I realize I've been gone for a very long time. I've been writing elsewhere since my life has changed a bit, but I am feeling the need to revisit this space on occasions with my televisional ramblings and such. I do have another personal space out there I will share at some point, but I wanted to drop in, say hello, and tell you I will be posting all of my derranged How I Met Your Mother feelings probably later in the week.
3.31.2014
2.09.2014
may be a while
Due to some unforseen circumstances in my life there will be a brief hiatus in writing. Maybe a week or two, possibly longer. This space gives me comfort so I know I will not be away long, but thought I'd drop by and acknowledge that I haven't died or anything and I will be back, happier than ever.
1.28.2014
VERSUS // telethons: full house vs saved by the bell
In all honestly there are about 39029 comparisons I could do between these shows alone. I'll probably hit them all eventually but I am trying to spread them out so that things don't get tedious. Thank you for listening.
It was rather common in the 90's to have telethons. Sometimes you need to get a bunch of dough for an important (or semi-important) cause and the only way to do it is with some entertainment and a lot of phones and I can already tell you who the winner is here (because they had talented people and children and connections who will work for free) but just for kicks lets see. Both in 1990 just a few months shy of one another Saved by the Bell hosted a radio-thon in Save The Max (S02E03 according to IMDB but everyone knows the actual order and air dates of SBTB are a myth) and then Full House's Our Very First Telethon (S03E24) was a wonderful closer to that season.
Plot
The reason for the "-thon" in Saved By The Bell is that their beloved hangout joint The Max is going to be turned into a parking lot of the owner doesn't come up with $10,000 in back rent. The Max is owned by the school board so they hold a radio-athon, utilizing their newly discovered school radio station to get people to raise money. Consider they're in dire straights they use their own radio personalities to entertain the crowd. Lisa talks gossip, screech pulls out his impression of Al Bundy and Mr. Belding reincarnates his alter-ego The Big Bopper but despite all of that they're still doming up short. In the end, it is their boring sportscaster Slater that comes in, pumps everyone up and motivates the crowd so that they meet and barely surpass their goal.
Full House hosts a telethon to raise money for children in need. They have a much heftier goal of $1,000,000 in a 24-hour period. Danny Tanner and Rebecca Donaldson of Wake Up, San Francisco are in charge of hosting and they have a slew of actual talent lined up: Jesse and the Rippers, Joey's comedy routine, each of the daughters doing a little something but for them the clincher is Mike Love of the Beach Boys stopping in last minute to sing Be True To Your School and help them surpass their goal as well!
Characters
Zack Morris vs Danny Tanner - The Ring-leader. Zack. I mean, he doesn't totally fall asleep like Danny does. He comes close, but he dozes for only a mere moment instead of entire segments.
Joey Gladstone vs Screech Powers - The Comic Relief. Sorry Screech, Joey for this one. He has a legitimate act prepared, granted that's career. And his impression of Steven Tyler will never not be hilarious.
The Breakdown
The reason we're here. It's kind of hard to rate this one. Saving children or saving a place that feels like a second home to many? Now seriously you're probably going wow you're an asshole if you don't vote for children but here me out. Slater has moved around for a long time and for the most part when he arrived at Bayside Zack tried to send him packing. It didn't work and Slater started feeling like he belonged. I have a soft spot for that so I'm going with Saved By The Bell here. I have to.
The entertainment. I can't not go with Full House on this one. Sure they have connections and probably a budget, otherwise all these talented folks are willing to work for free (well, it is for the children after all). And plus, Kimmy Gibbler rode her unicycle.
The final kick. I'm going rogue. Saved By The Bell gets this one. I mean for real. Yes, a Beach Boy showed up and rocked out and that was pretty epic, but the downtrodden sportscaster that was all but kicked in the face before being kicked to the curb shows up because hello, it's his second home, and rallies the troops to wake the hell up and save the Max! He looks at that microphone like he is speaking to all the other bad sportscasters out there as if to say "this one is for you." I have to respect that.
Full House only by 1??? What kind of situation is this, I thought they'd have it by a landslide, but oh I like surprises.
