Comments on: It’s like riding a bike recap

By: Tim King

Tim King — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 14:49:46 +0000

That’s fascinating, Sara. See, I can still watch earlier episodes from season 7. They’re still different than earlier episodes, but still good IMO. This was the first one ever that I thought was really bad. Boring. Not just plain boring either. But the kind of boring that makes you want to cancel your cable subscription so you won’t have to watch it anymore. I’m actually depressed about it.

I think I need to get a life.

-TimK

By: Sarakastic

Sarakastic — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:26:01 +0000

Tim, I wasn’t meaning they are back in a, “It’s really good like Seasons 1-3″ kinda way. I was meaning, their back as in, this is one of the least sucky episodes we’ve seen in awhile, it doesn’t make me want to vomit kind of way. Rory has annoyed me for years with how self centered & not driven she is, but I still love her.

By: Tim King

Tim King — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 07:53:01 +0000

I’ve tried. I really have. You’re not the only one to have said that the witty banter is back. But it isn’t. For example, this episode had only 5 pop-culture references in the dialogue, and Lorelai spoke only two of them. This is an all-time low.

But even if this weren’t true, what really got me was how shallow Lorelai’s character was. So things were awkward between her and Luke. But what did she feel that made them awkward? And why did she feel those things? What I’ve always loved about Gilmore Girls is that there’s always many layers of depth to the entire story. It’s not just about witty banter; it’s about witty banter that shows us something about the characters.

This was a hard realization for me to face this week, because without that depth, I found this episode unbelievably boring. I had to go so far as to begin rewriting the episode myself, to figure out what was missing.

And since when does Lorelai watch 24, anyhow? The one Gilmore-ism worth mentioning, and it doesn’t even fit Lorelai’s personality?

-TimK

By: Virginia

Virginia — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:36:51 +0000

I think you’re right. We only saw glimpses of the witty banter when they were together. But deep down, I’m hoping that if there’s a 2nd time around, they’ll be able to meld the friendship and relationship more easily.

By: Girl Friday

Girl Friday — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:47:21 +0000

They are so back! And, call it fate or what you will, but the last time Lorelai was in Luke’s Diner–May 22–my birthday, is apparently a totally auspicious day. I think I would be happy with an open ending, as well. If we could see Lore and Luke duking it out over something silly, I’d say the series could end with a bit of dignity and perfection. I also have to say that I’m interested in seeing how Rory handles not getting what she wants. She’s always been such a golden girl, I’d like to see her with a bit more tarnish.

Every time I watch Gilmore Girls I realize how badly I need a wrap dress.