24 Nov
In this episode, Finn and Kurt’s parents get married; Sue’s mother comes in for Sue’s wedding with herself, and the bullying of Kurt comes to a head.
The wedding reception for Burt and Carole was the musical highlight of the show, with Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison) singing an impressive “Sway”. Unfortunately, Finn’s odd tribute to Kurt with “Just the Way You Are”, was just embarrassing and awkward. I literally cringed. Bad! Writers, bad!
Sue managed to be convincingly caring and weird along with her usual abrasive wit. The track suit wedding dress that she wears in the wedding to herself was actually not as tacky as one would expect. It fit Sue’s character. We now have a slightly better understanding of what makes Sue tick. Carol Burnett did a great job as Sue’s equally critical absentee mother.
As result of the bullying, Kurt is leaving XX High and heading to Dalton academy. Hmmm, I see a setup for a whirlwind romance followed by copious amounts of drama when Blaine and Kurt are thrust together in the same school and Kurt becomes New Direction’s rival.
In other news, Sam and Quinn are finally officially BFGF.
Any show with Sam Evans (Chord Overstreet) on his knees can’t be all bad, but all in all, “Furt” felt like filler.
I’m looking forward to the next episode where New Directions competes at Sectionals, which they haven’t prepared for since they’ve been too busy finding religion and dealing with social issues.
Featured Music
Ohio (Sue & Her Mother, Doris Sylvester)
Marry You (New Directions)
Sway (Will Schuester)
Just the Way You Are (Finn & New Directions)