History Recap / GleeS5E16Tested

* TrueArtIsIncomprehensible: Artie's film, which involved a close-up of Artie smearing his face with paint, then telling his narrator to have "twilight" in her voice. The descriptions of his film classmates' films are equally nonsensical. Averted when Blaine insists the movie they watch is "In color, in English, and made after 1989."

Next Time: ''Theatre/FunnyGirl'''s opening night, with Rachel's ego at its peak, and some welcome cameos... actually, one actual cameo and two psuedo-cameos from people still on the payroll. Because Glee. FacePalm.

* TrueArtIsIncomprehensible: Artie's film, which involved a close-up of Artie smearing his face with paint, then telling his narrator to have "twilight" in her voice. The descriptions of his film classmates' films are equally nonsensical. Averted when Blaine insists the movie they watch is "In color, in English, and made after 1989."

We start Episode 3: Revenge of the Shit with Glee's version of a 40's propaganda film warning people about the dangers of STD's. No, we aren't kidding, and we're sad too as we hit the [[ArtifactTitle Artifact]] TitleCard.

We get a Blaine V/O about how he loves New York. Okay, seems he's recovered from his fiancee's gaybashing. He raves about the culture, diversity, and food; that last one will serve as plot today, as while NY does offer more than Taco Bell and the infamous Breadstix, it also offers more opportunities for Blaine to garner what is known as the "Freshman Fifteen".[[note]]This refers to when a college freshman gains 15 pounds in his first year.[[/note]] We get a montage to prove it, ending with cronuts. Oh my. We then see him make breakfast in bed for a still-recovering Kurt, only to then see that Chris Colfer has graduated to full on {{Fanservice}}, pushups in naught but his undershorts. We then get the expected result of Blaine's indulgences, namely that he can't put his chinos on, eventually tearing a hole in them. Oh dear. Cut to the main plot, as we see Artie V/O about how at [=McKinley=] he was one of the pariahs, but in NY he's slightly more popular. Specifically with the females; now, you may be wondering about one Ms. Kitty Wilde, so let's go ahead now and reveal that he didn't break up with her so much as leave her without any sort of goodbye whatsoever. This will explain part of Kitty's behavior when we get to next season, so therefore Artie, you're an idiot. Our man Abrams has become quite the ladies' man, with three girls between him. Not literally, although no one would be surprised. Anyway, two of them partake in BreakingTheFourthWall to explain their attractions (one likes art films, the other likes wheelchairs), while the third, Julie, seems to be his favorite of the three. As we see her lay down V/O for one of his films, this one about a plastic bag because Avant Garde and abstract homage to ''Film/AmericanBeauty'', we then set a tone for these proceedings by cuing up Robert Palmer's SignatureSong, complete with the expected background characters and Artie rolling down sidewalks with women aplenty. Yes. Afterwards, he tries to ask Julie out, but as you'd expect, it's not that easy, as she of course has a no dating co-workers policy.

Cut to [=NYADA=] and a stage combat class. This is backdrop for Blaine to V/O about Kurt's physique, and how he's getting jealous of him, especially after his assault. From there, it's over to Mercedes' place where Samcedes is making out. Yes. As you'd expect, he wants copulations, she's not really up for that at this point, and he appears to be cool with it. So much so, that as we cut to a random restaurant, we find that he wants to get a test done to see if he's got an STD. Okay, Trouty? The only person you slept with as far as we know is Brittany, and as Santana still has working body parts I don't think you need to worry. Unless Nurse Penny was a case of ReallyGetsAround in which case you might have grounds. Anyway, Kurt, after an abstract backhand to Blaine for cheating on him, suggests all four get tested, including Artie. Why you may ask? We'll find out momentarily; after Blaine orders a sundae for Kurt in a obvious attempt to get him as bloated as he is, we cut to said Abrams getting summoned to a doctors office where we find out he has chlamydia. DUNDUNDUN. See, as it turns out, the boy's not a fan of rubbers; Artie, you're still an idiot. Cut to him at a streetcorner reeling, a car driving by turning him into the image above. We then cut to Bushwick where he spills to the other ex-[=McKinley=] men. Sam, the ''last'' person we'd expect to do this, slut-shames Artie. Granted, this is the man who took the aforementioned Rainbow Bicorn in every which way, but at least he managed to stock up on Trojans first... can't believe we said something good about one of the worst parts of Season 4. It's official, this show is breaking us. After more coal raking, Artie is told to tell his sex partners as we ''FINALLY'' go to break.

