This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Clemson chapter.
When I Watched Grey’s Anatomy for the Very First Time
Okay, so I might live under a rock. I might live under a rather large rock where
shows about surgery do not enter. This rather large rock shielded me from the
hectic world that exists within the walls of the Seattle Grace Hospital. You might
think that a biology major like myself wouldn’t reside under this large of a rock.
Naturally, I should have the whole series memorized and anxiously anticipate the
return of season 12. I’m not really sure how I allowed this show to slip by me, but it
had.
Enter my freshmen year of college. Show the shocked faces of my new friends as
they discover that I have not seen this epitome of hospital drama. Imagine the
confusion on my face when I watch the season premiere in my dorm room
surrounded by people who know, love, or hate each character. Examine my
perplexity in listening to my friends rave about the show and list of episodes like the
back of their hands.
So, what did I do?
For the most part, I largely ignored it. I’d listen in on their conversations here and
there without fully understanding anything. But something changed. Two months
into college, and I found myself seated on a comfy futon at 10 PM on a Thursday
night watching the very first episode of Grey’s Anatomy.
Honestly, besides the basic “hospital drama” criteria I categorized the television
show under, I did not know much about the plotline. I had zero idea about the
characters. If I’m being completely honest, I couldn’t even tell you the protagonist’s
name (although I’m a huge Taylor Swift fan and I completely ADORE her cat
Meredith, I was not aware that was the protagonist’s name). So, yes, I did live under
a rather large rock.
But, I did it! I watched my very first episode of Grey’s Anatomy with my best
friends. There was no one I’d rather experience that with than with people who
could quote every line. However, if you want to know what goes on in a person’s
head as they watch Grey’s for the first time, feel free to scroll through the following
lists of 45 random thoughts/feelings/questions/concerns as I encountered the
intense and amazing show which is Grey’s Anatomy with my Grey’s obsessed friends.
1. I thought this was a doctor show, but instead, the show starts like this?
2. Derek :)
3. Am I supposed to like George? Does anyone like George?
4. These people look a lot different from the people I see on TV today. They look
so young.
9. Who is Ellis Grey? I feel like I’m a little clueless.
10. Hey, there’s Derek again? I didn’t see that one coming.
11. I’m laughing. This is funny.
12. He’s totally good looking.
13. Can I handle watching surgery? And, how can they be eating snacks while
watching surgery? I don’t understand.
14. There’s a lot of blood. Wait, the patient is going to be okay, right?
15. I kind of feel bad for George. He looks so sad.
16. What does 007 even mean? Oh, wait is it a state of mind? Never mind, my
friends told me.
17. Is she waking the mean doctor?
18. I like Bailey. She’s sarcastic and witty.
19. Did George just put himself in the friend zone?
20. Katie is going to be okay right? Please let Meredith fix this.
21. She fixed it right? Why is everyone upset? Didn’t she just save her?
22. Oh, she just threw up. If I were Meredith, I’d probably throw up more.
23. He just promised a patient. He’s not supposed to do that, right?
24. I get mean when I’m tired too.
25. Diagnosing someone? I don’t think my mind could work like that when I’m
that exhausted.
26. Do all hospitals have libraries?
27. Katie is the one in a million. Since they found the problem, she gets better
right?
28. Does this mean Christina and Meredith aren’t going to be friends?
29. The soundtrack of this show is pretty good.
30. Oh my gosh…I don’t want to watch people die. I feel bad that George has to tell
the family.
31. I’m going to cry.
32. 48 Hours is a long time.
33. Where is Meredith’s mom?
34. You go Meredith!
35. “Alright everybody, it’s a beautiful night to save lives.” Well said Derek.
36. This is an intense show. I have a newfound appreciation for surgeons.
37. They all look exhausted. I would be too.
38. I think Meredith and Christina are friends now. Good.
39. I love how much Meredith loves this.
40. So, are Derek and Meredith a thing? I think they probably will be.
41. There’s Meredith’s mom!
42. Gosh, this is sad too. She has Alzheimer’s. I don’t know how if I can handle
this.
43. The feels.
44. I don’t know if I can do this. It might be too much.
45. Well, onto episode two.
There you have it friends. I hope you won’t judge me for living under that rock for
so long. But, it’s better now, isn’t? I understand. I get how Grey’s will draw you in and
refuse to let go. So, like I said, I better start episode 2. Welcome to the game readers