It was rather common in the 90's to have telethons. Sometimes you need to get a bunch of dough for an important (or semi-important) cause and the only way to do it is with some entertainment and a lot of phones and I can already tell you who the winner is here (because they had talented people and children and connections who will work for free) but just for kicks lets see. Both in 1990 just a few months shy of one another Saved by the Bell hosted a radio-thon in Save The Max (S02E03 according to IMDB but everyone knows the actual order and air dates of SBTB are a myth) and then Full House's Our Very First Telethon (S03E24) was a wonderful closer to that season.
Plot
The reason for the "-thon" in Saved By The Bell is that their beloved hangout joint The Max is going to be turned into a parking lot of the owner doesn't come up with $10,000 in back rent. The Max is owned by the school board so they hold a radio-athon, utilizing their newly discovered school radio station to get people to raise money. Consider they're in dire straights they use their own radio personalities to entertain the crowd. Lisa talks gossip, screech pulls out his impression of Al Bundy and Mr. Belding reincarnates his alter-ego The Big Bopper but despite all of that they're still doming up short. In the end, it is their boring sportscaster Slater that comes in, pumps everyone up and motivates the crowd so that they meet and barely surpass their goal.
Full House hosts a telethon to raise money for children in need. They have a much heftier goal of $1,000,000 in a 24-hour period. Danny Tanner and Rebecca Donaldson of Wake Up, San Francisco are in charge of hosting and they have a slew of actual talent lined up: Jesse and the Rippers, Joey's comedy routine, each of the daughters doing a little something but for them the clincher is Mike Love of the Beach Boys stopping in last minute to sing Be True To Your School and help them surpass their goal as well!
Characters
Zack Morris vs Danny Tanner - The Ring-leader. Zack. I mean, he doesn't totally fall asleep like Danny does. He comes close, but he dozes for only a mere moment instead of entire segments.
Joey Gladstone vs Screech Powers - The Comic Relief. Sorry Screech, Joey for this one. He has a legitimate act prepared, granted that's career. And his impression of Steven Tyler will never not be hilarious.
The Breakdown
The reason we're here. It's kind of hard to rate this one. Saving children or saving a place that feels like a second home to many? Now seriously you're probably going wow you're an asshole if you don't vote for children but here me out. Slater has moved around for a long time and for the most part when he arrived at Bayside Zack tried to send him packing. It didn't work and Slater started feeling like he belonged. I have a soft spot for that so I'm going with Saved By The Bell here. I have to.
The entertainment. I can't not go with Full House on this one. Sure they have connections and probably a budget, otherwise all these talented folks are willing to work for free (well, it is for the children after all). And plus, Kimmy Gibbler rode her unicycle.
The final kick. I'm going rogue. Saved By The Bell gets this one. I mean for real. Yes, a Beach Boy showed up and rocked out and that was pretty epic, but the downtrodden sportscaster that was all but kicked in the face before being kicked to the curb shows up because hello, it's his second home, and rallies the troops to wake the hell up and save the Max! He looks at that microphone like he is speaking to all the other bad sportscasters out there as if to say "this one is for you." I have to respect that.
Full House only by 1??? What kind of situation is this, I thought they'd have it by a landslide, but oh I like surprises.
1.24.2014
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SVU from Wednesday with Thursday and the Sean Saves The World, The Michael J Fox Show, Parenthood and hey, Reign is back!
1.22.2014
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We're continuing the forgetful pattern here.
Monday: HIMYM and Mom both super feely.
Tuesday: New Girl and Mindy. Ho hum.
Monday: HIMYM and Mom both super feely.
Tuesday: New Girl and Mindy. Ho hum.
1.21.2014
VERSUS // we're taking a train: sex and the city vs how i met your mother
I reached for this one, honestly. Probably because I really wanted to watch this episode of Sex and the City if we're being honest and I thought "ooh, trains!" and it was born.
TRAINS. Sex and the City took a trip to San Fran for a book tour in S05e11 The Big Journey and then How I Met Your Mother took a train to Long Island in S07E16 The Drunk Train.
