Finally, a tv show that Kim and I both enjoy. Actually, a lot of people enjoy it. I think when something begins to be a cultural phenomenon, we should all pay attention. Just watch the itunes top 25 chart on Thursdays and you can see what type of immediate impact this tv show is having. I admit, it is a little edgy when it comes to its sexual overtones- but look at what its about- high school. I've noticed with every episode it is pushing that envelope a little harder, so be warned. I do like the message that it is advocating. In an age of school shootings and internet bullying, Glee's message is that being cool is overdone. What really matters is friendship, sacrifice and commitment. The lines of "who is cool" becomes blurred when football players and cheerleaders are also doing show choir. And since I had a lot of good friends that were in show choir in high school, I find the tension especially hilarious! As far as the plot, I'm just glad someone was paying attention when former "Doogie Howser" star, Patrick Harris, put out the "for internet only" show named "Dr. Horrible's Sing A Long Blog" a couple years back. The show was very similar with it's musical theme and was insanely popular for something that never aired on tv. So, what else have you learned about our culture by watching "Glee"?
I'm glad I'm not the only guy who is into this show. To me, I was afraid I was getting into "Showtunes" territory, but this show is addictive. And I love the concept! The creative team behind Glee took something as offbeat and uncool as a SHOW CHOIR and with some heart, soul, and creativity, turned it into something that is becoming a cult classic. It's something along the lines of Howard Schultz taking an idea as boring as coffee in the early 1970s and creating the creative phenomenon known as Starbucks. Just fascinating what we're capable of when we use the creativity that God has given us.
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