01 October 2009 @ 10:19 pm
Glee 01x05: The Rhodes Not Taken  
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I've been excited for Kristen Chenoweth's guest appearance ever since it was announced (and Pushing Daisies was canceled). So with her Emmy win last week and just plain withdrawal symptoms from not having her on my TV, to having her on my favorite show, the excitement/hype I felt was through the roof. And well, Cheno delivers. Was I really expecting anything less than spectacular?!

April Rhodes NEEDS to be in EVERY episode Please
The forever drunkard April may only be sober for a second in this entire episode, but she has such a fantastic presence in all her drunken glory. From the moment she appears till her exit, I am just thoroughly entertained by her. I love the way she 'convinces' the Gleeks to like her. These are precious life lessons she's imparting. I approve of them.

And come on, right? Puck and April are positively adorable together even if she is drunk to the highest heavens. How cute is she in the jersey? And Kurt looking like shit for the first time thanks to April was so worth seeing. She needs to be in every episode now.

Rachel Isn't Going to Do Equus
I love it how it's Sue who ends up being the one that gives Rachel the final push to get back to Glee. As much as I love her, I wish Rachel would stick around this time. She owes the rest of the club her loyalty and her staying on. At least she's come to her senses over having friends >>> being a star.

Oh high school romance
I feel horrible for BOTH Finn and Rachel. Yeah, Finn's acting like an ass, using Rachel's liking him so he can get a chance at a scholarship, but I guess he just doesn't see any other way. I'm glad Rachel got to slap him after finding out about Quinn being pregnant. At least it's out in the open now.

I just wish Quinn would really come clean and just say it is Puck's cause things will be so much better for Finn/Rachel when that happens, though of course, that's going to have it's own set of repercussions. But the kiss in the bowling alley?! too too too cute. I feel bad for Rachel, really.

You Know Emma's Got Other Things In Mind
I think it's really good of Emma to be looking out for Will but you can so tell she's got her ulterior motives. I feel bad for Ken Tanaka just because he's being strung along. Therefore, I really vote Terri disappears so things can go well for Emma and Will. You can feel the tension.

Chenoweth Needs To Stay On Forever

Maybe This Time
Quite possibly THE BEST VOCAL performance so far as Leah and Kristen's voices together just work so well and I was getting goosebumps listening and watching. Their control of their voice is spectacular and just AMAZING. And the way they were emoting, so so so effective. I could feel it. I love this so much.
Alone
Matthew Morrison can do no wrong and add a dash of Kristen Chenoweth (in this case, a lot of her plus some Matt) and you know it's going to be freaking fantastic. Their blending and their really awesome stage presence, joking around and all, was just so good. They need to sing more duets. They were born to do this.
Last Name
Oh Carrie Underwood. You're so lucky to have your song immortalized on Glee! From the costumes to the choreography, to Kristen just going crazy with the song, this was absolute love! I'm not even a fan of the song and yet this performance made me really really like it. Kurt as a cowboy? Where are the Indians? I love Puck and his coming onto April. Hilarious.
Somebody to Love
I liked this song ever since I heard it on Ella Enchanted sung by Anne Hathaway and then when Elliott Yamin sang it on Idol. So 'm pretty much used to covers of this song. And this was no exception. I liked it a lot! Finn's still at his most awkward, it's almost painful to see him move, but he's adorable and the ending from Mercedes? Perfection.
Although I wish Chenoweth would be in every episode from now on, I know that's not going to happen. Still, I'm glad because Glee did get their full season pick up. I'm hoping ratings are super high for this show, cause I can't imagine only being given one season of this amazingness.
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sam-pow-wow: xoxo >> @sexxymanggo[info]sexxymanggo on October 1st, 2009 03:47 pm (UTC)
the dude dancing during "Alone" was the best :))
CHENO FTW!
patty: glee; kurt » all my single ladies[info]woodycakes on October 5th, 2009 10:56 am (UTC)
haha yes! the crowd was priceless.
CHENO NEEDS TO BE PERMANENTLY ON THIS SHOW. :D
Abbey[info]place_to_hide on October 1st, 2009 03:57 pm (UTC)
hehe. I loved it. Her character was drunk like all the time.:P I already know Will's wifes motivate for becoming a nurse at the school. It's to provide Quinn with the Vitamins and stuff.lol I watched the previews for next week.

