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Gossip Girl Report

Archive for the ‘Social/Impact Issues’ Category

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December 1st, 2007

To bulimia or not to bulimia…

For fans of the book series, Gossip Girl, Blair’s quick bulimic binge over Thanksgiving wasn’t surprising. But what was surprising was the way that it happened and how it was portrayed.
Throughout the season on TV, Blair’s eating disorder has barely been mentioned - just some catty comments by her mom here and there about […]

By Kelly -- 11 comments

October 23rd, 2007

Blake Lively Dresses for the Cure

Blake Lively recently attended the “VIVA LA CURE” Benefit for EIF’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund.
The Women’s Cancer Research Fund, a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, was established to support innovative research, education, and outreach for the early diagnosis, treatment and prevention of all women’s cancers. Prior CW actresses involved in […]

By Kelly -- 2 comments

October 19th, 2007

Not Such a Gay Ol’ Time for Dan

As a follow-up to a reader’s question about Dan and his sexuality, I found this on www.afterelton.com:
While it’s a brief interview, it’s also the first time I saw a major media outlet ask if the TV version of Dan might follow the path of his literary inspiration. Badgley’s response:
“Yeah, I think he’s straight-up gay […]

By Kelly -- 8 comments

October 18th, 2007

Who’s Missing on Gossip Girl?

I read an interesting post over at Megan McArdle’s blog about the absence of Jewish characters on Gossip Girl - especially considering that the show takes place in New York City and not, say, the rural South (not a slam, it’s where I grew up and there are very few Jewish people in rural North […]

By Kelly -- 4 comments

October 11th, 2007

Fun and Games?

Gossip Girl is mostly light and fluffy.  Or is it?
Like its predecessors (90210 and The OC), Gossip Girl hasn’t shied away from some of the more serious issues affecting teens and young adults.  One such theme, which the books cover extensively and the TV series has been hinting at, is Blair’s struggle with her weight […]

By Kelly -- 7 comments

September 13th, 2007

Is Gossip Girl too racy for TV?

Tongues are already wagging about the amount of sex, drugs and drinking in the first episode of Gossip Girl. These are, we are constantly reminded, teenagers.
It brings to mind the same argument that’s being considered right now with respect to rap music: is the show merely reflecting a culture, or is it encouraging […]

By Kelly -- 4 comments

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