They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They? episode #3.07 | written by Elise

Elise's Comment:

The idea of a dance marathon is very exciting. I remember being very anxious when I saw the preview for this episode. Big Band music is amazing; I think I spent the whole week after the episode aired listening to my Forever Swing CD. It reminded me of those marathons they used to do during the Great Depression. People were literally falling asleep dancing. The costumes were amazing in this episode, they really created a special ambiance. Very well thought. It was also interesting to see all the town people there. The run-around... hilarious! The argument between Sookie and Jackson is also very funny. Four in four... crazy! It also brought the subject of children, and Luke's opinion about them. Another classic Luke/Lorelai moment. We got a glimpse of what might become, in a few years hopefully.

While on the subject of relationships... How cute are Lane and Dave? Despite the sandwiches. The break-up between Rory and Dean is very sad. As much as I was anxious for her to get together with Jess last year, it is today that I wish that this break-up could've been prevented. Overall, this episode is very satisfying to watch. I like to take out my VHS every once in a while, and enter the world of small town Stars Hollow, to the beat of Sing Sing Sing.

Emily: All right, what’s going on?
Lorelai: What? I like the chicken.
Emily: Nobody likes the chicken that much, Lorelai.
Lorelai: I’m in a good mood.
Emily: Why?
Lorelai: My God, it’s my ninth grade homecoming dance all over again. [...] I got asked to the homecoming dance and I didn’t think I would, and I was in a really good mood, and Mom got so annoyed that she made me go to my room.
Rory: Grandma?
Emily: She was sitting at the table giving all the peas voices.
Lorelai: With a little encouragement, I could’ve been the Senor Wences of the vegetable set.

Sookie: ... Jackson and I have never had a real fight. We’re still newlyweds. We still sneak out of bed in the morning to brush our teeth, then get back in bed and pretend we just woke up smelling like that.

Rory: What is that stuff?
Lane: Eggless egg salad. Though this year my mom added food coloring to make the egg-like product look more eggy.
Rory: Smart.
Lane: And every sandwich comes with your own personal pamphlet "Dancing for the Devil," an illustrated look at the effect of dancing on your chances of spending all eternity in hell.
Rory: Boy, her flames are getting really good.
Lane: Well, she just bought a new color printer. You can do a ton of stuff with it.

Rory: Kirk has very little in his life. [...] He has no career, no girlfriend, no pet, no car. He lives with his mother, she won't even let him have his own key. The only thing he does have in his whole lonely pathetic existence is this marathon. If we win, if we take him down, if we take away that last little piece of dignity, then we leave him with nothing.

Lorelai: My heel just broke off. Damn, these are brand new shoes, too.
Rory: They were made in 1943.
Lorelai: Well, I just bought them Tuesday.
Rory: I told you not to wear vintage shoes.
Lorelai: But the lady at the store said that they hadn’t been worn a lot.
Rory: Yeah, but not a lot in sixty years is still a lot.

Luke: I think I have some glue back at the diner.
Lorelai: Glue, yes -- we love glue!
Luke: I wouldn’t say that too loudly if I were you.

[ written october 25 2003 ]