After the longest first act in Glee history, we return to see Artie tell his bed buddies the truth and they of course react as you'd expect, that is one freaking out and the other chill, saying she might've given it to him. Huh. And because we must go from one extreme to the other, Julie arrives and tells him she'll go out with him. Cut to Samcedes at church, where Sam produces a clean bill of health. Time and a place Trouts. She's appreciative, but still unsure, saying she prays when she needs answers. Sam understands, hmm, and they take their seats. The pastor, seeing Mercedes, calls her up to the alter for some spiritual testifying; this of course comes in the form of Foreigner, because Glee. Sam comes up and embraces her as we go to break.

We return to [=NYADA=] where more stage combat ensues; this serving a purpose for Kurt to V/O about how he's in the best shape of his life, and how until this season we've never saw him without his layers. Hell, in high school he apparently never showered after gym class. As we see Blaine bumble due to his weight gain throwing off his equilibrium, the V/O continues with Kurt saying they're being TitleDrop, and that his confidence shouldn't effect Blaine's. Right. We then notice Blaine making dinner designed to make Kurt gain weight; when pointed out, Blaine immediately goes on the offensive. You know, gaybashing aside, these past two episodes it seems as though Klaine are looking for any excuse to fight. With what's to come for them next season, you have to seriously wonder why the event to come even happens besides Murphy wanting closure for all. Anyway, after yet another Klaine fight, complete with Kurt finding some "fratboi" porn, FacePalm, we cut to the apartment, Mercedes asks Rachel for advice on her first time. Rachel tells her that it will be special no matter what happens, but Mercedes is still unsure as to whether she is ready for it. Rachel tells her that if she feels like the time is right, then Sam will make her feel like she is the only one, as he is a good guy. Mercedes agrees, thoughtful. We cut back to [=NYADA=] where Klaine stew at each other. And because, yes, despite everything this is in fact ''still'' Glee, the two vent in the usual style, with Benatar as the backdrop mixed with choreographed swordplay. Yes. Afterwards, we see the two in proper fencing gear, the small duel ending with Blaine embarrassed as we go to break.

We return to the Spotlight Diner? Haven't seen that in a while. We see Samcedes, Sam trying to be a gentleman and pay for dinner while not having money. Noble Trouty is Noble. We then see Artie and Julie arrive, Artie's guilt rattled brain mishearing Kurt's asking for a table or a booth for Herpes Simplex 2. As it turns out, Trouty's not so noble as Mercedes correctly figures this is more buttering up for coupling. He denies, but we know better. Cut back to Artie for more guilt, which eventually consumes him and leads to him telling Julie the truth. She correctly tells him he has bad timing, as it wasn't even a week prior that he asked her out. Back to Samcedes where Sam says that the future is unknown, but at this moment he loves her, and he'll take whatever time she needs. Hmm, sincere Trouts. Mea culpa. We cue up some Janet to take us to break.

We return to see Mercedes pray for a sign. She gets one as we cut back to her place for more making out; when they sit down, Mercedes tells Sam she's prayed and the higher-ups suggested that she wait until someone puts a ring on it. Now, after what we've seen up to this point, guess how he reacts. Go on, guess. Yep. Trouty, you're an idiot. Sam leaves to stew as we cut to Bushwick, where Blaine thinks it's a contest between him and Kurt and he's losing, saying that when they met he was the protector, but now he thinks he's weak. Kurt admits where he is in life, but is still glad Blaine's with him. Blaine then admits the real fear, that Kurt's gonna dump him. He reassures Blaine otherwise, and they make up. Again. Cut to Artie trying to apologize to Julie for his behavior, but guess how ''that'' ends. Yep. Artie is alone again, naturally as we go to break.

