So much about this show is molded and informed by the era. In the 90s, a full-time maid who was living rent-free in a shack for 8 years could save up enough to pay the down payment on a cute little one-bedroom house in a small town-notably, Rory's room was likely a dining room converted into a bedroom, which is why the doorway is different and it's right next to the kitchen. The interior design is very New England/East Coast, country style, with some funky lamps and knickknacks thrown in, quite popular in the late 90s and the set designers did a good job making everything look used and worn, like irl we have furniture and appliances from different eras. I love that Rory's little stereo could've come out that year, but her bed frame and a lot of the kitchen appliances are much older. It's giving thrift store, it's giving yard sale, and canonically Lorelai squirreled away a lot of stuff from the inn that was going to be thrown out. Likewise, a coffee at Luke's was only $0.75/£0.57 (until he raised the price by another quarter several seasons later). Eggs, toast, pancakes, and bacon would have cost about $11 in total, and you'll notice Lorelai and Rory never order full plates separately, they decide together what each person wants and then consistently throughout the series split a plate, so that's $5.50 for each. Gilmore Girls at this point is a period piece lmfao, hope you enjoy the show!
Inns (especially in New England) are somewhat prestigious in the US. Like artisan hospitality. Which is why Lorelei’s into it. I think she looks at people in her life for better or worse, as characters, so having an inn is like playing sims to her.
Yeah, I’d say the term “Inn” is pretty common in the US. Typically used for places that are smaller than a “hotel” and probably more often for those outside of a “big city” setting. And, for sure, places like her inn are more like small, boutique hotels… giving “charming” and maybe “quaint”. Hers seems to be the one nice place to stay in this small town. Stars Hollow is a not really big enough for a more regular type of nicer hotel. (And would probably hate any kind of franchised anything anyway.) People who want a Marriott or a Hilton or similar would drive 30 mins to Hartford, which is larger. (This is where Rory’s grandparents live and where her new school, Chilton, is located.)
If you see a place in the US to stay that has “Inn” in the title, it’s probably got a “classy/cozy” vibe… or it wants you to think it does, lol. Oh! And I said this in another comment, but just have to drop here too that there actually IS a backstory reason for why Lorelei works at an Inn. 😊
Rory is annoying: clocked Friday night dinner not being a large request: clocked Dean’s a trash person: immediately clocked Emily being her, an icon, the moment: clocked
Having a weekly dinner with someone not being a large request really depends on how toxic the person/relationship is… I’m not saying this is necessarily a comment on this instance (I think you’ll have to watch and decide for yourself). But just that there are good reasons to distance yourself from some people… and this could be the case here.
@@Danischmell ok so it’s for 50,000 dollars. One dinner a week for 2-3 hours with someone toxic is a deal any working class person would take as Sookie often alludes to. Also I’ve watched this show dozens of times. So given the context of the show, her parents are not that bad to her. Toxic, absolutely, but the show is predicated on exploring this dynamic. Which would not be possible if either Richard or Emily were entirely unforgivable
@@Meanie74 Oh, yes! To be clear, it is SO worth the “cost”… and a deal I’d definitely take! I was just meaning that I could understand how that “cost” could feel heavy. But not at all that the cost was too high! Lorelei’s amazingly lucky to have that option to go to!
@@Danischmell yes exactly! Like the termite plot line. Lorelei has the option to keep her house, only because Emily and she acts like this is an absolute tragedy. Gurl that’s an option that is entirely a privilege, no one else has. Even your kid knows this is a no brainer. Yea Emily is going to hold this over her head, but so what? She already does that, with the other loan. Lorelei’s pride is a literal privilege.
Lorelei in our folklore is a siren, sitting/singing upon a hillside at the Rhine river, causing sailors to crash their ships because they are attracted by and distracted by her beauty. Somehow, I've always found it a very fitting name for Lorelai Gilmore. Loved this show as a young teen in the early 00s and now just think it's unbearable 😂
I hope you’re going to do more! As for your questions, there’s actually back story on why the inn… so keep watching! As for Dean, I think it’s her first real “someone my age who seems cute is noticing me” kind of thing.
Wow usually people don't hate Rory until later seasons, you've got her down already! And Dean... well, strap yourself in! ( yes please to more Gilmore girls ep reviews)
The New England area of the States (New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, etc.) probably has a lot of bed and breakfast "inns" and other type of cozy hotels like that, so they're establishing the setting. The inn fits the area in which they live. (Very autumnal as well, lol)
@@BridgetteAmofah Well, to be fair, they do have an episode involving some medieval / Renaissance-fair sort of stuff going on at the inn, lol. So you're not really wrong! 😄🤣 It fits!
