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Recap of The L Word, episode 4
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Bette Bags a Ho

Meanwhile back in New York Bette goes out for a drink at the Starlight, a real lesbian bar in New York City, at least according to my friend who used to live there. Have you noticed the subtle advertising on the show? Bette orders an Absolute vodka martini. Then another. Then another. I counted four before she stumbled up to dark haired beauty and asked her to dance. Is this good advertising for Absolute?

Bette is barely able to walk when she and the New York skank make it to her hotel room. “Nice hotel,” girl says. “It’ll do,” Bette replies. I get the sense that’s been the extent of their conversation. How does Bette make love to her in that position when she can barely stand? Not only that, Bette does not look like she’s enjoying herself. Bette, you can’t drink or F**k the pain away.

Shane and the Crazy Bitch

Film director Veronica Bloom (Camryn Manheim) is pissed. Luckily Shane comes in to save the day. Shane calls her one crazy bitch. It doesn’t matter. Why is it only Shane can get a promotion for calling her boss a crazy bitch?

Later at the house Shane makes out with her latest girl toy while Carmen and Jenny watch. Carmen isn’t as forgiving as Veronica. She leaves. Jenny, go, chase her. Go Jenny, Go! Oh, shoot! Jenny stays put.

Marc, the New Roommate

Jenny and Shane interview another potential roommate. He’s a creepy with camera. Shane is pissed but he wins them over with a passionate speech about creating art. That and having enough money to pay first, last and a security deposit. Jenny falls for it. No, Jenny, No! This guy makes films with titles like Bare knuckle Backyard Wrestling, Ass Kicking Sisters, World’s Craziest Bachelor’s Parties, and Wild Ass Catholic School Girls. I think the next on his list is Lesbo Lust by the Pool. Look out ladies!!

Alice and Dana at the Carnival

Jenny is writing about the amusement park, but Alice is really there, on a date with a guy named Chris that Tonya set her up with. Dana is not amused. Seems she wants her cotton candy and eat it too. Dana follows Alice. “Do you have to flirt with him like that?” “What do you want from me, Dana?” She wants to kiss you, Alice and she does. How sweet, by the ferris wheel. Oh, Dana, what are you going to do? You have to dump that crazy cat-killer and get with Alice.

Wet, Wet, Wet

Mark’s creepy friend Gomie is helping him move in and can’t keep his eyes off Shane making out with her girl of the moment. Then the girls go for a swim. Gomie wants to join them. Who is that chanting, “Wet, wet, wet,” in the background?

Mark and Jenny talk. He wants to know if Jenny is gay because she doesn’t have the same attitude and haircut as the other girls. Later that night, Jenny asks Shane, “Will you cut my hair?” Shane, please, start by cutting the sleeves off that hideous blouse. They’re practically off anyway. But Shane is a good friend. Even thought it’s late, she cuts Jenny’s hair. Jenny cries. She’s mourning her former straight life. It’s one of the stages of coming out. Jenny’s growing. I like that. And if the hair’s a disaster, it will grow back too.

How will Jenny look in short hair? Tune in next week.

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