Gilmore Girls – S1E7 – Kiss and Tell
I really enjoy this episode. It’s got a little Lorelai and Luke, a little Stars Hollow charm, and is just generally a fun episode. Now let’s get to discussing it.
I believe this is one of the first times where we see a Stars Hollow festival. Festivals become kind of a hallmark of the town, and usually serve to either emphasize its quirkiness, or its sense of community, or sometimes both. Miss Patty directing the kids at the beginning is such a funny moment. Rory and Lane are also really cute in their pilgrim costumes at the Horn of Plenty. While they work, we learn that Lane has been gathering information about Dean. His ex was named Beth, and he enjoys Liz Phair. Interesting choice in musical taste, but I guess whatever floats his boat. You kind of have to feel sorry for Lane that she has to live vicariously through Rory’s love life. She’s definitely being taken for an interesting ride, and one that only gets more interesting as the season progresses.
Of course, not everyone is thrilled with the holiday festivities. Taylor begging Luke to decorate the diner for fall establishes the running tension between these two characters, which always provides great comedy. I believe this is Taylor’s series debut as well. I love how Taylor provides just enough of a distraction to prevent Luke from doing his job, but not quite enough of one for him to miss hearing Rory say that Lorelai is not wearing underwear. Oh, Luke. It is also worth noting that Luke doesn’t seem to get all that upset about Lorelai going behind the counter, especially considering his little rant at Sookie about it being his sacred space. Clearly there are some people he doesn’t mind invading said space. I have to feel a little bit bad for Luke when it comes to the decoration thing. Essentially Taylor gets the entire town to harass him about it, which I too would find annoying. I would think by now they would all realize that Luke is not a joiner, and if he doesn’t want to decorate, then he’s not going to. Especially if it’s Taylor’s idea to do so. The only person who makes him feel remotely bad about not decorating is Lorelai, and she’s not even trying to change his mind. He thinks she’s mad, but in actuality she’s distracted by Rory and Dean. Of course it doesn't take long for him to recognize the concern on her face, even after she denies it. He reads you like a book, Lorelai. You can’t hide.
Speaking of Luke and Lorelai, possibly my favorite scene of the episode is their conversation in the market. The dialogue had me laughing out loud, but also, just the natural give and take of the characters is so well played in that scene. At this point in the series, they finally seem to have found a rhythm between the characters, and this is really one of the first episodes I can point to and say “Yes. That is the Lorelai and Luke dynamic I know and love.” I mean, their previous interactions have been sweet, but everything in this episode, from the way they pick at one another in the diner scenes, to the way he kind of brings her back to sanity in the market, there is just something about the tone of this episode that I feel really establishes what their relationship is throughout the series. Luke has moved from being grumpy diner guy, to being this genuine friend who cares enough to ask if Lorelai is okay, and who knows the right things to say to talk her down from the ledge when she gets a little crazy about her daughter's love life.
I guess this is a good place to mention Rory’s first kiss, and first shoplifting experience, because those two things always go hand in hand. Maybe Lorelai is right to be concerned about Dean’s influence...hehe...obviously I’m kidding…he’s not actually a criminal…as far as I know. It is interesting though, that despite the fact that Lorelai and Rory can usually tell each other everything, the one place where they seem to be having communication issues is where the men in there lives are concerned. Lorelai doesn’t want to talk about Max because he’s Rory’s teacher, and Rory is afraid to tell Lorelai about Dean because the last time Dean came up, she reconsidered going to Chilton, leading to a big argument between her and Lorelai. Tricky situation our two leads have found themselves in. However, just as with the Max thing, the truth about Dean eventually comes out, and through a rather unexpected source. Mrs. Kim tells Lorelai about Rory’s kiss. I would not have seen that one coming, had I not seen the episode a million times.
Last episode Lorelai saw Dean through the window, and this episode she actually gets to meet him. She also spends a good deal of this episode trying to convince herself that she is okay with Rory and Dean. It felt like her inviting Dean to the movie night was her way of proving to herself that she is okay with Rory’s newfound interest in a boy. Due to that slightly irrational rationalization, she doesn’t really think things all the way through when she actually offers up the invitation. Under normal circumstances, I really don’t think that Lorelai would honestly believe that it was a good idea to essentially set up a date for Dean and Rory. I think she realizes just how bad of an idea it was once Rory starts comparing her to Emily, and I agree it is something that Emily would do, though it would probably be a blind date were she the one to set you up. That being said, Rory is being a bit harsh, and overreacting just a tad. It is not an ideal situation, especially from the teenage perspective, but it’s not the end of the world, and I don’t think Dean thinks any less of Rory for being invited by Lorelai.
