New Directions

Oxygen had a "Glee" marathon all day Saturday and, with the exception of a lunch break, I watched every episode. I wasn't always a fan of "Glee", though. When I first heard about the show I was sort of interested, but I missed the first episode, so I just never got into it.

Being in choir, I was constantly surrounded by talk of this "amazing" show, so I began to dislike "Glee" out of spite; everyone else was obsessed, so I decided that I didn't like it.

I was just being stubborn and difficult (typical me).

Then one day, I walked into my choir director's office and a group of kids were crowded around his computer watching the previous night's episode. It was the episode where Kurt and the rest of the football team danced to "Single Ladies". After that I started watching the show, but it was just for the music and the discussions I could then participate in with other "gleeks". I have kind of gotten into the show now, but I really only watch it for the following reasons:

1. The music. Even though I don't like their interpretation sometimes, and even when I do I still prefer the original, I appreciate what the show is doing by exposing younger generations to music they otherwise wouldn't have experienced. Being a major Broadway fanatic, I love that "Glee" is getting kids to like some of the amazing songs musical theatre has to offer.

2. Jane Lynch (Sue Sylvester). She is the funniest character on the show; no doubt about it.

3. Heather Morris (Brittany S. Pierce). The second funniest character of the show. Her one-liners are hilarious.

4. Matthew Morrison (Will Schuester). I absolutely adore Matthew Morrison. He can dance, sing and act- a triple threat. I love that he comes from a Broadway background as well because it means that he can actually sing and doesn't rely on auto-tune like some of his cast mates.

5. Lastly, DARREN CRISS! (Blaine). I have been obsessed with Darren Criss since I first watched A Very Potter Musical last year. He impressed me with his talent from the moment I heard him sing, and he continued to amaze me as I went on to watch A Very Potter Sequel and as I watch "Glee". In fact, Darren Criss is pretty much the reason I have stuck with the show for this long. He has yet to disappoint me with his talent, and I sincerely doubt that he will anytime soon.

Frankly, I could write a whole series of blog posts about Darren Criss, and I might dedicate one to him, but too many could lead to some stalker/overly-obsessed fangirl accusations, so I won't.