Girlfriends & The Game 1.29.07

Last night's episode of Girlfriends was directed by Debbie Allen. 'Nuf said.

Just a few thoughts, though: I like how Lynn and Monica are bonding. But how funny was it when she had to bear witness to Monica and William getting their freak on while she hid behind the bar!

And what's up with Joan and the bathroom? She's a woman of a certain age, who's dated her share of men and has even been engaged a time or two, so what's the deal? She was acting like this was her first serious relationship. And she had the nerve to quote some outdated rule from a women's magazine that you have to leave some things to "mystery." It just seemed so retro, but at least we had a chance to see more of Richard T. Jones, which in my book, is always a good thing!

But, for a second there I thought "old Joan" was coming back when Aaron disclosed more of his personal life and upbringing. I (and other women I know) could learn a few lessons from this show. Sometimes God puts men in your life who don't come in the exact packaging that you hoped for.

And Maya's situation proved to me that I don't think I can raise a son. I would have the same issues she's having with Jabari. I loved it when she said to Darnell (notice how he was wearing a Sabers T-shirt - great tie-in to The Game, Mara!): "I'm telling you, that little girl over there has sex in her eyes."

I was more than a bit confused by last night's episode of The Game.

First of all, I thought that Derwin and Melanie were already engaged. But, apparently not, because he planned to propose since he thought she might be pregnant. I have always been skeptical of their relationship - they just don't seem to be a good fit or have much in common - and that was even more apparent last night. Based on their conversation in her brand-new, fully-loaded Toyota Camry, I get the impression that Melanie wants out of this relationship (LOL that her password is I_Hate_San_Diego). I guess being the girlfriend of a professional athlete is more than she bargained for.

Continuity was definitely missing last night. We're in the playoffs, right? But there was no mention of the game being a playoff game. And there was no mention of Kelly's breakdown. Perhaps this episode was shot out of order. And what's going on with Tasha and Coach T? Their storyline has completely fallen off the radar.

Despite some uneveness, this episode was still pretty funny, mostly because of Kelly. Here are some of my favorite lines:

Kelly to Melanie about her "lesbian lumberjack" look:

"Some of the girls are getting together for drinks after the game and the bar has a strict dress code. No ugly!"

And then after she spills the beans about Derwin's halftime proposal plans, she tells Melanie:

"I know it's too late to get down to an acceptable television weight."

But the kicker of the evening was Jason's recap of his proposal to Kelly, at his uncle Ned's funeral. "I realized life was too short." Too funny! I'm glad he redeemed himself a little with a more heartfelt and sweet proposal at the end.