I grew up in New England. And, good lord, there are SO MANY inns! Especially in the more rural areas. I lived for a few years in the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts and there must be at least 500 inns in that county alone. 😂
Oh boy if you don't like Rory now....if doesn't bode well for what's to come😅. And yes you nailed it straight away: Rory and Lorelai are absolutely 'not like other girls' coded. Sadly quite inevitable for the early 2000s.
"worried about the characters of colour" - lol UK Aunty solidarity is on point & looking out for the QTBIPOC folks - as someone who grew up South Asian in this part of the world during the 80s pre-internet - your concern is justified!!! XOXO
You NEED to watch Desperate housewives if you haven't already and make a video about it I love your commentary on Gilmore girls so far, and I feel it would be so fun to hear your thoughts on such an unhinged show such as DH. The main characters are soo layered and the seasonal plots are so juicy, except season 2 thta would take you on a field trip with how they treated the only black storyline. But apart from that we need a more insight onto this show and I feel like yours would be the wind of fresh air DH needs after being produced by the 2000s.
Thank you! I’ve NEVER seen desperate housewives, you are SELLING it! I need to make time for it! I have never seen Gossip Girl either and was thinking of making that series alongside Gilmore Girls….
So I had heard so many people give this show glowing reviews, but I couldn't even make it through the toxicity of the first episode. That said, I'm still curious to get a general synopsis, so I'm here to hear someone else complain about it 🤣
@@Lenci_the_Nugget annoyingly I don’t hate it! A lot of characters are sooooo annoying but it is pretty well written (mostly) . Do stick around, another video just being uploaded NOW!
I barely watch these reviews but you make it so funny and point out everything I noticed rewatching it as an adult ahahaha your humor is so fun, before I knew it the videos was over. Definitely won a sub
As someone who grew up watching 'Gilmore Girls', I definitely hear you on your criticisms (and your worry about characters of colour/queer characters 💀). When I go back to it, it's usually the second or third season for (problematic fave) Jess Mariano 😅. Love your jumper btw
@@BridgetteAmofahthe first seasons of the show have problematic elements but the dialogue is good, imo. It's definitely It's own style. After season 4 things get very out of control
I FEEL THISSS!! People always are like “YESS sweater weather, time to get hot cocoa and watch Gilmore girls!!” And I’m over here like “what the heck is Gilmore girls 😭😭”
Inns tend to be more in the country than the city and sometimes have stables or places you can keep your horse. There are a few innkeepers on TV, like Dick Loudon on _Newhart,_ as they are good places to have quirky things occur. Also seem to have some land attached and possible (not mandatory) activities whereas a hotel is pretty much inside the hotel. I think.
I think I liked her at first because she was different from a lot of the other young female characters of the time -- she was a bit socially awkward, not particularly experienced, she liked reading, she was smart, and the show embraced those qualities in her. (Plus, she had a great relationship with her mom at a time when my relationship with my own mom involved a lot of fighting, so I think I yearned for a more harmonious relationship like theirs.) BUT... they definitely take her on a journey that I do not love and by the end I don't like her anymore, lol.
The actor that plays Michel, Yanic Truesdale is Canadian and speaks French. Yanic started out on French speaking Canadian shows before Gilmore Girls so it's kind of funny they have him doing such an over the top accent. I have watched this show way too many times and gone back and forth between loving and hating all of the characters. Lorelei is so frustratingly stubborn, short sighted, and childish but also fun in a manic sort of way.
@@sasamafrass it’s a wild ride for sure and I feel the same about the characters already! Especially Lorelai, in some ways her manic childishness is relatable to me!
I’ve tried to watch Gilmore girls like 4 times because on paper it’s like the vibes I’m totally into but I’ve never made it past like halfway through season one maximum. 😂 I cannot get into it. I want to love it so much
Heehee, I agree... Cozy is such a basic b*tch thing. I would know.😂😂😂 I haven't ever watch Gilmore Girls before but I had friends who just loved it. Maybe I'll have to start watching for "Cozy Season" too. ❤❤❤❤
I genuinely enjoyed this review, your thoughts/opinions about gg is quite similar to mines though Im obsessed with this show 🥲 Also as far as Rory’s character goes , she goes from just a brat to an insufferable pick me . Her and lorelai are a weird pair.
