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Episode Recap: "Dawn Budge II"
As a longtime Rosie fan, I was looking forward to her return as lottery winner Dawn Budge, as were a lot of you. I was skeptical, though: How could they make it believable for any former McNamara/Troy patients from their Miami years to fly to L.A., besides having them there just to visit? That question was answered quite well after we got to experience seeing Dawn hang gliding in Calgary and being attacked in the mouth by a flying eagle.
Truly one of the funniest Nip/Tuck visuals ever — so funny, I had to rewind three times. So, of course, Dawn had to fly, or rather, get on a plane to L.A. pronto. Who else would she trust to fix her busted mouth besides her pals Christian and Sean? How many of you immediately thought of Donald Trump or Elisabeth Hasselbeck after Christian told Dawn: "We're going to have to sew your mouth shut for two weeks"?
I thought of them, but also Barbara Walters when Christian said to Sean during the surgery: "For several days, as Dawn Budge heals, the world is a peaceful place."
It made perfect sense for Dawn to be a fan of "Hearts 'N Scalpels," so it was good that she finally got the set visit she asked for after initially saying to Sean, "You are charming, by the way, on 'Hearts 'N Scalpels'... who knew?" But who knew she'd fall for Freddy Prune (Oliver Platt) after the 300-pound light fell on her? I love that Christian and Sean kept unsuccessfully wanting to state the obvious three words to Dawn: "But he's gay." Sometimes love is blind. Just ask Liza.
Often when I watch this show, I have to remind myself that all of the surgeries and situations surrounding those surgeries have actually happened in "real life." Sure it disturbed me to learn about the practice of being an "ass bandit": someone who arrives to obtain a stool sample from a patient in a hospital after hours... just because of a fetish they have. All together now: Gross! But I must commend Jack Plotnick for effectively playing such a creepy role like "Doctor" George. And for pretending to place his finger up both Rosie O'Donnell's and Oliver Platt's asses. Now those were visuals I never thought I'd see. Interesting how different the reactions were: Dawn looked absolutely mortified, but when Freddy Got Fingered, he seemed to enjoy it.
While we're on the subject of creepy, how about Christian continuing to be a male escort, this time taking on Gwen, the woman who prefers her sex to be like her drinks: on the rocks. As I said last week, you learn a new thing every day. Seems Gwen likes to inject herself with a tranquilizer to "dull the senses of my physical body" and get into a bathtub full of ice cubes, which then causes moderate hypothermia. Cue Christian having sex with her corpselike body, thus warming her up. Claudia Christian as Gwen reminded me of a combination of Kathleen Turner's voice and Chyna Doll's looks. Great acting, though, which can also be said about Tamara Craig Thomas as the nun who came to Christian for a breast reduction. It was nice to see Christian discover the power of prayer, placing the nun's St. Christopher medallion around Gwen's neck and praying for her recovery. Worked wonders.
I don't know about you, but my very least favorite storyline is everything involving the Eden character. Last week I praised AnnaLynne McCord for being so successfully sexual. But now I am taking it back because Eden is just too hateful. How can her mother, Olivia (Portia de Rossi), not see it and how can Julia continue to allow Eden to have such a negative effect on her daughter Annie? Watching Annie (Kelsey Lynn Batelaan) come to her father, Sean, asking for liposuction was absurd. But yes, I know, this kind of stuff happens a lot with today's teen girls. "Anna and Mia" (anorexia and bulimia) exist at every high school, but here's hoping Annie somehow breaks away from the fires of Eden. Same goes for Sean — enough already with the teeny-bopper fantasies. I prefer he continue giving Kate (Paula Marshall) dieting tips, like choosing a plethora of healthy vegetables over chomping down five bags of M&M's.
This week's best P.J. Bloom song choices:
• "Young Folks" by Peter Bjorn and John played while Dawn was hang gliding all happy as happy can be, pre-eagle attack.
• "Come Fly with Me" by Frank Sinatra during Dawn's post-eagle attack surgery.
• "Dream Weaver" by Gary Wright after the light fell on top of Dawn and she looked up and saw Freddy, appearing godlike to her from up above.
• The rap song "Shake That Ass" featured during Freddy's ass-lift surgery.
So what did you think? Thanks for all your comments. Keep them coming.
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Nov 21, 2007 5:37 AM
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Excellent recap!
I laughed so hard at the opening scene, I was crying.
I also agree--I'm sick of the pedophilic Shaun lusting after teenage Eden and the pschyo relationship she has with his daughter. In such as short time, how can she say the "Eden is the only one that cares about me..." That's absurd. The Eden storyline is not intriguing. I would rather see more of meth-head Kimber.
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Nov 21, 2007 8:53 AM
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Since I am not a Rosie fan, I was looking forward to her back as Dawn Budge. I also cracked up at the visual over Dawn being attacked by the eagle. After I saw that, I don't want to go hang gliding. I thought Dawn was dead after that light had falling on her. "We're going to have to sew your mouth shut for two weeks"?If only that would actually happen.
I just knew something was up with the stool guy. Jack Plotnick I had a feeling that was him. He cracked me up on Love Spring International.....I actually liked that show. But my thing is with the "ass bandit" why didn't Sean and Christian get security after it happened to Dawn? Yeah ur right Dave when Freddy got fingered(by the way that was very funny) he did enjoy it....cause he knew what was about to happen. Otherwise he would of attacked him.
As for Christian and Gwen "the kinky hypothermia sex".... u got that right Dave by learning something new everyday. That was the kinkiest thing I ever seen. Or even heard of. I wonder if people actually do that. I wouldn't even know how to look that up.
