You’ve probably heard about this second coming deal that everyone’s pretty excited about. There have been whispers everywhere, hyping it up to the point where you’re not even sure if it can live up to what your expectations are. I mean, sure, you’ve thought, “the first time was good, but the second time’s been prophesied to be great.” There are going to be parades in the street, the angels will sing on high, and men and women worldwide will join hands in universal and everlasting world peace.
No, I’m not talking about that Jesus crap, I’m talking about the follow-up season to this spring’s Glee pilot. Honestly, people. Why would I talk about anything else?
I’m really not sure what I love most about this show, because once again in this episode there were just so many delightful things that I spent the entire time waving my hands spastically in the air like a tweenaged girl at a Jonas Brothers concert. The musical performances! Which was better, you guys? ‘Push It’, ‘Take a Bow’, or ‘Gold Digger’? (Not to say that Quinn’s audition wasn’t also great, but I have to make some decisions, all right?) I am torn asunder attempting to decide. ‘Gold Digger’ was, of course, adorable and amazing because Mr. Schuester rapped, but we had that leaked to us, so the glory has worn off a little. Rachel’s ‘Take a Bow’ was a gorgeous, heart-wrenching ending to the episode that I can honestly say that, since receiving the screener, I’ve listened to at least ten times. (Who knew Rhianna could be made to not suck?)
I think for simply sheer gold, ‘Push It’ was the winner. The awkward gay moments with Finn and Kurt! (And Kurt can dance like a beast, can I just say? His butt shaking is some of the best I’ve ever seen.) The choreography was splendid. And what was the best part, I think, was the cuts to the audience reactions. Well, either that or the part with Artie rapping. (The zipper pull-down during the lyric “only the sexy people” had me howling in laughter so much that I had to rewind and watch what I’d missed while I was laughing too hard to hear anything.) Oh, Artie! I sincerely hope we see and hear more from you in the future.
What’s probably my favorite part about this show, though, is the blend of hysterical humor, especially from Jane Lynch. How is it everything out of that woman’s mouth is pure gold? And then juxtaposed wit with the sheer heartbreak of Finn and Rachel and especially between Will and Emma. Oh god, that scene, paired with the stark realization when Emma asks Will what they’re doing ripped my heart into teeny-tiny pieces. How do you do this to me, Glee? And when can we make an appointment for you to do this to me again?
Clacked by Julia Hass 
on Sep 09, 2009 @ 22:00 EST5EDT
Was the below the belt remark about Jesus necessary? I thought you were better than that.
*POST AUTHOR*
1. I’m Jewish
2. Remember, I always could have done a Kathy Griffin and told Jesus to suck it.
1) They don’t teach that in Temple.
2) The mocking irreverence you show is weakness. To offer insults to a faith that by it’s very tenets can only respond with Love, Forgiveness and Mercy reveals what you are. You do what is easy, cheap, base and the lowest common denominator. Please undeceive yourself.
Sheesh, it’s not like she hijacked a plane in the name of Jesus.
This show would be a failure without Jane Lynch.
A few things I didn’t like about this episode, the teacher’s new hair or look, it’s very weird in the beginning of the episode. Also the lip syncing was horrible. The first episode was noticeable, but this episode it sounds like Glee Club was doing karaoke.
*POST AUTHOR*
In the “Push It” number, they’re supposed to be. That’s the original.
Wait, that was supposed to be lip syncing? I have to watch it again, because it sure didn’t sound like the original I remember when I saw this the first time.
I’ll be re-watching too. I didn’t sound like the original to me.
I actually hated the Golddigger cover, and thats one I’ve been looking forward to since the previews attached to the Pilot.
Watching the episode now… It definitely wasn’t the original. They need to dial back on the bad lip syncing. Why aren’t they just singing? They clearly all have talent.
They got it right with the pilot. It will always be a part of the show, but last night’s episode felt like an Ashley Simpson performance. I really think that it will hurt the show a lot if they don’t go back to the way it used to be…. one episode sooner.
I thought this episode was just so-so in comparison to the premiere.
The wife just annoys me like fingers on a chalkboard. And, yes, I understand we aren’t supposed to like her, but it is beyond that. The show would be so much better without her. I hope that part of the story improves.
The songs were ok, but not spectacular. Looking forward to seeing how the new glee members will disrupt the dynamic of the group.
I actually enjoyed this episode much more than the pilot, the musical numbers no longer scared me as much (not a musical theater person.)
Something about the show just ring true to me, maybe because i went to an art academy for my high school years. The sexed-up “push it” number reminded me so much of the dance routine the musical theater kids would do during our school assembly. the show also excelled at blending all the sarcastic funny bits with the heartbreaking moments. I’m so glad they’re giving Jessalyn Gilsig a juicer storyline, and I’m very eager to find out how the Terri-Will-Emma plot plays out.
I’m still not exactly sold on the idea of a football player doing the glee club, so i hope the writers address that more in the future. Finally, I hope they give the “minorities” beefier stories than just backup singers.
p.s. Julia, Jesus has a mouthful already.
Adios, Clique-Clack.
All the “Diary of a ______ Virgin” and weak writing has finally gotten to me.