I'm glad Rachel quit the play.
patty: glee; kurt » all my single ladies[info]woodycakes on October 5th, 2009 10:57 am (UTC)
OH REALLY>!? i dont watch previews but thanks for this. dammit. now we see more terri. boooooooo.

rachel needs to commit to glee :)
Abbey[info]place_to_hide on October 5th, 2009 03:34 pm (UTC)
Yeah! It's going suck.:) Welcome.
patty: glee; kurt » all my single ladies[info]woodycakes on October 6th, 2009 12:16 am (UTC)
boo terri. :(
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Dr. Will[info]morningglory___ on October 1st, 2009 05:51 pm (UTC)
CHENOWETH ♥ I have "Alone" on repeat. It was so fantastic last night ommmmg :D

they need to make her a guest star or something. one episode of chenoweth is not enough tbh.

i find rachel really annoying rofl.
patty: glee; kurt » all my single ladies[info]woodycakes on October 5th, 2009 10:58 am (UTC)
RIGHT?!! her voice is just whoa mega crazy amazing. i wanna be a broadway singer. haha. IT IS NOT ENOUGH TO HAVE JUST ONE. you can't tease us with ONE episode of chenoweth and take it away!!! :(

haha, rachel does have that effect :D
awesomeone[info]letskilljoy on October 2nd, 2009 05:17 am (UTC)
downloaded this ep and can't wait to watch it over the wkend! tbh i cannot stand rachel. probably because i can't stand people who thinks they're the best and sees everyone else as inferior.

and Patty pls pls pls take care of yourself esp with the horrible weather over there. i've been following the news and it's getting rly worrying.
patty: glee; kurt » all my single ladies[info]woodycakes on October 5th, 2009 10:59 am (UTC)
haha, have you seen it?! did you like it?! rachel is representative of some folks i guess and i get why people would be annoyed. haha.

thanks so so so much dear! i totally appreciate it. the weather is nuts, but so far, we've been safe from the brunt of it. *hugs* as long as you see entries from me, it means i'm still alive! thansk though, i really appreciate it
that's a bingo!: Glee - Haters gonna hate[info]jennalice on October 2nd, 2009 06:44 am (UTC)
YES TO CHENO STAYING!!!
She made me like a Carrie Underwood song! THAT GREAT SHE WAS. And April was so hilarious! All the things she did omg :D

Aww and I'm glad Rachel came to her senses and returned to Glee club! It wasn't the same without her ♥
But I'm mad at Finn. I know he has a lot right now with the baby that isn't his to top everything and having feelings for Rachel, but he shouldn't have used her like that.

AND OF COURSE THE EPICNESS THAT WAS SOMEBODY TO LOVE!! ♥♥♥
I'm not fond of Queen's covers (bc Freddie Mercury's voice was so unique and PERFECT, that their songs sung by someone else sounds like pure shit imo) but this one was FLAWLESS. Seriosuly I want Lea Michelle to cover every single song I have.

My only complain: NEEDS MORE SUE.



patty: glee; kurt » all my single ladies[info]woodycakes on October 5th, 2009 11:02 am (UTC)
APRIL needs to be on this show FOREVER. :D i know right? i'm not an underwood fan but she made me really enjoythat.

it was soooo wrong of finn to do that but yet so right (for his character), he's totally grasping at straws as to what to do and that seemed logical to him so he did it. it's so not right, and yeah mean too though :(

Queen really is hard to cover and so their rendition of STL was just presh. it was amazing and their gleeful ways make me love it more :)

SUE NEEDS A SPIN OFF haha. no but really this just needs more sue snark i guess they thought it had enough with april.
that's a bingo!: Glee - Fab self[info]jennalice on October 6th, 2009 06:02 am (UTC)
I can see why Finn did it too. I mean a baby in high school? HELLO LIFE PLAN TOTALLY DESTROYED! If his college plans fade away too he'll have a breakdown.

