Re-watching Gossip Girl

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Anonymous wrote:I’m also rewatching it. Always loved it. Blair, Serena, Nate are all old money, multi hundred million dollar rich. Chuck bass clearly a billionaire. The Humphreys had their loft in Brooklyn before that was a thing, I guess?

Was Blair really old money? Her mom was a fashion designer but what about her grandparents and her father?

Probably through her dad. Remember she did not want to be like her mom. Her dad was a lawyer. Chuck was definitely new money though. He had more money than all of them because of his dad dying. He had enough money to pay off Blair’s dowry so her family wouldn’t go bankrupt.

Blair had to work and so did her mom. So I saw them more as newer money. Chuck’s dad was a businessmen that I assumed was a family business passed down. I thought Chuck was old money. Not as old as Nate and Serena but definitely older than Blair. Perfect excuse for me to go rewatch for the 100th time.

No, Bart Bass was a self made man.

Yeah in the second season he shows Lily the first building her bought. And Chuck said he came from nothing in the first season.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m also rewatching it. Always loved it. Blair, Serena, Nate are all old money, multi hundred million dollar rich. Chuck bass clearly a billionaire. The Humphreys had their loft in Brooklyn before that was a thing, I guess?

Was Blair really old money? Her mom was a fashion designer but what about her grandparents and her father?

Probably through her dad. Remember she did not want to be like her mom. Her dad was a lawyer. Chuck was definitely new money though. He had more money than all of them because of his dad dying. He had enough money to pay off Blair’s dowry so her family wouldn’t go bankrupt.

Blair had to work and so did her mom. So I saw them more as newer money. Chuck’s dad was a businessmen that I assumed was a family business passed down. I thought Chuck was old money. Not as old as Nate and Serena but definitely older than Blair. Perfect excuse for me to go rewatch for the 100th time.

I don’t know if Blair HAD to work. Her mom is probably old money who created a fashion line. It’s the kind of business rich people create.

Blair did have that UMC ethos of hard work, striving and obsession with high status things. She seemed far too status conscious to be truly old money.

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The person Blair is based on is very old money. The person Serena is based on is old money but slightly newer and a little flashier.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m also rewatching it. Always loved it. Blair, Serena, Nate are all old money, multi hundred million dollar rich. Chuck bass clearly a billionaire. The Humphreys had their loft in Brooklyn before that was a thing, I guess?

Was Blair really old money? Her mom was a fashion designer but what about her grandparents and her father?

Probably through her dad. Remember she did not want to be like her mom. Her dad was a lawyer. Chuck was definitely new money though. He had more money than all of them because of his dad dying. He had enough money to pay off Blair’s dowry so her family wouldn’t go bankrupt.

Blair had to work and so did her mom. So I saw them more as newer money. Chuck’s dad was a businessmen that I assumed was a family business passed down. I thought Chuck was old money. Not as old as Nate and Serena but definitely older than Blair. Perfect excuse for me to go rewatch for the 100th time.

I don’t know if Blair HAD to work. Her mom is probably old money who created a fashion line. It’s the kind of business rich people create.

Blair did have that UMC ethos of hard work, striving and obsession with high status things. She seemed far too status conscious to be truly old money.

Yeah Blair was really focused on being in the right crowd. She considered Serena not truly part of the crowd in a way. I guess because Serena was more of a socialite. I think Serena's grandmother was more of what Blair aspired to be, but Lily and Serena became more it girls. Lily kind of cared about social graces, but in a way she was always failing...married too many times, married a has been singer, jail/house arrest etc. And she didn't seem to be too embarrassed by it. Nate's mom was mortified when his dad went to jail. Serena was kind of the same dated anyone didn't really matter if they had status. Blair on the other hand only wanted to be with men with power which is why I think her and Dan could never really work.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m also rewatching it. Always loved it. Blair, Serena, Nate are all old money, multi hundred million dollar rich. Chuck bass clearly a billionaire. The Humphreys had their loft in Brooklyn before that was a thing, I guess?

