Gilmore Girls? What am I missing?

[Anonymous]

DD12 just asked me to start watching with her. I never watched in real time, though I know it has a cult-like following. We are one episode in and man, what a quirky show. What’s the mass appeal? Is it just nostalgia over a coming of age show?

[Anonymous]

50% of Americans have IQs below 100.

[Anonymous]

I've never understood the fascination with this show. I gave it a really good go and never got into it. It boggles the mind.

[Anonymous]

I watched it in real time and was the same age as Rory and also went to a private school. I liked the mom/daughter relationship and the quirky characters. :shrug:

[Anonymous]

Watch the whole thing and come back.

A lot of people have an agenda against the show today

[Anonymous]

Clever writing, chock full of pop references that are very entertaining. Heartwarming stories, humor, (mostly) charismatic cast. I recently watched with my 11 yo daughter and we both loved it, and it was a great opportunity to discuss an array of life lessons. But in my experience people either adore Amy Sherman-Palladino projects or dislike them, not much middle ground.

[Anonymous]

I hated it as a tween/young teen when it was on the air. I found it so annoying and trying too hard.

I love the creators other show though- the marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DD12 just asked me to start watching with her. I never watched in real time, though I know it has a cult-like following. We are one episode in and man, what a quirky show. What’s the mass appeal? Is it just nostalgia over a coming of age show?

It is one of those shows that did not be well. In the end, Paris and Emily are the best characters.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DD12 just asked me to start watching with her. I never watched in real time, though I know it has a cult-like following. We are one episode in and man, what a quirky show. What’s the mass appeal? Is it just nostalgia over a coming of age show?

It is one of those shows that did not agewell. In the end, Paris and Emily are the best characters.

[Anonymous]

I honestly never liked that show; as an adult, I found out why. Not a fan; VERY dishonest and narcissistic ideas about womanhood, female bonding, etc.

[Anonymous]

It's mainly escapism. A cute quirky charming New England town. Family and generational drama. Watching it now I realize how often they fall back into money despite the "riches to rags" story and how overall white it is, but I still love it. It's clever and comforting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DD12 just asked me to start watching with her. I never watched in real time, though I know it has a cult-like following. We are one episode in and man, what a quirky show. What’s the mass appeal? Is it just nostalgia over a coming of age show?

It is one of those shows that did not be well. In the end, Paris and Emily are the best characters.

Paris and Emily are definitely the best characters.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's mainly escapism. A cute quirky charming New England town. Family and generational drama. Watching it now I realize how often they fall back into money despite the "riches to rags" story and how overall white it is, but I still love it. It's clever and comforting.

+1 I also related to the fraught mother-daughter relationship and envied the close one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's mainly escapism. A cute quirky charming New England town. Family and generational drama. Watching it now I realize how often they fall back into money despite the "riches to rags" story and how overall white it is, but I still love it. It's clever and comforting.

And the lines are quick.

[Anonymous]

It was perfect to watch through midnight feedings with my middle baby. Sweet memories.