...is Emily Blunt a huge star in Germany? I love La Blunt, but here in the States, she's known--if at all--for her supporting turn in The Devil Wears Prada.

I nearly jumped out of my seat when Axel showed up during that last scene! He literally appeared out of nowhere.

 If By Gay You Mean Totally Freaking Awesome, Then Yeah, I Guess It's Pretty Gay

--Des Ark

great good to hear from my favorite couple again i was getting impatient.

btw any1 know on what date the interview will take place.

I'm trying really, really hard to feel sympathy for Fabian here, and yet...he's just so. Damn. Whiny! I did like that scene with Olli though - it's a nice little turn to see the "not being able to kiss someone you love in public" thing being played out with a straight couple.

Also? Yay for anatomy lessons! And there are no words for how much I *covet* that shirt that Christian's wearing...

The 'lesbian' was invented in 1992 by Sir Arthur Lesbian.

In focusing on the beard situation (which is admittedly getting old fast) you neglected to draw attention to the cuteness of Christian practicing his identification of muscles for anatomy class using Olli's shirtless torso as a visual aid (cute) or their doing it in the same room while Judth and Fabian make out (creepy).

Also, we got another kiss today, albeit a quick one. I just love the way that Thore manages to put such a happy expression on his face whenever there's an Ollian kiss. It's so unlike the (unsuccessful) attempt at deep, meaningful facial expressions when Nuke kiss on ATWT. Ollian kisses are usually relaxed, casual and carried off with an ease that makes it clear that kissing is something that they should be doing given that they're in love, rather than something that makes a statement of some kind.

I also thought it was a good scene when Fabian (self-absorbed wanker that he is) was lamenting, to Olli of all people, how hard it is to have to hide his relationship with Judith. Olli's little plan to help add a touch of romance for Judith was adorable. It kind of ties into the way he and Christian are generally so affectionate when they're in private, as if to make up for having to be on the down low in public.

Yes I know I ATWT bash a lot, but this is what was really annoying when we were stuck in the Ameera storyline on ATWT. Even in private Nuke were reticent around each other. Ollian are just the opposite. At home they can't keep their hands off each other.

Now will someone please just bend this Axel over and put him in his place?

Anybody notice the wink Axel gave Christian and the "friendly" hand on shoulder?

Personally I think Axel has the hots for his buddy! 

I'd have loved to see the apartment a moment before that showed how everyone ended up in the living room, making out and giving half-naked anatomy lessons (on the kitchen table!?!)

OT, it makes me laugh that they keep playing music I know, like The Shins and Adele (and Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, which is just a weird coincidence). And Duffy, the Germans really seem to like Duffy.

At last another Ollian centric episode. I was starting to get restless waiting for their storyine to kick into gear again.

Loved the shirtless Olli getting a semi private personal anatomy lesson from Christian.

You know...I can understand Fabian being upset about the whole beard thing going on between his girlfriend and Christian, but he's not the only one going through this. Does he not even think that Olli's stomach isn't churning everytime he has to witness his man kissing and cuddling up to Judith? Does he not even think that Olli is just as hurt with having to support this fake relationship?! Even when Fabian sulked about not having to kiss Judith in public, only temporary mind you, it's nothing compared to how Olli and Christian don't really have the luxury of showing their affection for each other so freely in public. Just look how the lovely Olli came up with the vacation theme in hopes that Fabian and Judith's relationship will not get damaged by this sham one.  And as cheesy as this simulated vacation idea may have seemed, it was totally Judith, as we saw by her reaction. It's quite obvious that Olli is a lot more mature with dealing with this beard situation than Fabian, who comes off as a self centered little twit!!

As for Axel...what's with all the hands on and close contact with Christian? Poor Olli...not only does he have to witness Judith and Christian together, but now he has to watch as the big gorilla, Axel, is starting to get a little too cosy with his boyfriend.  Axel is quickly becoming Christian's stalker 

Am I way off base, snicks, or did you make a reference to Kookla, Fran & Ollie in your heading? If so, HAH! I used to watch that show every Saturday as a kid (I think it was the first place that I saw The Red Balloon).

And if you didn't make that reference, I'll just slink away quietly now.

Before I slink, love the recaps!

I loved the shirtless anatomy lesson it was very cute. I feel like cutting Axel's hand for touching Christian so much and bringing his ugly face so close to Christian. I am so happy to see that olli and christian's love is unblemished.

Its very obvious that Axel is too envious of Olli and is stalking Christian. But I can even live with the scenario of Axel x Christian pairing .. But i cant live with Christian x Judith pairing coz . I am sure that Olli has true love powerful enough to get back Christian from Axel. But i doubt if it would be the case with Judith. Coz shez more sweeter .. more lovable.. understanding and great friend and sacrificing than Olli. These are the traits that define Olli ,sadly these are also traits that define Judith.. AND these traits of olli is what impressed Christion when he first met Olli.

if I was Fabian, I don't blame him one bit. If it was my girlfriend I'd be unhappy and whiny too. I mean altruism is on thing, but come on. Christian's hot and until a couple of months ago he was dating a woman, and now he's hugged up and kissing on Fabian's girl? How does he know they won't fall for each other and the charade become real?

He's not close friends with Christian and he's not his boyfriend, so while Olli and Judith choose to suffer through this because they love Christian, Fabian doesn't have a choice.

And yes it's a nice parallel to the way gay people have had to hid their relationships with Fabian and Judith now having to do so.

Wow! Just saw the next ep too and Axel is creepily invested in Christian's love life.