We start the home stretch with Mercedes returning to a house full of candles. No, it's not Blaine, it's an apologetic Trouty; seems he let the little head rule for a bit, but came to his senses, telling her he's willing to wait. Not a spoiler to say he'll be waiting a while. He says he can live without sex, no he can't as we'll see, and the two kiss as we cut to Bushwick and Mercedes telling Rachel (ONLY TWO SCENES THE WHOLE EPISODE) that she's decided to wait. Then Rachel mentions the HeldGaze she and Trouts had a few episodes back, saying it was because he's a SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute for Finn. And we'll say again, this will be explored next season. Rachel says she'll find someone when she's ready to. Again, next season. Cut to the generic restaurant mentioned earlier, where Blaine has a weight loss plan: five pints of hot coconut water with garlic salt, Splenda, and hot sauce, [[{{Squick}} yum]], followed by running until you faint. Yes. Artie decides to go the opposite way, stuffing his sorrows with a massive sundae while deciding to keep it zipped for a while. All and sundry celebrating not celebrating their parts as we [[IncrediblyLamePun wrap this thing up]].

Now, since the underlying theme of this seven-part debacle is Rachel's ego at it's peak, you of course notice only two scenes involving her. That's because it's a build up for...

Next Time: ''Theater/FunnyGirl'''s opening night, with Rachel's ego at its peak, and some welcome cameos... actually, one actual cameo and two psuedo-cameos from people still on the payroll. Because Glee. FacePalm.

* "Addicted to Love" by Robert Palmer, performed by Artie Abrams.

* RecycledPlot: Mercedes asking about Rachel's first time with Quinn sorry Finn (DAMMIT) revisits "The First Time," in Season Three.

We return to [=NYADA=] where more stage combat ensues; this serving a purpose for Kurt to V/O about how he's in the best shape of his life, and how until this season we've never saw him without his layers. Hell, in high school he apparently never showered after gym class. As we see Blaine bumble due to his weight gain throwing off his equilibrium, the V/O continues with Kurt saying they're being TitleDrop, and that his confidence shouldn't effect Blaine's. Right. We then notice Blaine making dinner designed to make Kurt gain weight; when pointed out, Blaine immediately goes on the offensive. You know, gaybashing aside, these past two episodes it seems as though Klaine are looking for any excuse to fight. With what's to come for them next season, you have to seriously wonder why the event to come even happens besides Murphy wanting closure for all. Anyway, after yet another Klaine fight, complete with Kurt finding some "fratboi" porn, FacePalm, we cut to Mercedes and HOLY SHIT RACHEL'S IN A LESSER SCENE HALLELUJAH! I mean... O_O. The gist of this scene is Mercedes asking her about her first time with Dear Lucille... (sigh). No Mercedes there wasn't a hotel and flowers, there was a girl surrendering her virginity in an attempt to make her boyfriend feel better about himself. Finn, you're an idiot.

(SLAP).

Sorry. Reflex action, musn't speak ill of of the dead.

Rachel, with a little of Lea breaking through, says it was simply that they loved each other. Mercedes is still unsure, and Rachel even says no one's sure if they're ready. Mercedes ponders as we cut back to [=NYADA=] where Klaine stew at each other. And because, yes, despite everything this is in fact ''still'' Glee, the two vent in the usual style, with Benetar as the backdrop mixed with choreographed swordplay. Yes. Afterwards, we see the two in proper fencing gear, the small duel ending with Blaine embarrassed as we go to break.

