This episode has been hailed as a tribute to Lady Gaga. But it isn’t just about her — KISS dominates a large portion (which means a lot of makeup). The episode really pays tribute to visual expression and theatricality — just look at the title.
It all starts when Higgins confronts Tina about looking goth, and how that is somehow related to vampires — Twilight-obsessed much? The club decides to go a step further and look to the fabulous, also known as Lady Gaga. Meanwhile, Finn and his mom move in with the Hummels, which turns to be a constant bickering fest in a ’30s-inspired dressing room. Rachel confronts Shelby (Idina Menzel), the coach of Vocal Adrenaline, about her about being her mother — shock! They look and sound so similar! Puck serenades Quinn about their future baby, and the Gleeks stand up for themselves and accept being “freaks”…clad in Gaga and KISS attire, of course.
Music Tip: Rachel calls for Brad, the accompanist, and says that he’s always around. I would just like to say that accompanists are wonderful musicians who have lives. They are also paid by the hour or gig for what they do. Brad just happens to apparently live in a high school.