In the spirit of keeping things shorter and sweeter, I'm going to refrain from including life lessons if they are redundant. If there's a new and exciting lesson to be learned from the show, I'll be sure to include it; otherwise, I'll just mention the lesson without delving into it and repeatedly re-hashing it.
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Episode 8: Girlfriends and Boyfriends
SYNOPSIS
Nick gets serious with Lindsay. She faces lots of cautionary tales about the first time leading up to the 'big night' with Nick, only to have him profess his devotion to taking things slow ("I just want to hold you."). Sam gets partnered up with the smelly kid in Bio, rather than Cindy, but the situation makes a turn for the better when she shows an interest in him. That is, until she says he's easy to talk to, like her sister.
MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE
The Allman Brothers Band "Whipping Post" (1969) With its highly variable time signature and the connotations of its title, this song provides a sense of being overwhelmed. This makes it an appropriate pick for its use in the show. The song plays as Lindsay walks through the school building, observing the overtly sexual interactions of some of the couples in the halls. Since her and Nick are heating up (or so she thinks), the topic is on her mind and slightly overwhelming.
The Moody Blues "Nights in White Satin" (1967) This is the song that Lindsay walks into when she first arrives at Nick's house on the big night. It doesn't have a lot of deeper meaning; it's really just a good slow song.
Styx "Lady" (1973) performed by Nick One word: iconic. I strongly suggest you watch the link, because this is comedy gold, and you don't need much context. The song "Lady" can't be very significant beyond face value in the scene because the power of Nick's monologue overshadows everything else.
BEST QUOTES
Lindsay: Why'd you quit [basketball]?
Nick: They found a dime bag in my locker then they kicked me off the team. Then I just lost interest.
"[talking about his first time] It was the worst five dollars I've ever spent." -Harold Weir
"I don't need another friend. I already have two. I mean, how many more friends does a guy need?" -Sam Weir
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Episode 9: We've Got Spirit
SYNOPSIS
Lindsay seriously considers breaking up with Nick because of his obsessive behavior. She confides in her mom about her concerns, but her mom ends up messing things up for her. Sam becomes the school mascot in an attempt to grow closer to Cindy, but it backfires, and he ends up admitting to her that he thinks her crush on the star jock is idiotic.
LESSONS TO BE LEARNED
There's always another side to the story.
As Lindsay begins to think about breaking up with Nick, it seems like the evidence is stacked against him; not only is he obsessive and high all the time, she also finds out that he had a girlfriend in the past that he went kind of "berserk" over. At first, she thinks he's actually crazy; all evidence points to that he got dumped by this girl, went crazy, broke into her house, and fought with her dad. Just as she is about to put him on the chopping block, he explains his side of the story. He had had a huge crush on the girl, and when she broke up with her boyfriend, she took him on. However, he was only a rebound for her, and even though he wrote her a bunch of nice poems, she shared them with everyone and made fun of him. With this knowledge, Lindsay can't bring herself to break it off with him. We can learn what Lindsay learned: there are always two sides to the story. Before basing any decision on heresy, try to get both sides so you can make in informed decision.
MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE
Kansas "Dust in the Wind" (1977) This is the first song in the episode, and it plays under Nick contemplating the more complicated aspects of life with Lindsay. Of course, he's totally stoned. This song isn't too significant. It really only serves to parallel the subject matter of Nick and Lindsay's discussion.
Queen "Keep Yourself Alive" (1973) This is just an upbeat song for the victory at the end of the basketball game.
The Who "The Song is Over" (1971) This song, with its relatively slow sections, reminisces about a lost first love, and, in its upbeat chorus, sings indignantly to the world of sorrow. This is the song that plays as Nick drives away from the school after breaking things off with Lindsay. One of the most fitting lyrics is as follows: "She was the first song I ever sang
/ But it stopped as soon as it began." This applies more to Lindsay than to Nick, as he's really her first major relationship, and it ends suddenly. This is definitely the most meaningful song in the episode.
Joan Jett "Do You Wanna Touch Me" (1981) This upbeat, high-energy rock jam plays in the thick of the basketball game, and doesn't do much other than add another layer of excitement to an already high-energy setting.
