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The season finale of Gossip Girl left us with a few genuine surprises, a few lingering questions, and the last suspenseful hostage drama of all time. Seriously, does Russell Thorpe honestly think he's a bad-ass? Because he folded like a cheap suit when Raina deployed her puppy-dog eyes. Feh.

Lindsey, Janine and I discuss true love (is it tempestuous dram and occasional crashed bar mitzvahs, or is it someone who will wait at a party for hours because he believes in you?), true narcissism (seriously, Serena had to get Nate and Dan to schlep out to school so she could tell them... nothing?), true guile (we seriously didn't see the Charlie reveal coming) and true hate (there's nothing redeeming about Vanessa. Out!). Plus, we argue about Serena's vacation plans and job prospects, wonder about the pregnancy test, and debate the changes in Eric's physique over the past seasons. All that, plus Georgina! Wheee!

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Great love and the right love battled it out on the bittersweet finale of Gossip Girl. Blair escaped a murder attempt with little fanfare and crashed a bar mitzvah with Chuck while Louis awaited her arrival. Dan, Serena, Vanessa and Nate scoured the halls of the school in an effort to locate the loopy Charlie as Lily and Rufus played reconnaissance under house arrest. Georgina returned eager to escape her new role as trophy wife and take a break from baby Milo. Vanessa discovered Dan’s years-in-the-making manuscript while Raina broke Nate’s heart by returning to Chicago. Here are some other thoughts:

Best guest appearance: Airborne Toxic Event seamlessly fit into the storyline while previewing its latest material.

Best ring: Say what you will about Blair’s rock, but the award goes to Georgina’s cushion-cut bling. Her new hubby shows well too. On the surface Georgina’s got it all, but such a gifted schemer will never be satisfied by the straight life.

Best liar: Raina talks Thorpe down from igniting the place with words of forgiveness and redemption. As soon as he dropped the lighter, Raina put on her mean face and informed Thorpe that he’ll be spending the next two decades in prison.

Biggest letdown: For a hostage situation, the drama surrounding Blair’s impending demise was tepid at best. Thorpe succumbed without even putting up a fight. Even the door Chuck broke down to reach Blair surrendered to his shoulder with ease.

Worst decision: After her rescue, Blair agrees to one drink with Chuck. Talk about famous last words. One drink turned into a full-blown party. We’re not sure Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” fits the average bar mitzvah, but Blair and Chuck’s steamy chemistry fit the smoldering tune.

Continue reading to find out the episode's biggest shocker.

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The gang on Gossip Girl returned to their old high school stomping grounds for a fancy fundraiser this week. Dan asked Charlie to accompany him while Blair and her prince decided to use the event as the perfect venue for their coming out as a royal couple. Chuck pulled a fast one on Thorpe with help from an unlikely ally and revealed a mystery that will forever change his fate. Serena had to grapple with both Dan and Blair moving on while she’s without a beau or a confidante. Rufus returned to his role as house dad while Nate proved he’s a bit of a gossip. Here are some other thoughts:

Best dream: Blair, once again, took on the role of Audrey Hepburn in her latest dream. We wish our dreams could be as sweet.

Weirdest breakfast: Charlie and Dan gorge on sugary treats for breakfast without any explanation as to why they are forgoing syrup for Sour Patch Kids.

Biggest stalker: Charlie reads Dan’s stories online. She either mimics Serena’s style or blatantly steals her clothes and in the middle of a full-throttle hook up, she asks Dan to call her by his ex-girlfriend’s name. Creepy!

Biggest clue: Charlie takes prescription drugs that she sometimes fails to ingest when things are going well. Let’s take bets on which mental illness she’s afflicted with.

Biggest improvement: Last time we saw Jack he was sporting facial hair fit for a shag rug. This time around, his grooming practices adhere to current trends, although he should try the clean-shaven look.

Continue reading to find out who was the episode's worst dressed.

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We had plenty to debate about this week's Gossip Girl. Has Chuck hit bottom? When was the last time we saw him so... rapey? Can someone get Serena a hobby? Why does Serena sometimes morph into her evil twin for no apparent reason? Does Vanessa just accidentally end up in the same bookstore as Dan, or is she actively stalking him? Why do they keep calling Louis French if he's from Monaco, which is an independent state? What happened to Blair's hair? Why would Charlie set her sights on Dan, not Nate? And who the hell names their band "Panic"? All that, plus, a discourse on the between-the-sheets potential of the Princes Harry and William!