Plot
In Sex and the City, as a part of her book tour, Carrie must adventure to San Francisco, way way way across the country. Instead of taking a plane like a normal human being, she opts for a long, several-day train ride. She drags the bored to tears Samantha along and soon find out that the train adventure is not what it seems. Carrie pops a zit, almost doesn't meet up with Big (one of her main reasons for agreeing to travel that far) and gets avoided at a bachelor party.
Now for How I Met Your Mother Barney feels that Ted owes him a favor so they hop upon the drunk train...the last train from Manhattan to Long Island that houses all of the drunks coming home from the city. Barney needs this adventure because he's recently met Quinn and has been very rejected. Ted realizes he doesn't really need to find the one and just wants to have fun until he (again) realizes he is still in love with Robin (aren't they all?).
Characters
Carrie Bradshaw vs Barney Stinson - the reason. This one is rather tough. Carrie isn't as excited as Barney is, however she has a longer journey to endure. For the sake of that, and the fact that she doesn't force Samantha into coming, just begs, it goes to Carrie.
Samantha Jones vs Ted Mosby - the tagalong. Again, tough. Samantha is on board until about 5 minutes in. Ted on the other hand is off board and then becomes on board. So Ted, I'll give it to you.
Breakdown
The Suggestion - Carrie uses Samantha's boredom as a bargaining tool and it totally works. Barney uses blackmail and it also totally works. Because I believe in subtle manipulation, Sex and the City for the win.
The Ride - Both train rides are hell but I would say without a stutter that the drunk train is worse. Sure, small quarters, a zit, a bachelor party full of faithful dudes sounds unappealing but compare all of that with drunk Jersey Shore kids and you've got a winner with HIMYM.
The Destination - Carrie gets to go to San Francisco to read from her PUBLISHED book of essays and see her longtime love Mr. Big. Barney gets to get laid. I'm taking the classy road with Sex and the City.
The winner here is Sex and the City and I'm not at all surprised. LADIES.
TRAINS. Sex and the City took a trip to San Fran for a book tour in S05e11 The Big Journey and then How I Met Your Mother took a train to Long Island in S07E16 The Drunk Train.
Plot
In Sex and the City, as a part of her book tour, Carrie must adventure to San Francisco, way way way across the country. Instead of taking a plane like a normal human being, she opts for a long, several-day train ride. She drags the bored to tears Samantha along and soon find out that the train adventure is not what it seems. Carrie pops a zit, almost doesn't meet up with Big (one of her main reasons for agreeing to travel that far) and gets avoided at a bachelor party.
Now for How I Met Your Mother Barney feels that Ted owes him a favor so they hop upon the drunk train...the last train from Manhattan to Long Island that houses all of the drunks coming home from the city. Barney needs this adventure because he's recently met Quinn and has been very rejected. Ted realizes he doesn't really need to find the one and just wants to have fun until he (again) realizes he is still in love with Robin (aren't they all?).
Characters
Carrie Bradshaw vs Barney Stinson - the reason. This one is rather tough. Carrie isn't as excited as Barney is, however she has a longer journey to endure. For the sake of that, and the fact that she doesn't force Samantha into coming, just begs, it goes to Carrie.
Samantha Jones vs Ted Mosby - the tagalong. Again, tough. Samantha is on board until about 5 minutes in. Ted on the other hand is off board and then becomes on board. So Ted, I'll give it to you.
Breakdown
The Suggestion - Carrie uses Samantha's boredom as a bargaining tool and it totally works. Barney uses blackmail and it also totally works. Because I believe in subtle manipulation, Sex and the City for the win.
The Ride - Both train rides are hell but I would say without a stutter that the drunk train is worse. Sure, small quarters, a zit, a bachelor party full of faithful dudes sounds unappealing but compare all of that with drunk Jersey Shore kids and you've got a winner with HIMYM.
The Destination - Carrie gets to go to San Francisco to read from her PUBLISHED book of essays and see her longtime love Mr. Big. Barney gets to get laid. I'm taking the classy road with Sex and the City.
The winner here is Sex and the City and I'm not at all surprised. LADIES.
1.20.2014
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Enjoying refreshing TaB's while indulging in some really good and really bad television.
