History Recap / GleeS1E8MashUp

Cut to Will's Spanish classroom where he is moving furniture to make space as Emma enters in full wedding regalia. Will is of course speechless. Turns out the dress is a cousin's hand me down with some bad luck attached (previous owner divorced her hubby in three months). Will thinks it's beautiful as Emma stands nervous, her obvious feelings for Will having never gone away. Will cues up "Thong Song" and naturally bumping and grinding ensues as Emma blushes accordingly, ending with Will tripping over the train and Emma landing on top of him, this close to making out before dubious RealityEnsues. Also, naturally, Ken chooses that moment to observe these shenanigans and oh he is rather perturbed.

* FunnyBackgroundEvent: everything Kurt does when Mr. Schue is performing "Bust a move" during glee rehearsals.

* {{Bifauxnen}} : Sue in her zoot suit.
* CallForward / EarlyBirdCameo : Emma mentions her cousin Betty, whom we meet in Season 4 (although Betty might not be old enough to remember the Royal Wedding). And "Fondue For Two" is hinted at.

* DramaticIrony : Azimio comes very close to the truth when he says to Finn "Are you sure a real man didn't sneak in and (get Quinn pregnant) for you?

* FairyTaleWeddingDress : Emma gets to wear two. The first one is based on Princess Diana's and has a very long train. The other is her actual wedding dress, also making her a VirginInAWhiteDress. By the way, she's stunning.
* InformedJudaism : The Puckermans. With an annual dinner of moo shu pork and viewing of ''Film/SchindlersList''.
* MatingDance : Emma and Will's practice sessions. At the end of the "Thong Song," they trip and he falls on top of her.
* NotWhatItLooksLike : Unfortunately, Ken sees Will and Emma together.

We start today with a glimpse of a slushy machine. Oh we're setting a good tone today aren't we? As the primary weapon of [=McKinley=] is filled with it's debilitating cargo, we cut to a POV shot of the carrier heading down the halls, potiential victims scurrying out the way as we see it land precariously close to Rachel before the true target is revealed: Finnegan. And thus we have another first, the first appearance of resident [=McKinley=] boogeyman [[spoiler:and ArmoredClosetGay]] Dave Karofsky (Creator/MaxAdler), who will become a major player for the first two seasons. Anyway, seems this is payback for a bit of bullying Finn pulled on him in fifth grade, Finn being in New Directions and (allegedly) knocking up Quinn having lowered their social standings to the point where Karofsky and his fellow [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness hockey]] teammates stand superior.

In Glee Central, we see Quinn clean up Finn's face while complaining about their being at the base of the social totum pole. Seems that if Finn got nailed, the rest of ND are fair game. Will enters with today's lesson: Things are different so they might not go together, but it's those same differences that make them great. Will hands out the sheet music for his favorite song, "Bust a Move", and expects ND to find songs to mash up with it. Naturally, a performance of said song follows as all and sundry get down, minus Kurt who looks like he needs a hug. And a drink. TitleCard ensues.

As Quinn talks, Will appears in the background, distracting Emma enough to lamely suggest sunglasses. Because Will totally wasn't wearing them and giving Emma the vapors, no no no. Finn, simple boy he is, agrees, saying covering up the eyes gives the wearer power... then saying he could be having a MaleGaze and no one would notice. Clearly Finnegan has his priorities in check. Emma does end with a point though; be yourself, and if they don't like it, it's on them.

We start today with a glimpse of a slushy machine. Oh we're setting a good tone today aren't we? As the primary weapon of [=McKinley=] is filled with it's debilitating cargo, we cut to a POV shot of the carrier heading down the halls, potiential victims scurrying out the way as we see it land precariously close to Rachel before the true target is revealed: Finnegan. And thus we have another first, the first appearance of resident [=McKinley=] boogeyman and ArmoredClosetGay Dave Karofsky (Creator/MaxAdler), who will become a major player for the first two seasons. Anyway, seems this is payback for a bit of bullying Finn pulled on him in fifth grade, Finn being in New Directions and (allegedly) knocking up Quinn having lowered their social standings to the point where Karofsky and his fellow [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness hockey]] teammates stand superior.

