(S02E07) “Chuck in Real Life”

So remind me again why I bothered watching Gossip Girl tonight? I could have just as easily popped in a packet of microwave popcorn, hopped into my pj’s and settled down for the steamy star-packed Cruel Intentions just as easily. Let’s face it, the plot wouldn’t have changed much.

Boy likes girl. Girl likes the chase. Girl bets boy with girl as prize. Boy falls for the wrong girl.

That pretty much sums up the Blair Bass with Vanessa as victim drama of tonight’s show.

Now… on to something a bit more original.

Lonely Boy’s got a new friend. Poor Nate Archibald has been taken in by the Humphrey’s where they can shower him with love, attention, and well, a running shower. Not a bad deal for a rich boy turned squatter.

The love didn’t flow as easily with the Bass/van der Woodsen clan.  Eric’s gay and that’s A-OK (by me included), but all was not well in Serena’s world. Upon being asked to conduct a press interview all about what a wonderful family and upbringing she’s had, the beans were spilled. Apparently Mrs. van der Woodsen was a better date than a mom. No shocker there. Lucky for us, gourmet dessert and a walk in the not-so-fresh city air can mend broken families. I always knew cake was good for you.