Carrie Diaries to start, followed by Revenge, Girls and something new...Looking.
1.17.2014
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I'm bad at this this week.
Enjoying refreshing TaB's while indulging in some really good and really bad television.
SO lets talk about SVU and Coven and also Sean, Michael J Fox and Parenthood. FEELS.
Enjoying refreshing TaB's while indulging in some really good and really bad television.
SO lets talk about SVU and Coven and also Sean, Michael J Fox and Parenthood. FEELS.
1.15.2014
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TOTALLY SPACED LAST NIGHT.
That's okay, tv wasn't that interesting anyway.
Moving on.
Enjoying refreshing TaB's while indulging in some really good and really bad television.
So to recap HIMYM and Mom from Monday, Tuesday gave New Girl and Mindy.
That's okay, tv wasn't that interesting anyway.
Moving on.
Enjoying refreshing TaB's while indulging in some really good and really bad television.
So to recap HIMYM and Mom from Monday, Tuesday gave New Girl and Mindy.
1.14.2014
VERSUS // the guest star: seinfeld vs friends
For this versus I'm putting the focus on the guest star rather than similarity in the plot line. Let's change it up a bit, why not? I had a couple of choices in actors when it came to this sitcom. Jon Lovitz, Kristin Davis. I was originally going to go with Maggie Wheeler but then I realized that where Janice is one of my favorite characters ever from Friends there is no way that it wouldn't win. So I went a little less biased and chose Christine Taylor.
She was on both shows the same year (1997). In Seinfeld S08E14 The Van Buren Boys she played Ellen, Jerry's "boring" date. A few weeks later during Friends S03E24 The One With The Ultimate Fighting Champion she played Phoebe's friend Bonnie that used to be bald, now is not, and she went on a date with Ross. She was also seen in S03E25 The One At The Beach and S04E01 The One With The Jellyfish.
Plot
Focusing on the Christine's character, in Seinfeld she is first seen on a first date with Jerry. When he asks if she would like some dessert she tells him that she probably should have a piece of cake because it is her birthday. First date, she picked the day. They have a few more dates and when they run into two of her acquaintances they "thank" Jerry for taking her out, just because. She checks her messages, doesn't have any. Kramer and George dub her to be boring. Of course, Jerry's parents like her which should be the tip off. After that their relationship is no more.
With Friends there were three total episodes of her story arc. Phoebe asked Rachel if she could set Ross up with her friend Bonnie, the bald one. Rachel agrees but then regrets it when she realizes that Bonnie no longer bald, but fun and beautiful and has a full head of hair. Ross and Bonnie hit it off, so when the whole group goes on a little vacation to the beach she tags along. She's super outgoing and likes to take risks and Rachel easily convinces her that she should go bald again as a ploy to get back with Ross. It totally works and Bonnie awkwardly leaves the beach house and the relationship.
Characters
Ellen vs Bonnie - The Christine Taylor. I don't like Bonnie. I said it. She seems nice and okay but also really annoying and hard to please. I don't think we would get along (and no this isn't because of Ross and Rachel though obviously Team Rachel). I like Ellen, she doesn't deserve the talk about her she receives.
Jerry vs Ross - The date. Jerry. Okay so Ross likes Bonnie, and that's great but obviously not enough to like her bald. The second that happens he's done. Jerry on the other hand is kind of always on the fence and even though we don't actually see the break up, he just ends it when he realizes he's done instead of playing along. Good man.
Breakdown
The personality - Bonnie has a lot more of it, she should probably share some with Ellen, but I am in Seinfeld's corner for this. She seems honestly like a sweet person and I feel really bad she keeps getting called "boring" and "loser". She's just polite.
The relationship - Friends definitely gave the relationship more of a shot, we got to see her character in a few different situations so I'll will go with them.
The friends - I would say Friends again here, even with Rachel plotting against her, Bonnie seems to be more well-received all around.
Seinfeld is the winner here and I truly thought it would be Friends especially with three episodes dedicated to the character. Guess you can't win 'em all.