We start today with a glimpse of a slushy machine. Oh we're setting a good tone today aren't we? As the primary weapon of [=McKinley=] is filled with it's debilitating cargo, we cut to a POV shot of the carrier heading down the halls, potiential victims scurrying out the way as we see it land precariously close to Rachel before the true target is revealed: Finnegan. And thus we have another first, the first appearance of resident [=McKinley=] boogeyman [[spoiler: and ArmoredClosetGay]] Dave Karofsky (Creator/MaxAdler), who will become a major player for the first two seasons. Anyway, seems this is payback for a bit of bullying Finn pulled on him in fifth grade, Finn being in New Directions and (allegedly) knocking up Quinn having lowered their social standings to the point where Karofsky and his fellow [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness hockey]] teammates stand superior.

Sue then runs into Quinn and in a moment we all knew was coming, officially orders her to turn in her uniform. Cut to Will in Emma's office. He wants to talk about the wedding mashup, saying he can't get them to go together. Emma agrees, and it becomes clear they're not talking about songs. So we put that to bed for now as we cut to the choir room where Finn hands out the Big Quenchs as ND celebrates Finn's return. Will states that though no one came up with an actual mashup, he felt the lesson hit. Quinn laments about her not being on the Cheerios!, only for Will to remind her she's definitely not alone.

We start today with a glimpse of a slushy machine. Oh we're setting a good tone today aren't we? As the primary weapon of McKinley is filled with it's dehabilitating cargo, we cut to a POV shot of the carrier heading down the halls, potiential victims scurrying out the way as we see it land precariously close to Rachel before the true target is revealed: Finnegan. And thus we have another first, the first appearance of resident McKinley boogeyman [[spoiler: and ArmoredClosetGay]] Dave Karofsky (Creator/MaxAdler), who will become a major player for the first two seasons. Anyway, seems this is payback for a bit of bullying Finn pulled on him in fifth grade, Finn being in New Directions and (allegedly) knocking up Quinn having lowered their social standings to the point where Karofsky and his fellow [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness hockey]] teammates stand superior.

As Quinn talks, Will appears in the background, distracting Emma enough to lamely suggest sunglasses. Because Will totally wasn't wearing them and giving Emma the vapors, no no no. Finn, simple boy he is, agrees, saying covering up the eyes gives the wearer power... then saying he could be having a MaleGaze and no one would notice. Clearly Finnegan has his priorites in check. Emma does end with a point though; be yourself, and if they don't like it, it's on them.

At practice, we see the Titans in a huddle, Finn's playing being underminded by Azimio Adams (James Earl), one half of a ThoseTwoGuys combo with Karofsky during the first two seasons. Seems Finn's lack of popularity has spread to the team, them questioning his leadership and showing disbelief over Quinn, asking if a "real man" snuck in and did it for him? Well, Puck does have his moments of being an actual human, few and far between as they are. In any event, this hits Finn's BerserkButton and tackling ensues, Tanaka breaking it up. When Tanaka asks where Puck is, Finn says he skipped practice to work on something for Glee, thus hitting ''Ken's'' BerserkButton and causing him to take his anger out on the ND members by scheduling extra practices during Glee and thus forcing them to choose.

We cut to Rachel in her bedroom with some Aguilera as no less than the Puckerman mans the acoustic. This was the basis for what became known as [[PortmanteauCoupleName Puckleberry]]; while not as popular a ship as Finchel, it still had its fans. Noah lays down the V/O as unexpected making out ensues: Apparently, while partaking of a traditional viewing of Film/SchindlersList, Puck is lambasted by Mama Puckerman for not dating a Jewish girl. This led to the subconcious offering a suggestion in the form of a dream Rachel entering his bedroom barefoot, a tell that it's not reality. However, it put the seed into Puck's head (big for once) to go after her.

