Jersey Shore Season 2 (I’m Going to the Jersey Shore Bitch!)

I know not all of my co-bloggers share my enthusiasm for the upcoming Jersey Shore Season 2 debut this Thursday (07/29/10) night. But, I have to say, I can’t wait!

For those who have not tried watching this masterpiece of a show, I employ you, give it a try. If you have not watched it, I assume you’re going to argue that you don’t watch the show because it is stupid, mindless entertainment. My response is, yes it is, and it is the best in stupid and mindless entertainment. Some shit in life needs to be completely silly and light, that it what the Jersey Shore is. Being every author (and probable reader) on this blog is from Jersey, we all know guys and girls like this. The fun of the show is, you can see it and be a part of it, but also be removed from it.

My advice in watching the show is to think to of the show as a social satire. The show is a total mock of our societal values, from our obsession with looks (fake tanning) to our quest for love. I know it may feel silly watching a bunch of idiots: hang out, get drunk, fight, and “hook up”, but it truly is the best in mindless entertainment.

In case you missed it, my recap of season 1 (from the best of my recollection): 4 guys and 4 girls, self admitted guidos and guidettes who don’t know each other are sharing a house at the Jersey Shore, specifically Seaside NJ. The cast members have to work in shifts at a nearby T-shirt shop in exchange for staying at the house. At the onset of the show, cast member Mike “The Situation” flirts with and seems to develop a crush on cast member Sammi “Sweetheart”, another cohabitator of the house. After “Sweetheart” shows initial interest in “Situation” she starts to fall romantically for another cast member Ronnie (no nickname). Ronnie and “Sweetheart” develop a relationship over the course of their stay in the house. Ronnie and Sammi experience various relationship turmoil as other opportunities to meet other potential mates present themselves (once again at clubs at the Jersey Shore).

Meanwhile, Angelina, another cast member, who is involved in a relationship with a married man, gets dumped by stated man on like the 2nd or 3rd episode and she leaves the show for the season. “Situation” and another cast member Paul “DJ Pauly D” meet various girls out at the local clubs for the rest of the season and their quest to “hook up” with random girls is well documented. Cast member Nicole “Snooki” looks for a guy to “hook up with” all season and is not successful in finding an appropriate suitor. “Snooki” describes her ideal suitor as being a “typical guido.” Cast member Jennifer “Jwoww” has a steady boyfriend who is not on the show. “Jwoww” hooks up with “DJ Pauly D” admits her infidelity to her at home boyfriend, who then reconcile. She does not stray from her relationship for the rest of the season.


Tension begins to build in the house as cast member Vinny (No nickname) gets romantically involved with “Situation’s” sister who visits the home on an occasion. Tension also mounts for “Situation” and cast members Ronnie and “Sweetheart” as “Situation” appears to be jealous that “Sweetheart” chooses Ronnie over him (“Situation”). Tempers even flare between “Situation” and “Jwoww” over an occurrence at a nightclub in Atlantic City.

At the end of the season, Ronnie (despite being arrested for punching someone at the Jersey Shore) and “Sweetheart” remain together. “Situation” appears to make amends with most of his house mates. “Jwoww” continues her relationship with her at home boyfriend. Vinny and “Situation’s” sister’s relationship comes to an end. And “Snooki” never finds love.

Season 2 takes place in Miami with all original cast members signing on for the season. Previews show that Vinny and “Snooki” may have a brief affair. Also, we see “Sweetheart” and “Jwoww” come to fisticuffs with what appears to be some kind of fight over Ronnie.

Can’t wait for Thursday….