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I come bearing couture

Fairy tales do come true, even on Gossip Girl. This week’s episode found Blair jockeying for a position, alongside some real royalty, for the hand of her fair prince, and Serena doing her best to trip up the proceedings. Charlie showed her true colors, cementing the fact that her bloodline knows a thing or two about conniving, and proved that all is fair in love and war. Chuck continued yet another downward spiral soaked in booze, while Nate defied him and revealed the truth to Raina about her mother. Here are some other thoughts:

Most welcome turn of events: Rufus gets a chance to produce a record by an unknown indie rock band. This will get him out of the house and away from the television set. He can wear that old leather jacket if it means he’ll regain his substance.

Biggest broken record: When questioned about his relationship with Charlie, Dan gives the “we’re just friends” line. Doesn’t he say this about every girl he gets close to?

Best accessory: A pillbox hat for church. If only we could have seen Blair wearing one. We’ll just have to imagine the Jackie Kennedy possibilities.

Best stalker: We’re sure Vanessa didn’t mean to spy on Dan and Charlie when the dashing blond gave him a lingering kiss on the cheek, but she always seems to have the best view.

Biggest backstabber: Serena alerts the royal family and gives up Blair’s cover. Is there anything she won’t do to thwart Blair’s happiness?

Most pathetic: Vanessa scores a scholarship to study abroad, but she can’t, in good conscience, leave Dan in the clutches of Serena and Blair. Dan doesn’t need a babysitter and she should focus on the opportunities ahead. And the reasoning that B and S will corrupt his soul is just a load of BS. Vanessa proved a mere kidnapping ago that she’s capable of corruption.

Best line: When Vanessa admits she can’t leave until she knows Dan is OK, Charlie says snottily she’ll make sure he takes his vitamins.

Continue reading for details on one of the most romantic moments in Gossip Girl history.

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Posted by Janine Schaults at 11:44 AM | Permalink | Comments (4)

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So, did you see that Blake Lively died her hair a rather unfortunate shade of red? Oh, and how about that royal wedding? That whole story of a commoner marrying a prince... oh, wait, were we supposed to be talking about something? What was that...oh, right, Gossip Girl! That!

Look, we're easily distracted this week, because this ep didn't give us much to focus on. Lily discovered that her "friends" were evil and uncaring (we could have told her that), Blair used Dan to cover up her relationship with the Prince (that didn't go well), Dan finally kicked Vanessa to the curb (hallelujah!), and Charlie questioned, then bought into, the ethos of the Upper East Side. We kind of failed to care. Maybe next week?

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OK, CW fans, you can exhale now. The network announced early pickups of some of its top shows today, and we think you're going to be pleased.

First off, America's Next Top Model will return with an All-Stars edition, featuring previous model hopefuls who were "breakout characters" and who "had the most memorable stories from past cycles." Our question: Does that mean they'll be bringing back the girls who had the most potential to make it in the modeling world? Or will they concentrate on the people who brought the most drama? We're pretty sure it will be the latter...

In other, not-at-all surprising, news, the net announced it would be bringing back hit shows "The Vamprie Diaries" and "Supernatural." We couldn't imagine them dumping "Dairies," which is the network's most watched show. "Supernatural" not only survived the move to Friday nights, it thrived in what could have been a death slot. We're thrilled it will be back.

Finally, the CW confirmed what we'd already guessed -- buzz-bait shows "Gossip Girl" (which is not only the net's second most popular show with its key demo but is also a key provider of magazine-cover starlets) and "90210" (which wins big when DVR data is taken into account) will be back.

We're also interested in what's not in the announcement. TV Guide reported that Bethany Joy Galeoti and Sophia Bush had both signed on for another season of "One Tree Hill," but so far the network has remained mum. Then there's newbie dramas "Hellcats" and "Nikita" -- will they stick around? We'll let you know as soon as we hear anything!

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"Wait, you want me to TALK to her about my suspicions? That's not how we DO things on the Upper East Side!"

