I was not myself.
It was a typical, dreary Sunday evening. After a long weekend of trying and failing to be productive and get a decent amount of research done, I curled up on my basement couch, hot chocolate in hand, and turned on the epitome of teenage soap opera TV:
Gossip Girl.
Now, you may be wondering why a girl like me - who watches shows like Supernatural and chooses Rise Against over Lady Gaga any day - would willingly turn on the latest teenage girl drama craze on television. To tell you the truth, I can't give you a simple answer. I don't like the stereotypes protrayed by the show. I don't think that the plot lines mimic those of my own life, or even the lives of people I know. It revolves around vibrant characters with cash to burn; last time I checked my bank account, I'm certain that I cursed myself for buying three or four too many lunches from the caf. *sigh*
I accept that my wardrobe will never consist of the latest styles and trends of Upper East Side (though I secretly wish I had an 'in' with the costume designer). I resolve that my life will never consist of meticulous scandals, high-profile love triangles, or run-ins with secret societies. I understand that I will never look that good walking to school with a coffee in one hand and my blackberry in the other - like, let's say, Blake Lively or Taylor Momsen.
Nevertheless, I sit, I sip, and - dare I say it? - I enjoy.
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"I sit, I sip, I enjoy"
ReplyDeleteI happen to watch gossip girl religously.
I liked your comparisons between real life and the fantasy of the show. It showed how fare off the plot is from any kind of average life style.
I will admit that the characters are steriotypes and the plots are way out there sometimes, but the show isn't meant to be emmy worthy. Its simply a portal that takes its viewers to another place and life style for 60 minutes.
I think you expressed your opinion of teen dramas very well, and clearly.
good job
i think you did a good job with this piece. i like how you explained this guilty pleasure, and how even though it is not relatable, it's still fun to watch. we all like to escape for those 60 minutes into a life of luxury - lives more excitng and scandalous than our own homework-filled high school lives.
ReplyDeletegood tone. good descriptions = good work.
I've been there before; just watching a show asking yourself why the hell you're honestly watching it. Regardless, you're drawn to it for some reason and continue to watch it. The wonder and power a tv can hold always amazes me! You did a great job capturing that thought though in this post.
ReplyDeleteADORABLE :)
ReplyDeleteWe all have our secret pleasures like gossip girl :P
We won't judge ;P
But yeah, I loved how casual the tone to this was, and how you talked about the show and interspersed little person stories and anecdotes in there.
Very easy to relate to.
A good, casual read that kinda makes me want to look into this gossip girl craze...