For weeks I've been coasting along on a cloud of zen when it comes to the Gilmore Girls. And it's been a happy land. But tonight, I realize what an oblivious land it's been.
I preface everything I'm about to say with (1) I loved this episode and (2) I still love this show, and will until the day I die. That being said...
This episode left me heartbroken. Darn near to the point of tears. Maybe that's because I finally thought we were going to get some issues resolved (L/L issues, that is). And for awhile there it seemed like we were. But in the end, I ended up feeling like nothing was resolved. Instead, I feel like everything's slowly coming completely unraveled, except (in the words of![[profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
enigmaticblues) I don't ever feel like things have yet become completely raveled again since the events of late season five/early season six. I think for the first time I'm truly coming to feel what Lorelai must be feeling, and it hurts. I'm beginning to have serious doubts that this wedding will ever happen. And no, I just cannot be having these thoughts!
What has happened to Luke? He has been replaced by some sort of pod!Luke that I hardly recognize. For years, I have loved this man. And now I'm finding it incredibly difficult to do so. He's been stupid for weeks now. And tonight, he was a complete jackass. My friend who originally got me into this show called me up tonight after the episode for the sole purpose of saying, "Your Luke is a jackass." And the sad thing was, I couldn't deny it. I couldn't defend him. And that hurt. Bad. Don't get me wrong. He had his moments in this episode. When he told Lorelai that he loved her, I was squeeing to the hilltops along with every other fangirl in this world. But once Luke and Lorelai got back to the diner, I darn near cried when Luke didn't ask Lorelai to come to the diner while April was there. This time, he understood just how stupid he was being. This time, he knew just how much he was hurting Lorelai. GAH, Luke! Just...GAH!
The crazy thing is...I'm in love with Logan. It's so bizarre, but at this moment, I would almost rather see Logan than Luke. I would almost rather watch a Rory/Logan scene (they are so adorable!) over a Luke/Lorelai scene. That's just not right. But yes, while I know there are many Logan haters, or at least dislikers, out there, I've joined the Logan bandwagon. And I felt so bad for him at the end of the episode. I would love to see him stand up to his father. It'll be interesting to see what happens. Because to say no to his father would pretty much be to give up the cushy life he has. And that's a lot to give up. I'm very intriguged by this storyline. And I think this episode just took the Rory/Logan journey to a whole other level.
Things I did adore about this episode: (1) Lauren Graham's hair. And the majority of her outfits. I covet that woman's hair and outfits. I used to covet her fiance too. Not so much these days (see above). (2) That Lorelai finally told Luke what she was feeling. And that Luke told her that he loved her. And that he told her that they should elope. And how happy that made her. By far the best part of the episode was when Luke mentioned that they may have been on the beach at the same time when they were kids, and Lorelai said she would have known if he had been there because he would have distracted her. *sigh* Honest to God that made my JavaJunkie heart do somersaults. (3) Oh, and Rory and Lorelai at the gym. I died of laughter throughout that whole scene. That would so be me at a gym. And yes, I shallowly thought that Luke looked hot while playing basketball.
Things that I liked but found very, very strange: (1) Lorelai was jealous of Rory, I think. I completely get why she was. It was just bizarre. And sad. (2) Lorelai, also, was a complete saint in this episode. I would have strangled Luke long before she even got around to blowing up at him. (3) Rory cooking? And Rory going to the gym with Logan? And Rory having been to this place a lot? All so weird my brain can almost not process them
Anyhoo, I could go on forever. But in summary, I still love this show. I think I've just finally had it with what the writers are writing these days. I've been fine for weeks, and tonight, something just made me snap. Why, why, why are we at the end of season six wondering if Luke and Lorelai are going to get married? That's crap. We've waited six years. Just give it to us. Just give it to Lorelai, for pete's sake. Look at her sad, sad face. I just can't take it. And why, why, why have they taken a character who up to this point has been the love of my life and turned him into something I hardly recognize? Grrr. Just grrr.
I'm sure, given time, I will begin to think more rationally. But there you have it for now. I guess I've finally found something to say.
I preface everything I'm about to say with (1) I loved this episode and (2) I still love this show, and will until the day I die. That being said...
This episode left me heartbroken. Darn near to the point of tears. Maybe that's because I finally thought we were going to get some issues resolved (L/L issues, that is). And for awhile there it seemed like we were. But in the end, I ended up feeling like nothing was resolved. Instead, I feel like everything's slowly coming completely unraveled, except (in the words of
enigmaticblues) I don't ever feel like things have yet become completely raveled again since the events of late season five/early season six. I think for the first time I'm truly coming to feel what Lorelai must be feeling, and it hurts. I'm beginning to have serious doubts that this wedding will ever happen. And no, I just cannot be having these thoughts!What has happened to Luke? He has been replaced by some sort of pod!Luke that I hardly recognize. For years, I have loved this man. And now I'm finding it incredibly difficult to do so. He's been stupid for weeks now. And tonight, he was a complete jackass. My friend who originally got me into this show called me up tonight after the episode for the sole purpose of saying, "Your Luke is a jackass." And the sad thing was, I couldn't deny it. I couldn't defend him. And that hurt. Bad. Don't get me wrong. He had his moments in this episode. When he told Lorelai that he loved her, I was squeeing to the hilltops along with every other fangirl in this world. But once Luke and Lorelai got back to the diner, I darn near cried when Luke didn't ask Lorelai to come to the diner while April was there. This time, he understood just how stupid he was being. This time, he knew just how much he was hurting Lorelai. GAH, Luke! Just...GAH!
