Pret-a-Poor-J

Season 2, Episode 8, Aired
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Jenny has a new young model friend, Agnes, who encourages Jenny to explore her wild side and to confront Eleanor Waldorf, who is exploiting Jenny by stealing her designs with false promises to help launch her design career. ''Meanwhile, Serena and Dan attend Rufus' art opening as friends, but when Serena meets a cute artist, the evening takes an awkward turn. Blair attempts to seduce Chuck, but he proves to be tougher than she ever imagined.moreless
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  • Chuck and Blair were so great in this episode and I was really routing for them.

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    By OTHfan323, May 01, 2011 Report Abuse
    Blair finally realizes that she loves Chuck and that is more important than winning. I could not wait until they finally said those three simple words to each other. Then Dan had to go and ruin it, which made it even more dramatic. I continued to hope that one of them would just say it but the chase is really more interesting for the viewers. I also loved how Dan tried to help Blair get Chuck, and it was interesting that Serena wasn't just trying to be friends with Dan, but she really thought Dan could help Blair. Serena's new love interest is ok, but it was more interesting to see if it made things awkward between Dan and Serena. Jenny's storyline was interesting, but I don't really like how here storylines our so seperate from everyone else's. I think it's good that she quit, Elanor was taking advantage of her. I was happyy to see things work out with Jenny and Nate, but I thought he still liked Vanessa.moreless

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    By Canogaparkcindy, Mar 24, 2011 Report Abuse
    A good installment I suppose. We got some interesting interactions, one of those interactions included Nate & Jenny's. I called their future romance in season 1 when they talked a bit in the beginning of the season, and of course, their "kiss" last year.

    I'm not really loving who Jenny is becoming though, she's just getting more annoying by the episode, even her haircut I found myself rolling my eyes at. Jenny bashing aside, we got some development with Chuck & Blair. I loved the idea of Dan interfering in the relationship.

    Not really interested in Serena's new romance with Aaron if it ever becomes anything. I'm still rooting for Dan & Serena to end up with each other in the end, but for right now, they're good as friends. Overall I'm sure this got a lot of CB fans cheering, but still not as good as this show was in the first season.moreless

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  • Nate is such a slut!

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    By jackchance00, Oct 31, 2008 Report Abuse
    Two main story arcs going on here: the saga of little J, who has a few big things happen and the ongoing game between blair and chuck. i hated little J in season one. But i think she really has come into her own as a character. The chemistry between Jenny and Nate was first touched on last season.... but Nate is so freaking fickle. He has kissed Blair, Serena, Vanessa, and now Jenny. There aren't any women left on the show for him to do! Also, last season he was so hung up on serena... i can't even remember if/when he ever got over her. Then he confesses his feelings to vanessa and they are all dramatic, and then a few epis later he is all about Jenny. what a dog. he is pretty though.
    Use him and lose him J. You can't trust that one. Seems you can't really trust anyone on this show! except rufus. he's solid.moreless

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  • gossip girl gets exciting!!!

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    By kelbungoross, Oct 29, 2008 Report Abuse
    this episode was great everyone back in the same building chuck, blair ,serena ,nate ,jenny, dan and vanessa chuck and blaire oh my god when are tehy going to say i love you too each other its gotta be soon surely although i do like the game they play thats why i keep watching i thought for a second dan andserena were goin to get back together but nahnot happening yet maybe time in a few episodes but and little jenny humphry and nate archibald when i never lol but hey jenny ur young and hes well............... you know lol!
    long may the great episodes and seasons continue lol! xoxo gossip girl!moreless

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  • serena connects with a new guy, blair and chuck are still at it weith their cat and mouse game and jenny gets overly confident!

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    By rush_86, Oct 29, 2008 Report Abuse
    OMFG!!!! that kiss was absolutely great!!!!i mean the way nate walked in and was such a "prince charming on the white horse" it was fantastic HOWEVER, nate has been all over the place this season and we havent even reached the double digits! i mean first the countess, then vanessa, then that girl at yale and now jenny, male-$lut anyone??? was it just me or did nate and vanessa have a moment in this episode, i can distinctly remember a look! anyway when jenny kissed him and then began walking away i was screaming at the top of my lungs "KISS HER BACK!!!!!"(even though i want him to be with serena)

    jenny is out of her mind! what was she thinking?? and how old was thet model girl? i mean none of them could have been more than 15-16, and that dude was so OLD, seriously creepy. jenny is talented, but oh my god, there was no free space on the screen, with jenny's big head all over the place!

    serena and da: i'm glad these two are friends again, and that they are able to talk openly about everything, all is well with the world, dan screwing it up for chuck and blair cuz of what they did to vanessa, was not out of the blue. i personally think it was all vanessas fault. she put herself in that situation. i dont understand why she wants dan to choose between her and his school "friends" it's so junior high. felt so sorry for sarena when aron rode off with the other chick, however i think serena should be with nate, so it wasnt such a dissapointment.

    chuck and blair: these two are out of their mind. was fun to see blair pursue something she wanted so vigerously. i dont understand why they just cant tell each other how they feel and just be over with it. but then where is the fun in that, right?moreless

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  • Trivia

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    • Model Agnes has a myspace profile, where the photos of her and Jenny have been uploaded. Edit

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    • International Episode Titles: Czech Republic: V zajetí módy (In Captivity of Fashion) Edit
    • Although they appear, Vanessa and Rufus had no storyline. Edit
    • Although credited, Kelly Rutherford (Lily) didn't appear. Edit

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    • Jenny: Nate, what are you doing here? Nate: No Jenny, what are you doing here? Come on, get your stuff. Let's go. Jenny: No. Agnes: That is so sweet. Sweetie, I told you he liked you! (To Max) I totally called that one. Max: Yeah, you did. Dude, relax. Nothing's going on here. Take a picture. Jenny: Yeah, I'm not leaving with you. Nate: Then I can wait. (Sits down) Edit
    • Serena: I don't know much about art but I do know much about spelling. Edit
    • Gossip Girl: It seems like little Jenny got her happily ever after. XOXO, Gossip Girl Edit

  • Allusions

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    • Episode title: Pret-A-Poor-Jenny Comes from the French "prêt-à-porter" when translated means "ready to wear". This meaning is extended to, when referring to women's clothing, a garment that is made to her exact specifications and measurement e.g. Tailor made. Prêt-à-Porter is also a 1994 film starring Julia Roberts, revolving around models during Fashion Week in Paris. Edit

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