I think the main reason I tune into shows like Gossip Girl, is, well, obviously the fashion, because most of the time the plot itself is sorely lacking. Seriously, Serena killed someone? Harriet the spy actually goes around and pretends to be someone else so convincingly, just to get back at Serena for not wanting to be her friend? I think Serena is so boring anyway; Blaire is definitely my favorite. But overall, I think the show gets too much hype for being 'controversial' when compared to other shows today (uh, like the almost porno Rock of Love) it is incredibly tame.
Well, I just wanted to call attention to a animated TV show that was on the air back in '88, ran for one season, and was meant for seven year olds. Beverly Hills Teens must have been the precursor to Beverly Hills 90210, but for the wrong age group. The show was about, what else, a group of over-privileged teenagers with crazy futuristic gadgets that still haven't come about yet and amazing, crazy 80s cartoon fashion.
Not only that, it has definite paralells with Gossip Girl. You've got your perfect blonde Larke who is also kind of boring like Serena; the bitchy, raven haired Bianca who goes into jealous fits like Blaire. There's even a douchey hot shot that dresses similar to Chuck, a hunky nice guy like Nate, and a nerdy little red head that i guess could be Dan Humphrey.
You can watch full episodes of Beverly Hills Teens on kewlcartoons.com, which i recommend doing because the animation is total eye candy. Below is the intro and some screen shots for you to enjoy:
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I adored that cartoons when I was a child. Bianca was my favorite charcters of course...and she is black haired like me ;-)
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