It definitely turns into an interesting night. Dean getting held up by Babette and Morey is kind of funny, and it’s not at all surprising for those two characters to do something like that to Rory’s new male friend. Once again, Stars Hollow’s residents know all, and love to offer their guidance and opinions. Sookie has to stop by and add to the commotion as well. Poor Rory. That was quite an introduction for Dean. This collective interest does bring up a good point about the nature of Rory and Dean’s relationship within Stars Hollow. Lorelai mentions in her talk with Dean that if he were to ever hurt Rory that she would not be the only one with whom he would have a problem. Going back to the “Stars Hollow is truly a community” discussion from Cinnamon’s Wake, everyone in town will be looking out for Rory’s best interest, because they love her and want to protect her. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and Stars Hollow is Rory’s village. Essentially, by dating Rory, Dean is kind of dating all of Stars Hollow, whether he likes it or not.
Speaking of Lorelai’s “father with a shotgun” talk, something that I’m noticing on rewatch is how cocky Dean comes across during that scene. Mostly in the beginning with his whole “Ah. Here comes the talk.” attitude. That, to me, was really disrespectful. Cool mom or not, Lorelai is still Rory's parent, and someone to whom Dean should show respect, especially if he really is interested in dating Rory. I do think the end of the conversation, where he asks permission to speak his opinion was okay. That part came across as him just earnestly seeking Lorelai’s approval of him. He makes some good points about Lorelai’s influence over Rory’s opinion of him, and he seems really genuine in his attempts to reassure her that he really does care about Rory. Maybe that makes me naïve, but I really didn’t mind the end of the conversation.
In the end, Rory decides that maybe Lorelai makes a nice buffer for her first date. I love their conversation in the kitchen. The prison comment that Lorelai makes in reference to Dean is hilarious. What makes the scene great though, is the fact that even though Rory was terrified to tell her mom about Dean, when it counts, Lorelai is the one she goes to to seek advice about him. Lorelai’s observation that “Once your heart is involved, it all comes out in moron” does remind me of Cinnamon’s Wake, when she is trying to reassure Max that she is not purposely bailing on their date, and she tells him she’s been “memorabling” him all week. Clearly she has some empathy for what Rory’s going through. More often than not, we see a role reversal between these characters, with Rory being the mature and logical one, and Lorelai being….well….not that. If you really need evidence to support that statement, go revisit the cold open with the underwear dilemma. This trope obviously is a way to make Lorelai appear more relatable to her daughter, and I think it works to add to the show’s charm and quirkiness, as well as to emphasize the uniqueness of Lorelai and Rory’s relationship. That being said, I really love seeing these moments where Lorelai gets to actually play the mother role. She may be a young mother, but she does have a few extra years of wisdom and experience and it’s nice to see her have the opportunity to offer up some wisdom and guidance to her daughter.
Well, I think it’s fairly obvious that I really enjoy this episode. There are plenty of great Lorelai and Luke moments, of which I am definitely a fan. The extra insight into the complications that do occasionally arise in Lorelai and Rory’s seemingly perfect mother-daughter relationship was nice as well. Stars Hollow’s quirk and charm gets further established with the introduction of Taylor and the town festival. The humor quotient was exceptionally high in this episode as well. Perhaps the fact that the episode was written by one Jenji Kohan, also known as the creator of Weeds and Orange Is The New Black, has something to do with how good it is. I’ve always liked the episode, so that new knowledge doesn’t so much affect my opinion of the episode as it does provide a possible explanation as to why I might enjoy it so much. Anyway, my verdict is that this episode is well worth the watch, and I always enjoy revisiting it.
Best Moments:
-Luke’s tip
-Rory’s first kiss
-Luke and Lorelai at the market
-The talk in the kitchen
Best Quotes:
Lorelai: One of us has to do laundry tonight.
Rory: Why?
Lorelai: Because I haven't had any clean underwear for three days.
Rory: So right now under your skirt you're wearing...?
Lorelai: Not underwear.
Rory: Mom!
Lorelai: It's kinda nice, actually. Breezy.
Rory: My role model, ladies and gentlemen.
Rory: Hey. My mom's not wearing any underwear.
Lorelai: (scoffs)
Rory: Well you aren't.