Was Blair really old money? Her mom was a fashion designer but what about her grandparents and her father?

Probably through her dad. Remember she did not want to be like her mom. Her dad was a lawyer. Chuck was definitely new money though. He had more money than all of them because of his dad dying. He had enough money to pay off Blair’s dowry so her family wouldn’t go bankrupt.

Blair had to work and so did her mom. So I saw them more as newer money. Chuck’s dad was a businessmen that I assumed was a family business passed down. I thought Chuck was old money. Not as old as Nate and Serena but definitely older than Blair. Perfect excuse for me to go rewatch for the 100th time.

I don’t know if Blair HAD to work. Her mom is probably old money who created a fashion line. It’s the kind of business rich people create.

Blair did have that UMC ethos of hard work, striving and obsession with high status things. She seemed far too status conscious to be truly old money.

Yeah Blair was really focused on being in the right crowd. She considered Serena not truly part of the crowd in a way. I guess because Serena was more of a socialite. I think Serena's grandmother was more of what Blair aspired to be, but Lily and Serena became more it girls. Lily kind of cared about social graces, but in a way she was always failing...married too many times, married a has been singer, jail/house arrest etc. And she didn't seem to be too embarrassed by it. Nate's mom was mortified when his dad went to jail. Serena was kind of the same dated anyone didn't really matter if they had status. Blair on the other hand only wanted to be with men with power which is why I think her and Dan could never really work.

Yes, but I would say the fact that Lily and Serena were so nonchalant about their behavior speaks to their comfort in their position in NY society. At the end of the day, no matter whom Lily married or didn't marry or how many scandals Serena was involved in, they would always be part of the elite due to their heritage and social status. Serena's carelessness and boredom with social rules and hierarchy also is representative of someone who takes her high status and privilege for granted.

Blair, too, should not be acting like a striver. I am surprised they wrote that to be a part of her character consider she too is supposed to come from "good stock" and an illustrious family. Her marriage with Chuck Bass is also a step-down for her socially, because as wealthy as he was, he was new money and didn't bring much class or status to the union.

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I never saw it before and binge watched all the seasons straight through. The most fascinating part is the evolution of technology throughout the show from 2007 to 2012. And even 2012 is so dated and ridiculous compared to current technology. Quite the time capsule.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m also rewatching it. Always loved it. Blair, Serena, Nate are all old money, multi hundred million dollar rich. Chuck bass clearly a billionaire. The Humphreys had their loft in Brooklyn before that was a thing, I guess?

Was Blair really old money? Her mom was a fashion designer but what about her grandparents and her father?

Probably through her dad. Remember she did not want to be like her mom. Her dad was a lawyer. Chuck was definitely new money though. He had more money than all of them because of his dad dying. He had enough money to pay off Blair’s dowry so her family wouldn’t go bankrupt.

Blair had to work and so did her mom. So I saw them more as newer money. Chuck’s dad was a businessmen that I assumed was a family business passed down. I thought Chuck was old money. Not as old as Nate and Serena but definitely older than Blair. Perfect excuse for me to go rewatch for the 100th time.

I don’t know if Blair HAD to work. Her mom is probably old money who created a fashion line. It’s the kind of business rich people create.

Blair did have that UMC ethos of hard work, striving and obsession with high status things. She seemed far too status conscious to be truly old money.

Yeah Blair was really focused on being in the right crowd. She considered Serena not truly part of the crowd in a way. I guess because Serena was more of a socialite. I think Serena's grandmother was more of what Blair aspired to be, but Lily and Serena became more it girls. Lily kind of cared about social graces, but in a way she was always failing...married too many times, married a has been singer, jail/house arrest etc. And she didn't seem to be too embarrassed by it. Nate's mom was mortified when his dad went to jail. Serena was kind of the same dated anyone didn't really matter if they had status. Blair on the other hand only wanted to be with men with power which is why I think her and Dan could never really work.

