Ahhh, that was glorious! I knew I would love GLEE. And I did. I loved it. I want more of it. I need more GLEE.
For those of you who have (somehow) missed it, GLEE is a new show on Fox. It debuted after last night’s American Idol, but won’t resume until this fall. The hour-long comedy is about a high school show choir in Ohio. It’s a little bit dark, a lot funny, and I am in love with it.
In the final scene, as the choir performs the Journey song that has been stuck in my head since these previews began, the teacher who has been working with them walks in. And as his eyes teared up, I’m not even kidding – so did mine. It was beautiful.
The end.
Just kidding. You knew I had more to say, right?
First, I have my favorite quotes from last night’s premiere, excluding most of the ones that have been run into the ground in the previews.
- I’m on my feet four hours a day, three days a week here! Do you see what I have to deal with?
- My long-distance girlfriend in Cleveland almost broke up with me.
- Last month they held down a guy and shaved off one of his eyebrows just because he watched Grey’s Anatomy.
- Look, if it was up to me, we wouldn’t have mandatory bi-weekly locker checks.
- Every Wednesday we’re going to have a puzzle night, because I know how important it is for you to have a creative outlet.
- Dr. Phil said that people can change!
- High school’s over. For both of us. It’s time to move on.
- She used to be filled with so much joy.
- You broke the rules. And for that, you must be punished.
- Don’t you get it, man? We’re all losers.
- These steps are not hard! I’ve been doing them since preschool.
- Do you think you could recruit the jazz band? . . I’ve got some pull.
- And what are you bringing to the table, Justin Timberlake?
- Being a part of that, in that moment, I knew who I was in the world.
Anyway, I was in my school’s show choir. For half the year, we were called Select Chorus and wore tuxedo shirts, cummerbunds and suspenders. I sang in that half of the year.
For the other half, we were called Swing Choir, and we danced. While singing. I accompanied the choir on the piano for that part of the year.
In the spring of my senior year, I did finally dance with the swing choir. And while I wouldn’t call it the best moment of my life (like Will did in GLEE), I will say I enjoyed it. Even though I was so embarrassed to be seen dancing in public. To a Beach Boys song. With jazz hands.
As they say, there is nothing ironic about show choir.
If you missed it, you can watch GLEE on Fox.com. And until it’s up, here’s a preview.
(And if there was ever any doubt this show was made for me, the Fancast page says next to the preview, “You might also like . . .” and guess what’s listed first? Gilmore Girls. And next, Veronica Mars. Apparently, Fancast knows me well.)
Did you watch it? What did you think?
I was gonna put that quote on my blog too. :) (your title:) I also liked the “we’re all losers” part. :D So yes, I watched it and also enjoyed it. Too bad we have to wait so long for another one. I’m also wondering if it’ll launch these actors’ careers like it did those from ‘Freaks and Geeks’ — did it say you might like ‘Freaks and Geeks’ too if you like ‘Glee’? ;) I was never in glee club or show choir or any of that, but this made me want to be! ;) (Happy to join in with the “losers”!;)
Oh, one more quote I liked was when she told him that the others would probably expect them to become an item. :))
haha. jazz hands. :-)
and i love the cumberbunds too!
Ok, I swear I don’t usually comment on EVERY POST someone writes but I think we are soul mates and I have something to say about everything you blog! LOL!
I watched part of this while I was at the gym last night and was totally hooked! I didn’t know what it was, so thanks for telling me. And Gilmore Girls? SWOON! :) That first line you listed I had to quote to my DH–it cracked me up!
I did watch it and I loved it! It made me miss show choir because it was my favorite thing about high school. I wish we could have had cooler outfits then the old cumberbund and tie though! It’s a great show and I just hope it gets enough followers to stay on.
Did they do jazz hands in the show last night? I don’t remember if they did… sorry for another comment but I thought of a few other things… :) I thought the characters were true to some of my stereotypes — I could just imagine someone like Rachel or Kurt being in the show choir (or at least in drama;). I also liked the cheerleader coach. :) And the blackmail. :))
Oh, and this morning I went to put in my Journey CD while getting ready for work but couldn’t find it so I put in the Dirty Dancing soundtrack instead — maybe they’ll perform one of those songs someday. :) I found Journey when I got into the car and listened to it on my way to work though. :D
Okay so we watched it too and loved it! Our digital tv cut out when he responded to the question: “what are you bringing to the table?” What is he bringing? We couldn’t believe the sound cut out then. :)
Mine did too, Lauren! I didn’t even hear PART of what he said! POC digital converters!
I can’t believe I missed this show. Stupid DVR. I’m going to watch it online!!!!
I missed it :-( Do you think they’ll put it out on DVD before the series starts??? :-D And I take offense to the losers being in swing choir :-(…I was in swing choir and I didn’t think we were losers! But maybe that was just my high self-esteem…. :-D
HM, you should watch it. That isn’t quite what he or I meant. :) I’m doubting it will all be available on DVD before it comes out on TV though! :P But you can watch the first episode online, it sounds like. :)
Totally missed it:( Looks funny thought. Perhaps I can catch it on Hulu…
I hadn’t even heard of that show yet. Sounds like a great one!
I totally did not see that show but I wish I had…
I was also in my high school choir and Show Choir. I too love Gilmore Girls…and Dawson’s Creek…what can I say? I’m a geek.
i liked it, but i’m scared to say that because of my history with tv cancellations. we’ll just let them think only you people liked it. ;)
Loved the picture. (Of you, I mean:)
Chelley – I'm bummed about waiting for the fall, too! And yes, they did jazz hands when they were practicing Sit Down, You're Rocking the Boat.
Thanks, Erin. :)
Jessie – please, don't stop commenting now!
Steph – definitely one of my favorite parts of HS, too!
Lauren – He said, "I've got the music."
Stephanie C, Nap Warden, Angie & Beth – Yes, watch it online. I bet you'll love it!
HM – I'm pretty sure nobody HERE thinks that swing choir members were losers. :)
Mel – good plan. We all thank you.
Busy – thanks! :)
Loved it! I, too, was in our high school’s show choir. We were called the Harmonaires complete with royal blue shimmer dresses and silver sequin elastic belts. Fun times!
I just watched last night on hulu.com. It was awesome, but I kept on getting nervous that it was going to be like that movie The Election, with Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon and if that was the case I can’t handle it too dark and too dirty, but by the end of the show I figured they weren’t going that direction so I think it’s going to pretty cool.
I randomly found your blog when I googled the phrase 'there is nothing ironic about showchoir,' in an effort to see if friends of mine who would never watch this show would be able to figure out my away message without asking me. Which all sounds strange, but whatever.
Another favorite quote, maybe it was in the previews but I didn't see many of them:
"Your resentment is delicious."
The cheerleading coach is so perfect and the germophobe teacher. Just precious.