Hate On Me: Why Do Some People Complain So Much About Glee?

I actually didn’t get to see last night’s Britney Spears episode until about 10:00 because of a previous engagement.

But it was worth the wait, and I loved every minute.

However, I was surprised later when I went online and saw that a good majority of viewers didn't like the episode.

I’m not trying to tell anyone what to think about “Britney/Brittany”, but I certainly don’t think it deserved all the hate it got.

I laughed out loud during several parts of the episode, including Brittany revealing her trauma of being compared to Britney Spears because her name was “Brittany S. Pearce”. I also enjoyed Brittany’s determination to become the most talented member of the Glee Club and the assembly scenes with the “sex riot”.

I didn't even mind the recreation of the music videos. I grew up in the 90s and remember watching Britney videos, especially Baby One More Time, so seeing those with the Glee characters brought back memories of when I was younger.

When I’m not watching Glee, I do enjoy my share of serious shows that provoke discussion. I’ll check out episodes of “Law and Order: SVU” and I was a pretty big fan of “ER” for several seasons.

One of the reasons I love Glee is because it is a good chance to escape from reality. I have several of my own problems that I deal with on a daily basis. But when Tuesday night rolls around, I can’t wait to sit on the couch and watch a new episode of one of my favorite shows.

Why do some people expect every show to be dead serious and be totally perfect in plot execution or character development? Why can’t a show ever just be FUN? Why does every show have to be about how "intelligent" it is or whether or not it has some big mystery to follow?

If people are going to watch Glee, they should expect that they aren’t going to get the realism and outstanding plot development that they would get watching other shows on TV.

If someone can’t understand this, then I think they should stop watching the show. If they expect the same standard that a show like “Law and Order” would present, perhaps Glee isn’t the show for them.

And that’s fine. We all have different tastes, and the world would be boring if everyone liked the same things.

I’m not saying that every Glee episode is outstanding. It’s just that in my opinion, the good outweighs the not-so-good.

But if you’re just going to complain about the show, isn’t it better to not watch anymore than it is to continue watching and then moan about it every week?

However, if you are going to continue to watch Glee, just appreciate it for what it is. It's a great musical comedy that doesn't always make sense, but it's a great way to wind down and discover how to enjoy life again.

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Was Rachel Out of Line in "Audition"?

As Ashley mentioned in one of yesterday’s entries, Glee introduced a new character named Sunshine Corazon, a foreign exchange student from the Philippines.

I was excited when Sunshine was introduced to us, especially after she performed “Listen” for the Glee club. I thought she could definitely make New Directions stronger, plus she has a down-to-earth personality that would be attractive to the viewing audience and the club.

Unfortunately, Sunshine was chased away from New Directions thanks to Rachel. Well, at least in my opinion it was Rachel’s fault.

Rachel initially started off being nice to Sunshine and telling her about auditions. However, she got rude quickly, speaking to Sunshine like she was a five-year-old, even after Sunshine said she understood English.

Rachel didn’t even listen to what Sunshine told her. She continued to be condescending, speaking loudly and slowly, and of course, she made Glee club all about her. I mean, who wouldn’t be excited to be a constant backup to Rachel? Right…?

Later in the episode, Rachel sent Sunshine to a crackhouse, where Sunshine had her sheet music stolen by some of the residents. Although Rachel said she would pay for new music, it was a lost cause at that point. Sunshine ended up leaving to join Vocal Adrenaline.

I didn’t really have a problem with Rachel last year, but she has started off season 2 as my new least favorite character.

It is clear she has not learned from last season where she alienated her fellow Glee club members and friends because she wanted to be the star all the time. She didn’t want other members to have a say in how the club went and just wanted to do things her way. She constantly felt hurt and betrayed by her fellow members.

So what does she do? Returns to school and acts THE EXACT SAME WAY that was getting her in trouble last year.

At this point, I wonder if Rachel will ever learn. By now, she is certainly old enough to understand that Glee cannot always be all about her. In real life, even the most talented actors and singers have to stay sharp and lose awards and starring roles to others. They can’t throw a tantrum and sabotage their fellow celebrities every time something doesn’t go their way. They are expected to deal with disappointment, so why shouldn't Rachel do the same?

If Rachel wants to go on to be a star, she is going to have to be more humble. In the professional world, she will lose solos and lead roles more often than she thinks. It is best for her to learn to deal with that now. If she goes into the Hollywood or Broadway world acting like she did towards Sunshine, no one will want to work with her.

Rachel does not seem to have learned from the anger others rightfully directed at her in the past. She was definitely out of line when it came to Sunshine. The right thing for her to do would have been to help Sunshine adjust to her new life and welcome her into the Glee club.

I realize that may have been some boring television if Rachel were just thrilled to have Sunshine. But was it really necessary to have her act like a complete bitch?

In my opinion, Rachel was definitely out of line in “Audition”. She needs to redeem herself starting now and needs to be willing to give as much as she takes.

What do you think? Was Rachel over the top or was her treatment of Sunshine not that bad?

Let me know your thoughts in the comments section.

Epic Quotes:The Audition Edition

Here is my list of favorite quotes from the season premiere of Glee. I hope that you will enjoy them as much as I did. I'm going to attempt an "Epic Quotes" list for every episode, so check back next week for more!