We start the home stretch with Mercedes returning to a house full of candles. No, it's not Blaine, it's an apologetic Trouty; seems he let the little head rule for a bit, but came to his senses, telling her he's willing to wait. Not a spoiler to say he'll be waiting a while. He says he can live without sex, no he can't as we'll see, and the two kiss as we cut to Bushwick and Mercedes telling Rachel (ONLY TWO SCENES THE WHOLE EPISODE) that she's decided to wait. Then Rachel mentions the HeldGaze she and Trouts had a few episodes back, saying it was because he's a SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute for Finnegan. And we'll say again, this will be explored next season. Rachel says she'll find someone when she's ready to. Again, next season. Cut to the generic restaurant mentioned earlier, where Blaine has a weight loss plan: five pints of hot coconut water with garlic salt, Splenda, and hot sauce, [[{{Squick}} yum]], followed by running until you faint. Yes. Artie decides to go the opposite way, stuffing his sorrows with a massive sundae while deciding to keep it zipped for a while. All and sundry celebrating not celebrating their parts as we [[IncrediblyLamePun wrap this thing up]].

We start another new episode with Glee's version of a 40's propaganda film warning people about the dangers of STD's.

After the longest first act in Glee history, we return to see Artie tell his bed buddies the truth and they of course react as you'd expect, that is one freaking out and the other chill, saying she might've given it to him. Huh. And because we must go from one extreme to the other, Julie arrives and tells him she'll go out with him. Cut to Samcedes at church, where Sam produces a clean bill of health. She's appreciative, but still unsure, saying she prays when she needs answers. Sam understands, hmm, and they take their seats. The pastor, seeing Mercedes, calls her up to the alter for some spiritual testifying; this of course comes in the form of Foreigner, because Glee. Sam comes up and embraces her as we go to break.

We return to the Spotlight Diner? Haven't seen that in a while. We see Samcedes, Sam trying to be a gentleman and pay for dinner while not having money. Noble Trouty is Noble. We then see Artie and Julie arrive, Artie's guilt rattled brain mishearing Kurt's asking for a table or a booth for Herpes Simplex 2. Sam and Mercedes have some confliction about both love and sex Cut back to Artie for more guilt, which eventually consumes him and leads to him telling Julie the truth. She correctly tells him he has bad timing, as it wasn't even a week prior that he asked her out. Back to Samcedes where Sam says that the future is unknown, but at this moment he loves her, and he'll take whatever time she needs. We cue up some Janet to take us to break.

We return to see Mercedes pray for a sign. She gets one as we cut back to her place for more making out; when they sit down, Mercedes tells Sam she's prayed and the higher-ups suggested that she wait until someone puts a ring on it. Sam is very conflicted. Sam leaves to stew as we cut to Bushwick, where Blaine thinks it's a contest between him and Kurt and he's losing, saying that when they met he was the protector, but now he thinks he's weak. Kurt admits where he is in life, but is still glad Blaine's with him. Blaine then admits the real fear, that Kurt's gonna dump him. He reassures Blaine otherwise, and they make up. Again. Cut to Artie trying to apologize to Julie for his behavior, but guess how ''that'' ends. Yep. Artie is alone again, naturally as we go to break.

We start the home stretch with Mercedes returning to a house full of candles. No, it's not Blaine, it's an apologetic Trouty; seems he let the little head rule for a bit, but came to his senses, telling her he's willing to wait. Not a spoiler to say he'll be waiting a while. He says he can live without sex, (although this is debatable), and the two kiss as we cut to Bushwick and Mercedes telling Rachel (ONLY TWO SCENES THE WHOLE EPISODE) that she's decided to wait. Then Rachel mentions the HeldGaze she and Trouts had a few episodes back, saying it was because he's a SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute for Finnegan. And we'll say again, this will be explored next season. Rachel says she'll find someone when she's ready to. Again, next season. Cut to the generic restaurant mentioned earlier, where Blaine has a weight loss plan: five pints of hot coconut water with garlic salt, Splenda, and hot sauce, [[{{Squick}} yum]], followed by running until you faint. Yes. Artie decides to go the opposite way, stuffing his sorrows with a massive sundae while deciding to keep it zipped for a while. All and sundry celebrating not celebrating their parts as we [[IncrediblyLamePun wrap this thing up]].

