[Soncy]

I did not at all have a problem with Michael getting the star over Greg, even though I think Greg had an all star performance this week. Michael is a good kid, he was in the running for the star last time, and he works very hard and genuinely seems to be interested in the town as a whole. What I DID have a problem with is Mike saying Greg didn't deserve the star because his effort stepped up only after the advent of the gold star. And not because Mike was wrong about Greg's motive...but because Greg DID put forth greater effort. And his effort greatly benefitted the town. But mostly, because Mike's real reason was because he doesn't like Greg and to me giving out the star based on who you like and don't like seems worse than working hard in hopes of receiving the star.

I'm not super gung-ho on Greg, but I see potential in him. I'm no psychologist, but I suspect some of the behaviors I don't like about him stem from his need for approval and to have his value acknowledged. I think the council had a chance to throw him a bone...when he actually deserved it...and could have retained a huge asset for the town had winning the star made him feel like his efforts were appreciated.

Based on the previews for next epi, I suspect Greg's not quite man enough to work hard for another week. Kind of a shame.