………………….
Luke: No tip?
Lorelai: Oh, yeah, here's a tip, serve your customers.
Luke: Here's another, don't sit on any cold benches.
Rory: Thank you.
Lane: What's wrong?
Rory: I got kissed! And I shoplifted.
Lane: He kissed you in the market?
Rory: On aisle three.
Lane: By the pest spray?
Rory: Yes.
Lane: Oh, that's a good aisle.
Rory: What defines a good aisle?
Lane: Any aisle where you get kissed by the new kid is a good aisle.
(About the rocking chair)
Lorelai: Huh, I remember it being smaller.
Mrs. Kim: It's been six weeks. Maybe it grew.
Luke: You OK?
Lorelai: Yes, I'm fine.
Luke: You don't look fine.
Lorelai: Well thank you.
Luke: I just meant you look concerned.
Lorelai: I'm preoccupied.
Luke: You look concerned.
Lorelai: Well I'm not.
Luke: Fine, you just look it.
Lorelai: Hey, you know some streamers would look so great in here.
Luke: OK, I'm done.
Lorelai: Thank you.
…………………………………….
Luke: I'm not gonna say you look concerned.
Lorelai: I'm not gonna talk about how good you'd look dressed like one of the guys from 'The Crucible.'
Luke: Fair enough.
Lorelai: Look at him. Look how smug he is.
Luke: He's bagging groceries. It's hard to be smug bagging groceries
Lorelai: Look how he just handled those lemons.
Luke: What are you talking about?
Lorelai: He threw them in the bag. Not tossed them or placed them but threw them like they meant nothing to him.
Luke: They're lemons.
Lorelai: They're symbolic.
Luke: OK. We need to get you out of here.
Lorelai: No. That Lothario over there has wormed his way into my daughter's heart and mouth and for that he must die!
Luke: That's it, let's go.
Lorelai: No.
Luke: You're not going to kill the bag boy.
Lorelai: Why not?
Luke: Cause it's double coupon day. You'll bring down the town.
Lorelai: Want to hear something crazy?
Luke: 'Cause all the talk up until now has been so normal.
Luke: So you passed the need for an actual person to talk to several minutes ago.
Lorelai: Oh, yeah. Before the gelato stand.
Luke: You're an amazing woman.
Lorelai: Thank you for noticing.
Lorelai: Boy, he's tall. That must have been some back-bender, that kiss.
Rory: Mom!
Lorelai: Make sure you warm up next time.
Lorelai: See that wasn't so bad.
Rory: You're right.
Lorelai: I said nothing embarrassing, nothing stupid.
Rory: I appreciate that.
Lorelai: So chill out, Supermarket Slut.
Rory: See, even a little information in your hands is dangerous.
Rory: He's the boy that I like.
Lorelai: I know. I looked for one that you hated but it was really short notice.
Rory: That's my mom.
Dean: She's got energy.
Rory: Yeah well she's 90% water, 10% caffeine.
Sookie: Hi. Nice to meet you, Dean. I mean, not that I knew you were Dean. But you do look like a Dean. Doesn't he look like a Dean?
Lorelai: Yeah. Of all the people standing in this room he looks most like a Dean.
Lorelai: What happened? Did the bag boy try something?
Rory: He's sitting in there and he's watching the movie and he's perfect and he smells really good.
Lorelai: What?
Rory: He smells really good and he looks amazing and I am stupid. I said 'thank you.'
Lorelai: Whoa, whoa, whoa. You said 'thank you?'
Rory: When he kissed me.
Lorelai: He kissed you again? What is he just out of prison or something?
Rory: No, not now. Yesterday. At the store.
Lorelai: Oh, all right. Strike the prison comment
Rory: I just don't want to do or say anything else that's gonna be remotely moronic.
Lorelai: I'm afraid once your heart is involved it all comes out in Moron.
References:
Mayflower/Plymouth Rock
Nick Drake
Liz Phair
The Sugarplastics
General Hospital
The Crucible
Lothario
Freud
9½ Weeks
Willy Wonka
Shaft
James Dean
Nancy Walker
Gene Hackman
Gene Wilder
Fun Dips
Red Vines
Elsa Klensch
Chuck Heston
Pink Moon
Volkswagon
Cinderella
Sleeping Beauty/Prince Charming
Ice Castles
The Way We Were
Barbara Streisand
Robert Redford
Boogie Nights
Marky Mark (Mark Wahlberg)
Magnolia
Episode Total: 30
I really enjoy this episode. It’s got a little Lorelai and Luke, a little Stars Hollow charm, and is just generally a fun episode. Now let’s get to discussing it.
