The OC Friday Morning Hangover: The Christmakuh Barmitzvahka'sode

"Johny's gotta a gun. Mmm, maa, mmmm, ma, mmmmm. Johny's gotta gun." Folks, I truly thought this was a nice episode for several reasons that probably don't need much explaining, but you have to seriously love this Johny kid's logic. He buys a piece from some guy on the street for $100 bucks so he can rob the mini-mart and all $30 in it's register. Boy, Schwartz must really hate the state of California public school system or something. As bland of a character as he is, I think I'm starting to like him for his unintentional comedy. Getting whacked by cars, popping too many vikes, brilliant logic. I can't wait to find out what happens next with him. I'm putting my chips on him being gay for Ryan next. Seems to make sense. Enough about a non main character though right? Gaddis might decide to go take a schnooze soon. It was Christmakuh, meaning only one thing. Major league hangover, that's what the holidays are good for correct?

Riding the high of banging out another hangover on the same laptop as Summer Roberts, we may as well start with the most unexpected character re-entrace. Summer's dad. The guy has had roughly six lines, appearing in exactly one episode per season and suddently he's prominently featured and on the cusp of becoming Julie Cooper's next ex-husband. This is such a great twist on so many levels. For one, it brings in a character that many viewers have questioned the lack thereof and seems to allow Julie to get back on the high road by continuing her legacy of marrying for money. if life has taught me one thing recently Mr. Roberts. Holla we want pre-nup! We want pre-nup! It's nothing that you need to have, but when she leave yo ass she gonna leave with half. we'll see how they handle this budding relationship along with the likely return of Jimmy at some point. I'm interested to say the least.

We also learned that Seth looked like a 13-year old when he was 13, but his parents either looked really old when he was 13 or didn't age at all, because they looked the exact same. I must say, there was nothing else the producers could really do except have Kirsten and Sandy's back to the camera. Well played over all. The video was hilarious. And I loved Ryan giving Seth some crap for being all by himself on his Barmitzvah and requesting to see video of his pals misery. Even bettered when Seth proclaims he'll have to kill him first, only to pop the video in on his own.

Julie Cooper stole this show. From her first scene of popping in a chaw whilst watching some sort of backyard auto racing, to showing her lovely red thong, she was back in full form this week. Her ending the episode by finally having the nerve to face Marissa and tell her she is broke as Cody on Friday morning, and telling Ryan, "I come in peace." JG is probably upset over this, but he likes to be upset and is at his best when in that state. More on this later. Julie also came to grips and we can safely assume she informed Marissa that she is indeed broke. We might have to wait until January to find out for certain.

Overall, I didn't think anything substantial happened, but it was an entertaining episode as the writers continue to have Johny bounce back and forth between lovable loser, guy we should hate or unintentional comedy. It's interesting how Ryan continues to arrive and witness something between his girlfriend and Johny that is really nothing but looks bad from his vantage point. I'll say this, those two are completely safe until some other female enters the show that Ryan could persue post-Cooper should that happen. There have been several hints this season to suggest it won't.

Enjoy your holidays everyone, don't drink too much holiday nog or festive whiskey. Catch you in 2K6.

QUESTIONS FROM THE COUCH
1. How many episodes has it been since Julie and Marissa talked?

2. Is Taylor Townsend starring part time in some other show? She's been MIA the last two weeks. I, for one, am glad.

3. Could Julie, Marissa, Summer and her dad possibly co-exist under one roof?

4. How many episodes does Johny have left?

5. Which bowl is Alabama playing in? Hint: Not the Rose Bowl.

6. Will I knock an early prediction out of the park when the Fab 4 all finish the season at Harbor?

DRIVIN DOWN THE 101
The last time we saw Caitlyn she was being hurried off to boarding school and is now ready to return as a full blown slut, appearing to have aged at least 7 years in a two year span. I love it.

Oui Humbug has been used as an expression in every season thus far. Here's for three more.

IF YOU BELIEVE THEY PUT A MAN ON THE MOON...
...you can believe Trey will return and hook up with Caitlyn. Boo-ya!

...you can believe that when the previews said a past member comes back, JG was all uup in arms thinking his four horsemen super heel theory was getting off the ground. Sorry Lovable Grump, you lose this round.

I'm out, enjoy your time away from work!