"it's giving codependence" - the show in three words lmao
So much about this show is molded and informed by the era. In the 90s, a full-time maid who was living rent-free in a shack for 8 years could save up enough to pay the down payment on a cute little one-bedroom house in a small town-notably, Rory's room was likely a dining room converted into a bedroom, which is why the doorway is different and it's right next to the kitchen. The interior design is very New England/East Coast, country style, with some funky lamps and knickknacks thrown in, quite popular in the late 90s and the set designers did a good job making everything look used and worn, like irl we have furniture and appliances from different eras. I love that Rory's little stereo could've come out that year, but her bed frame and a lot of the kitchen appliances are much older. It's giving thrift store, it's giving yard sale, and canonically Lorelai squirreled away a lot of stuff from the inn that was going to be thrown out.
Likewise, a coffee at Luke's was only $0.75/£0.57 (until he raised the price by another quarter several seasons later). Eggs, toast, pancakes, and bacon would have cost about $11 in total, and you'll notice Lorelai and Rory never order full plates separately, they decide together what each person wants and then consistently throughout the series split a plate, so that's $5.50 for each. Gilmore Girls at this point is a period piece lmfao, hope you enjoy the show!
Ok slay!! Giving us Historian Realness!! 💅🏿 thank you so so much Xx
@@BridgetteAmofah Always, subscribed!
the way you immediately clocked dean's awful vibes omg.. it just gets worse girl 💀
I’m strapped in…..👀
Inns (especially in New England) are somewhat prestigious in the US. Like artisan hospitality. Which is why Lorelei’s into it. I think she looks at people in her life for better or worse, as characters, so having an inn is like playing sims to her.
Oooh not the tea! Thank you for it! I’m about to watch episode 2 and fearing Lorelai may start to grate on me…. Watch this space!
Yeah, I’d say the term “Inn” is pretty common in the US. Typically used for places that are smaller than a “hotel” and probably more often for those outside of a “big city” setting.
And, for sure, places like her inn are more like small, boutique hotels… giving “charming” and maybe “quaint”.
Hers seems to be the one nice place to stay in this small town. Stars Hollow is a not really big enough for a more regular type of nicer hotel. (And would probably hate any kind of franchised anything anyway.) People who want a Marriott or a Hilton or similar would drive 30 mins to Hartford, which is larger. (This is where Rory’s grandparents live and where her new school, Chilton, is located.)
If you see a place in the US to stay that has “Inn” in the title, it’s probably got a “classy/cozy” vibe… or it wants you to think it does, lol.
Oh! And I said this in another comment, but just have to drop here too that there actually IS a backstory reason for why Lorelei works at an Inn. 😊
@@Danischmell sorry I was kinda harsh to you in that other comment. Mia’s great
Rory is annoying: clocked
Friday night dinner not being a large request: clocked
Dean’s a trash person: immediately clocked
Emily being her, an icon, the moment: clocked
Having a weekly dinner with someone not being a large request really depends on how toxic the person/relationship is… I’m not saying this is necessarily a comment on this instance (I think you’ll have to watch and decide for yourself). But just that there are good reasons to distance yourself from some people… and this could be the case here.
@@Danischmell ok so it’s for 50,000 dollars. One dinner a week for 2-3 hours with someone toxic is a deal any working class person would take as Sookie often alludes to. Also I’ve watched this show dozens of times. So given the context of the show, her parents are not that bad to her. Toxic, absolutely, but the show is predicated on exploring this dynamic. Which would not be possible if either Richard or Emily were entirely unforgivable
@@Meanie74 Oh, yes! To be clear, it is SO worth the “cost”… and a deal I’d definitely take! I was just meaning that I could understand how that “cost” could feel heavy. But not at all that the cost was too high! Lorelei’s amazingly lucky to have that option to go to!
@@Meanie74 oh! And for what it’s worth, totally agree about Dean, lol. He’s my sister’s fave and i do not get it.
@@Danischmell yes exactly! Like the termite plot line. Lorelei has the option to keep her house, only because Emily and she acts like this is an absolute tragedy. Gurl that’s an option that is entirely a privilege, no one else has. Even your kid knows this is a no brainer. Yea Emily is going to hold this over her head, but so what? She already does that, with the other loan. Lorelei’s pride is a literal privilege.
Lorelei in our folklore is a siren, sitting/singing upon a hillside at the Rhine river, causing sailors to crash their ships because they are attracted by and distracted by her beauty. Somehow, I've always found it a very fitting name for Lorelai Gilmore.