Yes, but I would say the fact that Lily and Serena were so nonchalant about their behavior speaks to their comfort in their position in NY society. At the end of the day, no matter whom Lily married or didn't marry or how many scandals Serena was involved in, they would always be part of the elite due to their heritage and social status. Serena's carelessness and boredom with social rules and hierarchy also is representative of someone who takes her high status and privilege for granted.

Blair, too, should not be acting like a striver. I am surprised they wrote that to be a part of her character consider she too is supposed to come from "good stock" and an illustrious family. Her marriage with Chuck Bass is also a step-down for her socially, because as wealthy as he was, he was new money and didn't bring much class or status to the union.

Yes, but they had that conversation with Nate's mother. Nate's mom didn't feel like Lily and Serena were the right type of people among her crowd. Nate's mom even told Blair she didn't think she should be with someone like Chuck if she wanted to be in that crowd. I think it's fair to say there are two different crowds among NY society and Blair seemed to straddle both. She wanted to be a part of the stuffy crowd, but then at the same time she wanted to be an it girl socialite that her friends followed after.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m also rewatching it. Always loved it. Blair, Serena, Nate are all old money, multi hundred million dollar rich. Chuck bass clearly a billionaire. The Humphreys had their loft in Brooklyn before that was a thing, I guess?

Was Blair really old money? Her mom was a fashion designer but what about her grandparents and her father?

Probably through her dad. Remember she did not want to be like her mom. Her dad was a lawyer. Chuck was definitely new money though. He had more money than all of them because of his dad dying. He had enough money to pay off Blair’s dowry so her family wouldn’t go bankrupt.

Blair had to work and so did her mom. So I saw them more as newer money. Chuck’s dad was a businessmen that I assumed was a family business passed down. I thought Chuck was old money. Not as old as Nate and Serena but definitely older than Blair. Perfect excuse for me to go rewatch for the 100th time.

I don’t know if Blair HAD to work. Her mom is probably old money who created a fashion line. It’s the kind of business rich people create.

Blair did have that UMC ethos of hard work, striving and obsession with high status things. She seemed far too status conscious to be truly old money.

Yeah Blair was really focused on being in the right crowd. She considered Serena not truly part of the crowd in a way. I guess because Serena was more of a socialite. I think Serena's grandmother was more of what Blair aspired to be, but Lily and Serena became more it girls. Lily kind of cared about social graces, but in a way she was always failing...married too many times, married a has been singer, jail/house arrest etc. And she didn't seem to be too embarrassed by it. Nate's mom was mortified when his dad went to jail. Serena was kind of the same dated anyone didn't really matter if they had status. Blair on the other hand only wanted to be with men with power which is why I think her and Dan could never really work.

Yes, but I would say the fact that Lily and Serena were so nonchalant about their behavior speaks to their comfort in their position in NY society. At the end of the day, no matter whom Lily married or didn't marry or how many scandals Serena was involved in, they would always be part of the elite due to their heritage and social status. Serena's carelessness and boredom with social rules and hierarchy also is representative of someone who takes her high status and privilege for granted.

Blair, too, should not be acting like a striver. I am surprised they wrote that to be a part of her character consider she too is supposed to come from "good stock" and an illustrious family. Her marriage with Chuck Bass is also a step-down for her socially, because as wealthy as he was, he was new money and didn't bring much class or status to the union.

Yes, but they had that conversation with Nate's mother. Nate's mom didn't feel like Lily and Serena were the right type of people among her crowd. Nate's mom even told Blair she didn't think she should be with someone like Chuck if she wanted to be in that crowd. I think it's fair to say there are two different crowds among NY society and Blair seemed to straddle both. She wanted to be a part of the stuffy crowd, but then at the same time she wanted to be an it girl socialite that her friends followed after.

