It’s that time again. University of Tampa sophomores Kelsey Thomas, Lauren Biese, and Kimmy Assalone gather around the TV to watch their favorite fall show, Gossip Girl. As the lights go off and the TV switches on, the only sound is the crinkle of a bag of chips.
These three girls meet in front of the television every Monday night at nine to watch this show. The girls plan ahead and gather enough food to devour during the one-hour drama series. Kelsey said, “I’ve been watching Gossip Girl since the first season and I haven’t missed an episode! The show is fun to watch because the characters deal with so much drama.”
“I agree,” said Lauren. “When the show started, the characters were in high school, like us. Now, they are in college and experience the same things we do. The show is not only entertaining but also easy to relate to.” Lauren then holds up her finger as the show begins, indicating no more talking until a commercial break.
The girls make sure not to miss any part of the show since it only comes on once a week. As soon as it is over, they “gossip” about all the juicy drama and predict what they think will happen on next week’s episode.
“That was sooo good, “said Kelsey, as the closing credits roll up.
However, the importance of the show is irrelevant and they do not watch it for any particular reason. Kimmy said, “I just really like the show. I watch it for entertainment and I like seeing what happens next.” Kimmy reaches over Kelsey’s arm to grab a few more chips.
This ritual is the same for most UT girls. Lauren Murtha, Casey Cavanaugh, Stacey McLeer, and Julia Rauch are glued to the TV on Monday nights. The intoxicating drama keeps the viewers wanting more as each episode reveals surprising secrets.
The main audience of Gossip Girl is college girls. This show is a “chick flick” that serves as good bonding time for friends and roommates. It is an opportunity to relax, munch on snacks, and simply be entertained.
Nevertheless, the show does not target only this age group. Kelsey said, “My aunt actually watches the show and she’s in her fifties! She likes the quirky jokes and ridiculous situations the characters find themselves in. Who wouldn’t?"
It seems that Gossip Girl is a trend. The producers must be very pleased with its high ratings and have the satisfaction of knowing that girls all over the U.S. are watching the invigorating show.
Although they do a lot just to watch a TV show, the girls only continue the ritual because the show entertains them with its outrageous storyline. Lauren said, “If it weren’t for all the crazy stuff that happens in each season, I probably wouldn’t watch the show.”
It looks like having wild drama helps to keep the eye of television’s biggest audience, college students.
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