I discovered the show the summer before I started college. It was often on during the time I worked out, so it (ironically) became my motivation to hop on the treadmill at 11:00 a.m. on days I wasn't opening at Domino's. I stumbled upon the show during its worst arc (basically all of season 6) and was introduced to both Rory and Logan at their worst.
Which is probably why it took another summer of workouts for me to really get hooked on the show. While watching sporadic episodes, I related to Rory's shyness and love for books, I was constantly amused by Lorelai, and I wanted to live in Stars Hollow. I loved the humor of the show, and the further I got into my college education, the more references I understood. By my junior year of college I had watched every episode, and it has since become my go-to when I need something comforting and funny.
And like other devoted Gillys, the show has affected the way I live in seemingly odd ways.
- My hair progression tends to follow Rory's.
- Whenever I order pizza to complement movie watching, I sit on the floor and lean against the couch while I eat.
- I eat Pop Tarts a lot more than I did as a kid.
- I know what my order would be if I ever ate at Luke's Diner—the largest cheeseburger in the world Luke makes for Lorelai in the pilot (I think), which she doesn't even touch. Still mad at her about that.
- I am ashamed that I have never seen Casablanca.
Not to mention there's a Gilmore quote for every situation.
When you are fed up with people: "People are particularly stupid today. I can't talk to any more of them."
When you're not in the mood for being single: "It's all any of us wants, to find a nice person to hang out with until we drop dead. Not a lot to ask!"
When someone is freaking out about looking moronic in front of someone they like: "I'm afraid that once your heart's involved, it all comes out in moron."
When your boss doesn't appreciate you: "If I am going to be treated like a dog, I would like a cookie and a raise."
When you really need to insult someone: "Butt-faced miscreant!"
When someone won't give your stubbornness the benefit of the doubt: "I can be flexible. As long as everything is exactly the way I want it, I'm totally flexible."
When you're so frustrated you have to make up a new word: "That makes me so mad. And so sad. I'm smad."
When you need to quickly change the subject: "I love shrimp!"
Every Monday morning: "I feel like crap on toast."
When you're worried about not having a life: "Years from now, I want to read an in-depth biography of myself and not puke."
When someone gives you leftovers: "You brought us used dessert?"
When someone tries to get you to sit down when you'd rather stand: "Can't. These aren't my pants."
And, of course, when words just can't express your exasperation, you can always say: "Oy with the poodles already."
I don't think I'll ever stop re-watching this show, no matter how dated it gets. I get the feeling that Lorelai would approve.
When you are fed up with people: "People are particularly stupid today. I can't talk to any more of them."
When you're not in the mood for being single: "It's all any of us wants, to find a nice person to hang out with until we drop dead. Not a lot to ask!"
When someone is freaking out about looking moronic in front of someone they like: "I'm afraid that once your heart's involved, it all comes out in moron."
When your boss doesn't appreciate you: "If I am going to be treated like a dog, I would like a cookie and a raise."
When you really need to insult someone: "Butt-faced miscreant!"
When someone won't give your stubbornness the benefit of the doubt: "I can be flexible. As long as everything is exactly the way I want it, I'm totally flexible."
When you're so frustrated you have to make up a new word: "That makes me so mad. And so sad. I'm smad."
When you need to quickly change the subject: "I love shrimp!"
Every Monday morning: "I feel like crap on toast."
When you're worried about not having a life: "Years from now, I want to read an in-depth biography of myself and not puke."
When someone gives you leftovers: "You brought us used dessert?"
When someone tries to get you to sit down when you'd rather stand: "Can't. These aren't my pants."
And, of course, when words just can't express your exasperation, you can always say: "Oy with the poodles already."
I don't think I'll ever stop re-watching this show, no matter how dated it gets. I get the feeling that Lorelai would approve.
Eating is a dangerous thing when Gilmore Girls is involved.
ReplyDeleteThis brought back so many good memories! I wish Gilmore girls came in at the gym bikes :p
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