Loved this show as a young teen in the early 00s and now just think it's unbearable 😂
I LOVE this!!!
I hope you’re going to do more! As for your questions, there’s actually back story on why the inn… so keep watching! As for Dean, I think it’s her first real “someone my age who seems cute is noticing me” kind of thing.
Oooh ok, I will try and stay invested. There should be a new video this Sunday…
Wow usually people don't hate Rory until later seasons, you've got her down already! And Dean... well, strap yourself in! ( yes please to more Gilmore girls ep reviews)
Coming on Sunday!
The New England area of the States (New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, etc.) probably has a lot of bed and breakfast "inns" and other type of cozy hotels like that, so they're establishing the setting. The inn fits the area in which they live. (Very autumnal as well, lol)
Ahhh I see! It’s so medieval sounding to me!
@@BridgetteAmofah Well, to be fair, they do have an episode involving some medieval / Renaissance-fair sort of stuff going on at the inn, lol. So you're not really wrong! 😄🤣 It fits!
@@BridgetteAmofah Tbh, it's that way because that's where the Pilgrims first settled.
I grew up in New England. And, good lord, there are SO MANY inns! Especially in the more rural areas. I lived for a few years in the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts and there must be at least 500 inns in that county alone. 😂
@@alyzu4755I feel like I’m missing out!
Oh boy if you don't like Rory now....if doesn't bode well for what's to come😅.
And yes you nailed it straight away: Rory and Lorelai are absolutely 'not like other girls' coded. Sadly quite inevitable for the early 2000s.
"worried about the characters of colour" - lol UK Aunty solidarity is on point & looking out for the QTBIPOC folks - as someone who grew up South Asian in this part of the world during the 80s pre-internet - your concern is justified!!! XOXO
You NEED to watch Desperate housewives if you haven't already and make a video about it I love your commentary on Gilmore girls so far, and I feel it would be so fun to hear your thoughts on such an unhinged show such as DH. The main characters are soo layered and the seasonal plots are so juicy, except season 2 thta would take you on a field trip with how they treated the only black storyline. But apart from that we need a more insight onto this show and I feel like yours would be the wind of fresh air DH needs after being produced by the 2000s.
Thank you! I’ve NEVER seen desperate housewives, you are SELLING it! I need to make time for it! I have never seen Gossip Girl either and was thinking of making that series alongside Gilmore Girls….
I started watching Gilmore girls a few months ago. I'm on season 5 now. The mother daughter relationships are what keep me hooked on the show.
Ok, maybe I should keep watching… but I am scared !
QUEEN I didn't know I needed your take on this show until I saw this video in my feed!!!
Yaaaaaaasssss!
Lorelei is a cliff in Germany, popularized by poem by German poet Heinrich Heine
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
The older I get, the more I’ve come to loathe Rory. I usually don’t watch past season 4 anymore if I rewatch
me too, the chilton episodes are the only good ones. even those rory is kind of insufferable but nowhere as bad as college rory
Lawd. I mean my curiosity is peaking !
@@amna6024 literally. I blame ASP for her pure lack of awareness and even desire to care when it comes to Rory’s arc. I’ll never get over it.
@@BridgetteAmofah just keep watching!!
"loathe" sounds like a too strong of a word for a fictional girl character. weird but ok
lorelai is such a normal name to me lmaoooo
Hahhahahahahhahaha! I’ve literally never heard of it!!!
So I had heard so many people give this show glowing reviews, but I couldn't even make it through the toxicity of the first episode.
That said, I'm still curious to get a general synopsis, so I'm here to hear someone else complain about it 🤣
@@Lenci_the_Nugget annoyingly I don’t hate it! A lot of characters are sooooo annoying but it is pretty well written (mostly) . Do stick around, another video just being uploaded NOW!
@BridgetteAmofah I'm along for the ride!
I barely watch these reviews but you make it so funny and point out everything I noticed rewatching it as an adult ahahaha your humor is so fun, before I knew it the videos was over. Definitely won a sub
Ah thank you so much!!! I really appreciate it and you
As someone who grew up watching 'Gilmore Girls', I definitely hear you on your criticisms (and your worry about characters of colour/queer characters 💀). When I go back to it, it's usually the second or third season for (problematic fave) Jess Mariano 😅. Love your jumper btw
Ok I’m scared now..but also maybe invested?!