Now, since the underlying theme of this seven-part "spin-off" is Rachel's ego at it's peak, you of course notice only two scenes involving her. That's because it's a build up for...

We start Episode 3: Revenge of the Shit with Glee's version of a 40's propaganda film warning people about the dangers of STD's. No, we aren't kidding, and we're sad too as we hit the [[ArtifactTitle Artifact]] TitleCard.

After the longest first act in Glee history, we return to see Artie tell his bed buddies the truth and they of course react as you'd expect, that is one freaking out and the other chill, saying she might've given it to him. Huh. And because we must go from one extreme to the other, Julie arrives and tells him she'll go out with him. Cut to Samcedes at church, where Sam produces a clean bill of health. Time and a place Trouts. She's appreciative, but still unsure, saying she prays when she needs answers. Sam understands, hmm, and they take their seats. The pastor, seeing Mercedes, calls her up to the alter for some spiritual testifying; this of course comes in the form of Foreigner, because Glee. Sam comes up and embraces her as we go to break.

We return to the Spotlight Diner? Haven't seen that in a while. We see Samcedes, Sam trying to be a gentleman and pay for dinner while not having money. Noble Trouty is Noble. We then see Artie and Julie arrive, Artie's guilt rattled brain mishearing Kurt's asking for a table or a booth for Herpes Simplex 2. As it turns out, Trouty's not so noble as Mercedes correctly figures this is more buttering up for coupling. He denies, but we know better. Cut back to Artie for more guilt, which eventually consumes him and leads to him telling Julie the truth. She correctly tells him he has bad timing, as it wasn't even a week prior that he asked her out. Back to Samcedes where Sam says that the future is unknown, but at this moment he loves her, and he'll take whatever time she needs. Hmm, sincere Trouts. Mea culpa. We cue up some Janet to take us to break.

We return to see Mercedes pray for a sign. She gets one as we cut back to her place for more making out; when they sit down, Mercedes tells Sam she's prayed and the higher-ups suggested that she wait until someone puts a ring on it. Now, after what we've seen up to this point, guess how he reacts. Go on, guess. Yep. Trouty, you're an idiot. Sam leaves to stew as we cut to Bushwick, where Blaine thinks it's a contest between him and Kurt and he's losing, saying that when they met he was the protector, but now he thinks he's weak. Kurt admits where he is in life, but is still glad Blaine's with him. Blaine then admits the real fear, that Kurt's gonna dump him. He reassures Blaine otherwise, and they make up. Again. Cut to Artie trying to apologize to Julie for his behavior, but guess how ''that'' ends. Yep. Artie is alone again, naturally as we go to break.

We start the home stretch with Mercedes returning to a house full of candles. No, it's not Blaine, it's an apologetic Trouty; seems he let the little head rule for a bit, but came to his senses, telling her he's willing to wait. Not a spoiler to say he'll be waiting a while. He says he can live without sex, no he can't as we'll see, and the two kiss as we cut to Bushwick and Mercedes telling Rachel (ONLY TWO SCENES THE WHOLE EPISODE) that she's decided to wait. Then Rachel mentions the HeldGaze she and Trouts had a few episodes back, saying it was because he's a SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute for Finnegan. And we'll say again, this will be explored next season. Rachel says she'll find someone when she's ready to. Again, next season. Cut to the generic restaurant mentioned earlier, where Blaine has a weight loss plan: five pints of hot coconut water with garlic salt, Splenda, and hot sauce, [[{{Squick}} yum]], followed by running until you faint. Yes. Artie decides to go the opposite way, stuffing his sorrows with a massive sundae while deciding to keep it zipped for a while. All and sundry celebrating not celebrating their parts as we [[IncrediblyLamePun wrap this thing up]].

Now, since the underlying theme of this seven-part debacle is Rachel's ego at it's peak, you of course notice only two scenes involving her. That's because it's a build up for...

[[caption-width-right:350: Ladies and gentleman, a visual representation of the state of Glee at this point. Also, Creator/KevinMcHale, you poor bastard.]]

