The Search for Dana
Happy first chemo, Dana! The gang “celebrates” Dana’s first treatment, gathering poolside at Bette and Tina’s. Lara even baked a cake. Red Velvet, Dana’s favorite. Let’s just say “weird.” Afraid to be loved, afraid to be alone, afraid of what is happening to her, Dana pushes Lara away. Alice is the only one that can see through Dana’s defenses. What an amazing friend and ex! Alice is plagued by the fact that she finally let go of the Dana shrine and kicked the life sized Dana cutout to the curb. The episode dramatizes Alice’s symbolic search to find “Dana.” The final scene is of the cutout, lost in a landfill, slowly buried in garbage and debris. Literal but heartbreaking.Other Blah Blah
Jenny goes to New York to meet with her new book editor, played by the one, the only Vagina Monologue! Eve Ensler! Eve argues that Jenny’s book lacks a clear journey, and that it lingers in the portrait of a victim rather than that of a survivor. The editor also notes that the book’s focus on cutting might come across as a viable response to trauma. Obviously, a difference of opinion and approach. They agree that they are not the best match. What’s next for Jenny?Glossary Terms
Gold Star: a lesbian who has never slept with a man. Lone Star: someone who has only slept with one person in his or her lifetime.Time for a poll! Who’s a Gold Star Lesbian? Who’s a Lone Star Lesbian? Tell us! Tell us!
Best and Worst
The Best of Episode 7: the B-52s play The Planet and they don’t perform “Rock Lobster.” (Sing with me, “Ooh-ahhh, Down, down, Let’s rock…I know you know the lyrics. I can see your lips moving, I’m part of the new domestic spying program. Teacher by day, lesbian secret agent by night. It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it.)The Worst: Billie succumbs to his addictions, yet another healthy and happy portrayal of gay life; and, lastly, the hit you over the head subtlety that is The L Word. C’mon, Ilene. We get it. Really, we do.
Your L Word Homework “Ok, class. It’s time for your queer vocabulary lesson.” Oh, how I wish I had learned about gold stars and lone stars in school. What are your favorite queer definitions or queer-isms? Create a top ten list! See how many you can use in your daily encounters.