SUE NEEDS A SPIN OFF
I WOULD SO WATCH THAT. Still the three minutes we had of Sue were hilarious as usual!

I was aroused, then furious.
patty: glee; kurt » all my single ladies[info]woodycakes on October 6th, 2009 06:29 am (UTC)
finn can't have a breakdown! he's too fragile! he won't survive it :( booooooo!!!!!

sue needs to be in moar scenes. i need more of sue's corner :D
i was horrified by her 'i was aroused then furious', then aroused LoL
Meghan: amanda seyfried[info]freaky_claudia on October 2nd, 2009 09:48 am (UTC)
I love love loved this episode! It's the best one so far since the pilot. I can't wait until next week's episode.
patty: glee; kurt » all my single ladies[info]woodycakes on October 5th, 2009 11:02 am (UTC)
it was pretty fantastic right?!?! maybe this time still makes my hair stand on end. amazing :D
Laura ☂: glee: rachelfinn[info]starryeyedmagic on October 2nd, 2009 05:38 pm (UTC)
This episode was so fantastic! ITA about 'Maybe This Time', the emotions in that song totally blew me away!
patty: glee; kurt » all my single ladies[info]woodycakes on October 5th, 2009 11:03 am (UTC)
everytime i listen to it, i'm still reeling from the awesomeness. it's just too good. too too too good. they just nailed it so well. i'm in tears.
David: t7s: happy times[info]outofdoritos on October 3rd, 2009 03:19 am (UTC)
Hah! I completely agree with you on Finn's awkwardness - which is actually kind of distracting. And did you know Cory Monteith is nearly 30?! Weird.
patty: glee; kurt » all my single ladies[info]woodycakes on October 5th, 2009 11:04 am (UTC)
finn wouldn't be finn if he didn't move funny.
and yes, i cannot believe he's nearly 30. that cannot be true right??!haha, cory looks like a child!!!
David: big bang: comic-con buddies[info]outofdoritos on October 6th, 2009 02:46 am (UTC)
Well, most of them are in their 20's - but I can't believe he's that old, playing a high school student haha. So weird.
patty: glee; kurt » all my single ladies[info]woodycakes on October 6th, 2009 02:47 am (UTC)
true! tom welling played clark kent and he was old too right? or that's what i heard :D
i always flirt with death: (push it real good)[info]xhoney_bee on October 3rd, 2009 11:32 am (UTC)
Cheno was amazing in every single scene she was in ♥ Can she be a regular pleaseee? Hehe.

Hahah oh my gosh I'm glad I'm not the only one that notices how incredibly awkward Finn/Cory is. Its kinda adorable but at the same time it makes me cringe hehe ♥
patty: glee; kurt » all my single ladies[info]woodycakes on October 5th, 2009 11:05 am (UTC)
if she has to be like a janitress or the lunch lady, then so be it. imagine all the song numbers in the cafeteria if that happens :D

he is tooooo awkward but so fun to watch. it's part of the charm. :D
Celeni // cK: glee/rachel berry//star[info]celeni on October 4th, 2009 04:12 am (UTC)
You know what I realised? Lea Michele has an Anne Hathaway angle when she was gushing over Finn post kiss and declaring her quitting glee so they could spend more time together. Super talaga.

