The O.C.: The Day After Tomorrow

(S03E20) It's college acceptance (or rejection) day in Orange County. I just love how via the magic of television everybody finds out on the exact same day if they got into college or not. I also love that none of the characters oo the show applied to any safety schools. You would think that a guidance counselor would advise them to apply to at least two schools, but whatever, everybody got into the school of their dreams...minus poor Seth.

So Seth didn't get into Brown. (Then why did Brown send him the thick envelope, and not the skinny one?) He didn't have the heart to break the news to Summer, so instead, lied and said he got in. When did Seth become such a good liar? He used to always be so fumbling and awkward, but now his ability to lie is practically seamless. Summer is over-joyed at the news that they will be going to Brown together, especially since it gives her more opportunity to dress Seth as her own personal Timberland Barbie. By the way, I love how Summer is buying parkas and down coats like Providence, Rhode Island is the sub-arctic. I guess to someone from California, it just might be.

Ryan and Marissa both get accepted to Berkeley. Both are secretly excited, but feel unsure of themselves. Initially, Marissa throws away her Berkeley acceptance letter by simply tossing it into a waist bin in the main foyer. This is about a discreet a move as when Brenda on 90210 tossed her pregnancy test into her bathroom waist bin. It's like, "Hello Mom & Dad, someone "accidentally discover" me. I'm in here!" Of course, Dr. Roberts found it, and challenged Julie to stop ignoring Marissa's defiant behavior and face them head-on. And in a bold move, Julie threw Dr. Roberts' previous comments (that this was a trial period to see if they could all get along) right in his face by telling him that she had no time to be put on trial, she needed to worry about her daughter right now. Way to go, Julie. Good way to stick up for yourself and your family.

Sadie ended up inviting herself to Berkeley to live with Ryan. At first, he thought it was a good idea, but then (after some nudging from Sandy) realized that things were moving a little too fast between him and Sadie and he needed to focus on college. Of course, he didn't have the balls himself to tell her this, but Sadie eventually picked up on the uncomfortable atmosphere and decided to move back to Oregon. So...she's gone. Just another dumped body in the cesspool of Ryan and Marissa love interests.

Speaking of dead bodies, it looks as if Marissa might be dumping Volchek soon. Last night's episode was the first time that she has ever blew him off, and next week's preview looks like there might be more of the same.

Finally, Seth never had the guts to tell Summer that he didn't get into Brown. Instead, he told her that he just changed his mind about Brown and thinks that they should go to different schools. This makes no sense at all. Did he think he was letting her down easy with that line? It's like saying, "I want us to continue to hump all summer, but in late August, I want to start sleeping with other girls." So as a pre-emptive strike, Summer tearfully broke up with Seth. Why doesn't Seth just apply to Providence College like Summer was planning on doing if she couldn't get into Brown? And then, he could transfer the following year?

Best Random Quip of the Night:

"Remember when the boys made us watch that movie about the gay guys in the mountains?" -- Summer

"You mean Lord of the Rings? Yeah, I remember." -- Marissa