@@BridgetteAmofahthe first seasons of the show have problematic elements but the dialogue is good, imo. It's definitely It's own style. After season 4 things get very out of control
New subscriber. I've watched so many reactions, but it's a fun change to hear a summary of an initial reaction.
What A Ride. I’ve finished episode 2……👀
"Run giiiiiirl, ruuuuuuuuuun"😭
I FEEL THISSS!! People always are like “YESS sweater weather, time to get hot cocoa and watch Gilmore girls!!” And I’m over here like “what the heck is Gilmore girls 😭😭”
Inns tend to be more in the country than the city and sometimes have stables or places you can keep your horse. There are a few innkeepers on TV, like Dick Loudon on _Newhart,_ as they are good places to have quirky things occur. Also seem to have some land attached and possible (not mandatory) activities whereas a hotel is pretty much inside the hotel. I think.
damn, not kidding with cynical. i feel like a hopeless romantic in comparison
Hahahahahaha!
rory is seriously the worst. I remember even while the show was on air I was confused as to why people loved her so much
I mean she’s definitely NOT getting my vote so far! She’s annoyingggggggg!
I think I liked her at first because she was different from a lot of the other young female characters of the time -- she was a bit socially awkward, not particularly experienced, she liked reading, she was smart, and the show embraced those qualities in her. (Plus, she had a great relationship with her mom at a time when my relationship with my own mom involved a lot of fighting, so I think I yearned for a more harmonious relationship like theirs.)
BUT... they definitely take her on a journey that I do not love and by the end I don't like her anymore, lol.
I love the aesthetics of this show, including Lorelei’s house lol. All the characters suck though. Entitled hypocrites all.
Ha ha! You know I actually LOVE an old people aesthetic, I’m just gonna need Lorelai to give me some cohesion!
The actor that plays Michel, Yanic Truesdale is Canadian and speaks French. Yanic started out on French speaking Canadian shows before Gilmore Girls so it's kind of funny they have him doing such an over the top accent.
I have watched this show way too many times and gone back and forth between loving and hating all of the characters. Lorelei is so frustratingly stubborn, short sighted, and childish but also fun in a manic sort of way.
@@sasamafrass it’s a wild ride for sure and I feel the same about the characters already! Especially Lorelai, in some ways her manic childishness is relatable to me!
I have friends who are really into this show, so I tried to watch it but couldn't get through the first episode. Thank you for your sacrifice!
I volunteer as tribute! You’re welcome
I love this series you’re doing! Your comments are goooood
Thank you! Happy to have you :-)
I’ve tried to watch Gilmore girls like 4 times because on paper it’s like the vibes I’m totally into but I’ve never made it past like halfway through season one maximum. 😂 I cannot get into it. I want to love it so much
We can do this! Let’s go through the trenches together!!
ok i’m a sucker for talent so the ending actually got me to subscribe
💅🏿💅🏿💅🏿 thank you!
Such a GOATED show, I hope you enjoy the journey!
I’m scared… I think I’m invested !
I don't think the guy flirting with Lorelai and Rory is from this town.
Love me some Gilmore Girls ❤
I'd like to see more Gilmore Girls reaction... i would also love to see you react to / review Netflix's One Day
Well episode 2 is coming this Sunday! Ooh I skim watched One Day! It didn’t grab me, and I felt guilty, cause everyone else was bawling!
@@BridgetteAmofah well I'm looking forward to seeing more GG but disappointed I don't get your commentary on One Day... One Day is a slow burn tbf
Yeah, I think Lorelai is just a name, but you should hear mine.
Fair
Um so yes react to the fact whole thing pleaseee❤
It’s happening!!!
Loving this review!!
Thank you! Welcome! X
If you're a cynic, the Gilmore Girls movie would be PERFECT for you. 🙃
I love your comment. Do go on
Heehee, I agree... Cozy is such a basic b*tch thing. I would know.😂😂😂
I haven't ever watch Gilmore Girls before but I had friends who just loved it. Maybe I'll have to start watching for "Cozy Season" too. ❤❤❤❤
wait your my new favorite person
Well thank you for being here!💅🏿
I love this review series!!🫶 Can’t wait for the next episode🫶
@@AK-bt3dz whoop whoop! It’s incoming this Sunday!
I genuinely enjoyed this review, your thoughts/opinions about gg is quite similar to mines though Im obsessed with this show 🥲
Also as far as Rory’s character goes , she goes from just a brat to an insufferable pick me .
Her and lorelai are a weird pair.
I’m slightly worried that I’m gonna become obsessed too!