She was on both shows the same year (1997). In Seinfeld S08E14 The Van Buren Boys she played Ellen, Jerry's "boring" date. A few weeks later during Friends S03E24 The One With The Ultimate Fighting Champion she played Phoebe's friend Bonnie that used to be bald, now is not, and she went on a date with Ross. She was also seen in S03E25 The One At The Beach and S04E01 The One With The Jellyfish.
Plot
Focusing on the Christine's character, in Seinfeld she is first seen on a first date with Jerry. When he asks if she would like some dessert she tells him that she probably should have a piece of cake because it is her birthday. First date, she picked the day. They have a few more dates and when they run into two of her acquaintances they "thank" Jerry for taking her out, just because. She checks her messages, doesn't have any. Kramer and George dub her to be boring. Of course, Jerry's parents like her which should be the tip off. After that their relationship is no more.
With Friends there were three total episodes of her story arc. Phoebe asked Rachel if she could set Ross up with her friend Bonnie, the bald one. Rachel agrees but then regrets it when she realizes that Bonnie no longer bald, but fun and beautiful and has a full head of hair. Ross and Bonnie hit it off, so when the whole group goes on a little vacation to the beach she tags along. She's super outgoing and likes to take risks and Rachel easily convinces her that she should go bald again as a ploy to get back with Ross. It totally works and Bonnie awkwardly leaves the beach house and the relationship.
Characters
Ellen vs Bonnie - The Christine Taylor. I don't like Bonnie. I said it. She seems nice and okay but also really annoying and hard to please. I don't think we would get along (and no this isn't because of Ross and Rachel though obviously Team Rachel). I like Ellen, she doesn't deserve the talk about her she receives.
Jerry vs Ross - The date. Jerry. Okay so Ross likes Bonnie, and that's great but obviously not enough to like her bald. The second that happens he's done. Jerry on the other hand is kind of always on the fence and even though we don't actually see the break up, he just ends it when he realizes he's done instead of playing along. Good man.
Breakdown
The personality - Bonnie has a lot more of it, she should probably share some with Ellen, but I am in Seinfeld's corner for this. She seems honestly like a sweet person and I feel really bad she keeps getting called "boring" and "loser". She's just polite.
The relationship - Friends definitely gave the relationship more of a shot, we got to see her character in a few different situations so I'll will go with them.
The friends - I would say Friends again here, even with Rachel plotting against her, Bonnie seems to be more well-received all around.
Seinfeld is the winner here and I truly thought it would be Friends especially with three episodes dedicated to the character. Guess you can't win 'em all.
1.13.2014
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Enjoying refreshing TaB's while indulging in some really good and really bad television.
Girls is back with a two-parter, we had some Simpsons and Bob's Burgers. And Revenge is giving me anxiety.
1.10.2014
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Enjoying refreshing TaB's while indulging in some really good and really bad television.
Still a light week, well light for a Thursday. Sean Saves The World, The Michael J Fox Show, The Crazy Ones, The Big Bang Theory, Parenthood.
1.09.2014
weekly tweetlys
I forgot twitter was around.
Today I travel back to the summer of 2011 where I did nothing but watch SVU and play World of Warcraft. #lawandordersvu #stuffimwatching
— Jordan Shutt (@thatjordangirl) January 4, 2014It’s 2014, can’t we leave buffering in 2013?
— Jordan Shutt (@thatjordangirl) January 2, 2014Topical Commercials is a potential band name.
— Jordan Shutt (@thatjordangirl) December 30, 2013Some days I legit want to be Scully. #xfiles #stuffimwatching
— Jordan Shutt (@thatjordangirl) December 29, 2013A hot Saturday night to me is fixing the scratches in my television DVDs.
— Jordan Shutt (@thatjordangirl) December 29, 2013WHEN GARTH BROOKS IS ON TV YIU WATCH. #garthbrooks
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Enjoying refreshing TaB's while indulging in some really good and really bad television.
Stevie Nicks on Coven and the best SVU I may have ever seen (or close), it was a good night.
1.08.2014
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Enjoying refreshing TaB's while indulging in some really good and really bad television.
Mindy and New Girl. Lets go.