Miscommunication reigned supreme on this week’s episode of Gossip Gossip Girl. Charlie had the right idea when she proposed that Serena actually talk to Blair about the alleged kiss with Dan instead of cyber stalking her whereabouts, but that would just be too easy. And, somehow, Charlie’s common sense-filled, Floridian upbringing faded faster than you can throw away $1,000 on a pink tie as she put on her metaphorical trench coat and dark sunglasses to do Serena’s bidding. Lily traded in an orange jumpsuit for a stylish ankle bracelet and a nine-month sequestering in her fancy pad. Raina included Chuck in her ill-fated first attempt at finding her mother and Vanessa finally got the boot. Here are some other thoughts:

Most obvious: Blair rejected an outfit from Serena’s closet saying it screamed, “let’s skip dinner and make a sex tape.” Isn’t that a characterization fit for the entirety of Serena’s wardrobe?

Most vain: Lily’s trying to find clothes that will either hide or match her ankle bracelet. Oh when will she learn?

Most outrageous request: Nate’s mother destroys Lily’s party and then has the nerve to ask if she can have the food Lily ordered sent to the new venue.

Most surprising move: Rufus will do anything for love, even condone blackmail.

Continue reading to find out who Dan cut out of his life.

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Posted by Janine Schaults at 2:50 PM | Permalink

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Why oh why is Vanessa even on Gossip Girl anymore? She apparently just pops in to muck about in the Upper East Siders' lives, and to annoy the crap out of us. Come on, Vanessa, don't you have a commune to join somewhere? Please?

In other news, Serena's long-lost cousin Charlie shows up, and she's got a secret! Chuck's plan to get Blair back backfires, and we're not entirely sure why. Blair's Prince Charming arrives in New York, so Chuck may have bigger problems than misplaced scheming. Dan wavers between pining over Blair, then apparently transferring his affections to the new girl. (Fickle, fickle Dan...) Plus, Lily tries to distract herself form her impending jail time with a celebrity photo shoot (as you do...), and we learn that Lily's sister, Carol, wasn't the free-spirited bohemian we thought. Also, Raina is making booty calls to Nate's place, which gets awkward when she runs into Chuck. Maybe it's time to look into getting your own place, Nate...

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"OK, Lily, let's put you between the ex-husband who convinced everyone you had cancer and the controlling mother who has tried to run your life."

Gossip Girl returned this week without those circling wagons William promised, but the family did rally around Lily as she awaited news of her sentencing and they did it the only way those Upper East Siders know how: with a fancy photo shoot, of course. Lily’s sister Carol made an appearance with a little secret financial prompting from dear ol’ mom, followed by her innocent daughter Charlie, who was immediately welcomed into the fold by Serena with a shopping spree. William and Rufus spent the episode mired in a pissing contest over who was the real man of the house. Dan wrestled with his feelings for Blair while she realized her destiny lies with Chuck. Unfortunately, Chuck’s scheming against Dan forced her to run in the opposite direction, leaving Chuck to pose in the Modern Royalty book alone. Here are some other thoughts:

Most awkward moment: Chuck waking up in his own penthouse to the sight of Reina in a silk robe. Maybe it’s time for Nate to get his own room at the hotel.

Best illness: Blair thinks she’s suffering from consumption or malaise. We only wished we looked that good in a pair of silk pajamas.

Best line: “You are ass backwards crushing on Blair Wardolf.” Well said, Eric.

Most oblivious: CeCe compliments Lily on her mug shot photo. Never mind that she’s about to go to prison, as long as her hair looks good, who cares?

Continue reading to find out just how much Vanessa hasn't changed.

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Gossip Girl leaves us with a whole bunch of cliffhangers before it goes on spring break: Will Lily really go to jail? What's Billy Baldwin doing back in the picture? How furious will Chuck be when he discovers Blair kissed Dan? Actually, how furious are we that Blair kissed Dan? (answer: Pretty damn furious on my part, not terribly peevish on Lindsey and Janine's part.) Also, Janine vents some spleen at men who decide they need space after sex, we all diss Ben's powers of intimidation, and Lindsey lets slip an intriguing fact about her past...

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Ignore the crab, Dan. IGNORE THE CRAB!

A very wise crab named Sebastian once told us to “kiss the girl” to uncover our true feelings. Surely it’s been a while since Dan hit play on a copy of Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid,” but he’s taking the sentiment to heart. After secretly cavorting around with Blair under the guise of “just friends” and discussing the matter over with Rufus, Dan decides locking lips is the best way to find out if there’s something more between the two former foes. While Dan and Blair examined their emotions, one parent regained the respect of her children (Lily), while another lost the trust and admiration of his sole progeny (Thorpe) on this week’s episode of Gossip Girl.

