With that title, this episode would be about Marco. I have stated before that as a gay man, I find Marco offensive. I find him highly problematic, unrealistic and annoying. These folks live in Toronto. Why could Marco only find one other gay guy in his entire high school? Why did he allow said guy to treat him like shit?
Marco's storyline is completely dead now that Dylan is gone in Transylvania doing the time warp. So the writers took the natural next step: Marco needed to become a hustler. Except, Degrassi wouldn't even fully draw out that storyline, as cliche and trashy as that would be. We only got an episode about Marco being a selfish, materialistic asshole who almost fell into prostitution. He wasn't even considerate enough to actually become a prostitute for the viewer's amusement. What a jerk.
This episode was saved by the B plot. As abhorrent as their behavior has been in the past, I have come full circle with both Jay and Manny. Their current manifestations are fun and self-parodying. I think they are very cute together. It doesn't really matter that the circumstances under which they are dating are ridiculous because Jay and Manny always make ridiculous decisions. However, this episode was the last evidence we needed to confirm that Manny's parents both have brain defects. Why do they believe everything (let alone anything) Manny tells them? Manny and Jay are hot and I want more episodes with them and less with Mia or Marco.
With that, here's the top 10:
1. Marco and Ellie go to Toronto University! It felt good to confirm from someone outside of "The Core" that Marco and Ellie are in fact attending an actual institution of learning. I had never seen them in classes so I just assumed that Ellie had joined a cult and Marco was conning people into thinking he was in college.
2. Prostitutes and Ellie do not mix well. Devin and Ellie hated each other without even speaking. Weird. Maybe Devin hated Ellie because she obtained money so easily. Does "The Core" pay Ellie? That would make sleeping with her boss way more inappropriate! How is Ellie getting her money? Hmm, we'll look for clues in future episodes.
3. Ellie uses Facebook, not MyRoom. What up MySpace? Rupert Murdoch must hate Degrassi.
4. Jay is technically still not allowed on Degrassi school property. Also, his three favorite things are girls, fake commitment and free food. We probably already knew this but I love Jay.
5. Jay and Manny's dad are totally in love. There was crazy chemistry between these two. I feel a new slash fic couple emerging. Lets see- Jay and Joseph Santos. Will their annoying pairing name be Jaseph or Joy? I like Joy but its up to you, nonexistent readers!
6. Emma doesn't care that Manny likes Jay. Eh, why would she at this point? Her and Manny's friendships depends on them disregarding and forgiving almost everything the other person does so why bother getting mad in the first place?
7. Manny's dad won't let her date. I also like how Manny assumed her mother was implying she was pregnant when she asked "Is anything wrong?" Putting strict boundaries on Manny didn't stop her from getting pregnant. However, it did stop her from getting breast implants. We'll see how this goes.
8. Griffin is broke. I thought he worked for that club? Is that volunteer or an internship? Why the hell did he tell Jimmy he had connections in the music industry? What a fraud.
9. Eric is a journalist, watches TV, dabbles in Sudoku and likes Jazz. What a dream boat! What does Degrassi have against jazz? I know Miles Davis is totally less talented than Taking Back Sunday or Craig Manning but give Eric a break. He deserves way better than Marco.
10. Marco has a resume. We've never seen him work before. Please say it has "Degrassi School President" on it. That would be so funny. He also didn't know what a bus boy was and still gambles even though a whole episode last season was devoted to teaching him not to. He's not coming back next season right????
Next week: Darcy gets even crazier. See you then!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
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