Air Date: Sunday, June 10, 2012, 10/9c on HBO
RATING:
“I’m sorry about your tears. They suck.” – Mike McLintock
This episode kind of gets back to the Veep of old—because of the guest stars. I know how bad it is to say an episode is good due to the actors who aren’t regulars, but in this case, it’s true. I think if season two features tons of guest stars and spends less time in the Veep’s offices, the series might just rally and get back to being funny. This is a comedy for crying out loud.
Observations and thoughts:
Why haven’t there been more congressmen on the show before? Especially this Congressman Furlong (Dan Bakkedahl). He killed me the entire episode. He’s funny, crass and doesn’t wash his hands after he pees. Yeah, that last one’s gross. I like fresh meat on a show. It brings something special to an episode and just makes me smile. “She seems nice,” he says about Dan (Reid Scott). Now why is the most exciting storyline not related to anything to do with Selina (Julia Louis-Dreyfus)? The episode is entitled “Tears” but I like watching Dan run around like a chicken with his head cut off, trying to keep himself out of trouble.
Louis-Dreyfus brings on the tears like an expert. She makes me believe Selina is an emotional wreck and her tears are genuine. I wish there were other actors who could bring on the waterworks like she does. I hate to laugh at her pain, but it is what it is.
Gary (Tony Hale) is not at his best. Why would he leave Selina with Mike (Matt Walsh)? The look of fear on Mike’s face makes me chuckle, but I was a bit afraid for him.
Not even Jonah (Timothy C. Simons) brings something to the table this episode. Fortunately, he makes me laugh just being on screen, but that’s about it. Where were his witty lines this week? He’s teased by Congressman Furlong, which makes my day, but I’m used to Jonah coming in and dropping the F-bomb like a lunatic.
Funny lines:
Selina: “Amy, you’re gonna have to start getting everyone to like me.”
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Congressman Furlong to Dan: “Ah, I recognize you. You’re one of Selina’s little gay dwarves. What are you? Sappy, is that it? Preppy?”
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Congressman Furlong about Selina’s low approval rating: “She’s about as welcome here as a turd in a hot tub.”
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Selina to Mike: “Golf? You know, men walking around with sticks talking about their careers?”
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Selina: “I know how to give a motherfucking speech! Don’t you patronize me with your no jaw. You, Congressman No Jaw!”
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Mike: “Genius! Chinese daughter torture.”
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Selina: “Well, I’m a political leper and I’m an emotional time bomb, so here’s an idea—let’s put me on stage.”
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Congressman Furlong: “I saw fucking crazy lady, that’s what I saw. If she mentions my name, if I get the stamp of approval, the Midas touch from Jenny Shitfinger, I’m coming for you pal.”
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Congressman Furlong: “Don’t forget your booster seat.”
Selina: “Shove it up your ass.”
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Selina: “I’m back, my babies!”
Gary: “Yes you are. Like a rubber Jesus.”
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Selina: “Number one, Congressman. I’m sick of taking your shit. Ok? Number two… number one again.”
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I was expecting constant laughs and exceptional dialogue but I’m not too disappointed with what happens in “Tears.” It’s not a great season finale, but it’s also not the worst. The office of the VP is a mess, as usual, but I kind of anticipated a disaster that gets cleaned up in 20 minutes. The show doesn’t disappoint in that area, except for the indifference I have to Selina’s crying. I’m more worried about Dan, and I’m sure Selina will bounce back from her ridiculously low disapproval rating (How does that even happen?), but I’m looking forward to what the new season will bring. Sort of. I’m willing to give Veep a second chance.
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