BEST QUOTES
"Cheerleaders have to date athletes, it's the law." -Neil
"My cousin slipped into a coma once. And then, when he woke up, he spoke fluent Spanish." -Bill
Episode 8: Girlfriends and Boyfriends
SYNOPSIS
Nick gets serious with Lindsay. She faces lots of cautionary tales about the first time leading up to the 'big night' with Nick, only to have him profess his devotion to taking things slow ("I just want to hold you."). Sam gets partnered up with the smelly kid in Bio, rather than Cindy, but the situation makes a turn for the better when she shows an interest in him. That is, until she says he's easy to talk to, like her sister.
MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE
The Allman Brothers Band "Whipping Post" (1969) With its highly variable time signature and the connotations of its title, this song provides a sense of being overwhelmed. This makes it an appropriate pick for its use in the show. The song plays as Lindsay walks through the school building, observing the overtly sexual interactions of some of the couples in the halls. Since her and Nick are heating up (or so she thinks), the topic is on her mind and slightly overwhelming.
The Moody Blues "Nights in White Satin" (1967) This is the song that Lindsay walks into when she first arrives at Nick's house on the big night. It doesn't have a lot of deeper meaning; it's really just a good slow song.
Styx "Lady" (1973) performed by Nick One word: iconic. I strongly suggest you watch the link, because this is comedy gold, and you don't need much context. The song "Lady" can't be very significant beyond face value in the scene because the power of Nick's monologue overshadows everything else.
BEST QUOTES
Lindsay: Why'd you quit [basketball]?
Nick: They found a dime bag in my locker then they kicked me off the team. Then I just lost interest.
"[talking about his first time] It was the worst five dollars I've ever spent." -Harold Weir
"I don't need another friend. I already have two. I mean, how many more friends does a guy need?" -Sam Weir
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Episode 9: We've Got Spirit
SYNOPSIS
Lindsay seriously considers breaking up with Nick because of his obsessive behavior. She confides in her mom about her concerns, but her mom ends up messing things up for her. Sam becomes the school mascot in an attempt to grow closer to Cindy, but it backfires, and he ends up admitting to her that he thinks her crush on the star jock is idiotic.
LESSONS TO BE LEARNED
There's always another side to the story.
As Lindsay begins to think about breaking up with Nick, it seems like the evidence is stacked against him; not only is he obsessive and high all the time, she also finds out that he had a girlfriend in the past that he went kind of "berserk" over. At first, she thinks he's actually crazy; all evidence points to that he got dumped by this girl, went crazy, broke into her house, and fought with her dad. Just as she is about to put him on the chopping block, he explains his side of the story. He had had a huge crush on the girl, and when she broke up with her boyfriend, she took him on. However, he was only a rebound for her, and even though he wrote her a bunch of nice poems, she shared them with everyone and made fun of him. With this knowledge, Lindsay can't bring herself to break it off with him. We can learn what Lindsay learned: there are always two sides to the story. Before basing any decision on heresy, try to get both sides so you can make in informed decision.
MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE
Kansas "Dust in the Wind" (1977) This is the first song in the episode, and it plays under Nick contemplating the more complicated aspects of life with Lindsay. Of course, he's totally stoned. This song isn't too significant. It really only serves to parallel the subject matter of Nick and Lindsay's discussion.
Queen "Keep Yourself Alive" (1973) This is just an upbeat song for the victory at the end of the basketball game.
The Who "The Song is Over" (1971) This song, with its relatively slow sections, reminisces about a lost first love, and, in its upbeat chorus, sings indignantly to the world of sorrow. This is the song that plays as Nick drives away from the school after breaking things off with Lindsay. One of the most fitting lyrics is as follows: "She was the first song I ever sang
/ But it stopped as soon as it began." This applies more to Lindsay than to Nick, as he's really her first major relationship, and it ends suddenly. This is definitely the most meaningful song in the episode.
Joan Jett "Do You Wanna Touch Me" (1981) This upbeat, high-energy rock jam plays in the thick of the basketball game, and doesn't do much other than add another layer of excitement to an already high-energy setting.
BEST QUOTES
"Cheerleaders have to date athletes, it's the law." -Neil
"My cousin slipped into a coma once. And then, when he woke up, he spoke fluent Spanish." -Bill
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