Artfully utilizing a flashback technique, we learned of Lilly’s grim future right at the start and spent the next hour fitting the pieces together. Thorpe managed to convince Ben’s mother to deliver Lily’s affidavit to him so he could blackmail both Lily and Chuck into signing over all of Bass Industries to him lest the authorities be alerted to Lily’s crime. Chuck astutely stashed Raina in another room to overhear her father lay out his mischievous plan. Here are some other thoughts:

Best message: It didn’t hold the same horrific connotations as finding a horse’s head in your bed, but sending Lily an orange jumpsuit along with her cleaning signaled a certain amount of menace.

Most self-absorbed: Blair and Dan think their friendship or whatever it is will cut down those close to them like a sudden, incurable illness or an earthquake. A Blair and Dan alliance will not reverse the order of the natural world.

Biggest loser: Ben won’t return Serena’s post-coital phone calls because his mother is in town and he slips and tells her where Serena hid the incriminating affidavit. Ben needs to grow a pair.

Most pushy: Getting along with your boyfriend’s mom takes finesse and even a few years of gradual steps to win her heart. And that’s just in normal situations where the girl didn’t put her son in prison. Serena wants to immediately give Ben’s mom a big, ol’ figurative hug. In inviting her to Serena’s house for an ill-fated lunch, she just gave the revenge-seeking mama a straight path to the affidavit.

Can’t take a hint: Vanessa will stop at nothing to win back the affection of her former friends. While her Intel might be spot on, it still didn’t prove Ben’s responsibility in tipping off Thorpe.

Continue reading to find out the episode's biggest surprise.

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Posted by Janine Schaults at 1:01 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

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We descend into madness during this Gossip Girl podcast, as the full horror of the impending relationship between Dan and Blair sinks in. Janine vents her feelings by beating up on Raina, Lindsey kind of confesses a history with illicit substances (except she totally doesn't), and I mourn my relationship with what used to be one of my favorite movies of all time, before Dair ruined it. Plus, we discuss the contentious (and only marginally relevant) Helena Bonham Carter/Tilda Swinton fashion axis, about which Janine is wrong. (This is what happens when I get to write the podcast summaries. Sorry, Janine!)

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Everyone loves a good scheme on Gossip Girl, and this week’s episode delivered the goods. Rufus even woke up from his tanning bed haze and played a double agent feigning disgust at Thorpe for breaking up his marriage. Blair threatened to morph into the speed-addled Jesse from “Saved by the Bell” due to an outrageous lack of sleep brought on by juggling work, school and her overall goal of conquering the world before the age of 20. Lily took a break from planning Eric’s kiddie-themed birthday party to hook Thorpe around her pinky finger so Chuck could break into his office and find out the identity of his financial partner. Eric kept Damien’s mouth shut by shuttling drugs and cash to very impatient addicts while Serena lamented her lack of physical fulfillment with Ben. Here are some other thoughts:

Biggest fake-out: Lily slapping Chuck after he accused her of cheating on Rufus. Fortunately, we found out later it was all a ruse. That line hit below the belt even for Chuck.

Most trustworthy: Chuck forces Nate to spend the day with Raina so he can put in a good word for Mr. Bass. Is Chuck blind to Nate’s charms? He surely wouldn’t woo Raina on purpose, but spend a day with those pooling eyes and ruffled hair and you’d be smitten too.

Most whiny: Raina needs to stop pulling out the “poor me” card. Yes, your mother left you at a young age leaving you to grow up in a hotel and playing second fiddle to your father’s burgeoning wealth. Boo-hoo.

Most unbelievable wardrobe choice: Nate spills cider on Raina’s outfit and she spends the rest of the night in a robe. Why not just ask Nate to borrow a shirt and a pair of shorts? Playing Wii in a bathrobe doesn’t even seem feasible without a serious wardrobe malfunction.

Biggest fashion faux pas: Blair wears two different shoes to Eric’s birthday party. Poor Blair is so exhausted she can’t even dress herself, let alone pass a test, devise a scheme to take down Damien, purchase the perfect present for Eric and do her job successfully.

