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GLEE “Never Been Kissed” Review

GLEE “Never Been Kissed” Season 2 Episode 6 – On tonight’s episode of Glee, Puck returned from juvie, Darren Criss made his debut as Blaine, all the kids’ hormones seemed to go into overdrive, and the show took on the very timely topic of bullying. Whew!

As hard as it was to watch Kurt and Coach Beiste endure such cruelty, I did like how their two storylines paralleled each other. Both had never been kissed and both appeared ready to leave McKinley High. However, Coach Beiste’s ending was a little bit happier than Kurt’s. She got her first kiss in a tender scene with Mr. Schue, while Kurt’s first kiss was with the bully who has been terrorizing him since last season. I saw this coming a mile away since Buffy the Vampire Slayer did practically the same story (remember Larry?), but that scene was still an OMG! moment.

Even though things did not end well for Kurt, at least he met the adorable Blaine. Seriously, how cute is he? The Warblers cover of “Teenage Dream” was one of the best things I’ve seen on this show all season.

The other main storyline was the return of Puck and his new friendship with Artie. Those two are pretty funny together and their cover of “One Love” was perfect. I was afraid Puck would turn Artie into a mini-Puck, but it looks like Artie might actually be a good influence on Puck and keep him out of trouble.

Last year in the sixth episode, “Vitamin D,” Mr. Schue pitted the boys against the girls in a mash-up competition. In this, the sixth episode of season two, he did the same thing, but the twist was that the boys had to sing songs traditionally sung by women, and the ladies had to sing a masculine mash-up. They didn’t really announce a winner, although I think it was implied that the boys won since Coach Beiste forgave them. Who do you think should have won? The “Stop in the Name of Love”/”Free Your Mind” mash-up or the “Start Me Up”/”Livin’ on a Prayer” mash-up?

I really liked the anti-bullying message on this episode of Glee, even if it was a little heavy handed. In light of what’s been going on lately, the message of “courage” seemed especially relevant. My other favorite part of the episode was the addition of Blaine as a possible love interest for Kurt, and The Warblers as New Directions’ competition at sectionals. Those guys are good and it should be interesting to see them face off against New Directions.

What did you think of the “Never Been Kissed” episode of Glee? What did you think of the introduction of Darren Criss as Blaine?

Favorite quotes from “Never Been Kissed”:
Tina: “With those abs, you could be my very own situation.”
Santana: “If everyone put out, we’d have a better football team.”
Blaine: “Prejudice is just ignorance.”

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Luke

Tonight’s “Glee” episode was a little more earnest, and a little less snarky, than others from this season — so, while I liked tonight’s episode, I did not love it.

The anti-bullying message, while timely and absolutely something I agree with, was writ so large that the whole thing bordered on mawkishness.
Jim

Does anyone else think it’s a little silly that the new gay character is Kurt’s love interest? i.e., that the only two gay characters on the show have to be dating each other? Not that I mind them dating. I just think it would be nice to have a gay character who just happens to be gay and isn’t defined by his sexuality. It’s like they can’t have two gay men in a room and not have them want to do each other. Wouldn’t this be crazy: two gay characters who are friends and not necessarily love interests. I hope that’s what happens, as opposed to a relationship. It’s great that Glee wants to portray gay characters, but the characters are just kind of caricature-ish – a flamboyant, high voiced, fashionista twink who basically falls in love with the first other gay guy he meets. C’mon.

Just Jack

From what I saw in this episode, I didn’t see, “Love”.. I saw.. admiration.. as an openly gay kid surrounded by straight kids, its quiet plausable.. that he would be a bit.. desperate if you know what I mean.. The deal is, he has finally found someone who has the possibility of returning the feelings, of course he’s gonna fall hard.. Even if its just desperation or severe admiration.
Samantha

I think Kurt and Blaine as a couple would make sense. I mean he’s the first gay guy who’s nice to Kurt, so it seems natural that Kurt would like him. Chris Colfer put it best that when Kurt was attracted to Finn, he was trying to find some kind of hope that someone could like him because Finn was kind to him. Yes Finn is straight but it’s still the same concept. Would Kurt and Blaine last I don’t know. But I think Kurt would be attracted to Blaine at least and try to start something. I’m interested to see where this goes.
ffuady

i totally agree with you… Blaine being kurt’s love is interest is so obvious…. And not so interesting….
It would be much more interesting if the jock would eventually become the love interest… And blaine would just be a mentor and friend whom kurt can learn something from….
keeks

Are we certain that he’s the love interest? I certainly hope not. They’d be committing yet another sin; they’ve essentially done this already with the Asian students in Glee, Mike and Tina (I’m hoping they develop more as a couple). Personally I can’t see Blaine and Kurt as a couple. Blaine is like, too perfect and a little annoying I guess.

And although I appreciate his advice, in all situations it wouldn’t be realistic to just confront your bullies. Sometimes the situation can become violent and life-threatening. Thankfully in this case Kurt didn’t get too hurt. Ultimately I feel that the school should be doing more to help out Kurt. He shouldn’t have to be the one to convince them that he’s worth defending and that he’s worthy of being a student at their institution.

But yeah, I would prefer that Kurt and Blaine just remain friends. I don’t feel like Blaine is a “love interest” per say. If anything, I see him as just a mentor and role model. I don’t know if he’ll be a recurring character . . .

I would want them to touch on the issue of Kurt’s bully. If the bully can come to terms with his sexuality, it would definitely defy quite a few stereotypes to have a gay jock on Glee. I don’t think it would be the first time this has ever been done, but it would be interesting to see what they do.

http://www.daemonstv.com/author/sandie/ Sandie

I really enjoyed this episode, but I think my favorite part had to be the “Teenage Dream” performance. Maybe it’s because I love the song itself, but I think that like you Kristen it’s my favorite thing this season.
Kit

Dude i dont care what anyone else says but i think the warblers are HOT both in vocals and in looks.
i LOVED the scene with Kurt and blaine. they are so HOT together!! i really didnt like it with the bully kissing poor kurt like that. kinda grossed me out lol. but if kurt and blaine get together i will be so squeeling in joy lol. so HOT!