14 May 2008 @ 10:52 am
Gossip Girl 01x17: Woman on the Verge  
So I wasn't quite sure why this episode was named this way, but I guess there were a lot of women in this episode on the verge of something new. Lily and her wedding. Serena and her "murder" case. Georgina and her coming out to Dan (or not) and Rufus and his reunion concert. Okay, so Rufus isn't a woman. But there'll surely be a lot of screaming girls at that concert.
Why am I totally loving Nate and Vanessa? Nate is like Nate 2.0 when he's around her. He's confident and smooth and just freaking charming!!! I swear his lines with her are killer. I want an actual date!!! I want a real Nate-Vanessa storyline!!!


I love this shot of the boys!!! The Chuck-Nate Bromance should be brought back!!! There's so much love between them that it's hard to resist them. Come on! Give each other a hug!!! You know you want to, boys!

Someone's way wasted. I don't know how Blair got her into the elevator to begin with. Serena looks way wasted. This girl didn't just drink. Or at least she doesn't look like all she did was drink. It's hot the way Nate and Chuck just pick her up effortlessly!!!

Why is Lily being interviewed about Rufus so near her wedding? Though I don't understand the reason behind it, it's a nice way of inserting the fact that she's obviously not over him. Rufus hair is so wild though! Looks like Lincoln Hawk was pretty huge in the 90s.

Who does Dan think he is?! Get off your high horse boy!!! Then again, Serena isn't doing much to remedy the situation either. It's funny though how Blair-Chuck-Nate are blocking Dan's way. He's never going to get past those three.

Dorota for the win! She's the funniest character ever. And it's not even her accent. For me, she could totally be Gossip Girl!!! She's always there when things go down!!! Conspiracy theory!!! Dorota is Gossip Girl! Not.


The non-judgmental Breakfast Club! I slept with him in the back of a limo -- several times/ I slept with you when I was her date/ I'm Chuck Bass!!! Yes!!! This scene is made of all sorts of win. Chuck forever.

I Love the pain in Lily's face when she sees what a ho her daughter is. Seriously. I can't believe she only found out now though. And in hindsight, that's a really big ass flash drive!!! The resolution of the video is amazing and it's long enough to fast forward really quickly. Seriously. Where do you get one of those?

Ooooh. Lily puts her foot down. At her own rehearsal dinner at that. Show the bitch who's boss woman!!! I want to see how Serena's dad looks because Lily is HOT from all angles but Serena is only pretty at certain times. Who's the bastard that tainted the precious Rhodes DNA.

Nate and Vanessa forever!!! Nate is willing to take the subway to Queens for her!!! Get married please!!!! Steal the wedding from Bart and Lily and just get together! I've never seen Vanessa smile this much and so genuinely in one episode.

BART BASS!!! Wake up and smell the roses!!! Lily doesn't really love you or trust you!!! I feel terrible for Bart. He goes, "your problems are my problems" and Lily totally doesn't let him in!!! And you're marrying him? I can smell divorce already and the wedding isn't even on yet!!! Seriously, this is doomed.

"Let's go get the bitch" Seriously, I've never heard anything more sexy come out of Chuck's mouth. Chuck and Blair are so meant to be! This scene just says it all. They'll be the King and Queen of Mean and together they will rule the UES. Why aren't the writers listening to me on this one?!?

ZOMG! It's Lisa Loeb!!! And she sings Stay!!! Welcome back to the 90s baby! I wonder if she's found her potential husband! I still remember her from "Number 1 Single." I wonder what happened to that show.

Aren't Dan and Vanessa supposed to best friends?!? Why won't he listen to her?!?! Isn't Serena supposed to be his girlfriend? Why doesn't he trust her!!! DAN = STUPID!!! Dartmouth will not take you. It doesn't matter that J.L. Hall likes you, your IQ is ZERO!!!

THE LOOK OF FUCKING LOVE!!! Seriously. I don't care for Dan-Serena!!! RUFUS LILY must get it on. Right now. I don't know if Rufus is lipsynching but he looks pretty damn good doing this rockstar vibe. SEXY LOVE!!! This song was written for you, Lily!!! Leave Bart! Get with Rufus!!!