That's a good point! I think her friendship with the Van der Woodsens and marriage to Chuck eventually has her step into the glitz and glam side of NY society as opposed to the quiet and out of sight families who also occupy space in that social strata. Blair always did love glamor and fame too much.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m also rewatching it. Always loved it. Blair, Serena, Nate are all old money, multi hundred million dollar rich. Chuck bass clearly a billionaire. The Humphreys had their loft in Brooklyn before that was a thing, I guess?

Was Blair really old money? Her mom was a fashion designer but what about her grandparents and her father?

Probably through her dad. Remember she did not want to be like her mom. Her dad was a lawyer. Chuck was definitely new money though. He had more money than all of them because of his dad dying. He had enough money to pay off Blair’s dowry so her family wouldn’t go bankrupt.

Blair had to work and so did her mom. So I saw them more as newer money. Chuck’s dad was a businessmen that I assumed was a family business passed down. I thought Chuck was old money. Not as old as Nate and Serena but definitely older than Blair. Perfect excuse for me to go rewatch for the 100th time.

I don’t know if Blair HAD to work. Her mom is probably old money who created a fashion line. It’s the kind of business rich people create.

I think Blair is just ambitious. She was actually kind of progressive in a sense for a 2007 show. I think she aspired to be more Jackie O or even HRC than she aspired to be a pure socialite like Serena/lily/ and the grandmother.

Blair did have that UMC ethos of hard work, striving and obsession with high status things. She seemed far too status conscious to be truly old money.

Yeah Blair was really focused on being in the right crowd. She considered Serena not truly part of the crowd in a way. I guess because Serena was more of a socialite. I think Serena's grandmother was more of what Blair aspired to be, but Lily and Serena became more it girls. Lily kind of cared about social graces, but in a way she was always failing...married too many times, married a has been singer, jail/house arrest etc. And she didn't seem to be too embarrassed by it. Nate's mom was mortified when his dad went to jail. Serena was kind of the same dated anyone didn't really matter if they had status. Blair on the other hand only wanted to be with men with power which is why I think her and Dan could never really work.

Yes, but I would say the fact that Lily and Serena were so nonchalant about their behavior speaks to their comfort in their position in NY society. At the end of the day, no matter whom Lily married or didn't marry or how many scandals Serena was involved in, they would always be part of the elite due to their heritage and social status. Serena's carelessness and boredom with social rules and hierarchy also is representative of someone who takes her high status and privilege for granted.

Blair, too, should not be acting like a striver. I am surprised they wrote that to be a part of her character consider she too is supposed to come from "good stock" and an illustrious family. Her marriage with Chuck Bass is also a step-down for her socially, because as wealthy as he was, he was new money and didn't bring much class or status to the union.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m also rewatching it. Always loved it. Blair, Serena, Nate are all old money, multi hundred million dollar rich. Chuck bass clearly a billionaire. The Humphreys had their loft in Brooklyn before that was a thing, I guess?

Was Blair really old money? Her mom was a fashion designer but what about her grandparents and her father?

Probably through her dad. Remember she did not want to be like her mom. Her dad was a lawyer. Chuck was definitely new money though. He had more money than all of them because of his dad dying. He had enough money to pay off Blair’s dowry so her family wouldn’t go bankrupt.

Blair had to work and so did her mom. So I saw them more as newer money. Chuck’s dad was a businessmen that I assumed was a family business passed down. I thought Chuck was old money. Not as old as Nate and Serena but definitely older than Blair. Perfect excuse for me to go rewatch for the 100th time.

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I don’t know if Blair HAD to work. Her mom is probably old money who created a fashion line. It’s the kind of business rich people create.

I think Blair is just ambitious. She was actually kind of progressive in a sense for a 2007 show. I think she aspired to be more Jackie O or even HRC than she aspired to be a pure socialite like Serena/lily/ and the grandmother.

