I think of myself as the biggest Cherry fan out there...
-Thanks C! It feels wonderful. I think of myself as the biggest Cherry fan out there so I like to be acknowledged as such. lol
Before we get to the real stuff, why don’t you tell us something interesting about yourself?
-Besides Gossip Girl related things, I'm obsessed with Matthew Fox, Beauty and the Beast, and Ron Weasley.
When did you realize your love for Cherry?
-It was a slow developing thing.. I mean, I loved their families merging in the first season but I think it was more around the first half of the second season when I realized how awesome they were together and how much I loved their scenes. It grew from there.
Where do they land on your Gossip Girl favorite pairings list?
-Sometimes I say Chuck and Blair are my number one Gossip Girl pairing and sometimes I say it's Cherry. When push comes to shove I'm definitely more loyal to Chuck and Serena so I'll go with #1!
Did you always ship them romantically? Or did you first ship them platonically.
-Platonically for sure. I would be totally fine if Serena and Chuck never progressed to anything romantic, I just love them in any way, shape, or form. All I call for is scenes between them, no matter what type.
What attracted you to the idea of them in the first place?
-I think Blake and Ed have a really fun chemistry and I love how their characters play off of each other. I just started to think about how fun and crazy they would have been in wild days and that's what initially got me thinking about them as a romantic pairing. I picture Nate and Blair being complete duds and Chuck and Serena being the life of the NJBC before S split for boarding school.
What do you like best about Chuck and Serena as individual characters?
Chuck: He's so tortured and brooding which can make him act like a total ass but underneath it I think he probably has the biggest heart of any character on the show. I think he's the product of his environment more than anything. Plus he's sexy.
Plus he's sexy.
If Chuck and Serena were played by different actors, do you think you’d still ship them?
-Honestly, probably not. Like I said before, Ed and Blake have such a fun and different kind of chemistry. Without that, they wouldn't be much.
If they were to happen for real, would you rather them be a lighthearted couple or an angsty couple?
-More of a fun and lighthearted couple but I'd want some angst in there too. I would want it different from a Chair or Derena angst, I'd want it to be a sexy, troubled kind because they are that individually.
Blake and Ed have a really fun chemistry and I love how their characters play off of each other.
Favorite Cherry!
Underrated Moment: Definitely the one in 2x05 when he comforts her after Carter left. I actually loved how Chuck's purpose in that entire episode was centered around him getting rid of Carter cause he didn't want him dating his stepsister.
Sexy Moment: The moment in the courtyard when talking about Georgina. I love their chemistry there.
Sweet Moment: It's a toss up between the way his demeanor totally changed when he found out Serena had been in an accident in The Debarted, and "Chuck, it's you" from 4x02.
Funny Moment: The kitchen moment in The Dark Night.
Emotional Moment: All of their scenes in 4x02
Episode: I can't choose! I'm listing one for each season: The Blair Bitch Project, The Ex-Files, The Freshmen, and Double Identity.
Quote:"You know what they say, the family that plays together stays together."
Song: Besides 'Sour Cherry' and 'Cherry Pie' because they're too obvious, I think something sexy and almost raunchy would fit them. Like 'Closer' by Nine Inch Nails or for their fun side 'Animals' by Neon Trees.
"You know what they say, the family that plays together stays together."
Would you give up certain Chair endgame, to get legit Cherry screen time?
-Um, hell yeah!!! If Cherry was getting screen time, I couldn't care less about what Chair was doing or not doing.
I think every Gossip Girl fan online has heard about these Dair rumors. If they do happen, what would you like to see happen between Cherry?
-I want some bonding time between Chuck and Serena for sure! I want them to comfort each other because they will both feel betrayed, especially Serena, so I want him to be there for her. BUT I must say, if Dair happens for real, I kind of like the idea of Cherry being the only pairing that wasn't romantically involved. It would kind of make them special.
What’s the most ridiculous thing you’ve seen someone who’s anti-Cherry ever say about them?
-That they are related. The fact that it is semi-taboo is what makes it so hot! Also that they would be gross. Um, nothing involving Chuck Bass and Serena Van der Woodsen could ever be gross.
>Put these couples in order from least favorite to favorite: Scarter, Derena, SereNate, Cherry, Chenny, Chanessa, Chair.
I like all of them but Scarter. Not a fan.
We all know you’re a huge Jate fan, would you give up one of your favorite scenes of them and give it to Cherry? If so, which one?
-Jate! *hearts in my eyes* As much as it would pain me, Jate has many EPIC scenes and Cherry is seriously lacking in that department, so I would definitely give them one. It's just hard combining the two. I can't very well have Chuck and Serena get caught in a net, now can I? OH! I know! How about sex in the shower? Yeah, Cherry would own the shower sex.. with him waking up naked, picking up her underwear that was thrown on the floor from the night before, and making his way to her in the shower! PUUUUURFECT! Man, now I really want that to happen. haha
You can steal a scene from each of these couples and give it to Cherry. Which do you choose?
-Nate and Serena: The bar stool sex.
-Chuck and Vanessa: Ah! I can't steal from them, their scenes are too precious as it is. How about Chuck talking about their overwhelming sexual chemistry.
-Dan and Serena: The jitney! Though I would make it so Serena was eating cherries instead of strawberries. How perfect would that be?
-Nate and Vanessa: His love declaration after the Snowflake Ball.
His love declaration after the Snowflake Ball.
-Jenny and Nate: Their kiss at her fashion show.
-Nate and Blair: Do they even have anything worth stealing? Seriously. I guess the elevator makeout on their way to Chuck's suite.
-Chuck and Blair: The piano sex!!!!!!!!!
Cherry would be very controversial in the UES, and even Brooklyn. So besides Blair, who would be the most anti-Cherry of the characters?
-Dan, Nate, and the VDBs. I think Eric would probably go postal. I can see him having one of his bitch-fits. All in all, I don't think anyone would be particularly pleased which makes me want it even more!
Who would be the most pro-Cherry?
-Rufus? LOL I don't know. Oh, maybe Vanessa and Jenny cause it would get Serena out of the way so they could make the move on their loves.
Who do you think would make the first move? Serena or Chuck?
-At this point, I think it would have to be Serena. We saw what happened when Chuck made the move and it didn't turn out too well. haha
Would you rather have it revealed that they had sex pre-pilot and there is a sex tape, or have a whole episode of sexy!time in a current episode?
What kind of scenes of theirs would you like to see more of? (they have to be types of scenes they’ve already had aka NO SEX)
-I'd like to see more of their banter that's been lacking lately and I want to see Serena defend Chuck.
Try to explain in words your reaction to an unexpected Cherry kiss.
-I would probably stare at the tv with my jaw dropped and eyes about to bug out of their sockets. After a few seconds I'd recover, start screaming, jump around my room, rewatch it, then run to my computer to get on here and celebrate. It would be glorious.
We are now at the end of your interview! Any parting words?
-Thank you so much for doing this for me, C! My Cherry interview is the most important one I've ever done and I really appreciate you working hard on it. Also, a shout out to all the cherry fans out there. We rule. CHERRY FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!
A shout out to all the Cherry fans out there. We rule. CHERRY FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!
Congrats E!
