Seven Hours-A-Lazin
Six Tease-and-Lay-Em
Five Golden Things
Four Tangled Hearts
Three Insomniac Men
Two Slaughtered Birds
And A Party in the Pantry
Gossip.
It's a simple word that strikes fear into the hearts of many, brings tears from the eyes of a few - but definitely makes me clap with wicked glee.
Never been afraid of rampant rumours and salacious gossip - I've always taken it as a sociologically relevant part of life. Bet the first Neanderthals were grunting up a storm during their hunts over one of those naughty cavewomen allegedly sharing a bear rug with another. And you know that slutty cavebabe had to be sizzling hot, right? After all darlings, you know only the popular folks get gossiped about! Come on, no one ever talks about that sad insignificant lil wallflower! So consider it a compliment :P
Shane : No! This is bad, we shouldn't talk about this break-up. I mean, that's like talking about Z meeting X for lunch behind Y's back!
Paul : Seriously? Ooh. I never knew that! *claps hands with glee* More grist for the rumour mill!
Shane : That's so bad!
Paul : Like whatever! I need to text.
So why do we gossip? Certainly a way of dishing and catching up on things with friends. Come on, it's a fabulous way to kick off a conversation! Just dangle a juicy morsel and frankly that can fuel a saucy discussion for hours. Doesn't necessarily have to be catty back-biting after all.
Gossip? What gossip?
Recent relationship tragidramas have certainly brought my naughty gossip self out of the closet again - after being shoved straight to hell with years of dull, monotonous, non-scandalous medical school life. Obviously I am making up for lost time. Trust me, it's impossible to even squeeze out a drop of juicy gossip from a bunch of nerdy pre-meds who have zero social life to speak of!
Paul : Who were you with?
Bore : No one.
Paul : Where did you go?
Bore : Nowhere.
Paul : What did you do?
Bore : Nothing.
Paul : God, I have to make up an imaginary life for you dammit!
So how can I not love Gossip Girl when I'm clearly a Gossip Guy. Rich, glamorous teen socialites in search of a good time? I am so with it.
Gossip Girl is the seemingly omniscient titular blogger who makes regular diss-and-tell commentaries on the wickedly scandalous sex, lies and YouTube vids of the celebutante set ( albeit teenage ) of the Upper East Side. The series begins with the sudden yet unwelcome return of the former It girl, Serena van der Woodsen to the social scene throwing up sparks with her frenemy, current queen bee Blair Waldorf while the swanky neighbourhood hottie Nate finds himself hopelessly torn between the two.
Take away the Manolos, the martinis and the other trappings of upper-class wealth though and you'll have all the usual hallmarks of a typical angsty soapera: fashionista-bitchin, boyfriend-stealing, rumor-spreading, back-stabbing, social-climbing, even date-raping!
Riveting stuff. And that’s all in the first hour.
See why I love it? Not to mention all that scandal's instantaneously speed-texted to everyone else by the gadget-friendly Gossip Girl. And then blogged about. Talk about instant gossip!
And there's smarmy resident troublemaker Chuck Bass as well, evidently Nate's best bud but with a lusty eye on one of his girlfriends. Now there's a boy out to wreak havoc if you ask me - so I'll be watching. Closely.
XOXO
Oh, and remember... you know you love it.
11 comments:
Gossip!?
*hiss*
Gossip is indeed a sociological evolutionary trait that we have gained to pass on survival skills.
It keeps the species in check, in form, and informed of other members of the population.
Hairy chested Neaderthals grunting about "cavewomen" and "slutty cavebabes...sizzling hot" sound like what Dawkins would say after a drink or two. ;)
Sizzling!
Who is D that has eyes for R? Does S approve? Is J ok? Will P and A join forces to break up A and J, or will C poison P before it happens?
Sizzling.
Heya,4th yr medical student here.
I so agree with you regarding the non-existent social life and reluctance of the pre-meds to gossip. gosh they bore me to death.
Anyway LOVE your post to bits!! It's so bitchy and wicked. Exactly how I feel.
Gossip girl is a great show!! A good dose of escapism from reality :)
Remember.... If you can't say something nice... come sit next to me!!!!
Er.. is there 8 maids gossiping? I heard only 2!
Oh, I am so gonna watch that Gossip Girl!
those uniform looks like student from hogwart. I am here to wish u a happy new year! Hope u hv a great year ahead! and thnks for visiting my blog.
like, Gossip Girl, is an uncanny reflection of present reality...
Haha, as each episode unfolds, we wonder, "Didn't B did that to J, who slept with S last week?"
Remember, you heard it first from, none other than. Q
Hiss all you want, shane. It's a fact of life.
See. The naked writer understands. And alex and janvier obviously love it.
Don't you feel like cutting loose and bitching sometimes? nothing like releasing some of that medical school pressure, anita!
OMFG You are so right, tjay!
The rest are doing it behind closed doors, jason.
Make sure you catch. You know you love it, ryan. XOXO
Nothing beats a uniform, kenny!
Finally someone who loves Gossip Girl! OMG, we can dish about it then!
paul
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