"I try to do something for everybody... 25 percent show tunes, 25 percent hip hop, 25 percent classic rock.." - Will Schuester
"100 percent gay!" - Jacob

"My eyes are up here, Jew-fro." - Santana

"People thought I went on vacation, but actually I spent the summer lost in the sewers." - Brittany

"Because we're both Asian? That's racist." - Tina

"When exactly did you ink your sponsorship with Land's End?" -Jacob

"When are you slated to make your triumphant return to the Shire?" - Jacob

"I think you can manage a sixth National title without two confetti cannons." - Principal Figgins
"You think your kids can imagine life without their daddy?" - Sue

"B-E-I-S-T-E. It's French." - Coach Beiste

"First of all, a female football coach is like a male nurse. Sin against nature." - Sue

"Do not get up in the panther's business, lady. You're all coffee and no omelet." - Coach Beiste

"I would've jumped in with a kick ass harmony, but the dude was naked." - Finn

"SHUT UP!" - Sue

"They fell in love over the summer at Asian camp." - Artie

"You ignored me for weeks this summer." - Tina
"I was playing a marathon round of Halo, woman!" - Artie

"Dude, your mouth is huge. How many tennis balls can you fit in there?" - Puck
"I don't know, I've never had any balls in my mouth.. have you?" - Sam

"Are you crying?" - Finn
"Yeah, I saw your stats from last season, and it really hurt my feelings." - Coach Beiste

"Now take your juicy, vine-ripened chest fruit, and get the hell out of my office." - Sue

"Stop the violence." - Brittany

"I made it up. Coach Beiste didn't touch my boobs. Actually, I really want to touch her boobs." - Brittany

"Are you turning on me? In public??" - Sue


The whole episode was completely filled with hilarity. I tried to get all the best quotes, but leave a comment if you think I missed anything particularly amazing!

The New Characters of Season Two

Last night's season premiere of Glee introduced us to the following three new characters:

Sunshine Corazon (played by Charice Pempengco) is a foreign exchange student. She originally wants to be a member of New Directions but Rachel, worried about Sunshine taking her spotlight, scares her off into joining rival glee club, Vocal Adrenaline. I enjoyed seeing Rachel and Sunshine go back and forth singing with their version of "Telephone" by Lady GaGa, and I look forward to seeing more battles between the two of them throughout the season!

Sam Evans (played by Chord Overstreet) is a transfer student who just wants to be accepted by his classmates. Finn convinces Sam to try out for the glee club, but changes his mind after witnessing Finn get kicked off the football team. Sam ends up making the football team, replacing Finn as the quarterback. Now we have a rival for Finn, and potentially a new love interest for Kurt? That's the rumor, so we'll have to wait and see what happens with that. Could that "How many balls can you fit in your mouth?" joke have been a hint? Dun dun dun...

Last, but not least, we have a new football coach! Shannon Beiste (played by Dot Jones) starts off the school year by taking away some of the budget funds from Sue and Will. Sue and Will are simply not cool with that, so they decide to team up against Coach Beiste to "bring her down". Beiste has a very difficult time being accepted as a female football coach. Even though she acts tough to everyone, she's actually quite sensitive, and wants to be liked. I see her and Will becoming close friends.. maybe they can bring SUE down!




What did y'all think? Let us know in the comments. Personally, I thought the jerky arm movements that Sunshine kept making while she was singing "Listen" were a little annoying. She has a great voice though! I *do* hope that Sam turns out to be gay (because he's too pretty not to be), and I am super excited to see future interactions between Coach Beiste and Coach Sylvester. Can't wait until next week's BRITNEY EPISODE!!

And I Say Hello...

Hello, Gleeks! I’m so excited to be here on Glee Club Online! After a successful audition for the role of writer, I’d like to tell you a little about myself.

My name is Ali, and I am looking to begin a career as a writer, so I figured I should gain experience with a blog about one of my favorite shows. I have lived in the Keystone State of Pennsylvania my whole life. You probably know this, but Pennsylvania borders Ohio, so I’m not a very long distance from the world of New Directions.

I have almost every song from Glee on my IPod, and I just kicked off season two by downloading everything from tonight’s season premiere. I have season 1 on DVD, own two of the Glee t-shirts from Macy’s, have a necklace and a bracelet from the Claire’s line, and intend to buy the 2011 calendar.

I became a fan of the show when I saw a preview for the pilot. I think I was watching “So You Think You Can Dance?” at the time. When I saw the kids singing “Don’t Stop Believing”, I couldn’t wait to check it out. Although I enjoyed the pilot, I wasn’t sure I would become a diehard Gleek. But here I am!

It is really hard for me to pick one favorite song, since I could play them all on repeat and never get bored with them. But if I had to pick one, I would go with “Ice Ice Baby”. I associated Vanilla Ice’s original version with one of my favorite movies, 13 Going on 30, so the song has stuck with me since I first saw that movie. I was ecstatic when New Directions did it on the show.

Just like I can’t pick one favorite song, it’s also hard to pick one favorite character. However, I have to say I enjoy Brittany the most. She reminds me of Karen from Mean Girls, who I also loved. Brittany hangs out with the “mean girls” (Quinn and Santana), but she is too spaced out to be mean. She has some great lines just like Karen. My favorite Brittany line is “I bet the duck is in the hat.”

Although I love Brittany, my favorite Glee quote comes from Finn in the episode “Preggers”:

“I borrowed this book from the library. Do you know you can just, borrow books from there? All of them! Except the encyclopedias.”

When I am not watching Glee, I enjoy watching hockey (Pittsburgh Penguins) and baseball (New York Yankees). I also love going ice skating, shopping, and bowling.

Well, I hope you enjoy everything I am going to write for you. This week, watch here for my review of the Glee clothing line at Macy’s. I am also thinking of doing an awards segment for each new episode where I give out awards for characters and plotlines.

If you have any ideas for what you want me to write about, just drop me a comment in the comments section. I am open to any and all suggestions!

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