Read on to find out who just showed up out of the blue:

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Oh, the angst that this episode of Gossip Girl generated among us. Chuck and Raina were spending far too much time together, Dan and Blair got way too cozy, Eric got even dumber, and Serena and Ben ... well, ok, they pretty much act like they always do. But they still annoyed us.

Lindsey, Janine and I discuss Chicago family values, the creep factor in that Venice room Chuck set up, Whether or not Lily deserved to be thrown under the bus, and just who Matthew Settle pissed off in the writers room. Because seriously, Rufus has been utterly useless lately. What gives?

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"Haven't we done this plot before?" "Yes, but our dresses weren't as pretty those other times."

Hearts were aflutter this week on a special Valentine’s Day episode of Gossip Girl. Chuck tried to woo Raina with a fantasyland party while stabbing Lily in the back by kicking her off the board of Bass Industries. Dateless, Blair and Serena planned to celebrate love’s greatest holiday together with massages until their age-old jealousies reared their ugly heads. Dan tried to convince Blair to help him publish his latest article now that she holds a position of power at W and helped Ben land a job as a cater waiter. Here are some other thoughts:

Oldest plot device: How many times are Blair and Serena going to turn catty on each other? Blair will always have an inferiority complex when it comes to Serena, but they both need to grow up and stop sabotaging each other’s plans. Serena convinced Raina to scratch a W profile while Blair publicly threw Ben’s lower social status in Serena’s face.

Biggest movie reference: Dan and Blair watching “Rosemary’s Baby” together by phone recalled “When Harry Met Sally.” Is this scene foreshadowing a romance (or at least a romp between the sheets) between the two sworn enemies?

Biggest schmuck: Rufus continues to silently sit beside Lilly and watch the world go by without taking any action. Lily might wear the pants in the family financially, but did Rufus lose his tongue and ability to even speak?

Most mischievous plan: After getting canned, The Captain hands Chuck the key card and a list of passwords that will allow him to infiltrate Thorpe’s grand plan for Bass Industries. And here we thought The Captain only thought about himself.

Biggest shocker: It seems Lily dumped Thorpe to marry Bart. She sure does get around. Could this be why Thorpe is so determined to break apart Bass Industries?

Saddest moment: Blair eavesdropping on Chuck and Raina’s breakup. Sure, Raina was giving Chuck the boot, but the relationship was real on both sides and not just a ploy. We just wanted to hug Blair as she was realizing this fact.

Continue reading to find out who's blackmailing Eric.

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Posted by Janine Schaults at 12:10 AM | Permalink | Comments (4)

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Janine and I are a bit out of sorts in this Gossip Girl podcast, because Lindsey had temporarily abandoned us and fled the country...without taking us with her! We're flexible! We could have fit in the overhead bin! (OK, that's a lie, but it's nice to be asked...). It doesn't help that this episode is guaranteed to give any long-suffering journalist a fit of the vapors: New interns do not get hired to be the right-hand-person for the editor. And if it does happen, why didn't it happen to us?

No matter. Janine and I discuss Serena's schemes, Ben's probable duplicity, Dan's easy acquiescence, Eric's stunning stupidity, and Rufus' complete lack of parenting skills. Plus, what's the deal with the Blair/Chuck/Raina thing? Is Chuck playing Raina, and Blair is just helping him get his empire back? Or is Chuck actually falling for Raina, and Blair unwittingly helped her rival? Also, Nate's a man-whore, but that's hardly news. He does get a bit of character development when he reveals his favorite flick. And no, it wasn't what we thought. (Considering his bromance with Dan, we were thinking it would be a classic buddy comedy.)

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"A shared love of scheming is the basis for every good relationship, right?"

Like every episode of Gossip Girl this week found the gang scheming and attending a party – there was even a fight for good measure. Blair tried to get her boss laid in order to increase her chances of a favorable performance review; Chuck attempted to draw Raina in with stories of his childhood, hoping to save his father’s empire. Serena continued her quest to woo Ben, while Dan, Eric and Damien joined forces to oust the former convict from the zip code. Only Serena succeeded as Ben dropped his guard and locked lips with the bountiful blonde. Instead of a performance review Blair was handed the reins on a trial basis at the magazine and efforts to deter Thorpe from buying Bass Industries proved futile for Chuck. Here are some other thoughts:

Most confused: Chuck admits he’s only sleeping with Raina to wrangle his business out of her father’s clutches, but then seems truly hurt when she threatens to never speak to him again after the revelation of his mischievous intentions. Is he falling for her or is it still all an act?

