Dawson has created a fake head modled after Joey for a slasher scene in the movie he is creating. After asking his father about the mechanics of kissing, he is prompted to use the fake head of Joey to practice a good kiss. As a 12 year old, this would have made my heart melt, as a 24 year old I was pretty sure it was far too obvious of foreshadowing. It wasn't until they cut to Joey, who was upstairs watching the 'practice kiss' take place, that I was sucked back into the idea of the fairytale. Joey's eyes were closed, as if she was experiencing the practice kiss with Dawson. I'd like to tip my hat to the writers on this one... way to pull me right back into the ambiance of it all.
This episode is filled with many cliches, like insecurity, jealousy, and puppy love - but it still holds a strong realistic feel to it. I caught myself throughout the episode totally forgetting this show was not current. I realized this the second Savage Garden's "I Want You" began to play. Immediately I was thrown back into my 8th grade dance. All those questions of the perfect kiss, and nervous feelings were all too accurate to that period of time in anyones life.
It wasn't until Dawson asked Jen to kiss him, and she said "can we dance", that the episode came together. At that age, or at any age, it is not about the perfect kiss. The kiss is just the stuff that happens after, as Jen implies. It's the feelings, the emotions, and the over analyzed actions prior to that really define a good kiss.
Favorite quote:
"I'm afraid if I kiss you, my knees might buckle and I don't know if I can handle that right now. . . would you like to dance?"
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