Moron Wars, Episode 3: Revenge of the Shit.

Something of a BreatherEpisode after the previous "Bash," "Tested" opens with Glee's version of a InstructionalFilm about [=STDs=]. [[NoJustNoReaction No... just... no.]] A repressed and envious-of-Kurt Blaine has been eating his way out of his own pants. Artie now thinks of himself as a man about town, and is dating three girls. Blaine notices all the attention Kurt gets in fencing class. Mercedes has a heart-to-heart with Sam about virginity. After the boys decide to go to the clinic to get a group STD test, Artie is shocked to find out he has chlamydia, and has to approach his girlfriends about it. Kurt discovers "frat boi" porn on Blaine's computer.

Something of a BreatherEpisode after the previous "Bash," "Tested" opens with Glee's version of a InstructionalFilm about =STDs=. [[NoJustNoReaction No... just... no.]] A repressed and envious-of-Kurt Blaine has been eating his way out of his own pants. Artie now thinks of himself as a man about town, and is dating three girls. Blaine notices all the attention Kurt gets in fencing class. Mercedes has a heart-to-heart with Sam about virginity. After the boys decide to go to the clinic to get a group STD test, Artie is shocked to find out he has chlamydia, and has to approach his girlfriends about it. Kurt discovers "frat boi" porn on Blaine's computer.

Something of a BreatherEpisode after the previous "Bash," "Tested" opens with Glee's version of a InstructionalFilm about =STD=s. [[NoJustNoReaction No... just... no.]] A repressed and envious-of-Kurt Blaine has been eating his way out of his own pants. Artie now thinks of himself as a man about town, and is dating three girls. Blaine notices all the attention Kurt gets in fencing class. Mercedes has a heart-to-heart with Sam about virginity. After the boys decide to go to the clinic to get a group STD test, Artie is shocked to find out he has chlamydia, and has to approach his girlfriends about it. Kurt discovers "frat boi" porn on Blaine's computer.

Something of a BreatherEpisode after the previous "Bash," "Tested" opens with Glee's version of a InstructionalFilm about =STDs=. [[NoJustNoReaction No... just... no.]] A repressed and envious-of-Kurt Blaine has been eating his way out of his own pants. Artie now thinks of himself as a man about town, and is dating three girls. Blaine notices all the attention Kurt gets in fencing class. Mercedes has a heart-to-heart with Sam about virginity. After the boys decide to go to the clinic to get a group STD test, Artie is shocked to find out he has chlamydia, and has to approach his girlfriends about it. Kurt discovers "frat boi" porn on Blaine's computer.

Something of a BreatherEpisode after the previous "Bash," "Tested" opens with Glee's version of a InstructionalFilm about STDs. No... just... no. A repressed and envious-of-Kurt Blaine has been eating his way out of his own pants. Artie now thinks of himself as a man about town, and is dating three girls. Blaine notices all the attention Kurt gets in fencing class. Mercedes has a heart-to-heart with Sam about virginity. After the boys decide to go to the clinic to get a group STD test, Artie is shocked to find out he has chlamydia, and has to approach his girlfriends about it. Kurt discovers "frat boi" porn on Blaine's computer.

* RecycledPlot: Mercedes asking about Rachel's first time revisits "The First Time," in Season Three.

Something of a BreatherEpisode after the previous "Bash," "Tested" opens with Glee's version of a InstructionalFilm about STDs. NoJustNo. A repressed and envious-of-Kurt Blaine has been eating his way out of his own pants. Artie now thinks of himself as a man about town, and is dating three girls. Blaine notices all the attention Kurt gets in fencing class. Mercedes has a heart-to-heart with Sam about virginity. After the boys decide to go to the clinic to get a group STD test, Artie is shocked to find out he has chlamydia, and has to approach his girlfriends about it. Kurt discovers "frat boi" porn on Blaine's computer.

