Since The Hills is on hiatus, I need more teen-oriented television to fill the void and blog about. Thankfully, ABC.com posted another free, streaming episode of My So-Called Life. I know the entire series is on DVD now, but is ABC planning to stream the whole thing online? 'Cause that would rock my world.
Two issues, though:
A) I wasn't subject to those effingly awful ATT ads this time. But, I did have to sit through pseudo sensual slop about hair removal cream. Smooth skin may be sexy, but the process of removing it sure ain't.
B) Pausing or skipping past certain scenes caused Firefox to crash numerous times. Not so cute.
Anyway, onto the second episode.
The Chases reignite the romance in the relationship by taking ballroom dancing lessons, Angela spends quality time at Brian Krakow's house working on a science project and Rayanne and Rickie plot to get Jordan and Angela together.
The episode starts off with Angela recounting all the kisses in her life to date (three) -- a camp counselor (who happened to have a girlfriend at the time), an usher at her cousin's wedding (who only kissed her 'cause he lost a bet -- ouch) and a guy she met on the beach last summer...who actually turns out to be a lifeguard resuscitating her. It seems pretty sad, but considering who I was dating when I was 15, I'd say Angela is light-years ahead of me (although I did have a teeny little crush on Dan when I was 15...but that doesn't really count 'cause he was the Internet Boy back then and years away from being my ridiculously cute fiance).
According to Rayanne, people throwing themselves at people is like, the entire basis of civilization. I can't say I disagree. Helen of Troy, anyone?
I honestly don't know how high school teachers do it. If I had to put up with consistent blank stares every time I asked a question, I'd punch someone. None of my classes (barring math) were ever like this, but I guess that's because I was surrounded by the academic dick-measurers known as honors and AP kids.
To those of you in relationships -- do you kiss for kissing's sake or do those kisses all have to lead somewhere? I'm all about the old-school and a firm believer that kissing for kissing's sake is vital to a good relationship.
This episode is Jordan Catalano at his most eloquent thus far and I've gotta admit, the guy looks pretty good. See?
I can see why Angela started hanging out with new people. Sharon Cherski is a raging bitch.
Of all the characters on the show, I probably relate to Brian Krakow the most. Big hair? Check (the dark days before I discovered the glory that is the flat-iron). Nerdy interests? Check. Unrequited crush? Check.
I love how the characters (and the audience) are unable to reference Jordan Catalano without using his full name. I knew people like that in high school and to this day, can't talk about them without saying both their first and last names.
Rayanne's nugget of wisdom for the episode? "I think part of him is partly interested in you. Definitely." Right....And you know what? Dating hasn't gotten any less confusing since high school.
Dude, what's up with Rickie's cousin Tino? We're never gonna meet this guy, are we?
Dear Early 90s Fashions: Please come back. The flannel and those button-up dresses worn with Doc Martens? I could totally rock those. 'Cause seriously, if I see one more sassy sloganed tee, designer handbag or anything remotely resembling Bobo Chic, I will punch the nearest person in the larynx. Think about it, OK? Lots of love: Jaime xx
Can we talk about Rayanne for a second? Homegirl is always eating so either she's got the perpetual munchies or she's a girl after my own heart and just likes to chow down. Speaking of, homemade artichoke spinach dip + crusty French bread = proof of a benevolent God.
Serious bonus points to Angela for fending off Jordan's lusty advances and for not backing down when he was being a dick. Why aren't there more girls like this on TV now? Modern teenagers would probably have put up with this shit because, "like, he's so cute and totally popular and it's just sex. Like, everyone does it..." I may be exaggerating a touch, but can you tell I don't have faith in nor respect for the youth of America?
Best line of the episode? Brian telling Jordan, "According to this, she was born yesterday..." See what happens when you commission a dude like Jordan Catalano to make a fake I.D.?
The fact that this show was canceled only adds further credence to my theory that television execs are, without a doubt, among the most intellectually and emotionally bankrupt people to walk the earth.
Two issues, though:
A) I wasn't subject to those effingly awful ATT ads this time. But, I did have to sit through pseudo sensual slop about hair removal cream. Smooth skin may be sexy, but the process of removing it sure ain't.
B) Pausing or skipping past certain scenes caused Firefox to crash numerous times. Not so cute.
Anyway, onto the second episode.
The Chases reignite the romance in the relationship by taking ballroom dancing lessons, Angela spends quality time at Brian Krakow's house working on a science project and Rayanne and Rickie plot to get Jordan and Angela together.
The episode starts off with Angela recounting all the kisses in her life to date (three) -- a camp counselor (who happened to have a girlfriend at the time), an usher at her cousin's wedding (who only kissed her 'cause he lost a bet -- ouch) and a guy she met on the beach last summer...who actually turns out to be a lifeguard resuscitating her. It seems pretty sad, but considering who I was dating when I was 15, I'd say Angela is light-years ahead of me (although I did have a teeny little crush on Dan when I was 15...but that doesn't really count 'cause he was the Internet Boy back then and years away from being my ridiculously cute fiance).
According to Rayanne, people throwing themselves at people is like, the entire basis of civilization. I can't say I disagree. Helen of Troy, anyone?
I honestly don't know how high school teachers do it. If I had to put up with consistent blank stares every time I asked a question, I'd punch someone. None of my classes (barring math) were ever like this, but I guess that's because I was surrounded by the academic dick-measurers known as honors and AP kids.
To those of you in relationships -- do you kiss for kissing's sake or do those kisses all have to lead somewhere? I'm all about the old-school and a firm believer that kissing for kissing's sake is vital to a good relationship.
This episode is Jordan Catalano at his most eloquent thus far and I've gotta admit, the guy looks pretty good. See?
I can see why Angela started hanging out with new people. Sharon Cherski is a raging bitch.
Of all the characters on the show, I probably relate to Brian Krakow the most. Big hair? Check (the dark days before I discovered the glory that is the flat-iron). Nerdy interests? Check. Unrequited crush? Check.
I love how the characters (and the audience) are unable to reference Jordan Catalano without using his full name. I knew people like that in high school and to this day, can't talk about them without saying both their first and last names.
Rayanne's nugget of wisdom for the episode? "I think part of him is partly interested in you. Definitely." Right....And you know what? Dating hasn't gotten any less confusing since high school.
Dude, what's up with Rickie's cousin Tino? We're never gonna meet this guy, are we?
Dear Early 90s Fashions: Please come back. The flannel and those button-up dresses worn with Doc Martens? I could totally rock those. 'Cause seriously, if I see one more sassy sloganed tee, designer handbag or anything remotely resembling Bobo Chic, I will punch the nearest person in the larynx. Think about it, OK? Lots of love: Jaime xx
Can we talk about Rayanne for a second? Homegirl is always eating so either she's got the perpetual munchies or she's a girl after my own heart and just likes to chow down. Speaking of, homemade artichoke spinach dip + crusty French bread = proof of a benevolent God.
Serious bonus points to Angela for fending off Jordan's lusty advances and for not backing down when he was being a dick. Why aren't there more girls like this on TV now? Modern teenagers would probably have put up with this shit because, "like, he's so cute and totally popular and it's just sex. Like, everyone does it..." I may be exaggerating a touch, but can you tell I don't have faith in nor respect for the youth of America?
Best line of the episode? Brian telling Jordan, "According to this, she was born yesterday..." See what happens when you commission a dude like Jordan Catalano to make a fake I.D.?
The fact that this show was canceled only adds further credence to my theory that television execs are, without a doubt, among the most intellectually and emotionally bankrupt people to walk the earth.
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