Degrassi: Live to Tell

by Lizzie
Darcy follows in the illustrious footsteps of Britney Spears this week when she makes the international sign for, “I desperately need help”: spontaneously chopping off hair. Albeit it was like six inches and blended seamlessly into her shampoo commercial worthy layers. Nevertheless, I am concerned. Too bad, when Snake tries to help her, she turns around and accuses him of flirting. Eek. Messy. Meanwhile, Jimmy breaks up with Ashley (we all saw that one coming). She has the gall to play the victim, even though she was the one who erased Jimmy from their demo. Good riddance. Onto PT Cruiser driving Trina.

Weirdest Moment that Demands Comment: I know I shouldn’t laugh because it testified to Darcy’s emotional damage, but that vulgar breasted serpent doodle that she concocted was beyond disturbing. It resembled that weird snake being that Madam Mim turns into in Disney’s The Sword in the Stone, definitely a major source of childhood nightmares.

Best Style: I like Darcy’s side ponytail. It’s the style I used to give to all my Barbie’s. Too bad I’m in my mid-twenties and can't possibly pull it off.

Worst Style: Plots that involve the Lakehurst guys deprive this category of any interest.

Amazing Quote:
“You know Trina from Physio, I think I like her a lot” -Jimmy
“So go for it.” - Spinner
“Yeah, but what about Ash” – Jimmy
“So don’t go for it.” – Spinner
“Thank you. So helpful.” – Jimmy
I love how Spinner didn’t succumb to the over-analytical bait.

Degrassi Count:
Suicidal behaviour: 2 in old class, Stephanie Kaye fantasizing about jumping from the Bloor Viaduct and Claude shooting himself in the bathroom
4 in new class, Ellie cutting herself, Craig jumping in front of trains, J.T. overdosing on pills and Darcy slitting her wrists in the bathroom and hovering at the roof

Never send your child to Degrassi.