Ladies and gentlemen, I give you character development. There were a lot of displays of character regression that came out of “Original Song” tonight - I’m looking at you, Quinn Fabray - but I would much rather focus on the two gems in this scene, that bring forth such a great image for what Glee is all about, for fans like me.

Rachel Berry is described as a self-involved, competitive diva who craves the spotlight and must always be the center of attention. Here, Rachel is seen enthusiastically applauding the competition, the Dalton Academy Warblers, after their first number at regionals. Pilot Rachel Berry would never celebrate the success of her competitors, much less be genuinely happy for them in the process.

Noah Puckerman is described as an arrogant bully and a self-proclaimed “badass.” Here, Puck is seen reacting quite emotionally to a touching performance by an all-male a capella choir. In addition, Puck is seen sitting next to Rachel, one of the “unpopular” girls in school, who Puck himself has referred to as a “loser” and “annoying” in the past. Pilot Noah Puckerman would never get emotional in response to (or even witness) this kind of performance, much less be seen near Rachel Berry.

Character development: sometimes, Glee does it right.