 Although some reviewers , including Yahr and TVLine 's Michael Slezak , were unenthusiastic about Blaine 's visit to Burt to get him to have " the talk " with Kurt , there was widespread praise for the talk itself , which Jen Harper of BuddyTV described as the " best scene " of the episode . Fallon called it " one of the most uncomfortable father – son sex talks ever committed to television ( and thus , really , one of the most realistic ) " , and his colleague Brown said it became " something lovely , open @-@ hearted , and true " . Gonzalez deemed it awkward to watch , yet wrote that the scene served to convince her she had " never loved a father @-@ son pair " more . Poniewozik found it realistic and moving , and gave particular praise to O 'Malley for portraying Burt 's " determination and awkwardness in helping his son " , as did Slezak : " his completely grounded performance helps anchor the show in reality " . 