Its beyond time for Sean to take Annie away before she ends up like Eden. No offense to the actress Annalynne McCord but she looks to plasticky to me. I don't think I heard right but did Annie and that other lil boy engage in oral sex? If things continue like they already are Annie will be in therapy for ever. And by the way where is Connor?
I couldn't stop laughing over the song choices. "Come fly with me", and "Shake that Ass" had me rolling.
Overall good episode. It had everything, from the kinkiest or creepiest sex ever to a serial a. bandit. And I want to see less of Eden this season.
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Nov 21, 2007 9:11 AM
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"Bad Timing Award" goes to whoever wrote the scene discussing fantasy football - - "Terrell Owens is stinking up the joint!" - - 2 days after he scored FOUR touchdowns against the hated Redskins. Don't you mess with my Cowboys.
I'll give a little more leeway on the Eden storyline; I'll be tired of it soon, but I think they're doing a good job setting up Sean's anger. Maybe he'll kill her...? He should definitely show Eden's mom the text message she sent him; and maybe carry a tape recorder the next time he talks to her.
Totally agree about Kimber....more Kelly Carlson, one of the sexiest women ever!
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Nov 21, 2007 10:52 AM
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Another good episode (Rosie was awesome) and another great review, Dave. Your "Freddy Got Fingered" comment made me LOL. Hilarious! And I agree that watching "Nip/Tuck" is educational in that we do learn new things each week. Some fascinating, some freaky.
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Nov 21, 2007 11:21 AM
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Good episode,but I agree less of Eden would be a plus. I think the teen fantasies are a bit creepy. Sean should think that his own daughter is just a few years younger than Eden.
Where is Connor and Christian's little boy? I've seen them a total of one time each.
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Nov 21, 2007 11:33 AM
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I think I'm about done with this show. I'm tired of my intelligence being insulted and the constant gratuitous sex between all of the characters - they've even got the kids in on it now! Some of the hook-up scenarios make me think we not too far from a sheep appear in Christian's bedroom. I'm not prude and I appreciate cutting-edge television - The Shield and Rescue Me are too of my favorite shows but Nip/Tuck is starting to make me nauseous - and I've been watching since episode 1.
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Nov 21, 2007 11:39 AM
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Almost forgot, who the heck is the medical advisor on Nip/Tuck? Performing CPR on someone who's laying on a bed? 3 compressions at a time?? Come on FX.
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Nov 21, 2007 11:41 AM
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Lizzybelle: yes! Lovespring International! That's where he's from! I miss that show. Is it coming back? It was so dark and hilarious.
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Nov 21, 2007 12:04 PM
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The Eden storyline needs to go away; its tiresome. Sean is simply pathetic. Last year it was the baby-sitter, this year its Eden.
Are there worse parents than Sean and Julia?! First, Matt was teenager from hell. Now Annie. Enough!
Christian the ego-maniac has been the only entertaining part of the last two episdoes.
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Nov 21, 2007 1:14 PM
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Chloe23...
I'm glad someone else notice the weird CPR. I'm an instructor, so it stood out like a sore thumb. I guess Christian and Sean are not use to saving lifes--only fabricating them. Heh, heh...
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Nov 21, 2007 1:50 PM
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As excited as I was to have Rosie back on, I felt the episode was weak. Although I know this show goes for shock value, I agree with the rest of you on the Eden character/storyline. She is just "slimy' as I think someone else referred to her & honestly I could care less.
I was also disappointed they didn't include Kimber & Matt last night. I think that is going to be an interesting storyline & can get more into them & their problems than a lot of the outsiders.
Most interesting scene though was Sean's battle with himself. Kudos to Dylan Walsh as he did a good job. Julian McMahon however, ALWAYS does a good job! 
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Nov 21, 2007 3:02 PM
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I too thought of Kathleen Turner tonight while watching but for her looks rather her voice. I'm always making comparisons to other actors. Eden reminds me a tad of Charlize Theron but more evil. I cannot stand that storyline either. Having daughters makes me so angry that Eden takes so much joy in ruining Annie's self-esteem. I hope she gets hers sooner than later. I'm not liking Christian's persona. He has so many demons even though we want him to redeem himsels and become a better caring person. Why can't Sean grow up and not have these cravings of lust for younger women? The nun had very assets. I liked the way they were covered. If this was HBO the view would have been complete. What a crazy show. I love it!
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Nov 22, 2007 12:41 AM
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My wife and I have been fans of Nip/Tuck ever since it came on. The last time Rosie was on the Show we stopped watching and now again we have decided not to watch. This is it!! A bad decision to have her on the show.Rosie O'Donald is the bottom of the Port-a-Potty so far as we are concerned. Her actions,her words and her overall dis-respect for the values of our country makes us sick. Rosie should be dropped in the war zone and see how it really is. She should have her mouth,Nip/Tucked!Too bad,they ruined a great show,but showed all viewers who aren't Anti-American or Gay,that FX don't care.
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Nov 22, 2007 11:35 AM
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Speaking of portable toilets, if some guy in a lab coat came to me in the middle of the night while I was recovering from surgery asking for a stool sample to test for avian flu, I'd probably tell him to bring me a prune danish or a bran muffin and one of those toilets they use just for that purpose and check back in the morning.
A stool sample for avian flu? How hopped up on sedatives & painkillers does one need to be to believe such a thing?
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Nov 24, 2007 11:43 AM
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