fact that this episode would bring hilarious drunkenness and be done with it.
Then it aired.
So, let's look a little bit at some of the Blaine/Kurt/Rachel scenes, shall we? I'm going to try to be as unbiased as possible (which you think would be easy considering I love all of these characters dearly) and hopefully I can shed some light on why I think this was done...poorly.
First up, the coffee shop fight. Here it is in words for anyone who cares.
BLAINE: When we kissed, it…It felt good.
KURT: It felt good because you were drunk.
BLAINE: What’s the harm in going out on one crummy little date?
KURT: You’re gay, Blaine!
BLAINE: I… thought I was, but…I’ve never even had a boyfriend before. Isn’t this the time you’re supposed to… figure stuff out?
KURT: I can’t believe I’m hearing this right now.
BLAINE: Maybe I’m bi. I don’t know.
KURT: Bisexual’s a term that gay guys in high school use when they want to hold hands with girls and feel like a normal person for a change.
BLAINE: Whoa, wait, wait. Why are you so angry?
KURT: Because I look up to you. I admire how proud you are of who you are. I know what it’s like to be in the closet, and here you are about to tiptoe back in.
BLAINE: I’m really sorry if this hurts your feelings or your pride or whatever, but however confusing it might be for you, it’s actually a lot more confusing for me. You’re 100% sure who you are. Fantastic. Well… Maybe we all can’t be so lucky.
KURT: Yeah, I have…I’ve had a lot of luck, Blaine. I was really lucky to be chased out of high school by a bully who threatened to kill me.
BLAINE: And why did he do that?
KURT: Because he didn’t like who I was.
BLAINE: Sort of exactly what you’re saying to me right now. Isn’t it? I am…I’m searching, okay? I am honestly just trying to figure out who I am, and for you, of all people, to get down on me for that, I didn’t think that’s who you were.I’ll see you. I’d say “bye,” but I wouldn’t want to make you angry.
So, obviously both of our boys are angry and after a good night's sleep I can see how they both said things that were hurtful and wrong. However, (and this is where the Klaine comm and I differ) while watching the episode for both the first and second time, I totally sided with Blaine. That's right. Come at me bro.
A lot of fans thought Blaine was insensitive in accepting the date/talking about this at all with Kurt. Said fans are all quoting Silly Love Songs and talking about how since Blaine knows about Kurt's feelings he should be a bit more careful. Now, I can see their point, but I think they're seeing the second coffee shop scene in SLS differently than I did. Kurt told Blaine he thought he was going to ask him out on Valentine's Day. That to me says Kurt is attracted to Blaine and he's interested in going out with Blaine. Blaine is emotionally stupid. We know that. I don't think he considered that what Kurt meant was "OMG I'M SO IN LOVE WITH YOU BE MY PRINCE CHARMING NOW PLEASE KTHNX". He thinks Kurt has a crush and so he tells him that even though he cares about him a lot he doesn't want to screw what they have up. Blaine values Kurt's friendship so much that he doesn't want to mess it up by trying to take things to a romantic level over (what he sees at least) something that could pass at any time.
SO, what I actually get from that scene in SLS is how absolutely and completely these two need each other as friends (and hopefully more eventually, but for now friends is good). When Blaine brought up his crisis of sexuality with Kurt, he did it because Kurt is (I'm speculating) his best friend and the person he feels would understand the most. Then, instead of getting the support I'm pretty sure he's asking for, Kurt jumps down his throat and says something totally biphobic in the process.I don't care how hurt and mad you are, saying bisexuality is just a phase is not cool.
Not to mention, Kurt DOES make the whole thing out to be completely about him. He's mad at Blaine because he looks up to him and doesn't want him to suddenly closet himself again and ruin that (which, by the way, another completely biphobic comment). All Blaine wants is for his friend to help him out the same way he helped Kurt all the way back in NBK.
