The Backup Dan (cont.)
There are things that I forgot to post about for The Backup Dan.
Does anyone know what Blair meant by "It's just a year," about being with Louis? Just a year? She just has to stay with him a year? That's it? As my friend so aptly brought up, don't they have to produce an heir? He's a prince. Of course he needs an heir! Why was this not mentioned?
I loved how when Serena asked Dan why he didn't tell her where Blair was, he just goes, "Because she asked me not to," as if it's the most obvious thing in the world. This is why I love Dan. He may fall fast and hard, but when he loves someone, he really loves them. It was like that with Serena and now it's like that with Blair. I refuse to count Vanessa. I don't think he ever really loved her. She was just there. And it's easy to mistake a friendship like theirs for romantic love, especially since Vanessa has never really gotten over Dan.
To elaborate on something I did post about, Dan better not have sent that video. Logistically, it doesn't make sense. Logically, it also does not make sense. When the text went out, Dan was standing at the altar. Next to Louis. Or walking up the aisle with Serena. I'm not even sure if Dan had his phone on him. Honestly, Serena and Chuck are the most likely candidates out of the three of them. After Blair and Chuck had their conversation, Dan was standing at the entrance waiting for Serena. She was the one who came up to him and took his arm before walking down the aisle. Chuck was nowhere to be seen. How could Dan possibly have had the time to get the camera, get the video on to his phone and text it to Gossip Girl? He was the first one standing there waiting to walk down the aisle. Logically, Dan wouldn't ruin Blair's wedding. He wants her to be happy. I know that he knows she wouldn't really be happy with Louis. But he also knows that she's stubborn as hell and wouldn't listen to reason. And he's much too loyal to tell Chuck why Blair won't talk to him. Why would he want to publically humiliate Blair? He's not that type of person. Granted, he kinda did that to Jenny once by sending that text about Asher. Oh god. They're not pulling another of those are they? That was a totally different situation. This is Blair's wedding. Dan is not the type of person to do this.
And then we have that preview with what looks like Dan telling Blair how he feels. But of course, every single Dair moment they've given us has been a complete let down so I'm forcing myself not to get my hopes up. Unfortunately, that's much easier said than done. Especially coupled with pictures of Dan and Blair kissing and walking together and taking pictures with Blair's minions. It doesn't seem like a dream... No! Must not get hopes up! Agh...
There are the theories that the kiss is a dream sequence, but I don't think it is. The lighting is very bright, not very dream-like. And they're on the Met steps where Dan takes a picture of Blair with her minions. I highly doubt Blair's minions would be in a dream sequence. Then there's the theory that it's another staged kiss. If Blair wasn't married, I might think so too. But I definitely think it's not. Blair's married now and she's the princess of Monaco. She was in the spotlight before, but she is even more so now. Her trying to kiss someone other than Louis would be social suicide. Possibly suicide suicide. She's not in a position to be staging any kisses. Least of all with Dan. But looking at her face... it seems very genuine. She looks genuinely happy for the first time in ages.
"Are you going to make your move?" I wish I could believe that means exactly what it seems like it means. But last season, Dan said, "Let the record show I put up a good fight" in a preview right after clips of Blair. It turned out to be about following Louis. My expectations = zero. How about for once they dash my pessimistic hopes?
People say Chair is endgame, and I have to say I'm expecting that too. Not because they've put too much time into Chair. They've put a lot of time into Derena too. Thought not as much, I suppose. I don't think they care how much time they put into a character or pairing. It's the way they portray Chair that makes me think it's going to be endgame. They say Chuck and Blair are magnetic. I think they're more like fire. Magnetic fire? They can't help but pull together. The passion might come quickly, but then they burn each other out. I'm not sure if a long lasting relationship can withstand that. They've always been the dangerous couple. The problem is that they're constantly pulling together. I'm not sure if anyone else could last with the two of them. Although, with Chuck's change, maybe it can. It's either Chair or Dair that's endgame. But at this point, Chair definitely seems more likely.
"Not only does the event in the 100th episode change everything, but they're changed forever again in episode 17."
This quote was here. What's the life-changing event? Does it have to do with Dair? Oh God, please let it have to do with Dair. The two of them are so carefree. There's no constant worry, like with Nate, about whether or not he loves her. There's no baggage like with Chuck. It's just Dan and Blair and it's simple. And that's what's so beautiful about it. I almost want to say that that's why Serenate could work out. Chuck... I feel horrible, but I honestly can't find a pairing for him. Don't get me wrong. I love Chuck. But... I just like Dan better now. I don't want him to end up alone. He doesn't deserve it. But I just can't think of anyone else.
Speaking of deserving. People argue about how Hermione doesn't deserve Ron or vice versa all the time. Then other people counter saying that it doesn't matter whether or not they deserve each other. Love isn't about that. It's just love. That reminded me of how people say Chair is abusive so Chuck doesn't deserve Blair. Part of me wants to say that the same reasoning applies for Chair as does Ronmione. But... it's not the same. Their love is a great love. But it's the kind of love that ends in tragedy. After all of Chuck and Blair's passion has burnt out, I'm not sure what's left. How do you sustain a relationship when nothing's left after the fire?
