Finally The Right Time Came

New Girl, S02E15

Schmidt, Nick, and Winston went out to hook up with some girls, leaving Jess behind in the apartment alone.  Schmidt and Nick fought over a girl, while Winston met a girl willing to help him talk better with women.  Everyone ended back at the loft after Jess freaked out from a strange noise at the door and played their favorite game.

Nick's obsession with his stolen women's coat was so cute.  Only he could have a confidence boost from that and refuse to take it off even if it got him kicked out of the club.  I was dying for someone to make an Inspector Gadget reference and Winston obliged me later on when they were playing the game.  That really added to Nick looking ridiculous.

I was sort of mad that Schmidt, who usually doesn't have too many problems getting girls, was getting in the way of Nick and Holly.  Finally Nick had found a woman who was turned on by the sadness that surrounds his life rather than repulsed by it.  She was definitely an odd woman, but you don't look a gift horse in the mouth.  It sucked that Nick had not just Schmidt getting in his way, but also Jess, who was being her typical "cooler" self.

Jess in this episode was really adorable.  This was mostly when she was left alone in the apartment, playing with her mountain of clothes.  I was so surprised that she acting like a little kid with nothing else better to do than run fake marathons and dress up like a robot.   That Nick doll she made from a melon and hoodie with a beer can in her head was borderline creepy, but also made her look like she just couldn't stand a night without her favorite guy.  I loved it--she is such a dork.  I actually liked it better when she was spending time by herself rather than when everyone came home to play True American.

Of course, the best thing about them playing the game was when Nick and Jess were stuck behind the "Iron Curtain" and made to kiss.  It was funny how hard it was for them to do it even the slightest bit naturally.  The weirdest attempt was when Nick was smiling like the Joker and Jess told him he couldn't kiss with his teeth.  It was disappointing that they failed to seal the deal despite that Jess admitted that Nick could be hot (if he groomed himself) and they had a little moment together.   Sam came along and ruined the magic they had started to have, and they eneded up being awkward with each other again.

However, all that drama paid off when Nick admitted that he did want to kiss Jess, just not in such an artificial setting.  I got excited hearing that.  Then, unfortunately, Nick started talking incoherently and fled to the window ledge instead of elaborating on what he meant.  I was getting pretty fed up then because they had almost had all night to have their first kiss together, and it just wasn't happening.  Finally, at the end Nick unexpectedly grabbed Jess and the two of them had such a passionate kiss!  There was no way you could say that Nick was doing it all because Jess was 100% kissing him back.  Wow!  It was so amazing to see!  And perfect that it came right when you thought that them advertising Nick and Jess kissing was just a ploy to get you to watch.  We are back on track with Nick and Jess--yes!

This was a great episode mainly because we got to see "Trench Coat Nick" and the first kiss between Nick and Jess.  It took almost to the very end of the episode before were we rewarded from watching Nick and Jess fumble around to lock lips, but finally the right time came along.  I doubt that Jess will so quickly start rethinking her feelings about Sam, but she can't possibly be able to forget how electric her kiss with Nick was. She was blown away and she can't erase that.  Nick better not try and pretend it didn't happen either.  I want to see them next time expressing at least their feedback of those magical few seconds.

Russel Needs To Do Better Or Be Gone

New Girl, S01E20

Things were going great with Jess and Russel until she invited him over so that he could experience her world for a change.  Needless to say, it didn't go as well as she wanted, and she just got mad at Russel instead.  Winston got a dream job that was less dream than it was a bit of a nightmare.  Nick and Schmidt tried to pitch a phone app to Russel that was just sharp and dangerous.

I understand that Russel and Jess come from different worlds (and different decades), but I still didn't imagine he would be so uptight.  True, he did play True American (the rules of which seem impossible to understand quickly) like a champion and bond with the guys after having several drinks, but he was a little too freaked out by the shabby conditions she lived in and the injuries her roommates could randomly inflict upon him.  I mean, at least her friends are interesting and fun.  I think he was just generally being a stubborn dick and the fact that Jess didn't yell at him until he had to get stitches was amazing.  I actually don't like him that much.  Even if he is trying his best to fit into Jess' world, it's so obvious that he doesn't belong there.  The guys may be enamored with him, but that's not enough to say he's a good match for Jess.  Like it or not, she's one of them now.  And only someone who can meet their level of crazy should be by Jess' side.  Russel needs to go.

Poor Winston and that stupid new boss of his.  Finally, he got a job that made him look like a bit respectful (though his relationship with Elvin was priceless), and he was more of a joke than he was before.  I'm disappointed that he couldn't take the crap Napoli was throwing at him and basically Elvin had to kick him in the ass before he could go back to work.  Granted, it was Russel's prank that won Napoli's respect and made his job a little easier, but Winston would have surely quit and went back to nannying if it wasn't for Elvin.  I thought Winston was a tougher guy than that, but I guess not.

One good thing about Winston in this story was when he called out Russel's name and scared him.  Then upon seeing that he had indeed startled Russel he asked him if he was afraid of black people.  It was hilarious.  Anyone would be frightened hearing their name said like that with their back turned.  Winston is so randomly funny.

Nick and Schmidt are morons.  Their idea of "real apps" is one of the stupidest things I've seen.  But then again, Schmidt only contributed the name, while Nick was the one who made the prototype that could stab someone.  That's not too shocking considering Nick's plumbing and home improvement skills all around.  I'm just surprised that Schmidt agreed to present that monstrosity with Nick in the first place.  I guess he just wanted to be sure that he got a piece of that pie on the off chance that Russel liked it (even if it was for Jess' sake).  I shudder to think what else is in Nick's idea notebook (certainly not getting real bandages in the house).

Not feeling Russel at all for Jess.  I'm more of a fan for Schmidt and Cece (as much as him bragging about doing her makes me want to gag) than those mismatched two.  Nick keeps taking his stupidity to a scary new level each episode, but I still think that he would be better suited for Jess by far.  Hopefully now that Winston's boss has accepted him, we might get to see him enjoying his job and enjoying a little less ridicule from those who were hating on his former job (Schmidt).  As much as I love Schmidt, I'm gonna need less of him using "clever" metaphors to explain how he has screwed Cece.  He's really making me both want to vomit and punch him at the same time.