Speaking of NBK, I do think Blaine was out of line when he compared Kurt to Karofsky. Obviously there is no comparing the two and to do so IS insensitive considering he's probably the only person who knows the whole story. However, (yup, still siding with Blaine) I get what he was TRYING to say. Karofsky does hate Kurt because of who he is. Kurt is hating Blaine for who he might be. The level of hate is very different and Blaine definitely could have said the same thing without bringing up the kid who terrorized Kurt's life, but I do get what he was getting at.
I mentioned in a rant not long ago that I think Blaine is lacking in a support system and because of this, he has a major amount of issues. I like that this argument is finally starting to bring that to light. I love dapper!Blaine like burning and I demand the return of his pocket watch, but I also like the idea that Blaine is just a TEENAGED BOY who is fumbling around trying and failing to be perfect. However, I wish Kurt would be willing to go there with him, no matter what that means.
Also, for those who said Blaine shouldn't have went there with Kurt, Rachel called while they were getting coffee. Blaine could have taken the call outside or whatever but eventually he would have had to tell Kurt what was going on. They do still have complete honesty with each other (one of the things I love deeply about them). I would also like to address those who say Blaine shouldn't have said yes. If he's confused about his sexuality, it would be smart to go out with a girl and see how it feels. It'd help him see if was just the alcohol or if there was really something there. As for her being Kurt's friend, well SHE'S the one who asked HIM out, not the other way around. If he would have said no to her, I doubt he has a long list of girls waiting in the wings to date him. As for Kurt's feelings, I've mentioned above that Blaine doesn't see how much Kurt likes him. If anything, I think his feelings on this being "just one crummy date" is GOOD for Klaine. Blaine isn't nervous about messing things up with Rachel the same way he is with Kurt. That's because he cares far more for Kurt than he ever could for Rachel, even if he was bi. For those saying doing all of this DOES mess things up with Blaine and Kurt...I agree, but I don't think it's completely Blaine's fault. All of those saying Blaine's not good enough for Kurt now? That's your opinion, I respect that. I however, completely disagree.
ANYWAY, TIME TO MOVE ON.
Kurt and Rachel's talk in her basement.
I don't have the full quote for this one, so I'll just have to go by memory. I really didn't like this scene and it was because of both Kurt and Rachel's attitudes. Basically, they were both acting like bisexuality didn't exist. Kurt was all, "Blaine is gay. Deal with it." while Rachel is all, "If he IS straight, at least you'll know, right?" So, basically, the one with two gay dads is black and white about sexuality too. Huh. Wow. Great message, Ian Brennan. A lot of fans liked this scene because it kind of went back to that scene in season one when Rachel told Kurt she had a better chance with Finn because she was a girl. It felt like this scene was Kurt's revenge. Well, to be honest, I didn't like it when Rachel said it last season and I don't like it now. Just because Kurt is a fierce bitch of fierceness doesn't give him the right to be as mean as he was to Rachel here.
Also, Rachel in this episode pissed me off. I'm going to rant about her more later, but I am seriously so disappointed. I've never hated Rachel, but the past few episodes (basically everything since hiatus) have made me love her like burning. Then this episode aired and I have no idea what to think anymore. What happened to the Rachel that's a firework? What happened to the girl who's done with boys and who has awesome slumber parties with Kurt and Mercedes? Has she been replaced with an android? You know what, that's what I'm going to go with. This is Android!Rachel. Enough said.
Kurt and Burt's kitchen talk.
Now, I wasn't even going to mention this scene until I saw how the Klaine community reacted to it. Everyone's all, "Wow, Burt! Way to be homophobic! I still love you though". I...honestly didn't see the homophobia. If I went to a party and I brought a drunk guy home and let him sleep in my bed (by the way, where did Kurt sleep? Did they share the bed? Can I have fic of this, please?) and didn't tell my mom, she'd probably think that was pretty inappropriate too. I sure do. It has nothing to do with Kurt being gay. He's under his father's roof, Burt doesn't want the kids having sex in his house so he doesn't want Kurt to bring gay boys home for the night without telling him. It's the same as him not wanting Finn to bring girls home for the night without telling him. I see no homophobia here. If someone can point it out to me...that would be good. Just, help me understand.
