Of Glee and Gleeks

When I first saw previews for Glee, I had no interest in the show. Being from a ridiculously small school, I didn't know what a Glee club was, and the character that they seemed to be highlighting looked abrasive and annoying. But somehow I was convinced to give it a try. And that's how I got hooked. Click here to go to the official site for the show. It's classified as a 'musical drama'... very different from anything else currently on the air. 

Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch)

Once I finally started watching, I realized that this was the point of the character. Sue Sylvester is abrasive. She's bitchy. So much so that once you get used to her, it's actually hilarious. The character is played by Jane Lynch, and she does it brilliantly. Despite her technically being the villain of the series, she is a favorite of many characters and she keeps getting more and more outrageous as the show goes on. Here is a video highlighting some of her more memorable moments. 

Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison)

On the other side of the spectrum, Will Schuester, who is the director of the Glee club, is sweet (albeit insecure at times) and focused on the kid's futures instead of on personal gain (like Sue). Played by Matthew Morrison, the character is convincing, relatable, and has an incredible voice. (Plus he's adorable. Personal opinion.)

Kurt Hummel (Chris Colfer)

The cast of the kids in the glee club is different from other shows, because they're primarily hired for their voices, not their looks like it would be for other shows. The casting directors found people to fit every role they needed, with one exception; The character of Kurt. Chris Colfer originally tried out for a different role, but the casting directors and the creator of the show liked him so much that they created an entirely new role for him. Here's an article on that particular story.

The show just started it's second season the Tuesday before last. It's got a huge fanbase. There are fansites everywhere, and the official term for a glee fan is a 'Gleek' (obviously a combination of the words 'Glee' and 'Geek'). Here's one of the more popular fansites that focuses on the show and the characters, and here's another that focuses on that along with the impact Glee is having on the world today. 

The Glee cast mid song in an episode performance

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