Howdy friends! A little birdie said I would announce who the winner of my energizing snack-attack giveaway is (since I promised that in the title…)
and the winner is…
Terri from Rags Against the Machine!
Congratulations, Terri! Your blog is one of my favorites to read- full of style, wisdom, and joy. I don’t direct my mom to too many other blogs, as I’m a bit afraid she’ll run out of time to read mine, but I sent her yours one time! E-mail me your address and I”ll send the goodies your way!
And now, since you’re probably wondering what on earth the title means (unless you’re a fellow Gleek), I’ll continue RAVING ON, RAVERS! (you can take man-go-round out of the rave scene, but you can’t take the rave…you know…)
I”ll keep it simple: Why I Love The Teevee Show Glee by Meri
1. Sue Sylvester: Has Jane Lynch ever even sorted laundry or checked the mail without it being funny? I’ll volunteer to research whether this is true or not by watching the raw footage…
2. Rachel Barry’s wardrobe: Yes, this prepster can never get enough of her sweaters and skirts. Proud to be not just a Gleek but a geek myself!
3. The music: Yes, its cheesy as all get out and auto-tuned beyond Britney, beyond Kylie even… but I like to belt it out along with them and dance in my PJs and mukluks. Personal fave so far- Jane Lynch/ Olivia Newton John doing “Let’s Get Physical” or anything Kristin Chenowith did on her guest starring role.
4. The man-candy. Okay, so perhaps I’m a bit old for this, but Finn and Puck are both pretty hot. and that guy from the rival glee club who Rachel dates for the duration of a study hall. Oh, and if he put a bag over his broccoli hair, Matthew Morrison isn’t so bad.
5. The episode where Kurt was dressed like Peter Pan. I laughed for five minutes straight as I recalled the guy with the web persona who “is” Peter Pan searching for his “Tink…”
6. Britney: My awesome brother-in-law brought this to my attention, but she makes some pretty fantastically stupid facial expressions throughout her tenure. Plus, the whole bizarro relationship she has with Santana cracks me up every single time.
7. The last name “Fabray.”
8. The guidance counselor’s eyes. I’m pretty sure she was a Disney character in a past life, but man-go-round and I like to fathom what her eyes might possibly be able to do when he enjoys the show with me I make him watch Glee.
9. The guest stars: To name a few, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kristin Chenoweth, Olivia Newton-John, Neil Patrick Harris, Eve, Idina Menzel (the chick who plays Maureen in the movie version of Rent is how I usually describe her), and Britney Lynn Spears… Still holding out for David Bowie.
10. The cheese: It’s no secret, I love a good cheese fest. Despite it’s best attempts to be irreverent to multiple groups in every episode (Jews, nerds, gays, jocks, Asians, blacks, cheerleaders, physically disabled, developmentally disabled…) there is without a doubt always a moment of cheesy solidarity as the cast prances around in awesomely choreographed oblivion to some pop gem.
Sold.
So do you watch Glee? Love it? Hate it? Have another show you’re into at the moment and hoarding on Netflix instant queue (or as my co-worker would say… “kway.”
Yours til the Gleek streaks…
Meri
oh, oh, oh, Meri, I’m really excited about this and looking forward to that package of healthy goodies.
I hope you enjoy them! It’s merigoesround(at)gmail(dot)com!
uh, the e-mail is terri.lowry@sbcglobal.net
Can’t see a way to email you…
Oh man a while back people told me I looked like one of the guys on Glee. But I think that show is too dorky for me.
hmmmm, I can’t think of who that would be? People have told me I look like people I can’t believe I resemble…like Annie Hall? Ish don’t think so!
I lOVE Glee and all its cheese 🙂 Also, I’d like to point out that Cory Monteith (Finn) is 29. Score!
Fun blog 🙂
hahaha- you just made my day with that little tidbit! I thought I was the “december” and it turns out I’m actually the “may” in this pretend romance 🙂
Now, if only Silas from Weeds or Zac Efron were a bit older…
I’m glad you visited my blog and joined in Anna! Come back soon!
SUE SYLVESTER IS MY HERO.
(This comment deserved caps.)
When I grow up, I want to be exactly like her.
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Why wait to grow up? I want to be her NOW hahaha!
Luv glee!! I always try to repeat what Brittany says and keep a straight face and can’t do it…she’s a good actor! lol! Gwenyth and Kristen always make the show more exciting too!
hahaha- that’s a good game to try… and I happen to be watching Glee as I type, so I’ll be able to try it SOON! The Power of Madonna is on.
I saw the title and just about fa-reaked!
Because i love Glee!
I have been suffering from Glee withdrawals so I have been watching season 1 over.
I love that Brittany’s lines are all mad libbed. I think it makes her charachter 10000000x funnier.