Worst employee: Epperly obviously has the brains or she wouldn’t have her position at W Magazine in the first place, but she acts like she’s one of the interns. Then, she quits her job unexpectedly to follow a former flame to a yoga retreat. And we’re pretty sure she didn’t give two weeks notice.

Most unbelievable: Epperly quits her post and Blair is next in line for the job? She’s a sophomore in college and she’s only been an intern at the magazine for about a week. Blair bellying up to the bar as an underage drinker is more believable than her landing a job in journalism without a degree and any discernible experience.

Worst makeup job: Damien’s orange sheen can’t be blamed merely on a fake tan.

Most gullible: Eric honestly believes Damien wants a relationship above and beyond their dealer and druggie roles and is willing to lie about Ben’s rage issues for him.

Worst parent: Without Lily showing up in this episode, Rufus actually did more than just hold her coat. He finally attempts to talk to Eric and when he confesses his lack of friends and confidants, Rufus just lets him walk away. Put down the bowl of cereal and offer some kind words to the struggling kid.

Most clingy: Ben tells Serena he doesn’t want a relationship and she sends him a bookcase. The girl refuses to take a hint. And why should she? Despite Ben’s professions of disinterest, he still succumbed to her feminine wiles.

Continue reading to find out if Chuck is just playing Raina.

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Posted by Janine Schaults at 11:55 PM | Permalink

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We've decided that Dan is no longer allowed to complain about not having all the advantages of those Upper East Siders on Gossip Girl. After all, he gets to waltz into an internship at Conde Nast because Lily called in a favor, and then he had the gall to be pissy that he was at W instead of The New Yorker. Meanwhile, Blair worked her butt off to get in the door without using connections. Harumph. In other news, Serena is shocked that Ben still isn't interested, Chuck is dallying with his enemy's daughter, and Eric has developed an unlikely friendship. Plus, the Captain is a total schmuck. Seriously, who would hire him for anything?

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Just when Dan and Blair start to explore the idea that they might be able to tolerate each other socially, the two end up interning together at W Magazine this week on Gossip Girl. While Blair seems a perfect fit for the fashion Mecca, Dan’s appearance reeks of nepotism (thanks Lily). This is what happens when you miss every interview opportunity to wait on Serena hand and foot. In between stuffing gift bags and printing out the guest list for a big shindig (so far this doesn’t seem like such a bad internship), Blair and Dan devise a plan to win total domination at W. When an author drops out at the last minute to launch W’s latest blog venture, Blair and Dan decide to invite prestigious wordsmiths of their own to impress the powers that be. Whichever one wins the editor’s approval gets to stay on at the magazine. Convinced Blair will use her cunning and wiles to disavow the lowly Brooklynite, Dan sabotages Blair’s guest. The offense finds the two sprawled across the party floor with flailing elbows and fists. Both are promptly fired. Dan makes amends after learning of Blair’s devotion to the internship and takes the blame for the whole fiasco. Meanwhile, Serena continues to befriend…er stalk Ben as Eric turns to drugs and Damien in his inconsolable loneliness. Here are some other thoughts:

Most naïve: Serena seems surprised about Ben shacking up in a halfway house. Where does she think ex-cons go after prison? Not everyone can reserve a suite at the Empire after incarceration.

Completely clueless: Serena can’t seem to let the idea seep into her skull that Ben just doesn’t want a relationship with her. It must be hard to come to terms with since every man on the face of the planet wants a chance to get close to Serena and her boobs. Instead of seeing the signs and realizing that Ben and Juliet tried to kill her, Serena chases after Ben like a sick school girl. Again.

Biggest pout: Eric needs to grow up. He gets dumped and because he can’t turn to his family, he turns to drugs to cope. Did he ever try going to Rufus to talk? Maybe he should lose the chip off his shoulder when it comes to Lily. Eric can’t stand the sight of Chuck because he slept with Jenny, but he’s willing to accept Damien – the guy who turned Jenny into a drug mule?

Best drinking game: Take a drink every time Lily pays someone off. Eric could make a fortune off of this idea.

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