As a seasoned cinematic aficionado who’s navigated through the tumultuous waters of college and the even more treacherous seas of parental scrutiny, I must say that this week’s episode of “Essex” was a rollercoaster ride of emotions! The Parents’ Weekend fiasco had me reminiscing about my own attempts to keep my parents from discovering the true extent of my wild college years.
This weekend, Essex University is hosting Parents’ Weekend! It’s the traditional event where students show their parents around campus and hope for a nice meal in return. It can be quite challenging to hide some parts of your new life, but we do our best! The outcome may not always be perfect, but it leads up to a big dinner where secrets often come out – just like on television shows.
Bela left me utterly astonished when she not only enrolled in a psychology class but also put in the effort to complete the assignments! It’s surprising to see our girl participating and doing her schoolwork – it seems like she has truly flipped over a new leaf! However, this new leaf appears to bear some striking resemblance to the old one. Her current study aims to demonstrate that women have the same sexual desires as men. She distributes clickers among her roommates, asking them to press when thoughts of intimacy arise. It’s possible that Bela is using this research as a means to steer clear of discussing her feelings for Arvind, who remains single and has yet to express interest in her. Indeed, she seems intent on avoiding any situation where Arvind might be introduced to her parents. After all, having genuine feelings for someone is demanding enough; Bela finds herself mentally overwhelmed at the prospect of her parents taking a liking to Arvind as well. Given that Arvind was created in a lab with an aim to captivate parents, it’s understandable why she would want to keep things professional between them.
To provide an alternate take: Recently, Kimberly has been avoiding Eli due to their contrasting lifestyles. She has feelings for him, but his excessive partying is beyond her comfort zone. Moreover, it’s unacceptable to abandon a novice like Kimberly at a rave in Vermont, especially when she’s rolling on molly! However, she finds herself hesitant to end things with him. It’s worth mentioning that she’s smitten by her ethics professor, Tig Notaro, whose presence adds intrigue here. Professor Friedman is organizing an exclusive constitutional law symposium, and though she usually only accepts upperclassmen, she believes Kimberly has the potential to apply. Coincidentally, Kimberly and I share a common trait: we both strive to impress authority figures. Given this, I can understand her reluctance to end things with Eli in light of such an exciting academic opportunity. Unfortunately, this means that when she encounters him with her mother, she struggles to find a way to decline his dinner invitation. In truth, I must admit that I admire Eli for taking advantage of the free meal offer, as it was a significant focus during my college years.
It’s not surprising at all that Kacey refers to her mom as her “best friend,” isn’t it? I had my hopes high for an outstanding performance in this part, and luckily, the gods of television answered! Missi Pyle! Who wouldn’t be thrilled to see her? (If you aren’t, you might want to reconsider your taste!) I was so excited to see her that I ended up being overly kind to her character, and I even felt let down when she started criticizing Kacey’s appearance and weight. I should have expected trouble given the daughter she raised!
Reflecting on the initial season, you might recall a bit more detail about Whitney’s father, who was often absent due to touring. In this current episode, Senator Chase is unavailable (apparently bitten by the president’s dog), and Whitney’s reaction to her dad being in town seems reminiscent of a child who has grown accustomed to parental disappointments. She continually praises his coolness and musical talent, but rarely discusses his presence in her life, leading me to wonder if they’re revising their portrayal of this relationship or if it’s simply an oversight. Regardless, Whitney is juggling school, Isaiah, and the realization that her “amelodic-neo-jazz”-playing father is quite attractive, causing her roommates to constantly activate their ‘lustful thoughts’ buttons.
As a film enthusiast, let me add this: Taylor’s at dinner because she’s dealing with a deceased father and a mother who’s so distant that Taylor’s number isn’t even saved in her phone. It seems like they just want another queer, blonde woman to add fuel to the drama, doesn’t it? Remarkably, Taylor manages to keep her cool during dinner, even defending Kacey when her mom finds out about the breakup with Calvin. The parents at this meal are quite intense, to say the least. Kimberly’s mother is in sync with Eli, inviting him to more events over the weekend, which pushes Kimberly to her breaking point and she openly expresses her desire to end things with Eli. They step outside to discuss, agree to stay friends, but then…Eli reappears at dinner? It’s a bizarre move that leaves the four of us texting about it secretively under the table. I guess he really wanted his free meal! Understandable!
In time, the conversation shifts towards mental health issues and skepticism about therapy, following typical discussions among Baby Boomers. Whitney agrees with her father, arguing that statistically, not everyone needs therapy. However, she seems overly defensive about this topic. The receptionist at Mental Health Services can’t help but notice this! Interestingly, finding her father on a dating site and then allowing Kimberly to accidentally swipe right on him should have been enough reason for several therapy sessions. Instead, she chooses to discuss this with her father. He tells her that all the success in life isn’t valuable without someone to share it with. It remains to be seen how Whitney will apply this advice. Perhaps she will ask Isaiah out on a real date! Furthermore, parent-approved romance blossoms as Bela’s parents drop her off at Arvind’s place (seriously, what kind of living arrangement is that, and can I move in too?). She confesses that she overthought things because she likes him, and before she could finish apologizing, he kisses her. Her parents are cheering from the sidelines; it’s adorable! Even Missi Pyle gets a touching moment with Kacey as they walk home, accepting her daughter’s decision to end things with Calvin, even if it means ruining their Christmas cruise. Indeed, courage takes many forms, doesn’t it?
Office Hours
It was great that the girls were having all those chats during dinner at the conferences! With so many tales to recall, it’s essential for them to have some time to discuss their shared admiration for Whitney’s father.
• “Pretty shows up pretty late, but beauty makes an entrance.” Okay, well, THANK YOU for that gem.
Hearing Bela refer to Calvin as “Big C” in a joking manner tickled me more than anything else, and it even occurred to me that it could be an amusing nickname for myself as well.
Should my mom and Eli discover yet another shared trait, I might need to falsely report a bomb threat. If he happens to have a sister with GERD, that’s one too many similarities.
• I like that Kacey is still being kind of a bitch? Change takes time, and she just got here!
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2024-12-20 06:54