People all over the country tune in to Fox every Tuesday to satisfy their inner pop singer or Broadway star and catch the bombastic Sue Sylvester ranting about the indecencies of high school.
The TV musical phenomenon known as "Glee" has garnered even more attention now that it's won a Golden Globe for best television series-musical or comedy, and as the second season enters its fourth episode, more and more people are considering themselves "gleeks."
"It's so fun," said Maria Finoli, a sophomore speech pathology major. "I love the songs, and it brings joy to my life."
Created by Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan and Brad Falchuk, the show follows a high school glee club called "New Directions" in Lima, Ohio.
The school's Spanish teacher, Will Schuester, that was once part of glee club and hopes to restore the respect and fun to the club it lost over the years.
In season one, the club begins with only a few members, but as Schuester convinces others from different cliques to join, drama and comedy combine to create outrageous results.
"Glee sends a positive, happy vibe to the world," said Elysia Winn, a freshman elementary education major.
One central story arc revolves around the romance of high school quarterback Finn Hudson and nerdy Rachel Berry, an aspiring star with fame-obsessed delusions of grandeur.
The two constantly worry that their reputations will be compromised, and the awkwardness of their relationship can be hilarious.
Each of the club's students, including Artie Abrams, who is paralyzed from the waist down, and cheerleader Quinn Fabray, who is pregnant in season one, is unique, but each share the talent of a great singing voice.
"I am a fan of the show because I consider myself a huge fan of pop culture," said TJ Espina, a sophomore print journalism major.
Espina said elements of pop culture: music, dancing and theater, can all be found in the show.
Songs range from recent hits like "Empire State of Mind" by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys to popular Journey singles like "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Any Way You Want It."
"I think the show is good for music in schools," said Kelen Conley, a senior TV journalism major and radio host at U92 FM.
The club is constantly trying to be sabotaged by the evil and sarcastically witty cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester.
Sylvester, played by Jane Lynch, who won an Emmy in 2010 for her performance, will let nothing get in the way of her super-successful cheerleading team.
"My favorite character is Sue Sylvester because she commands the screen," Espina said.
Some episodes in the series are themed, focusing on topics like religion and the concept of home, or dedicated to popular artists like Madonna and Britney Spears.
"I like the music, and I loved the Britney Spears episode," said Kelly Muir, a freshman general studies major.
Muir added the show is fun, and the scenarios the characters are put in are always funny.
"It's good because there is a relatable character for everyone," said Alexa Bradley, a junior criminology major.
The show airs on Fox every Tuesday at 8 p.m. and offers a little something for everyone from romance to music to comedy.
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