Blair did have that UMC ethos of hard work, striving and obsession with high status things. She seemed far too status conscious to be truly old money.

Yeah Blair was really focused on being in the right crowd. She considered Serena not truly part of the crowd in a way. I guess because Serena was more of a socialite. I think Serena's grandmother was more of what Blair aspired to be, but Lily and Serena became more it girls. Lily kind of cared about social graces, but in a way she was always failing...married too many times, married a has been singer, jail/house arrest etc. And she didn't seem to be too embarrassed by it. Nate's mom was mortified when his dad went to jail. Serena was kind of the same dated anyone didn't really matter if they had status. Blair on the other hand only wanted to be with men with power which is why I think her and Dan could never really work.

Yes, but I would say the fact that Lily and Serena were so nonchalant about their behavior speaks to their comfort in their position in NY society. At the end of the day, no matter whom Lily married or didn't marry or how many scandals Serena was involved in, they would always be part of the elite due to their heritage and social status. Serena's carelessness and boredom with social rules and hierarchy also is representative of someone who takes her high status and privilege for granted.

Blair, too, should not be acting like a striver. I am surprised they wrote that to be a part of her character consider she too is supposed to come from "good stock" and an illustrious family. Her marriage with Chuck Bass is also a step-down for her socially, because as wealthy as he was, he was new money and didn't bring much class or status to the union.

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I think Blair is just ambitious. She was actually kind of progressive in a sense for a 2007 show. I think she aspired to be more Jackie O or even HRC than she aspired to be a pure socialite like Serena/lily/ and the grandmother.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m also rewatching it. Always loved it. Blair, Serena, Nate are all old money, multi hundred million dollar rich. Chuck bass clearly a billionaire. The Humphreys had their loft in Brooklyn before that was a thing, I guess?

Was Blair really old money? Her mom was a fashion designer but what about her grandparents and her father?

Probably through her dad. Remember she did not want to be like her mom. Her dad was a lawyer. Chuck was definitely new money though. He had more money than all of them because of his dad dying. He had enough money to pay off Blair’s dowry so her family wouldn’t go bankrupt.

Blair had to work and so did her mom. So I saw them more as newer money. Chuck’s dad was a businessmen that I assumed was a family business passed down. I thought Chuck was old money. Not as old as Nate and Serena but definitely older than Blair. Perfect excuse for me to go rewatch for the 100th time.

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I don’t know if Blair HAD to work. Her mom is probably old money who created a fashion line. It’s the kind of business rich people create.

I think Blair is just ambitious. She was actually kind of progressive in a sense for a 2007 show. I think she aspired to be more Jackie O or even HRC than she aspired to be a pure socialite like Serena/lily/ and the grandmother.

Blair did have that UMC ethos of hard work, striving and obsession with high status things. She seemed far too status conscious to be truly old money.

Yeah Blair was really focused on being in the right crowd. She considered Serena not truly part of the crowd in a way. I guess because Serena was more of a socialite. I think Serena's grandmother was more of what Blair aspired to be, but Lily and Serena became more it girls. Lily kind of cared about social graces, but in a way she was always failing...married too many times, married a has been singer, jail/house arrest etc. And she didn't seem to be too embarrassed by it. Nate's mom was mortified when his dad went to jail. Serena was kind of the same dated anyone didn't really matter if they had status. Blair on the other hand only wanted to be with men with power which is why I think her and Dan could never really work.

Yes, but I would say the fact that Lily and Serena were so nonchalant about their behavior speaks to their comfort in their position in NY society. At the end of the day, no matter whom Lily married or didn't marry or how many scandals Serena was involved in, they would always be part of the elite due to their heritage and social status. Serena's carelessness and boredom with social rules and hierarchy also is representative of someone who takes her high status and privilege for granted.

