Gossip Girl



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So lately I've been sorta hooked to this show called Gossip Girl. Well me and half the American population probably :p That's really how famous this show has become. And it's almost gathered a cult following of sorts. The show first aired in 2007 so I am lagging behind quite a bit. But better late than never so I started watching this from Season 1 - Episode 1 and realized that I am officially hooked!

Gossip Girl trails the lives of New Yorks Upper East Siders (aka the rich and the famous crème de la crème of New Yorks elite) through the eyes and words of an unknown blogger who only refers to herself as Gossip Girl. The story revolves around two best friends - Blair Waldorf and Serena Van Der Woodsen and their turmoils, their friendship, their love interests, and yes, their fashion! Which brings me to IMO one of the most important aspects of this show - The Fashion! The couture and the styles are absolutely incredible so much so that it makes me want to hijack their show stylist for myself! :-)

You also have some multi varied characters on this show. You have Blair who is pretty and popular but always sidetracked by her best friend Serena who is gorgeous without having to try too hard. There is Nate, Blair's boyfriend who has always had a thing for Serena. There's Chuck Bass, the essential baddy bad boy of the show. And then there's Dan Humphrey your average boy-next-door who gets pulled into this world of glamor and glitter on accord of being Serena's boyfriend. And finally there's Jenny, Dan's sister, who's only dream is being part of the rich and famous inner circle.

Since this show introduces audiences to the life of Manhattan's elite, it does illustrate their typical daily activities. While the parents are off to earn money and are stellar epitomes of the American Dream albeit with an occasional coke problem, the kids are off to private schools, ivy league colleges, Sunday brunches, Masquerade parties, and elite sleep-overs complete with private manicurists, all while being part of a convenient trust fund.

I do feel the theme of the show can also be read as money can't buy you happiness ;) It is kinda sad to watch that sometimes no amount of prep schooling, or expensive clothes, or fancy cars, can get you the happiness that you desire. But all in all, this show is good entertainment and most importantly keeps me from getting bored on those dull-but-rare free hours that I get. :-)

That's all for today and in the words of Gossip Girl herself - 'xoxo - Me' ;)