As we see another Big Gulp heading towards its victim, we get a subversion as it's Puck offering one to Rachel for actually non-humiliating purposes, before cutting back to the making out. We then see that this is a case of lonely people coming together while pining for the ones they really want, as Rachel pictures Finn. She then babbles an excuse to end things as we cut to the choir room, no one coming up with a mashup. Enter the Puckerman, apparently taking Rachel's excuse about not wanting to be with someone who won't do solos to heart as he indulges in some Neil Diamond, apparently the most famous Jewish singer he could think of; Mark Salling's first solo and first time singing as a matter of fact. Rachel is amused whereas Finn, who has been observing the byplay, not so much. Also, somewhat strangely enough, Santana shows displeasure as well. I say somewhat, for there is some payoff to that down the line. Also, we see Quinn strangely enraptured as well. Not a real spoiler to say that will go somewhere as well.

In the hallway, we see Fuinn with sunglasses on, Quinn expressing pride at how they've suddenly gotten cool again. Of course, it is never that easy, as we see Azimio and some Titans ambush our couple, Big Gulps at the ready. Sunglasses may protect the eyes, but the rest of the face, not so much. Fun fact: This was in fact the only time Dianna took a slushy. Anyway, Azimio lays down the relevant threats as we once again are taken to "Sue's Corner".

This is actually not a BigLippedAlligatorMoment, for there is relevance here. Turns out, head anchor (and local legend) Rod Remington has a thing for our Polyester Princess, offering a date with fondue. And Brittany just got the ideal for the name of a webshow. Sue, surprisingly, has gone all stammering and blushing, accepting the date. And evidentally, she needs moves, as we cut to her and Will in the choir room, seems his services are all the rage. 40's style tandem moves occur, GoKartingWithBowser in full swing here as Will states how happy he is that Sue appears to be easing back on the rage. Sue states she's got a thing for Rod Remington, as we see the two of them in a romantic game of Battleship. Ah, kids these days. Sue needs the lessons as apparently she and Rod are entered in a dance-a-thon for charity. Will also thanks her for not booting Quinn off the Cheerios!, and it seems Sue's turned a new leaf... yeah, we know how this ends.

Oh, and Sue spills about Tanaka making the ND footballers choose so naturally we cut to the locker room for the confrontation. Ken is fully aware Emma wants Will but loves her so much he doesn't care. Will tries to apologize but Ken will hear none of it. Cut to Puckleberry, Rachel pouring her knowledge of Broadway into Puck's ears while he tries very hard not to run. Rachel seems happy to have him on her arm, the problem is that being anywhere in her vicinity these days leads to a face full of corn syrup and sure enough, Karofsky arrives to give Noah karma for all the slushies he's thrown. Cut to the bathroom where he's being cleaned off. Puck is of course remorseful for all the slushies he gave Rachel, as he correctly states the purpose of slushy throwing is not just the cold, but the embarassment and humiliation that goes with it. To protect himself, he intends to leave Glee.

After the break, we get another Big Gulp POV, but this time it's Finn, who as a show of loyalty to the Titans is told to slushy one of them. Kurt, ever proactive, slushies himself, then hits an ArmorPiercingQuestion: Would any of the Titans do that? Cut to Sue, out of the tracksuit for once and into a Zoot Suit, in all her {{Bifauxnen}} glory. She's ready for the dance-a-thon, but to the shock of only one person, namely her, she sees Rod and his co-anchor all over each other. It's bad enough to piss her off period. Break her heart? Oh, woe betide to Will Schuester.

Sue then runs into Quinn and in a moment we all knew was coming, officially orders her to turn in her uniform. Cut to Will in Emma's office. He wants to talk about the wedding mashup, saying he can't get them to go together. Emma agrees, and it becomes clear they're not talking about songs. So we put that to bed for now as we cut to the choir room where Finn hands out the Big Gulps as ND celebrates Finn's return. Will states that though no one came up with an actual mashup, he felt the lesson hit. Quinn laments about her not being on the Cheerios!, only for Will to remind her she's definitely not alone.