Lily: Get out of my way, Rufus.
Rufus: No
REPEAT TWICE!!! SERIOUSLY. I just died and went to freaking heaven. They must carry through with this relationship because it's been set up too much to be let go of quickly. I'm so rewinding this scene.

On the other hand, Dan and Georgina/Sarah. NOT HOT. I love how Dan's totally besmirched now though. Goodbye boring good boy because "cheating" Dan is here (technically he didn't cause they're over... for now). Oh Georgie. You're so going down.


RUFUS-LILY ! @#$%^&*()_)(*&^%$#@!!@#$%^&*()__)(*&^%$#@!@#$%^&*()_)
That's all. I'm fucking speechless.


And we're down to ONE last episode next week. Seriously. I don't know what the hell I'm going to do without it. My predictions are. Serena Dan live happily ever after. Rufus and Lily are still in love. Chuck and Blair must get it on again!!! What is a finale if there is no Chuck-Blair?
 
 
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i could be yours, if you would be mine: gossip rufus/lily stars above.[info]searchtheskies on May 14th, 2008 04:39 am (UTC)
I'm still dying over Rufus/Lily. Too amazing.

This episode was fantastic. Definitely one of my favorite of the season.
patty: [tv] GG {rufus-lily: kiss}[info]woodycakes on May 14th, 2008 10:02 am (UTC)
RIGHT?!?! RUFUS LILY ARE JUST TOOOOOO MUCH L♥VE!!!!!!
Top 5 faves for sure.
them0rgue[info]them0rgue on May 14th, 2008 05:53 am (UTC)
The ep title was another homage to Pedro Almodovar (last week's All About My Brother was a spin on his All About My Mother) for his "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown." Loved the adorable recap!
patty: [tv] GG {rufus-lily: kiss}[info]woodycakes on May 14th, 2008 01:11 pm (UTC)
Yeah I read about it. Thanks for the explanation though ;)
thanks dear!!!
Ley[info]straypiglet on May 14th, 2008 11:08 am (UTC)
I just watched a clip of Episode 18. I died.
Hint: I love Chuck/Blair. ;)
patty: [tv] GG {rufus-lily: kiss}[info]woodycakes on May 15th, 2008 03:33 am (UTC)
OMG! yes i saw that!!!!! so much love...
i love how she totally pushes him out.
so excited i can barely contain myself.
thanks for the add, hope you enjoy reading.
Rahma/Hoshy :*: GG - Bass[info]comfortable_yet on May 14th, 2008 02:26 pm (UTC)
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Lily and Rufus! Theyr'e so ~meant to be~.

So much win from Chuck, he had me loling for a while oooo that elevator pic, look at his butt! So cute.
patty: [tv] GG {rufus-lily: kiss}[info]woodycakes on May 15th, 2008 04:51 am (UTC)
ME TOOOOOOO!!!! they should just run away together and leave all the kids to survive, it's not lke they're not already.

CHUCK!!! oh yes that's a wonderful ass picture indeed. :)
Prilly-fools[info]roxstar_7 on May 14th, 2008 04:01 pm (UTC)
I think everyone is in their right place.

Lily/Rufus = LOVE
Chuck/Blair = LOVE
Vanessa/Nate = LOVE (COuld I just say, Nate looks hotter now with Vanessa than with Blair? Its like he suddenly developed a personality)
Dan/Serena = On the rocks, but still LOVE

One more good thing about this episode. No Jenny!
patty: [tv] GG {rufus-lily: kiss}[info]woodycakes on May 15th, 2008 10:05 am (UTC)
I know. this is how things are supposed to be. so let's see more chuck-blair!!!! please.
(Anonymous) on May 18th, 2008 10:43 am (UTC)
heyy i bloghopped my way here. i love reading your gg reviews btw.
and woman on the verge is by far my favourite episode! and mind adding?
patty: [tv] GG {rufus-lily: kiss}[info]woodycakes on May 18th, 2008 10:49 am (UTC)
thanks! ;) yeah i don't mind. except that GG is going on its finale next week so there will be a drought of reviews. but feel free to add me up! thanks!
awesomeone[info]letskilljoy on May 18th, 2008 10:44 am (UTC)
sorry the previous comment was by me.
patty: [tv] GG {rufus-lily: kiss}[info]woodycakes on May 18th, 2008 10:50 am (UTC)
got it. love chuck in that striped green shirt. so cute.