Blair, too, should not be acting like a striver. I am surprised they wrote that to be a part of her character consider she too is supposed to come from "good stock" and an illustrious family. Her marriage with Chuck Bass is also a step-down for her socially, because as wealthy as he was, he was new money and didn't bring much class or status to the union.

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I think Blair is just ambitious. She was actually kind of progressive in a sense for a 2007 show. I think she aspired to be more Jackie O or even HRC than she aspired to be a pure socialite like Serena/lily/ and the grandmother.

Yeah she definitely did, but she also wanted to be seen as cool. I guess she figured out how to do that by working in fashion.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m also rewatching it. Always loved it. Blair, Serena, Nate are all old money, multi hundred million dollar rich. Chuck bass clearly a billionaire. The Humphreys had their loft in Brooklyn before that was a thing, I guess?

Was Blair really old money? Her mom was a fashion designer but what about her grandparents and her father?

Probably through her dad. Remember she did not want to be like her mom. Her dad was a lawyer. Chuck was definitely new money though. He had more money than all of them because of his dad dying. He had enough money to pay off Blair’s dowry so her family wouldn’t go bankrupt.

Blair had to work and so did her mom. So I saw them more as newer money. Chuck’s dad was a businessmen that I assumed was a family business passed down. I thought Chuck was old money. Not as old as Nate and Serena but definitely older than Blair. Perfect excuse for me to go rewatch for the 100th time.

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I don’t know if Blair HAD to work. Her mom is probably old money who created a fashion line. It’s the kind of business rich people create.

I think Blair is just ambitious. She was actually kind of progressive in a sense for a 2007 show. I think she aspired to be more Jackie O or even HRC than she aspired to be a pure socialite like Serena/lily/ and the grandmother.

Blair did have that UMC ethos of hard work, striving and obsession with high status things. She seemed far too status conscious to be truly old money.

Yeah Blair was really focused on being in the right crowd. She considered Serena not truly part of the crowd in a way. I guess because Serena was more of a socialite. I think Serena's grandmother was more of what Blair aspired to be, but Lily and Serena became more it girls. Lily kind of cared about social graces, but in a way she was always failing...married too many times, married a has been singer, jail/house arrest etc. And she didn't seem to be too embarrassed by it. Nate's mom was mortified when his dad went to jail. Serena was kind of the same dated anyone didn't really matter if they had status. Blair on the other hand only wanted to be with men with power which is why I think her and Dan could never really work.

Yes, but I would say the fact that Lily and Serena were so nonchalant about their behavior speaks to their comfort in their position in NY society. At the end of the day, no matter whom Lily married or didn't marry or how many scandals Serena was involved in, they would always be part of the elite due to their heritage and social status. Serena's carelessness and boredom with social rules and hierarchy also is representative of someone who takes her high status and privilege for granted.

Blair, too, should not be acting like a striver. I am surprised they wrote that to be a part of her character consider she too is supposed to come from "good stock" and an illustrious family. Her marriage with Chuck Bass is also a step-down for her socially, because as wealthy as he was, he was new money and didn't bring much class or status to the union.

Sorry meant to post this as a reply:

I think Blair is just ambitious. She was actually kind of progressive in a sense for a 2007 show. I think she aspired to be more Jackie O or even HRC than she aspired to be a pure socialite like Serena/lily/ and the grandmother.

Yeah she definitely did, but she also wanted to be seen as cool. I guess she figured out how to do that by working in fashion.

Yes. She wanted to be a powerful woman. She also breaks from tradition by marrying a low status, new money Chuck Bass.

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How was Nate old money when his family lost everything? And he was sleeping on the floor

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Anonymous wrote:How was Nate old money when his family lost everything? And he was sleeping on the floor

His dad lost his money. His grandfather was still loaded.

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Anonymous wrote:How was Nate old money when his family lost everything? And he was sleeping on the floor

His dad lost his money. His grandfather was still loaded.

Yep. Nates mother is supposed to be a Vanderbilt on the show.