The crazy thing is...I'm in love with Logan. It's so bizarre, but at this moment, I would almost rather see Logan than Luke. I would almost rather watch a Rory/Logan scene (they are so adorable!) over a Luke/Lorelai scene. That's just not right. But yes, while I know there are many Logan haters, or at least dislikers, out there, I've joined the Logan bandwagon. And I felt so bad for him at the end of the episode. I would love to see him stand up to his father. It'll be interesting to see what happens. Because to say no to his father would pretty much be to give up the cushy life he has. And that's a lot to give up. I'm very intriguged by this storyline. And I think this episode just took the Rory/Logan journey to a whole other level.
Things I did adore about this episode: (1) Lauren Graham's hair. And the majority of her outfits. I covet that woman's hair and outfits. I used to covet her fiance too. Not so much these days (see above). (2) That Lorelai finally told Luke what she was feeling. And that Luke told her that he loved her. And that he told her that they should elope. And how happy that made her. By far the best part of the episode was when Luke mentioned that they may have been on the beach at the same time when they were kids, and Lorelai said she would have known if he had been there because he would have distracted her. *sigh* Honest to God that made my JavaJunkie heart do somersaults. (3) Oh, and Rory and Lorelai at the gym. I died of laughter throughout that whole scene. That would so be me at a gym. And yes, I shallowly thought that Luke looked hot while playing basketball.
Things that I liked but found very, very strange: (1) Lorelai was jealous of Rory, I think. I completely get why she was. It was just bizarre. And sad. (2) Lorelai, also, was a complete saint in this episode. I would have strangled Luke long before she even got around to blowing up at him. (3) Rory cooking? And Rory going to the gym with Logan? And Rory having been to this place a lot? All so weird my brain can almost not process them
Anyhoo, I could go on forever. But in summary, I still love this show. I think I've just finally had it with what the writers are writing these days. I've been fine for weeks, and tonight, something just made me snap. Why, why, why are we at the end of season six wondering if Luke and Lorelai are going to get married? That's crap. We've waited six years. Just give it to us. Just give it to Lorelai, for pete's sake. Look at her sad, sad face. I just can't take it. And why, why, why have they taken a character who up to this point has been the love of my life and turned him into something I hardly recognize? Grrr. Just grrr.
I'm sure, given time, I will begin to think more rationally. But there you have it for now. I guess I've finally found something to say.
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Though the last few L/L scenes in the bedroom at the Vineyard were perfect. Luke telling her he loves her. *sigh* And it was said in a way that suggests they've said it before which makes my little shipper heart melt. Why couldn't the episode have ended there? With the talk of eloping. It gave me so much hope which was quickly crushed. *sniff* Why are the writers being so mean to us?
And now for the shallow portion of our evening... I want Lauren's hair! Seriously. Even her slightly messy curls look so much better than mine. I want my hair to be able to do that!
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They are being mean to us. Damn them! Those L/L scenes pre-diner were amazing. The best yet. If only they hadn't been ruined by the end of the ep. Maybe this is all a ploy by the writers to see just how well LG can make the sad face. But if that's the case, it's been proven. They can stop it now. Just stop!
I want her hair too. And I have no curl to my hair. But man, she is so pretty!
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I need to make lots and lots of icons of those scenes. They were perfect. Definitely some of my favorites. The writers need to stop toying with us! It's getting a little old. We've already had almost 6 years of it!
She so is. I am jealous. While I was rewatching the scenes, I was like "Pretty hair! Me want!". Hee!
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I'm always around with a little Zen, though.
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And Luke? WTF was up with Luke? You're right, he was completely pod!Luke. I mean, I don't expect Luke to be perfect, but my God! Now they're just making him look like this oblivious weirdo.
Good: I loved Luke's reassurances about their wedding. You know what almost made me buy it? "We are having lobster at our wedding." MWAHAHA! That made my soul happy. The rest of the episode worked slowly at making it not-so-happy.
Bad: Mitchum. BAH. That man needs to go put himself through a shredder. I HATE HIM.
UGLY: June 3rd. OMG how big was that picture of Lorelai? HUGE! BEYOND HUGE! GINORMOUSLY HUGE! ALL CAPS HUGE!
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I miss Luke. The real Luke, that is.
You know what would have been cool? Seeing Luke, Lorelai, Rory and Logan all start pounding Mitchum. Did I just say that?
And WTF? Leave it to Emily to put only a huge picture of Lorelai in the paper. Umm...what about Luke?
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