I believe this is one of the first times where we see a Stars Hollow festival. Festivals become kind of a hallmark of the town, and usually serve to either emphasize its quirkiness, or its sense of community, or sometimes both. Miss Patty directing the kids at the beginning is such a funny moment. Rory and Lane are also really cute in their pilgrim costumes at the Horn of Plenty. While they work, we learn that Lane has been gathering information about Dean. His ex was named Beth, and he enjoys Liz Phair. Interesting choice in musical taste, but I guess whatever floats his boat. You kind of have to feel sorry for Lane that she has to live vicariously through Rory’s love life. She’s definitely being taken for an interesting ride, and one that only gets more interesting as the season progresses.
Of course, not everyone is thrilled with the holiday festivities. Taylor begging Luke to decorate the diner for fall establishes the running tension between these two characters, which always provides great comedy. I believe this is Taylor’s series debut as well. I love how Taylor provides just enough of a distraction to prevent Luke from doing his job, but not quite enough of one for him to miss hearing Rory say that Lorelai is not wearing underwear. Oh, Luke. It is also worth noting that Luke doesn’t seem to get all that upset about Lorelai going behind the counter, especially considering his little rant at Sookie about it being his sacred space. Clearly there are some people he doesn’t mind invading said space. I have to feel a little bit bad for Luke when it comes to the decoration thing. Essentially Taylor gets the entire town to harass him about it, which I too would find annoying. I would think by now they would all realize that Luke is not a joiner, and if he doesn’t want to decorate, then he’s not going to. Especially if it’s Taylor’s idea to do so. The only person who makes him feel remotely bad about not decorating is Lorelai, and she’s not even trying to change his mind. He thinks she’s mad, but in actuality she’s distracted by Rory and Dean. Of course it doesn't take long for him to recognize the concern on her face, even after she denies it. He reads you like a book, Lorelai. You can’t hide.
Speaking of Luke and Lorelai, possibly my favorite scene of the episode is their conversation in the market. The dialogue had me laughing out loud, but also, just the natural give and take of the characters is so well played in that scene. At this point in the series, they finally seem to have found a rhythm between the characters, and this is really one of the first episodes I can point to and say “Yes. That is the Lorelai and Luke dynamic I know and love.” I mean, their previous interactions have been sweet, but everything in this episode, from the way they pick at one another in the diner scenes, to the way he kind of brings her back to sanity in the market, there is just something about the tone of this episode that I feel really establishes what their relationship is throughout the series. Luke has moved from being grumpy diner guy, to being this genuine friend who cares enough to ask if Lorelai is okay, and who knows the right things to say to talk her down from the ledge when she gets a little crazy about her daughter's love life.
I guess this is a good place to mention Rory’s first kiss, and first shoplifting experience, because those two things always go hand in hand. Maybe Lorelai is right to be concerned about Dean’s influence...hehe...obviously I’m kidding…he’s not actually a criminal…as far as I know. It is interesting though, that despite the fact that Lorelai and Rory can usually tell each other everything, the one place where they seem to be having communication issues is where the men in there lives are concerned. Lorelai doesn’t want to talk about Max because he’s Rory’s teacher, and Rory is afraid to tell Lorelai about Dean because the last time Dean came up, she reconsidered going to Chilton, leading to a big argument between her and Lorelai. Tricky situation our two leads have found themselves in. However, just as with the Max thing, the truth about Dean eventually comes out, and through a rather unexpected source. Mrs. Kim tells Lorelai about Rory’s kiss. I would not have seen that one coming, had I not seen the episode a million times.
Last episode Lorelai saw Dean through the window, and this episode she actually gets to meet him. She also spends a good deal of this episode trying to convince herself that she is okay with Rory and Dean. It felt like her inviting Dean to the movie night was her way of proving to herself that she is okay with Rory’s newfound interest in a boy. Due to that slightly irrational rationalization, she doesn’t really think things all the way through when she actually offers up the invitation. Under normal circumstances, I really don’t think that Lorelai would honestly believe that it was a good idea to essentially set up a date for Dean and Rory. I think she realizes just how bad of an idea it was once Rory starts comparing her to Emily, and I agree it is something that Emily would do, though it would probably be a blind date were she the one to set you up. That being said, Rory is being a bit harsh, and overreacting just a tad. It is not an ideal situation, especially from the teenage perspective, but it’s not the end of the world, and I don’t think Dean thinks any less of Rory for being invited by Lorelai.