Cheno was LOVE and I agree, she should be in EVERY episode. I did stick her performance in a pipe and will smoke it... even if I'm against smoking! It was, in her own tone, ah--mayyyyy-zing.
patty: glee; kurt » all my single ladies[info]woodycakes on October 5th, 2009 11:06 am (UTC)
when i think of rachel, i think of you. that's meant to be a compliment okay?! haha. i'm not totally seeing the AH comparison, but i guess you're right in a way haha. they do have a similarity :D

I dont smoke either, but i'm so smoking her performance. graaaaaaabe.
nikitahenderson[info]nikitahenderson on October 6th, 2009 05:47 pm (UTC)
hot guy alert: the asian jock. he was in Step Up 2. aweeesooome dancer. :) heehee.
patty: glee; kurt » all my single ladies[info]woodycakes on October 7th, 2009 12:14 am (UTC)
REALLY?!?! haha, i'm thinking they'll go the asian route and pair him with tina haha!
nikitahenderson[info]nikitahenderson on October 7th, 2009 04:14 am (UTC)
his character;s name is mike chang. tina's surname is cohen-chang. kinda weird if they pair up, if you ask me :P hahaha.

you have to see his dance moves in step up 2 more closely. <3 of course i only think he's cute because he looks like someone i know (who must not be named on LJ). hahahaha.

i'm reeling from cute guy-withdrawal-syndrome here in SG. wahaha. obvious ba?
patty: glee; kurt » all my single ladies[info]woodycakes on October 7th, 2009 05:56 am (UTC)
medyo weird nga if that happens. but i like him. i thought he was cute when he walked in. ahem. who is this who shall not be named?

You're IN SINGAPORE NA FOREVER?! i'm jealous.
nikitahenderson[info]nikitahenderson on October 7th, 2009 12:22 pm (UTC)
benj e's brother. hahaha.

nope, i'm just visiting now, but my mom wants me to work here. she even said i should live with my family friend reggie while looking for a job! :O wahahha...

btw, there are hot guys na here. :) heehee. there was this tea expert that looked like Lestat. as in, Anne Rice's Lestat. SIGH.
patty: glee; kurt » all my single ladies[info]woodycakes on October 7th, 2009 12:34 pm (UTC)
lucky you!!! don't forget me when you're rich. i'll be your PA :D i wanna go to singapore!!!!
nikitahenderson[info]nikitahenderson on October 7th, 2009 12:35 pm (UTC)
if i move here please visit me! :) free lodging!! <3
patty: glee; kurt » all my single ladies[info]woodycakes on October 7th, 2009 12:36 pm (UTC)
if you move there, hire me, i'll be your maid :D haha! but yes, i'll definitely take you up on this!
Mizra [with Manips][info]mizramanips on October 7th, 2009 03:13 pm (UTC)
I MISSED THIS ONE?! ARGH!!!!
patty: glee; kurt » all my single ladies[info]woodycakes on October 8th, 2009 12:13 am (UTC)
yes you did! and you can't miss any more okay?!? what did you and chris do on a wednesday night then?!?! hmmmm...
Pamela: headphones[info]jamypye on October 18th, 2009 02:49 am (UTC)
Another mind-blowing episode to top the last. I guess they really do follow that no-songs, go-songs pattern no?

KRISTIN CHENOWETH IS A GODDESS. Tama si Will, the kids can learn a lot from her in terms of technique. If Sex You Up wins for its Pizazz and Absurdity, Maybe this Time is just a vocal masterclass. Hahaha.

Yes, she needs another guest appearance. Kahit ibang character naman.

patty: glee; kurt » all my single ladies[info]woodycakes on October 18th, 2009 02:53 am (UTC)
ano ito? backtracking ng comments? haha.
they do follow it. i don't mind. when we say no-songs, may songs pa rin naman e :D

KRISTIN IS A VOCAL MASTERCLASS. ETO ANG ASTRO. she really just brings it.

yes, she should totally guest star as a different charcter. taht would be fun and i wouldn't mind. at all.
Pamela[info]jamypye on October 18th, 2009 03:00 am (UTC)
Just catching up, di ako nakakapag-comment on Glee recently...haha. But of course, I really intend to.
patty: glee; kurt » all my single ladies[info]woodycakes on October 18th, 2009 03:01 am (UTC)
ok lang :D i know you do ;)