Gossip Girl Recap: Like a Bass Out of Hell

October 28, 2008 9:30 am     Posted in Buzz  Kathryn S g+ page

little-j.jpgWoah. Woah. Woah. What did everyone think of Little J’s new look tonight? It’s sexy. It’s rocker-chic. It’s a cross between Ashlee Simpson and Hannah Montana. But way cooler.


By Kathryn S

Early in the episode, Blair commented to Dan, “Look who finally got a little interesting.” Meh. Dan’s still boring old foot-in-his mouth Lonely Boy to me, but Jenny! Jenny is the Humphrey who finally kicked it up a notch tonight.

Tonight was one of those nights where I screamed at my TV like a maniac. We got new characters, tons of partial nudity, and two fabulous lust stories unfolding, all in approximately 42 minutes of screen time. Chuck and Blair are still playing games, and daring each other to say the infamous “Three Words.” And you know what? I want them to freaking say it already!

Blair is so desperate, she’s taken to Lonely Boy for advice. And he delivers: “Keep your pride and get nothing, or take a risk, and maybe…maybe have everything.” Of course, Dan can’t walk away when he’s on top, so he sabotages Blair after Debbie-Downer Vanessa tattles on Blair and Chuck’s love games that she got served last week. Dammit, Dan!

Meanwhile, Jenny’s been hanging out with one of Eleanor’s models, Agnes, who keeps pointing out that Eleanor is just using Jenny. Agnes has the perfect solution: let a 15-year-old high school dropout start her own fashion line! Not that that would be the most ridiculous storyline that GG has offered us. So Jenny decides to go Brooke-Davis, swipes her designs from Eleanor, and jets off to take her top off with Agnes and her sexy photog friend. Because what would GG be without some gratuitous baring of flesh?

Another sexy addition to the GG cast this week is Aaron, the new artsy dude in town. He’s got his eye on Serena, and there’s definitely a connection, which prompts Aaron to present Serena with television’s most AWKWARD date invitation, ever, followed by television’s most bizarre post-rejection riddle, involving “Cecil the Caterpillar.” We later come to discover that “Cecil” is a reference to Serena’s days at European summer camp, and that she and Aaron might be fated (at least, for the time being). If I’ve lost you, don’t worry- it’s just another excuse to catch up on what I think is the steamiest ep to date.

Blair and Chuck’s game of horny cat-and-mouse came to an emotional pause tonight, when Chuck told Blair that once they say the three words, it will be the beginning of the end. What would become of Chuck and Blair holding hands? Chuck and Blair going to the movies? I have to admit, Chuckie has a point… but that doesn’t mean I didn’t scream, “Say the f*cking words!” repeatedly as tears streamed down Blair’s face.

Just when I thought the show couldn’t end on a better note, Nate busts in on Jenny and Agnes’ topless tea party and drags her naive ass out of there. Jenny asks Nate why he cares what she does, because, you know, he’s not her dad and he’s not her brother… but that only leaves one protective male role for Nate to play: her new lover!

Yes, friends, you read right! Jenny and Nate! Jenny and Nate! Jenny and Nate and a newly babe-ified Taylor Momsen with Chace Crawford’s hands all over her skinny ass. If I have to wait a few more episodes for some steamy Blair-and-Chuck booty calls, I will settle with the next best thing, which is our precious Little J getting the hottest piece on the whole show.

I wonder what breakfast is going to be like at the Humphrey house tomorrow.

17 Comments on "Gossip Girl Recap: Like a Bass Out of Hell"

  1. Lauren, University o says:
    Tue, 28th Oct 20086:17 am 

    Yeah why didn't anyone mention Jenny's new look? How did she suddenly become so crazy with the eye shadow?!

  2. ashley says:
    Tue, 28th Oct 20087:02 am 

    i too, was screaming at the television for chuck and blair to just say it so i can see them get it on, but i was taken aback by the whole jenny-nate thing. did anyone else feel like that came out of nowhere?

  3. Stephanie says:
    Tue, 28th Oct 20087:13 am 

    I was dying for Blair and Chuck to get it over with, because I too wanted to see them get it on.

    I called that Jenny-Nate thing at the beginning of the episode, strangely enough.

    Does anyone else think that the girl on Aaron's motorcycle was his sister not his gf?

    Oh and Jenny looked soooo bad ass last night..

    & I'm glad that she's done with Eleanor's bitchy ass…but Nate had a point…Daddy still doesn't know.

    But damn, that episode definitely ended well.

  4. eSs says:
    Tue, 28th Oct 20088:12 am 

    Why does that girl "Agnes" always play bad girls?! Type cast anyone? She was the little (trouble making) sister of Marissa Cooper on The O.C. Anyhoo–GREAAAAT ep!