1.07.2014
VERSUS // the gay surprise: the golden girls vs the golden girls
Now it pretty much goes without saying that The Golden Girls embraced the gay culture on their series before many did, especially in the 80's/90's. They had two episodes revolving around the topic so they were the ideal subject to pick for this weeks comparison.
In S02E05 Isn't It Romantic, Dorothy's college friend Jean comes to visit after her long-time partner Pat dies, and develops feelings for Rose. Later during S04E09 Scared Straight, Blanche's brother Clayton visits and gives Blanche some important news: he is gay. Later in the series, Season 6 he also brings his fiance Doug to meet Blanche, but maybe we'll visit that if I ever do a gay wedding versus.
Plot
I've never understood why the episode is called Isn't It Romantic. I mean I kind of get it but it isn't a title that I could look at and go "oh, I know exactly what one this is". Regardless, in season 2, Dorothy's college friend Jean stops by for a visit after her partner Pat passes away. We don't know this right away because Dorothy is really good at being vague (yep, she would have been one of those Facebook updaters, actually no she wouldn't have, she's badass) but Jean is a lesbian and Pat was her wife. Upon arrival Sophia and Blanche soon find out but they keep Rose in the dark, mainly because they aren't sure she'll even know was a lesbian is. During her stay Jean discovers she is starting to have feelings for Rose and after telling Dorothy she should probably leave, is encouraged to stay. Rose is still oblivious and after a late night of playing cards she invites Jean to stay in her room so she doesn't wake up a sleeping Dorothy. Before they fall asleep Jean is able to confess to Rose that she's into her while Rose pretends to be asleep. The next morning before Jean departs she and Rose have a heart to heart and agree to stay friends.
The tables are a bit different when Blanche's brother Clayton comes to visit after his divorce. Blanche tries to set him up with numerous women but he never seems interested. After one particular date Clayton runs into Rose in the park. She tries to help him find someone that suits him but after several women walk by without even a nod from Clayton he perks up at the sight of an attractive dude. Rose thinks he's kidding but he admits to her that he is gay. He doesn't want to tell Blanche because he's worried how she will react. When Blanche does finally ask him why he isn't interested in any of his prospects he tells her he slept with Rose. She gets upset and finally after seeing how mean she is to Rose, Clayton steps up and tells her that he is gay. Sophia had already figured it out by asking him a few easy questions, Dorothy was told by Rose but at first mistakenly though she had been told that Clayton is a hobo. Clayton leaves Blanche alone to gather herself and accept what he's told her, she tracks him down at what she thinks is a gay bar and they reconcile and everything is okay.
Characters
Jean vs Clayton - The Gay. Jean is a lot more open about her sexuality and doesn't seem to have really any reason to hide who she is. Clayton on the other hand is still figuring out where he fits and definitely needs the support of family. I can't say who is the better gay, that would be stupid. I will say however just for the sake of his vulnerability I'm going to go with Clayton on this one.
Dorothy vs Rose - The Support. Both Dorothy and Rose offer their support to their respective gay in different ways. Dorothy tries to keep Jean's secret to protect her and Rose takes the brunt of Clayton's false accusations. I will give this to Rose, I probably would have flipped out on Clayton if I had been her.
Rose vs Blanche - The Surprise. While in the end both Jean and Clayton were accepted, it took Blanche a bit longer. She isn't at fault, that's a big thing to accept but the fact that Rose was really casual and accepting form the get-go means she gets this one.
Breakdown
The coming out. I'll say Season 4. Jean was sweet doing it in her sleep but for the most part she was already out. Clayton was clearly nervous to tell his sister and worry if it would change her feelings towards him. That was bold, good for him.
The acceptance. It will probably seem weird I'm going with Season 4 on this, especially when above I gave this to Rose, but in this case I think the Season 4 episode showed things in a less comfortable light which oftentimes is how it can go, and also shows how important acceptance and tolerance is.
There we have it, Season 4, Scared Straight definitely shines in this. We could learn something.
In S02E05 Isn't It Romantic, Dorothy's college friend Jean comes to visit after her long-time partner Pat dies, and develops feelings for Rose. Later during S04E09 Scared Straight, Blanche's brother Clayton visits and gives Blanche some important news: he is gay. Later in the series, Season 6 he also brings his fiance Doug to meet Blanche, but maybe we'll visit that if I ever do a gay wedding versus.
