Silly Love Songs
Season 2, Episode 12Of any time of the year, Valentine’s Day is possibly the time I get the most cynical about things - it’s great for those in the right situation, and sucks like hell for everyone else. So, this probably clouds my judgment about the episode as a whole. That's why I was sort of looking forward to this episode with trepidation of being way too cheesy and too schmaltzy for my liking.
That being said, I actually liked the episode - I didn't love it though. I mean, I think the episode could standalone, much like Duets or
The Substitute, but at the same time it also flowed with the plot development. Plus, the fact that there were so many things great about this episode. Unfortunately, one thing got me really annoyed that it could have literally outweighed the good.
THE GOOD:
- Lauren Zizes was probably my favorite character in this episode. Seriously. She dominated Puck like no body's business, and it was awesome.
- The Puck and Lauren situation was brilliant because that could really lead to some character development for Puck. I'm not even a fan of him but I'm seriously looking forward to it. Is he really willing to take things slow with Lauren? And is he growing up? Is he more into a girl's character than her looks? It will be really interesting.
- Santana was my other favorite character tonight. She looked even more beautiful without the Cheerios uniform and her lines were hilarious. To quote,
"I just try to be honest with people when i think they.. SUCK" Haha. I really want that on a bumper sticker and possibly a shirt. I like her bitchiness! That is all.
- Frankly, I was really expecting Rachel to be a desperate psycho for Valentine's Day, and I was pleasantly surprised that she didn't try to be one. I like independent Rachel.
- Kurt/Rachel/Mercedes slumber party was cute. I loved their scenes together and what Mercedes said in the sleepover was perfect - it's ok to be single! Haha. I think the show needs strong girls and I'm glad it seemed like we're going to see that.
- The catfight between Lauren and Santana was EPIC! Enough said.
- Blaine was a really good character, even though he was getting all the solos. Haha. I kind of like that the guy from GAP dissed him because that made him more real of a character. Plus, I like him and Kurt together. The tension is now established, but the friendship isn't ruined.
THE BAD:
- I hated Finn for being such a hypocritical a*s. From self deprecating to a complete douche. What have the writers done to him? Seriously. I just don't understand how on earth can he be attracted to a girl who cheated on him, had sex with his best friend, lied about how she was pregnant with his baby and was generally derogatory toward him. I DON'T UNDERSTAND! He went all crazy on both Quinn AND Rachel for cheating on him, but it’s okay for Quinn to cheat WITH him? I don't think I've ever wanted to drop kick Finn as much as I did when he was in the auditorium.
THE MUSIC:
FAT BOTTOMED GIRL was pretty entertaining. The way Puck was looking at Lauren complete with the smoldering eyes and sexy smirk, the strut he had with the electric
guitar.. Possibly one of Puck's greatest performances. Oh, and Santana's reactions were priceless.
P.Y.T. Quite random but good enough. I like the combination of Artie's vocals with Mike's dancing. I found them adorable.
WHEN I GET YOU ALONE. Amazing. I love the song and Blaine just got the right amount of attitude and charm. It was a really great performance, especially when the Dalton boys popped out of nowhere and startled the shoppers. Haha.
MY FUNNY VALENTINE. I'm sorry, but I hated this. Not because she sang it crying - I get that - but Tina's acting felt forced. I didn't even see one single tear. I just wish she had sung the song straight without the crying. Oh well.
FIREWORK. The song was appropriate and Rachel sounded really great but I really didn't care for this version of the song. It somehow reminded me of when Rachel sang
Baby One More time and just oversang the living daylights out of the song. Rachel's way too good for this song. Just leave it to Katy Perry, please.
SILLY LOVE SONGS was decent. I don't know. Maybe I just don't like the fact that there were too many Warbler performances in one episode and Mercedes - yet again -
continued to languish in the background. I want her to sing!!!!! Ugh.
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- Blaine was a really good character, even though he was getting all the solos. Haha. I kind of like that the guy from GAP dissed him because that made him more real of a character. Plus, I like him and Kurt together. The tension is now established, but the friendship isn't ruined. 
