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Presenting Lorelai Gilmore

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Tyler Mckenzie

The nobody puts baby in the corner joke was hilarious because Kelly Bishop (Emily) was in that movie

Jonathan

After last week I was reflecting on why I didn’t like Jess watching this originally and you touched on it. He is a bit of real world that seems to bring the picturesque Stars Hollow a little closer to reality. I haven’t rewatched past season 1 since it aired so I’m curious my older take on it now.

Jonathan

I’ve been in some very elite crowds but never done the debutant situation. I do for a bit get the appeal of it nowadays it’s more like dressing up and pretending to be nobility. I think a percentage of Americans always were a bit jealous of the lords and ladies etc of Europe. None of the groups I’ve been around have been as catty as Emily’s friends were. That’s the difference between people who had some of their own accomplishments or just married for money. Even the most richest or successful people are still just as happy with a cheeseburger in sweatpants most of the time.

Jonathan

I can definitely relate to Richard in this episode I’ve been going through a bad time the last few months and stuff I can normally tolerate seemed extremely trivial and irritating but I would have a good sense to stay home or if I was forced to be there and couldn’t take it to quietly walk out.

Jonathan

The Lily Tomlin John Travolta movie was the movie he did right after Grease where Lily Tomlin plays a socialite it’s hard to find and I’ve never watched it

Allison O

I almost mentioned her being in Dirty Dancing once before and assumed you guys knew!

Joy M

Ive been watching Paradise on Hulu and they are using the old Stars Hollow set for the town square. I keep waiting for Kirk to show up.

Allison O

“She’s not a show dog” absolutely sent me - way to see it coming 🤣 I’ve been excited for you guys to get to this episode (without remembering which number it was or anything) because it’s just so many of the Gilmore issues on parade. I loved your riveted faces while Lorelai was reading Christopher the riot act about never showing up. Like you all, I cannot relate to this kind of thing but unlike you, I would be so in (as a spectator). Drinks and a weird antiquated social ritual as a floor show? Sign me up.

UnKay

Can we share about Tristan going to 'boot camp' in NC yet?

dys

I watched the first episode of that and was thinking it looked familiar! Interesting twist in that first episode but I still wasn't that invested. Great cast though.

dys

Volvo was like the quintessential New Englander car around this time. I learned to drive in an '88 Volvo 240.

Peter

Emily was really onto something with that tape recorder.

Peter

Are the people of Stars Hollow really terrified of Metalica?

Peter

I love how Emily is the Lorelai of Hartford's social scene.

Peter

A recurring pattern of this show is Emily attempting to use Rory as a do over for everything that went wrong with Lorelai. Rory should not be at a debutant ball...

Peter

Rory essentially considers Richard and Emily's world a novelty, which is why she is willing to do something she probably will find boring or unpleasant. While Lorelai was forced into it that life for sixteen years and can't think of it as anything less than torture.

UnKay

My dad made his problems everyone else's, he was unhappy and unpleasant all the time, and was also phased out of his job when he wasn't ready. He wanted to work until he dropped, but they had to let him go. It is kind of humiliating to be let go like that, but he ofc doesn't handle anything well. I feel bad, but some people do make work their entire identity, especially under subscription to patriarchal "provider" expectations", and they really struggle otherwise.

The Inedible Mattman!

Once again, I love how this important moment in Lorylai's life (Christopher can't be with her) is pontificated by the troubadour playing. It's so interesting that music defines these moments, and this show, in a very diegetic way.

Youtalkingtome

I think dressing up and going to a cocktail party could be fun. Only way I'd be into a situation like this, is if I can use a funny accent.

Youtalkingtome

I mean it's all about keeping appearances and status. Could be fun, but I would just be uncomfortable. Sweats and a cheeseburger is much more my speed

AlecSinWonderland

I find it amusing that Emily reminds you of Midge because while watching The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel with my siblings, I often joked that Midge was a young Emily Gilmore. Midge being a characters raised by a mother with strict expectations regarding upper-class etiquette. Emily embodies this as a wife who doesn't discuss her problems because it's considered impolite or improper—she strives for perfection, much like Midge did during her marriage. I feel like that's the reason I give Emily a lot of leeway. She's the product of her upbringing, shaped by a world that judges people on their propriety, and also by the era she grew up in. Not that I always agree with Emily, She lashes out aggressively and without caution of how hard and often she hits below the belt.

fire12wife

Love this episode, but next week is even better! Then episode 10 is one of the best in the whole series! I love seeing you guys experience it all, for the first time! So much story left to tell!!! This show will be with you for the rest of your life... your friend and comfort!

Youtalkingtome

Emily definitely has her ups and downs (she can be incredibly wise and frustrating in the same episode), but I agree. Her rigid upbringing did a number on her.

Roland

Very disappointed not to see Marion Coatsworth-Hey at the Debutants' Ball...

cruzinbosco

Just so you know, this episode is not tagged. I thought it was lost at first because it wasn't showing up in the search or collections. But it's just not tagged. :)