Preview of tonight’s Work Out
Not that we haven’t given you enough Work Out for one day, but here’s a clip of tonight’s episode.
1 comment April 22nd, 2008
Not that we haven’t given you enough Work Out for one day, but here’s a clip of tonight’s episode.
1 comment April 22nd, 2008
There are few animals as misunderstood as the wily lesbian. As evidenced on Bravo’s hit series Work Out, now entering its third season on Bravo, there are some behaviors exhibited by Sky Sport and Spa owner Jackie and her coterie of toned lady-loving ladies that may be curious to people not familiar with gay culture.
In order to foster understanding for the lesbian community, I’ve recruited some of my lesbian friends to answer to viewer-submitted questions. Hopefully, they’ll be able to shed light on the behavior of some of the gals on Work Out (“What’s the deal with Jackie’s relationship with Rebecca?”) and the community in general (“If a lesbian attacks you, should you play dead, climb up a tree or punch her on the nose?”).
Bruce from Tuscaloosa asks: I noticed that on this season of Work Out, Jackie’s hair has changed rather dramatically. Before, she had a spikey, cyber-punky short haircut. But now she’s let it grow out and it’s a much softer look. Do you approve of this transformation?
Sam: I think she looks good with both hair styles. Past that, I don’t care.
Jasmine: She is trying to show that she is more relaxed because of all the sex she is having in her new “healthy” relationship. It’s an “I just got out of bed and haven’t had time to use product or get my hair cut” kind of do. I think it is a farce – I do not approve.
Michelle from Atlanta wonders: Rebecca is driving me positively batty! Batty, I say! She keeps saying she’s not jealous, but her talk is pretty cheap considering she is always watching Jackie and complaining she doesn’t get any attention. Am I overreacting?
Sam: Well the answer is simple. Rebecca is clearly still attracted to Jackie, but Jackie clearly still has feelings for Rebecca and is enjoying the drama (as most lesbians do for some god awful reason). Jackie wants to play with fire and hasn’t told Rebecca to back off and stop saying how she misses her and wants to spend time with her. So no, you are not overreacting but Rebecca isn’t alone in this. Jackie still wants the attention from one hot girl. And I don’t blame her. Rebecca is hot, as long as she doesn’t talk.
Jasmine: You are not overreacting! Rebecca is totally jealous and annoying.
Cheryl from New Brunswick wants to know: Jackie said she fell for her new beau in a matter of five minutes. Is that the way it usually works with lesbians?
Sam: I would love to tell you, Cheryl, that this is not the case, but there have been way too many scenarios where this is true. Women tend to be more in tune to their emotions and how they feel about people. They follow their heart and not their head. With men, it tends to move a little bit slower and more rationally [ed note -- have you seen gay male culture?]. So if you get two women in a relationship, it usually speeds up the process. But women can also rush into things and get blinded by lust, especially if sex is involved early on and not realize its nothing more than an instant attraction which then makes the drama that much worse when the breakup happens. Everything seems to always be more dramatic and intense between women.
Jasmine: If it doesn’t work that way – then you aren’t truly a lesbian.
Roy from Cincinnati ponders: This doesn’t have anything to do with Work Out, but I just want to know — what exactly is it about Angelina Jolie?
Sam: Oh Roy… hmm… where to begin. First off, there is something about a woman being unbelievably gorgeous and also knowing she can kick your ass. And those eyes. She beats you down with those eyes. And her smile. And that body. Basically my prayer every night is that one day she’ll realize she is attracted to women and not Brad Pitt and I can be there for her and help out with her… feelings.
Jasmine: Good question. Maybe its her incestuous tendencies, her sleeping with female models, her drama-filled marriage to Billy Bob Thorton, or her chic way of adopting a child from every country (the latest celeb accessory) that make her every lesbian’s dream date.
Do you have a question you would like to ask one of our resident lesbians? E-mail us with it at tifaux -at- gmail -dot- com.
5 comments April 22nd, 2008
I don’t know about you guys, but last night’s TV really brought it. Please be prepared for some spoilers ahead (though the biggest I’ll put after the jump).
I’ve decided to approach the evening chronologically. Not in the order that the episodes aired, but in the age of the characters portrayed.
High School
In the second episode of The Paper, we learned a little more about my new favorite newspaper teen: Alex. Alex went to Hebrew school with Amanda. Alex considered Amanda a friend before junior year, then he started hanging out with the Adam/Trevor/Gianna axis of evil and grew apart from Amanda. Alex had a crush on Amanda in ninth grade! We are witnessing Alex’s transformation from shy dork to life of the party. It’s great.
I don’t have the energy to mount my Amanda defense, but I think as stubbornly odd as she is, you can see that she just doesn’t know how to relate to people. I don’t think she’s a bad person and I’d like to see her succeed — but she does have trouble letting loose, as is clear from her post-its and the “fun” of the ice cream social.
College

I’ve been hoping for a Greek flashback episode for a long time now, and this one delivered. It not only gave us a glimpse of the kids way back when (2 years ago), it also did the impossible: It turned Evan into the hero! Cappie’s phenomenal charisma has always been a problem for the show: Why on earth would Casey ever break up with him? Especially for suit-wearing, soul-crushing Evan? This episode paints the picture beautifully. Cappie is the life of the party, but that’s his priority, not Casey. Evan is the quiet, conflicted best friend who doesn’t know where to belong. Cappie has never had a problem fitting in. Seeing Evan’s problems makes him infinitely more likeable. And seeing how Cappie has grown since his relationship with Casey — he really comes through for Rebecca — makes him, if possible, even more sympathetic (not that he needed it).
Mid to late 20s
How I Met Your Mother has been on fire this season. This episode was no exception. And the ending! I will discuss more after the jump.
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