~XOXO, Seravia
Does anyone know what Blair meant by "It's just a year," about being with Louis? Just a year? She just has to stay with him a year? That's it? As my friend so aptly brought up, don't they have to produce an heir? He's a prince. Of course he needs an heir! Why was this not mentioned?
I loved how when Serena asked Dan why he didn't tell her where Blair was, he just goes, "Because she asked me not to," as if it's the most obvious thing in the world. This is why I love Dan. He may fall fast and hard, but when he loves someone, he really loves them. It was like that with Serena and now it's like that with Blair. I refuse to count Vanessa. I don't think he ever really loved her. She was just there. And it's easy to mistake a friendship like theirs for romantic love, especially since Vanessa has never really gotten over Dan.
To elaborate on something I did post about, Dan better not have sent that video. Logistically, it doesn't make sense. Logically, it also does not make sense. When the text went out, Dan was standing at the altar. Next to Louis. Or walking up the aisle with Serena. I'm not even sure if Dan had his phone on him. Honestly, Serena and Chuck are the most likely candidates out of the three of them. After Blair and Chuck had their conversation, Dan was standing at the entrance waiting for Serena. She was the one who came up to him and took his arm before walking down the aisle. Chuck was nowhere to be seen. How could Dan possibly have had the time to get the camera, get the video on to his phone and text it to Gossip Girl? He was the first one standing there waiting to walk down the aisle. Logically, Dan wouldn't ruin Blair's wedding. He wants her to be happy. I know that he knows she wouldn't really be happy with Louis. But he also knows that she's stubborn as hell and wouldn't listen to reason. And he's much too loyal to tell Chuck why Blair won't talk to him. Why would he want to publically humiliate Blair? He's not that type of person. Granted, he kinda did that to Jenny once by sending that text about Asher. Oh god. They're not pulling another of those are they? That was a totally different situation. This is Blair's wedding. Dan is not the type of person to do this.
And then we have that preview with what looks like Dan telling Blair how he feels. But of course, every single Dair moment they've given us has been a complete let down so I'm forcing myself not to get my hopes up. Unfortunately, that's much easier said than done. Especially coupled with pictures of Dan and Blair kissing and walking together and taking pictures with Blair's minions. It doesn't seem like a dream... No! Must not get hopes up! Agh...
There are the theories that the kiss is a dream sequence, but I don't think it is. The lighting is very bright, not very dream-like. And they're on the Met steps where Dan takes a picture of Blair with her minions. I highly doubt Blair's minions would be in a dream sequence. Then there's the theory that it's another staged kiss. If Blair wasn't married, I might think so too. But I definitely think it's not. Blair's married now and she's the princess of Monaco. She was in the spotlight before, but she is even more so now. Her trying to kiss someone other than Louis would be social suicide. Possibly suicide suicide. She's not in a position to be staging any kisses. Least of all with Dan. But looking at her face... it seems very genuine. She looks genuinely happy for the first time in ages.
"Are you going to make your move?" I wish I could believe that means exactly what it seems like it means. But last season, Dan said, "Let the record show I put up a good fight" in a preview right after clips of Blair. It turned out to be about following Louis. My expectations = zero. How about for once they dash my pessimistic hopes?
People say Chair is endgame, and I have to say I'm expecting that too. Not because they've put too much time into Chair. They've put a lot of time into Derena too. Thought not as much, I suppose. I don't think they care how much time they put into a character or pairing. It's the way they portray Chair that makes me think it's going to be endgame. They say Chuck and Blair are magnetic. I think they're more like fire. Magnetic fire? They can't help but pull together. The passion might come quickly, but then they burn each other out. I'm not sure if a long lasting relationship can withstand that. They've always been the dangerous couple. The problem is that they're constantly pulling together. I'm not sure if anyone else could last with the two of them. Although, with Chuck's change, maybe it can. It's either Chair or Dair that's endgame. But at this point, Chair definitely seems more likely.
"Not only does the event in the 100th episode change everything, but they're changed forever again in episode 17."
This quote was here. What's the life-changing event? Does it have to do with Dair? Oh God, please let it have to do with Dair. The two of them are so carefree. There's no constant worry, like with Nate, about whether or not he loves her. There's no baggage like with Chuck. It's just Dan and Blair and it's simple. And that's what's so beautiful about it. I almost want to say that that's why Serenate could work out. Chuck... I feel horrible, but I honestly can't find a pairing for him. Don't get me wrong. I love Chuck. But... I just like Dan better now. I don't want him to end up alone. He doesn't deserve it. But I just can't think of anyone else.
Speaking of deserving. People argue about how Hermione doesn't deserve Ron or vice versa all the time. Then other people counter saying that it doesn't matter whether or not they deserve each other. Love isn't about that. It's just love. That reminded me of how people say Chair is abusive so Chuck doesn't deserve Blair. Part of me wants to say that the same reasoning applies for Chair as does Ronmione. But... it's not the same. Their love is a great love. But it's the kind of love that ends in tragedy. After all of Chuck and Blair's passion has burnt out, I'm not sure what's left. How do you sustain a relationship when nothing's left after the fire?
~XOXO, Seravia