I unfortunately don't have time to watch TV shows, so this might be a stretch compared to what is actually happening on Gossip Girl nowadays. I used to watch Gossip Girl religiously, but now have fallen behind, so we'll go with past information, I suppose.
Quite obviously, for anyone who has ever watched the show, it represents America's value on material comfort. Almost every one of the main characters live the "good life." They are disgustingly rich and are able to do whatever they want. They live pretty happy lives, being able to run around doing crazy things and never getting into trouble. The less well-to-do characters on the show, specifically the character of Jenny Humphrey, are often jealous of the elite's material wealth. Jenny at parts in the show becomes obsessed with the wealthy "cool" crowd. She represents the misguided idea that she has that having large amounts of money can create happiness for her.
Another value that is represented in the show is progress. Jenny's older brother, Dan is a perfect demonstration of this. He is one of the brightest students in his class at the private school all the characters attend. He desperately wants to be accepted to and attend Dartmouth College. He has all the qualities to attend, but he gets pushed aside by one of the "brainless, rich kids." He has to prove himself by getting ahead as much as he can academically and in the end he is able to reach his goal. Dan is constantly trying to improve himself, which is a good example to be setting on show in the midst of pampered, babied wealthy adolescents.
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