It definitely turns into an interesting night. Dean getting held up by Babette and Morey is kind of funny, and it’s not at all surprising for those two characters to do something like that to Rory’s new male friend. Once again, Stars Hollow’s residents know all, and love to offer their guidance and opinions. Sookie has to stop by and add to the commotion as well. Poor Rory. That was quite an introduction for Dean. This collective interest does bring up a good point about the nature of Rory and Dean’s relationship within Stars Hollow. Lorelai mentions in her talk with Dean that if he were to ever hurt Rory that she would not be the only one with whom he would have a problem. Going back to the “Stars Hollow is truly a community” discussion from Cinnamon’s Wake, everyone in town will be looking out for Rory’s best interest, because they love her and want to protect her. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and Stars Hollow is Rory’s village. Essentially, by dating Rory, Dean is kind of dating all of Stars Hollow, whether he likes it or not.
Speaking of Lorelai’s “father with a shotgun” talk, something that I’m noticing on rewatch is how cocky Dean comes across during that scene. Mostly in the beginning with his whole “Ah. Here comes the talk.” attitude. That, to me, was really disrespectful. Cool mom or not, Lorelai is still Rory's parent, and someone to whom Dean should show respect, especially if he really is interested in dating Rory. I do think the end of the conversation, where he asks permission to speak his opinion was okay. That part came across as him just earnestly seeking Lorelai’s approval of him. He makes some good points about Lorelai’s influence over Rory’s opinion of him, and he seems really genuine in his attempts to reassure her that he really does care about Rory. Maybe that makes me naïve, but I really didn’t mind the end of the conversation.
In the end, Rory decides that maybe Lorelai makes a nice buffer for her first date. I love their conversation in the kitchen. The prison comment that Lorelai makes in reference to Dean is hilarious. What makes the scene great though, is the fact that even though Rory was terrified to tell her mom about Dean, when it counts, Lorelai is the one she goes to to seek advice about him. Lorelai’s observation that “Once your heart is involved, it all comes out in moron” does remind me of Cinnamon’s Wake, when she is trying to reassure Max that she is not purposely bailing on their date, and she tells him she’s been “memorabling” him all week. Clearly she has some empathy for what Rory’s going through. More often than not, we see a role reversal between these characters, with Rory being the mature and logical one, and Lorelai being….well….not that. If you really need evidence to support that statement, go revisit the cold open with the underwear dilemma. This trope obviously is a way to make Lorelai appear more relatable to her daughter, and I think it works to add to the show’s charm and quirkiness, as well as to emphasize the uniqueness of Lorelai and Rory’s relationship. That being said, I really love seeing these moments where Lorelai gets to actually play the mother role. She may be a young mother, but she does have a few extra years of wisdom and experience and it’s nice to see her have the opportunity to offer up some wisdom and guidance to her daughter.
Well, I think it’s fairly obvious that I really enjoy this episode. There are plenty of great Lorelai and Luke moments, of which I am definitely a fan. The extra insight into the complications that do occasionally arise in Lorelai and Rory’s seemingly perfect mother-daughter relationship was nice as well. Stars Hollow’s quirk and charm gets further established with the introduction of Taylor and the town festival. The humor quotient was exceptionally high in this episode as well. Perhaps the fact that the episode was written by one Jenji Kohan, also known as the creator of Weeds and Orange Is The New Black, has something to do with how good it is. I’ve always liked the episode, so that new knowledge doesn’t so much affect my opinion of the episode as it does provide a possible explanation as to why I might enjoy it so much. Anyway, my verdict is that this episode is well worth the watch, and I always enjoy revisiting it.
Best Moments:
-Luke’s tip
-Rory’s first kiss
-Luke and Lorelai at the market
-The talk in the kitchen
Best Quotes:
Lorelai: One of us has to do laundry tonight.
Rory: Why?
Lorelai: Because I haven't had any clean underwear for three days.
Rory: So right now under your skirt you're wearing...?
Lorelai: Not underwear.
Rory: Mom!
Lorelai: It's kinda nice, actually. Breezy.
Rory: My role model, ladies and gentlemen.
Rory: Hey. My mom's not wearing any underwear.
Lorelai: (scoffs)
Rory: Well you aren't.
………………….
