Gah.. So much love for this episode.
I'd seen the music for the episode online already, through Spotify and stuff. Wasn't sure that they were actually doing a Christmas episode or if the Christmas album thing had just become an annual money-making device. So glad that they actually shot the episode. :)
I have to admit, I was a little worried when it started off with Mariah Carey. But it wasn't bad. Sure, a lot of unrealistic things, like Artie almost rejecting to shoot the thing and the TV guy being glad about having a high schooler shoot the Christmas Special. I mean, really? But there were a lot of pros that balanced it out.
Top on my list, I guess, is Sue being human. It happens so rarely, and often it's so weird and abrupt. But, good Sue always makes an appearance when her sister is involved, and by mentioning her, it was a lot more realistic.
Then, the Christmas Special itself was really good. I was loving the black-and-white; made it feel much more oldies, which helped make the affectations that Kurt and Rachel took on funny, rather than indications of bad acting. That first scene, with just Kurt and Blaine, was also super great. Kurt/Blaine Holiday duets are so great. :) And their suits! Gosh, so much love for those suits, not to mention Kurt's skinny tie (nothing against Blaine/Darren's bowties, but I really love the skinny ties).
But yeah. I'm glad that it showed them (the kids) not being super douchebags. At least they helped at the homeless shelter after shooting the Special [although I would have imagined them shooting the special with the homeless shelter as the setting so that they could actually watch, but whatevs]. And though I found the reading of scripture a little uncomfortable (so many Jewish characters present!) it was great and I understood the message being shared. And so, apparently, did the characters.
So yeah. I'm happy. Done with finals, taking a short break around here first before I head back to the Valley. Most of my friends here have gone home, save Jon. Mostly, just glad to be able to relax. Can't wait to spend time home with friends and family.
Ah, the holiday season. :)
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