Plot
I've never understood why the episode is called Isn't It Romantic. I mean I kind of get it but it isn't a title that I could look at and go "oh, I know exactly what one this is". Regardless, in season 2, Dorothy's college friend Jean stops by for a visit after her partner Pat passes away. We don't know this right away because Dorothy is really good at being vague (yep, she would have been one of those Facebook updaters, actually no she wouldn't have, she's badass) but Jean is a lesbian and Pat was her wife. Upon arrival Sophia and Blanche soon find out but they keep Rose in the dark, mainly because they aren't sure she'll even know was a lesbian is. During her stay Jean discovers she is starting to have feelings for Rose and after telling Dorothy she should probably leave, is encouraged to stay. Rose is still oblivious and after a late night of playing cards she invites Jean to stay in her room so she doesn't wake up a sleeping Dorothy. Before they fall asleep Jean is able to confess to Rose that she's into her while Rose pretends to be asleep. The next morning before Jean departs she and Rose have a heart to heart and agree to stay friends.
The tables are a bit different when Blanche's brother Clayton comes to visit after his divorce. Blanche tries to set him up with numerous women but he never seems interested. After one particular date Clayton runs into Rose in the park. She tries to help him find someone that suits him but after several women walk by without even a nod from Clayton he perks up at the sight of an attractive dude. Rose thinks he's kidding but he admits to her that he is gay. He doesn't want to tell Blanche because he's worried how she will react. When Blanche does finally ask him why he isn't interested in any of his prospects he tells her he slept with Rose. She gets upset and finally after seeing how mean she is to Rose, Clayton steps up and tells her that he is gay. Sophia had already figured it out by asking him a few easy questions, Dorothy was told by Rose but at first mistakenly though she had been told that Clayton is a hobo. Clayton leaves Blanche alone to gather herself and accept what he's told her, she tracks him down at what she thinks is a gay bar and they reconcile and everything is okay.
Characters
Jean vs Clayton - The Gay. Jean is a lot more open about her sexuality and doesn't seem to have really any reason to hide who she is. Clayton on the other hand is still figuring out where he fits and definitely needs the support of family. I can't say who is the better gay, that would be stupid. I will say however just for the sake of his vulnerability I'm going to go with Clayton on this one.
Dorothy vs Rose - The Support. Both Dorothy and Rose offer their support to their respective gay in different ways. Dorothy tries to keep Jean's secret to protect her and Rose takes the brunt of Clayton's false accusations. I will give this to Rose, I probably would have flipped out on Clayton if I had been her.
Rose vs Blanche - The Surprise. While in the end both Jean and Clayton were accepted, it took Blanche a bit longer. She isn't at fault, that's a big thing to accept but the fact that Rose was really casual and accepting form the get-go means she gets this one.
Breakdown
The coming out. I'll say Season 4. Jean was sweet doing it in her sleep but for the most part she was already out. Clayton was clearly nervous to tell his sister and worry if it would change her feelings towards him. That was bold, good for him.
The acceptance. It will probably seem weird I'm going with Season 4 on this, especially when above I gave this to Rose, but in this case I think the Season 4 episode showed things in a less comfortable light which oftentimes is how it can go, and also shows how important acceptance and tolerance is.
There we have it, Season 4, Scared Straight definitely shines in this. We could learn something.
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HOSTAGES. That is all.
1.06.2014
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Enjoying refreshing TaB's while indulging in some really good and really bad television.
A good portion of television was back and also I'm guessing will be back. Guess I'll have to halt all the "fun" shows I'm watching.
Carrie Diaries, Revenge, The Simpsons, Bob's Burgers. Did I miss one?
1.03.2014
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Enjoying refreshing TaB's while indulging in some really good and really bad television.
So some television is back? I had no idea honestly. So.
Sean Saves The World, The Crazy Ones, The Michael J Fox Show, The Big Bang Theory and Parenthood. Wahoo.
1.01.2014
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