  5. Angelique Nolan says:
    Tue, 28th Oct 20081:06 pm 

    Her getting all rockibilly and crazy all of a sudden is weird. The whole her and nate thing, that they dreamed up this episode, not even hints at all before this episode. It's weird and makes me uncomfortable. Taylor Momsen really is like 16 and Chace is like 23. Their characters are closer in age, but it still creeps me out a bit. Like

  6. Angelique Nolan says:
    Tue, 28th Oct 20081:10 pm 

    (finishing the above comment…opps) I think that's a weird angle and I love the Chuck and Blair drama so much. And hell, he's right. I can't see "Chuck and Blair go to the movies." They're just not like that. They're too cool for that, and too random together to have a tame, longterm, normal relationship. Humphrey was right, they would eventually self destruct.

  7. ashley says:
    Tue, 28th Oct 20082:01 pm 

    Ess yes totally agree with that girl always plays bad girls.

    BUT did anyone notice that she was shorter than J and she's sappose to be a model!

    J than has to be freakishly tall or they didn't care and i'm sure elenor doesn't make kids sizes. that just bugged be while watching the show be GREAT besides that.

  8. beth says:
    Tue, 28th Oct 20085:58 pm 

    hating Jenny's makeup… I can deal (sort of) with the vampire eyes… OK not really…I think it looks horrible on her…but the matte nude lips scream blow job… or dead.

    as for the jenny/nate thing… Damn I'm jealous…

  9. vi says:
    Tue, 28th Oct 20086:14 pm 

    ew ew ew.. NATE AND JENNY? CHANCE AND TAYLOR? Does this not scream 8 year age difference to anyone? Normally, I'd be fine with that but honestly: Taylor is just TWO years into her teens. Sorry, I was disturbed. And really? The entire episode hinted at the whole brother/lover vibe from Nate, which made it so much worse towards the end when Jenny compares him to her brother/father then kisses him. Great lesson GG: you have to take your top off to snag the guy. Or: you can drop out of school in favor of a job, then quit said job and still come out just fine. Sigh stupid naive little girl. I was really rooting for you.

    Anyway: loved Blair and Chuck. No "I love you's" yet- boo. Aaron comes off as creepy artistic and not in the least bit hot or worthy of Serena.

  10. Kathryn S says:
    Tue, 28th Oct 20087:05 pm 

    I love that they kept us hanging on the Blair and Chuck thing… but in reality? The "bad girl" and the "bad guy" would totally just f*ck anyway. Just another reason to keep watching, I guess!

  11. katherine says:
    Wed, 29th Oct 20089:41 am 

    who makes serenas sweater in the episode, the one with the jewels on it

  12. Ree says:
    Wed, 29th Oct 200811:25 am 

    Am I the only person in the whole world who does not like jenny? lol she's too much of a fake, goody two-shoes.

    I want Nate and Serena to hook up. I figured after she dumped Lonely Boy, this would be their chance… apperently not.

    Maybe she'll hook up with Artsy-dude and then he'll do something totally crazy and Nate will have to rush in and save the day and then… ta-da :)

    And maybe someone will remind Nate that Jenny is much too young for him… haha

  13. Kaylee says:
    Wed, 29th Oct 20085:22 pm 

    1. HATE Jenny's new look. ick.

    2. The whole Nate & Jenny thing actually comes from the books. So it's really not THAT out of left field. I honestly thought it was gonna happen last season when Nate had the chocolates for her that he ended up giving to Blair.

    3. I think the girl on Aaron's bike was Vanessa.

  14. Liv says:
    Wed, 29th Oct 20086:02 pm 

    Kaylee, I thought the same thing last season with Jenny and Nate. I've been waiting for Jenny & Nate to get together since it happened in the books.. probably one of 3 things that hasn't been changed from book to tv :)

  15. Veronica says:
    Thu, 30th Oct 20084:26 am 

    hey! Love Your notes! btw i'm from Poland so the episodes here appear one day later unfortunately… so when i know that someone has already seen next episode i become mean sometimes:P anyway in my opinion Jenny looks amazing but i prefer her with long wavy hair as she had in 1st season (however now she looks also amazing!)

  16. Jean says:
    Fri, 31st Oct 20089:35 am 

    oh I knew the nate-jenny thing would happen sooner or later but I couldn't imagine it would be now..

    And Dan getting involved in the Blair-chuck games was courageous of him lol..

    Gosh I don't like the new artsy guy, I smell bad news..

  17. missmisha says:
    Wed, 28th Jan 20094:38 pm 

    I love gossip girl style and especially vanessa played by jessica szohr. my favorite look was the opera scene from "you've got yale" -she was wearing gorgeous hoop earrings. I found them online here: http://www.joyodesigns.com

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