A tuesday night staple for me is watching 'Bunheads', a seriously underrated show about Sutton Foster wearing leggings surrounded by other skinny girls wearing leggings. I am obviously their demographic.
Am I a Bunhead yet?
It was created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, the same woman who brought us the equally lovable show 'Gilmore Girls'. Even if this show seriously lacked any one wearing leggings, I admit this is also a favorite of mine. So much so that I spent all of last summer re-watching the entire series.
This pic really brings out the crazy in my eyes
Here are some new title Ideas:
Cute Girls in Leggings
Leggings-o-Rama
Sutton Foster Variety Hour
Okay so I'm not exactly the wittiest title creator, so I'll leave the title making in the good hands of the writers of this show, which, frankly, I worship. The way these character's talk, much like in 'Gilmore Girls', involves quips on obscure pop culture references (which I am proud/embarrassed to admit I know most) and sincere and funny emotion that sounds true of the character's speaking. It's like watching a piece I have written on TV, and that's awesome! It relies less on sensationalism and more the character's relationships and growth which lack in other TV shows (Pretty Little Liars, I'm looking at you!!).
One of these is not like the others (and she's wearing the bandana)
This show revolves around a group of ballet dancers, the said "bunheads" of the title, their quirky teacher Michelle (played by Sutton Foster) and her mother in law (played by Kelly Bishop). I have to say it's refreshing to watch a show that is focused on the friendship of these women, with the men in their lives is mere supporting cast. Friendships change, and grow; that's what I'm interested in. Not whether or not Sasha decides to date some guy who wears eye liner like it's 2006. I want to know if Boo will ever stand up to bossy Sasha, or at least get a cooler nickname. I want to know if my lesbian prayers will be answered with Ginny and Melanie making out after a derby bout. Oh yeah, did I mention one of the ballet dancers is on a roller derby team because of her anger issues? They've got her wearing bandanas on her head and everything. This gal is definitely playing on our team.
Look at that bad ass!! It's no secret she's my favorite.
I'm also a sucker for a good dance number and this show is chalk full of them. What can you expect from a show that stars two of Broadway's most famous actresses, with Sutton Foster the winner of TWO Tony's (Thoroughly Modern Milie, Anything Goes) and Kelly Bishop as the original Sheila in Chorus Line. If the show surrounding a dance studio isn't enough razzle dazzle for you, every episode ends with a dance number that surrounds that episode's theme. Well, I think. I"m not quite sure what "Instanbul (Not Constantinople)" has to do with a bunch teen girls with an affinity for food shaped hair but it's delicious and fun to watch even for just the sheer absurdity of it all.
Rumors started circulating the webz that this gem of a show might get cancelled which I pray to the Goddess it wont. "Bunheads" deserves a long run, and I'll be damned if I don't get my scene of Mel roller blading Ginny off her feet into a derby dance number. Palladino, you magical top hat wearing fairy godmother, make this happen!!!