In Glee Central, we see Quinn clean up Finn's face while complaining about their being at the base of the social totum pole. Seems that if Finn got nailed, the rest of ND are fair game... well, except Matt cause, well, reasons. Will enters with today's lesson: Things are different so they might not go together, but it's those same differences that make them great. Will hands out the sheet music for his favorite song, "Bust a Move", and expects ND to find songs to mash up with it. Naturally, a performance of said song follows as all and sundry get down, minus Kurt who looks like he needs a hug. And a drink. TitleCard ensues.

We start today with a glimpse of a slushy machine. Oh we're setting a good tone today aren't we? As the primary weapon of McKinley is filled with it's dehabilitating cargo, we cut to a POV shot of the carrier heading down the halls, potiential victims scurrying out the way as we see it land precariously close to Rachel before the true target is revealed: Finnegan. And thus we have another first, the first appearance of resident McKinley boogeyman and [[spoiler: ArmoredClosetGay]] Dave Karofsky (Creator/MaxAdler), who will become a major player for the first two seasons. Anyway, seems this is payback for a bit of bullying Finn pulled on him in fifth grade, Finn being in New Directions and (allegedly) knocking up Quinn having lowered their social standings to the point where Karofsky and his fellow [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness hockey]] teammates stand superior.

[[caption-width-right:350:[[OnceAnEpisode If you're a Gleek, this is the one sight you never wanna see...]][[note]]This was the only time Will got slushied.[[/note]]]]

Emma and Ken ask Will for dance lessons. They want a mashup of their favourite songs, because they can't decide which one should be their first dance at the wedding. The songs are "I Could Have Danced All Night" from ''Theatre/MyFairLady'' and "Thong Song." Will agrees, and decides to turn the songs into this week's lesson: how to mash together things, like football and Glee club, that might not work otherwise.

Ken sees Will and Emma rehearsing and lashes out, scheduling football practice at the same time as Glee club practice. This forces the members of the football tea to make a choice.

Sue has a date with Rod Remington and falls for him. She gets a swing-dance lesson from Will, but finds Rod in the arms of his co-host, Andrea.

Puck has a dream that he and Rachel, as the two best looking Jewish students at [=McKinley=] High, should get together. They start a short-lived relationship, but decide to break it off because Puck is in love with Quinn and Rachel likes Finn.

By the end, Sue is back to her usual, angry self. She requests New Directions' set list for Sectionals and kicks Quinn off the Cheerios.

--> I will go to the animal shelter and get you a kitty cat. I will let you fall in love with that kitty cat. Then some dark, cold night I will steal into your home and punch you in the face.

* TokenMinorityCouple: Invoked with Puck and Rachel.

[[caption-width-right:350:[[OnceAnEpisode If you're a Gleek, this is the one sight you never wanna see...]]]] [[note]]This was the only time Will got slushied.[[/note]]

[[caption-width-right:350:[[OnceAnEpisode If you're a Gleek, this is the one sight you never wanna see... [[note]]This was the only time Will got slushied.[[/note]]]]]]

[[caption-width-right:350:[[OnceAnEpisode If you're a Gleek, this is the one sight you never wanna see...]]]]

[[caption-width-right:350:[[OnceAnEpisode You know what's coming next...]]]]

Puck has a dream that he and Rachel, as the two best looking Jewish students at McKinley High, should get together. They start a short-lived relationship, but decide to break it off because Puck is in love with Quinn and Rachel likes Finn.

By the end, Sue is back to her usual, angry self. She requests New Directions' set list for Sectionals and [[spoiler: kicks Quinn off the Cheerios.]]

* EnterStageWindow : Rachel climbs in Puck's window, tipping him off that ItWasAllADream .

Emma and Ken ask Will for dance lessons. They want a mashup of their favourite songs, because they can't decide which one should be their first dance at the wedding. The songs are "I Could Have Danced All Night" from ''Theatre/MyFair/Lady'' and "Thong Song." Will agrees, and decides to turn the songs into this week's lesson: how to mash together things, like football and Glee club, that might not work otherwise.

Ken sees Will and Emma rehearsing and lashes out, scheduling football practice at the same time as Glee club practice. This forces the members of the football team to make a choice.