The Quarterback's Bestfriend

Madonna?

From what I can tell, Mr. Schue must thoroughly enjoy writing on that whiteboard because yet again he walks into the room saying absolutely nothing while making a beeline to the board. This week he writes in big letters: MADONNA making the girls and Kurt gasp. McKinley High has been on a Madonna kick this week, Sue somehow convinced Figgins to play her music over the intercom earlier this week.

"What comes to mind when you see that name?"

Kurt breathlessly whispers, "Genius."

"Icon," Rachel squeals, bouncing up and down in her chair.

Puck smirks at the guys, "Hall of fame MILF."

I turn to Finn, who hasn't reacted yet, asking him, "Who?"

And when I do all of the girls and Kurt turn to me, gasping at my ignorance. Mr. Schue laughs at me as I slowly retreat into my chair, "So, we're all, with an exception of Lia, aware of Madonna's musical, cultural significance which is why this week your assignment is to come up with a Madonna number."

Puck raises his hand for once, looking at Mike and Matt who look unnerved, "Uh, Mr. Schue? As a dude, Madonna makes me kind of uncomfortable."

"Yeah, she's smokin' and everything, but can't some of us do something else? Like the guy version of Madonna? Like, you know, Pantera?" Finn asks, catching my attention at Pantera. But at this point, I'm still very confused on who the Hell Madonna is and why the guys don't like her.

"Guys you know, it's come to my attention that you haven't been treating the young ladies of our group nicely lately. You're disrespectful, bullying, sexist and I hate to say it misogynistic."

Finn looks at me whispering, "I have no idea what that means."

Before I could explain to him what 'misogynist' meant, Britt mumbles to Artie and Matt, "When I pulled my hamstring, I went to a misogynist."

Mr. Schue and I look at each other, astonished by the sheer stupidity that was Brittany's comment for the day, "What it means is, put yourself in their shoes. Culturally, Madonna's legacy transcends her music because the subtext of her songs are about being strong, independent and confident no matter your sex. But more than anything, Madonna's musical message is equality. And that is something I think you need to work on."

Puck bounces his knee, "I'm still not down. And no chick intimidates Puckzilla." I shoot him a look, challenging him to believe his claim, he continues, "Except for Lia. I just don't think her music translates to show choir."

Rachel and the other girls get up from their chairs, crossing their arms, "Really? Well I, for one, couldn't disagree more."

Rachel:
Come on, girls, do you believe in love?
'Cause I got something to say about it
And it goes something like this

New Directions Girls:
Don't go for second best, baby
Put your love to the test
You know, you know, you've got to
Make him express how he feels
And maybe then you'll know your love is real

Rachel:
You don't need diamond rings
Or eighteen karat gold

Quinn:
Fancy cars that go very fast
You know they never last, no, no

Mercedes:
What you need is a big strong hand
To lift you to your higher ground
Make you feel like a queen on a throne
Make him love you till you can't come down

New Directions Girls:
Don't go for second best, baby
Put your love to the test
You know, you know, you've got to
Make him express how he feels
And maybe then you'll know your love is real