I never saw an episode of Gilmore Girls when it originally ran in 2000 through 2007. Because of the anticipated Netflix mini-series, I was curious to know what the show was about, therefore, I started renting the DVDs from the library and I'm currently binge-watching Season 2. For those of you who have never watched the show, it's about a single mother Lorelai (played by Lauren Graham), who became pregnant at age 16, and her teenage daughter Rory (played by Alexis Bledel); mother and daughter both reside in a fictional small town called Stars Hollow, Connecticut. Rory's father, Christopher (played by David Sutcliffe) also makes a few appearances on the show, but is mostly a deadbeat dad. The other main characters are Lorelai's mother Emily (played by Kelly Bishop) and father Richard (played by Edward Herrmann). The rest of the cast is made up of the quirky townspeople who reside in Stars Hollow and Rory's classmates at the snobbish private school she attends. Lorelai's relationship with her wealthy and controlling parents is tense, especially with her mother, which is in contrast with the close mother and daughter relationship that Lorelai and Rory share. In fact, Lorelai and Rory seem more like best friends rather than mother and daughter. Their relationship reminds me of the special bond I shared with my own mother, perhaps that is why I love this show so much. Plus, the charming small town they live in and the quirky townspeople gives the show so much warmth and wit. But the stars of this show are Lorelai and Rory, their close mother/daughter bond, the witty, rapid and often sarcastic dialogue makes the show extremely entertaining. Gilmore Girls just makes me feel warm and fuzzy. General observations about the show:
They do a lot of walking in Stars Hollow. I'm always wondering where are they going? Or are they out for a stroll? Do people walk everywhere in small towns? Other than NYC, I never see people walking.
Lorelai and Rory eat a lot of junk food and they eat at Luke's (the town's diner) everyday. It looks like the only healthy meal they eat is at their weekly Friday dinner at Lorelai's parent's house. Realistically, both mother and daughter should be obese. But I guess it's possible that they both have a high metabolism or perhaps it's all that coffee they are drinking, walking and talking a mile a minute burns off calories. Ha!
It is cool to have your mom be your best friend, but realistically, your mom will make you eat vegetables, will discipline you and sets limits.
How is it that Lorelai, a single mother, who got pregnant at 16, is financially independent and self-sufficient? Also, has her own house? Also, wants to buy a bed and breakfast with Sookie (the chef at the Independence Inn, where Lorelai works). Not possible, even in 2000.
I'm often amused by Lorelai's clothing style. Did we really wear crop tops back in 2000? Crop tops are extremely unflattering on the majority of women's figures.
I like all the characters on the show except Michel, the concierge at the Independence Inn. How in the world did he get that job? He is extremely rude and his fake French accent drives me up a wall.
1. What is your middle name? I don't have a middle name. 2. What is your favorite drink? Coffee. 3. What is your favorite song at the moment? Cheap Trills, by Sia. 4. What is your favorite book of all time? Wuthering Heights. 5. What TV shows are you currently watching? Gilmore Girls, Season 2, Dark Shadows on YouTube, Project Runway, Survivor. 6. Favorite movie? Some of my favorites are Breakfast at Tiffany's, Casablanca and The Wizard of Oz. 7. What is your favorite shop? I don't have a favorite, but I love thrift stores or anyplace I can get a bargain. 8. How tall are you? 5 ft. I'm a shorty. 9. PC or Mac? PC, but I would love a Mac. 10. Favorite resturant? Agatina's or The Brookhouse. 11. How many siblings do you have? Two brothers, one is deceased. 12. Do you speak any other language? I can manage Italian, but I'm not fluent. 13. Favorite perfume? Glow perfume by Jennifer Lopez. 14. Are you a morning or night person? Night. 15. Are you a collector of anything? Sweaters, bears and dust (joking). 16. What is your favorite animal? Dog. 17. Are you addicted to a video/computer game? Which one? Candy Crush, but that is the only one. 18. What is your go-to drink at a bar? Wine spritzer. 19. What is your favorite junk food? French fries, chocolate, ice cream. 20. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? NYC. 21. If you were an animal, what would your be? A bird, because they can fly and that is amazing. 22. How would you describe your style? I love classics and boho or basically anything I'm comfortable in. 23. What are your best 3 personality traits? Funny, kind-hearted, helpful. 24. What are your worst 3 personality traits? Moody, sarcastic, lazy. 25. What is your favorite thing to do on a Saturday night? Movie and popcorn.
Women should be paid equal to men for the same job responsibilities.
Equal job opportunities for men and women. A woman who is qualified can do a job just as well as a man.
Outdated female stereotypes: women are not as smart as men, women are the weaker sex, a woman's place is in the home to serve her husband and children, labels like old maid, slut.
Women are not sex objects and should not be treated like a piece of meat.
Women should never be denied education or getting ahead in life because of their gender.
Reasons why I am not a radical feminazi:
Because feminism was created so that both genders are equal, but equal does not mean identical.
Because I don't want to be identified as a victim and I don't want entitlements or special favors based on my gender.
Because I do not hate men.
Because women can be whoever they want to be and should not be shamed for choosing the traditional roles of mom and housewife.
Because all women are not created equal, i.e., attractiveness, intelligence, personality.
Because I do not automatically stand up for women just because we are the same gender. I judge all men and women on whether (or not) they are a decent human being.
Sexual promiscuity is not liberating, but I do not think women should be shamed.
Because opening the door or offering your seat to a female on a crowded bus shows you have manners. There is nothing sexist about being chivalrous.
