On my way.
More like Oh my god. I wouldn't normally decide to devote an entire post to one episode, of one tv show, but wow, this one deserves it. This post contains spoilers, so read on if you dare to.
This episode was bound to be a good one, but I have to admit that I am quite impressed with the multitude of major issues facing teenagers today included flawlessly throughout the episode. (Although it has been remarked accross the world-wide-web as somewhat of a Public Service Announcement).
The major (almost background) event that the New Direction's faced this week was Regionals. Normally, that alone would make a good episode, especially because we know that they are to face the adorable, and talented, Warblers. I can't help wish that my highschool had been somehow affililated with a school of good-looking, super-talent young men that always dressed in striking uniforms, but hey: you win some, you lose some.
The competition itself was interesting. Great performances by both schools (I say 'both' because the third school sung for like 3 seconds and then we forgot they performed). Of course, the New Directions take first place, because without a win...how would the season continue?!?!
But it was really the deeper, more serious topics that really spiked my attention. The episode covered Teen-Suicide, Cyber-bullying, and the very "now" texting-while-driving debate. It also "name-dropped" Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation and The Trevor Project.
Lots going on. And maybe too much? Each topic alone would be enough to gauge the interest of viewers, but a lot of people are remarking on the overload of serious information that we faced.
Karofsky, best known as the former bully of Kurt, was the star of this episode. And Max Adler, the actor who plays him, did a marvelous job. Those of us who have gone through a hate-sympathetic-like relation with Karofsky were really taken full circle this episode. The former gay-bullier, who is gay himself, ends up being cyber builled by his classmates at his new highschool for being, wait for it: gay. At the begining, it almost was played off as revengeful, like he is getting a taste of his own medience.
But! It is not before long that any taste of medience is washed away as Karofsky attempts suicide. Thats two major topics down in the first half of the show! That is a lot to take in. The writers (and actors) do a really good job showing how cyber-bullying (and all forms of bullying) can have serious consequences, and I would recommend watching the episode instead of having me butcher it in this rushed-review.
Will Schuester also shares a personal story with the New Directions about almost committing suicide as a teenager.
The last major topic occurs in the last minute of the episode. Quinn is texting while driving (a big no-no!) and gets into what looks like a serious accident. But we will have to wait until the return of the show April 10th (MY 20th BIRTHDAY btw) to find out the details.
The episode was also crammed full of other note-worthy moments: Sebastian apologizes to Blaine, Quinn is reinstated as a Cherrio (maybe, depending on her condition we can assume), Rachel in a wedding dress, and Sue is pregnant?!
Well, although it may have covered too many serious topics in one episode, the writers did so flawlessly and have my full appreciation. It is nice to see a show which so many teenagers watch take on such serious issues. Heres to hoping that some of them sink in.
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xx*courtney.
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