I also love the man candy! Puck, Finn and Mr. Schue!
And I love the crazy that is Sue Sylvester! And Principal Figgans.
Ok my list of “Why I love Glee” is getting long. I will stop now 🙂
The principal is hilarious, you are right. I had no idea britney ad libbed her lines! She’s talented! Is she in anything else besides glee?
I think she started out in dance primarily. Because she was Beyonce’s backup dancer before she was cast on Glee.
I’ve been surprised to find out some of the careers of glee members before the show- broadway, boybands, backup dancers! No wonder they are all so talented!
I. Love. Glee. LOVE.
I read some sad news lately and I don’t know if it’s true or not … but after this season coming up, in which a few (Finn, swoon! Quinn, etc) are seniors, that they won’t be returning the following season. They graduate and move on, just like real life. If this is true, I’m not sure I can continue watching.
Oh no! that’s horrible like when I read the last Harry Potter book! Say it ain’t so…
i’M WON OVER AND I’LL WATCH GLEE FROM NOW ON. I’VE ONLY SEEN IT ONCE AND I GUESS I’VE BEEN MISSING SOMETHING.
I’ll try to give you a heads up when it is going to be on again! Probably september!
Ok, so I’m a total Gleek as well! Honestly, it’s so freaking witty! I do prefer the first season to this last one, though. Hoping season 3 brings the heat. Yes, and Cory is 29. I find it wonderful that he makes his living playing a 17 year old. He looks much more like his real age in person, but still very young. This guy I know is in Bonnie Dune with Cory.
Brittney S. Pierce is one of my favorites! “There can’t be two Brittney Spears” Honestly, the episode where she says she still believes in Santa, and Arty plays along. I couldn’t stop laughing.
I’m also a huge Kurt fan! His fashion related lines are priceless!
Oh, and here is a tid bit, Rachel and “her date” where in the original Broadway cast of “Spring Awakening” together. He’s a cutey, but he’s gay ladies!
oh man- it sounds like I better get watching season 2! I have a lot of catching up to do 🙂
I love Glee! I barely watched the first season (or rather, I can’t place the episode with the songs from the soundtracks for season 1), so for season 2, I made it a point to watch each episode online (I’m also an NCIS fan, which is on at the same time. And my crime/cop dramas take priority). Sadly, because of school, I got behind, but was able to catch up over the course of 2 days during spring break in March. Loved it! I can’t wait for the new season to start!
I don’t have Netflix but if I did, I’d probably be searching for back episodes of Castle, which I just started watching in May. There are two clips that were shown at the show’s Comic-Con panel on Sunday that I just get all giddy and excited over every time I’ve watched them (which is kind of sad, considering that one is the first few minutes of the premiere and the finale ended with a main character being shot in the chest). I have no other way of catching up except online, but I don’t really have time to do that (and I hate waiting for videos to load).
Anyway, I like all your points on Glee. All great parts of the show 🙂
Oh man, I absolutely love Castle but always forget to watch it! I’ll catch like 2-3 episodes a season, and remember that I like it, but forget by the next time it’s on… The main two characters have great chemistry!
I know! I mean, I can’t see if two actors/actresses have chemistry or not, but the way the writers and producers have set it up, the characters are made for each other! Have you watched the finale yet from this past May? Or is that one of the many episodes you miss?
Unfortunately I don’t think I saw a single episode of the most recent season. i should see if I have it on netflix and catch up!
I’m a Gleek! Through and through 🙂 Can’t wait til next season!
Glad to hear there are so many other fans out there- I knew people liked the show, but I never seem to meet any of the people that do! Weird!
hey meri..cool blog with a variety of stuff..I am following u now..hope you can follow me too if u want..thanks for comment re: amy winehouse. take care
xo Lisa
Thanks! I’m glad you like it and I”ll definitely be back to your site too!
britney is a hidden gem…so to say. girl can dance! and i love gwyneth. huge gleek over here’!
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I tried watching an episode of ‘Glee’, not a fan. I don’t watch much t.v., and I like serious stuff if I do (i.e., ‘Mad Men’).
Oh I love Mad Men too! We always wait to get the seasons of Mad Men from the library, and then watch the whole thing in a week before its due. Its intense, but at least I dont’ forget what’s happening in the plot!
I enjoy Glee. A lot. Maybe a little to much. I think it’s because I lacked a typical high school experience and now am bound to spend the rest of my life searching for one.
What kind of high school experience did you have? And my experience was “typical,” but it didn’t look much like Glee 🙂 I wish!
I think I catch one tv series a year on Netflix so I haven’t seen one episode of Glee yet.
now you have me curious!
and CONGRATS to Terri!
xo
Give it a shot- if it isn’t for you, I bet you’ll figure that out pretty quickly. and if you DO like it, then you have a new show to enjoy!