Something of a BreatherEpisode after the previous "Bash," "Tested" opens with Glee's version of a InstructionalFilm about STDs. A repressed and envious-of-Kurt Blaine has been eating his way out of his own pants. Artie now thinks of himself as a man about town, and is dating three girls. Blaine notices all the attention Kurt gets in fencing class. Mercedes has a heart-to-heart with Sam about virginity. After the boys decide to go to the clinic to get a group STD test, Artie is shocked to find out he has chlamydia, and has to approach his girlfriends about it. Kurt discovers "frat boi" porn on Blaine's computer.

* TrueArtIsIncomprehensible: Artie's film, which involved a close-up of Artie smearing his face with paint, then telling his narrator to have "twilight" in her voice. The descriptions of his film classmates' films are equally nonsensical. Averted when Blaine insists the movie they watch is "In colour, in English, and made after 1989."

* "Addicted to Love" Performed by Artie Abrams.
* "I Want To Know What Love Is" performed by Mercedes.
* "Love Is A Battlefield" performed by Blaine and Kurt and fencing class
* "Let's Wait A While" performed by Mercedes, Artie, and Sam.

Something of a BreatherEpisode after the previous "Bash," "Tested" opens with Glee's version of a InstructionalFilm about STDs. A repressed and envious-of-Kurt Blaine has been eating his way out of his own pants. Artie now thinks of himself as a man about town, and is dating three girls. Blaine notices all the attention Kurt gets in fencing class. Mercedes has a heart-to-heart with Sam about virginity. After the boys decide to go to the clinic to get a group STD test, Artie is shocked to find out he has chlamydia, and has to approach his girlfriends about it. Kurt discovers "frat boi" porn on Kurt's computer.

* AngryDance : Mixed with stage-combat class. It's actually quite effective.
* BetterThanSex : Sam describes listening to Mercedes sing as this.
* BigEater : Blaine has discovered all the starch-and-fat-filled dishes in New York City. An unusual example of the trope, in that Blaine does gain a few pounds.
* ImAManICantHelpIt : Sam uses this as an excuse for being angry at Mercedes for not wanting to sleep with him yet.
* MeatOVision : A form wherein Artie sees everyone as disease particles.
* NatureAbhorsAVirgin : Mercedes doesn't cave to the pressure, however.
* RecycledPlot : Mercedes asking about Rachel's first time revisits "The First Time," in Season Three.
* RelegatedMentor : Blaine feels insecure and like Kurt doesn't need him anymore.
* ShirtlessScene : Kurt gets one, which is unusual. Lampshaded when Kurt explains he did everything he could ''not'' to take off his shirt in high school, and he feels better about himself after working out and eating better.
* ShoutOut : To ''Film/AmericanBeauty'' in Artie's "Bags On The Wind."
* SlutShaming : Sam does this by naming the trope.
* StylisticSuck : Artie's student films are terrible.
* TooDumbToLive : Artie hasn't been using condoms. Because they remind him of a "tiny greasy banana wetsuit."
* TrueArtIsIncomprehensible : Artie's film, which involved a close-up of Artie smearing his face with paint, then telling his narrator to have "twilight" in her voice. The descriptions of his film classmates' films are equally nonsensical. Averted when Blaine insists the movie they watch is "In colour, in English, and made after 1989."

* TrueArtIsIncomprehensible : Artie's film, which involved a close-up of Artie smearing his face with paint, then telling his narrator to have "twilight" in her voice. Averted when Blaine insists the movie they watch is "In colour, in English, and made after 1989."

Something of a BreatherEpisode after the previous "Bash," "Tested" opens with Glee's version of a InstructionalFilm about STDs. A repressed and envious-of-Kurt Blaine has been eating his way out of his own pants. Artie now thinks of himself as a man about town, and is dating three girls. Blaine notices all the attention Kurt gets in fencing class. Mercedes has a heart-to-heart with Sam about virginity. The boys decide to go to the clinic to get a group STD test. Artie is shocked to find out he has chlamydia.

* TrueArtIsIncomprehensible : Artie's film, which involved a close-up of Artie smearing his face with paint, then telling his narrator to have "twilight" in her voice.