HOWEVER, I did love Kurt's little comment at the end about Burt educating himself. Mostly because I know it's going to lead to some sort of "the bees and the bees" talk and I can not WAIT for that awkwardness to occur!
THE ENDING THAT WASN'T.
Okay. So. The end. Let's start at the beginning. Kurt, awesome job finally saying how you really feel. The whole, "this is a lose lose situation for me" thing was good. Except that Rachel had to follow it up with "Who cares about you?" *sigh*. Well, Rachel, you should care about him seeing as you're supposed to be his friend. Remember that? The sleepovers and such? No? Okay then. I see the last few episodes have just slipped your mind. Rachel, right now you're like a firework that's mounted on a really awkward angle and so when it finally shoots off it doesn't quite go high enough and the sparks end up setting your neighbours roof on fire (yes, this has actually happened).
Now, about the aftermath of the second kiss. So, Rachel does nothing for Blaine, he realizes that he's really gay and everything is rainbows. Okay then. Um. How does this work? Now, obviously as I've mentioned, I love the fact that Blaine is a gay role model. However, I've found when people are having sexuality crises they tend to last longer than, like, a couple days. However, I can handle this because, hey, it's Glee. Except, you know, that that's it.
That's the end.
So, what message is this supposed to send about bisexuality? Kurt's little smile at the end makes it seem like he thinks he's right and the general audience could see it the same way. Are we just supposed to assume that sexuality really is black and white and bisexuality isn't real in Glee!verse? That's...a REALLY bad message.
What would have been better would be if they had cut out some of Sue's pointless lines (but, this is Ian Brennan so that may be asking too much) and added five more minutes onto the end where Blaine and Kurt agree bisexuality does exist but Blaine doesn't fit into that category.
Actually, on that note, it would have been nice if Kurt and Blaine would have talked...at all. We don't know yet if they've spoken about their fight and I'd actually assume that they haven't. This worries me. As you can probably tell by the large amount of space I used on that fight, I think it's kind of important. If 2x15 comes and they're all of a sudden all buddy-buddy again, I think I'll be pretty pissed. They need to address this, and more than that we need to see them address this to know that they're going to be okay. I feel a little cheated and it kind of sucks. Fix-it fic is helping, but it can only do so much.
Some have speculated that this episode is a giant lead in to next episode. The bisexuality thing can keep going with Santana, Burt and Kurt can have The Talk...you know, all that good stuff. However, I honestly don't know if I trust the writer's enough to pull off a good apology scene. I hope they can, but right now I'm rather concerned.
ANYWAY, so I just spent two and a half hours writing this and I feel better now. Thanks to everyone who actually READ this (you really shouldn't have, my thoughts are quite boring) and, yeah. I hope you liked last night better than I did.
I'm going to go listen to Tik and also Tok by Ke-dollar sign-ha now and hope for the best. :)
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Date: 2011-02-24 08:09 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-02-24 09:57 pm (UTC)Also, might I say, as much as I will forever love your icon, I think this one wins. Blaine in Kurt's bed was probably the single best thing about Tuesday night (well, that and Drunk!Blaine's dancing...).
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Date: 2011-02-28 12:21 am (UTC)I completely agree that continuity is an issue in Glee, but I don't actually blame Ryan alone for it. The problem is that there are three writers on Glee and it feels like they're all writing different shows. Ian Brennan (the creator of this failure) seems to like to make everyone bitchy. Ryan was actually the one responsible for Firework, so I don't entirely hate him right now.
It honestly feels like the writers don't even talk to each other, which, you know, would be nice seeing as how they're working on the same show.
But, whatever. Hopefully next episode will be better seeing as how it has now been CONFIRMED that Burt is going to give Kurt the talk and there will, in fact, be awkward pamphlets involved. :DDDDDDDDD
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