We like it a lot. So far it seems like season 2 is not nearly as good as season 1. The writers are really brilliant I think, there’s always a lot of subtle humor going on. Some of the dudes’ voices are cringe worthy though. We’ll keep watching for sure. Hey do more t.v. show commentary!
That’s what other people have said too. I’m disappointed to hear it, but I’ll keep watching anyway! how many seasons are out anyway? 2? And if TV commentary is what you want, well… it might even get a whole month of it’s own soon!
Yeah I think 2 seasons are on DVD. Libs and I only watch shows together because the talking about them is our favorite part, so yeah, we definitely want to hear your take on more shows. I like how you just did top ten likes (or dislikes) as opposed to the “typical” snotty reviews one usually sees. I think it deserves a month for sure!
Yeah, no matter what I do I can’t seem to do things the “typical” way 🙂 I definitely have quite a bit to say about : Weeds, The L Word, Nurse Jackie, SATC, Six Feet Under, Millionaire Matchmaker, Project Runway, ANTM, News Radio, the OC, Top Chef, The Real World (back in the day), The Tudors, US of Tara, Castle, Mad Men…
Wow, I need to get a life.
I go through phases with Glee but I am loving True Blood right now! love it 🙂
I might have to give True Blood another shot- and watch it with someone other than the boyfriend who wouldn’t stop making fun of it… give it a real shot!
i LOVE glee! the music mostly :). i have a thing for acapella music! btw, u can make the fruit chips with apples, mangoes, plums, or any stone fruit 🙂
Nice! I will try it with maybe a few kinds at once and see what I like best! I was so excited by your easy easy recipe! I love dried fruit.
I think I gave up too quickly on Glee. I watched the first few episodes and then got bored. But I do go to youtube whenever a guest star (Gwyn or Brit) is on. Or to watch the Gaga episode. I do enjoy the music. 🙂
I haven’t seen the Britney or Gaga episodes, but I enjoyed Gwyneth and some of the other guest stars. I think Kristin Chenoweth was my favorite- if you haven’t seen that one you should youtube it!
Sorry but Glee is not for me.
it’s definitely not for everyone 🙂
Oh man, people are totally going to hate me, but I do not like Glee at all. I tried watching it, but it was just a big ‘ol fail to me. I’m sure I’ll think it’s awesome as soon as it goes off the air. I generally shy away from the BIG thing at the moment. I’ve never even read a Harry Potter book. I wasn’t into Twilight until a friend *forced* me to watch the first movie and mid-way through, I looked over to her and was like “seriously…… now you have to loan me your books.” lol. So eventually I might get into it, but right now? I don’t see the appeal :-/
I can definitely understand why some people don’t like it- it has certain elements that REALLY click with some people, but if it’s not your thing, it probably would be a bit shrill haha
I do actually enjoy Glee, even though I tried to resist it for a long time. It’s pretty stellar. 🙂
I feel a little late to the game, and missed the initial craze, so I never really tried to avoid it!
I agree with the cheese! I’ve only seen a few Glee episodes recently (after coercion from my Gleek friends) and I have to say I love it!
Embarrassed to say that my show of the moment is Pretty Little Liars…
I’ve heard from so many, SO many people that pretty little liars is a guilty pleasure. I have to figure out where I can watch it- maybe online?
Looooooove Glee. I’ve been known to watch the Bad Romance clip 10 times in a row. Mainly because I like to slap the floor as I sing along. And when I first became a Gleek, I felt a bit odd about lusting over Puck…until I checked him on IMDB and learned that he’s nearly 30. Woo-hoo! Not since 90210 have high school kids been played by 30-year-olds…but at least these guys don’t have receding hairlines and wrinkles.
hahahahaha- I”m cracking up because yesterday people were commenting, telling me to feel better because FINN is almost 30 too- I felt like a creeper, and they are both substantially older than me… and clearly adults haha! I watched 90210 recently and was laughing at how old Dylan and Andrea, especially, look 🙂
I like Rachel’s clothes, but I like Emma Pillsbury’s wardrobe even more.
Which one is she?
🙁 I tried to like Glee. Really, I did.
Something about it gets on my nerves, though. Booooo.
I’m hoarding Mad Men episodes on my queue. 😉
Nice! I love Mad Men and can’t wait for the next season!
You moved!!! No wonder none of your posts were coming up on my reader! Gah. Ok. Well I have yet to get into Glee-haven’t even seen a single episode-but this recap makes me want to…
Yea I’m glad you found me! It’s hard to figure out how to redirect people to your site if you change it, I’ve found 🙂 let me know what you think of Glee! It seems to be pretty split between likers and non-likers!
I didn’t like Glee for a long time, then I gave it another try recently and have been hooked!
It is growing on me more and more every time I watch it!