Luke: No tip?
Lorelai: Oh, yeah, here's a tip, serve your customers.
Luke: Here's another, don't sit on any cold benches.
Rory: Thank you.
Lane: What's wrong?
Rory: I got kissed! And I shoplifted.
Lane: He kissed you in the market?
Rory: On aisle three.
Lane: By the pest spray?
Rory: Yes.
Lane: Oh, that's a good aisle.
Rory: What defines a good aisle?
Lane: Any aisle where you get kissed by the new kid is a good aisle.
(About the rocking chair)
Lorelai: Huh, I remember it being smaller.
Mrs. Kim: It's been six weeks. Maybe it grew.
Luke: You OK?
Lorelai: Yes, I'm fine.
Luke: You don't look fine.
Lorelai: Well thank you.
Luke: I just meant you look concerned.
Lorelai: I'm preoccupied.
Luke: You look concerned.
Lorelai: Well I'm not.
Luke: Fine, you just look it.
Lorelai: Hey, you know some streamers would look so great in here.
Luke: OK, I'm done.
Lorelai: Thank you.
…………………………………….
Luke: I'm not gonna say you look concerned.
Lorelai: I'm not gonna talk about how good you'd look dressed like one of the guys from 'The Crucible.'
Luke: Fair enough.
Lorelai: Look at him. Look how smug he is.
Luke: He's bagging groceries. It's hard to be smug bagging groceries
Lorelai: Look how he just handled those lemons.
Luke: What are you talking about?
Lorelai: He threw them in the bag. Not tossed them or placed them but threw them like they meant nothing to him.
Luke: They're lemons.
Lorelai: They're symbolic.
Luke: OK. We need to get you out of here.
Lorelai: No. That Lothario over there has wormed his way into my daughter's heart and mouth and for that he must die!
Luke: That's it, let's go.
Lorelai: No.
Luke: You're not going to kill the bag boy.
Lorelai: Why not?
Luke: Cause it's double coupon day. You'll bring down the town.
Lorelai: Want to hear something crazy?
Luke: 'Cause all the talk up until now has been so normal.
Luke: So you passed the need for an actual person to talk to several minutes ago.
Lorelai: Oh, yeah. Before the gelato stand.
Luke: You're an amazing woman.
Lorelai: Thank you for noticing.
Lorelai: Boy, he's tall. That must have been some back-bender, that kiss.
Rory: Mom!
Lorelai: Make sure you warm up next time.
Lorelai: See that wasn't so bad.
Rory: You're right.
Lorelai: I said nothing embarrassing, nothing stupid.
Rory: I appreciate that.
Lorelai: So chill out, Supermarket Slut.
Rory: See, even a little information in your hands is dangerous.
Rory: He's the boy that I like.
Lorelai: I know. I looked for one that you hated but it was really short notice.
Rory: That's my mom.
Dean: She's got energy.
Rory: Yeah well she's 90% water, 10% caffeine.
Sookie: Hi. Nice to meet you, Dean. I mean, not that I knew you were Dean. But you do look like a Dean. Doesn't he look like a Dean?
Lorelai: Yeah. Of all the people standing in this room he looks most like a Dean.
Lorelai: What happened? Did the bag boy try something?
Rory: He's sitting in there and he's watching the movie and he's perfect and he smells really good.
Lorelai: What?
Rory: He smells really good and he looks amazing and I am stupid. I said 'thank you.'
Lorelai: Whoa, whoa, whoa. You said 'thank you?'
Rory: When he kissed me.
Lorelai: He kissed you again? What is he just out of prison or something?
Rory: No, not now. Yesterday. At the store.
Lorelai: Oh, all right. Strike the prison comment
Rory: I just don't want to do or say anything else that's gonna be remotely moronic.
Lorelai: I'm afraid once your heart is involved it all comes out in Moron.
References:
Mayflower/Plymouth Rock
Nick Drake
Liz Phair
The Sugarplastics
General Hospital
The Crucible
Lothario
Freud
9½ Weeks
Willy Wonka
Shaft
James Dean
Nancy Walker
Gene Hackman
Gene Wilder
Fun Dips
Red Vines
Elsa Klensch
Chuck Heston
Pink Moon
Volkswagon
Cinderella
Sleeping Beauty/Prince Charming
Ice Castles
The Way We Were
Barbara Streisand
Robert Redford
Boogie Nights
Marky Mark (Mark Wahlberg)
Magnolia
Episode Total: 30