Gilmore Girls
Despite the time that ’s passed by since the show ’s ending , Gilmore Girlsremains a compelling viewing experience . However , re - find out the first time of year after two 10 has reveal some quite upsetting truth about the show . Gilmore Girlsdebuted 24 years ago , and slip the hearts of its viewers with its quick - witted dialog and heartwarmingly relatable character dynamics .
However , not every aspect ofGilmore Girlshas stood the test of time . Society has work up apace since the year 2000 , and so has the show itself . The twists and reverse ofGilmore Girls ’ concluded storyline , along with a drastically transfer societal perspective , mean that time of year 1 of the funniness - drama sometimes breaks the viewer out of an autumnal revery , and instead impart a harsh world .
10So Much Fatphobia
A Look at Unhealthy Body Image Portrayals
Throughoutseason 1 ofGilmore Girls , the topic of weight - increase and an stress on solid food - guiltiness reoccurs an unhealthful amount . From Lorelai ’s casual jape that condemn being “ productive and happy ” in the second sequence , to sprinkled solid food - disgrace throughout the time of year , Gilmore Girlsisn’t utterly inclusive .
Gilmore Girls : A Year in the Life spotlight just how much the show change from time of year 1 , with certain elements becoming unrecognisable .
9Dean Was A Major Red Flag
Exploring the Toxic Dynamics of Their Relationship
Rory ’s untested suitor might not be as romanticistic as he initially seemed . Dean enjoin Rory that he ’s been “ watching ” her in the pilot light should have made her cautious of him , get alone his overly jealous and possessive nature when he jumps the gun after realize Rory interact with Tristan at her school saltation .
Like when he force Rory to say “ I have it off you ” despite her not being ready . It ’s no surprise that Dean turns out the way he does in the later season .
Especially on a re - watch , knowingwhere Rory ’s love story with Dean cease inGilmore Girls , it ’s kind of telling that these cerise signal flag did n’t jump up on the first watch . Dean shows all the signs of an immature and toxic boyfriend , like when he coerce Rory to say “ I roll in the hay you ” despite her not being ready . It ’s no surprise that Dean turns out the way he does in the ulterior seasons , as his caring behavior was clearly a bad disguise for serious boundary issues - it shew from the very start .
8Lorelai Wasn’t A Great Parent
Examining the Flaws in Her Mothering
While their nonadaptive moral force was truly the heart of the show , Lorelai ’s parenting panache inGilmore Girlswasn’t always the healthiest . Lorelai sometimes come across as erratic , for instance , treat Rory like a friend the entire season only to whiplash into a furious parent when Rory get home late in instalment 9 .
It does make concluded sense , as Lorelai had Rory so young it ’s only instinctive that her paternal moral force with Rory would seem more like that of sib , but this playfulness , light - hearted approach to parenting can have serious import . Although Rory is famously a “ good kid,”any teenage girl needs to have a strong maternal influence , and Lorelai was n’t always able to provide that for Rory . WhileGilmore Girlswould come down flat if not for its realistic character defect and improper mother - girl dynamics , it ’s crucial that Lorelai ’s parenting style is n’t to a fault romanticise .
7Lorelai Wasn’t Really A “Self-Made” Mom
Debunking the Myth of Her Independence
While Lorelai has every right to be majestic of the aliveness she made for herself after entrust home , she ’s far from being a self - made mother . Lorelai is favourable to have put up such a talented child , but Rory would never have been able to quest for her potential if it were n’t for her grandparents , Emily and Richard , being able to pay the Chilton tuition .
Even though Lorelai swear off her parents ’ help , there ’s a degree of comfort to her role that would n’t be there ifLorelai did n’t come from a privileged background .
Lorelai may be ego - sufficient because of her job at the hotel , but most mothers in her position would not have been able-bodied to encourage their child to apply to a secret school , or would have had to take up other jobs for do so . While Lorelai may not have know off her parents ’ money , she surely live with the comforter of knowing it was there for her .
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6Tristan’s Persistence Went Too Far
Analyzing the Line Between Admiration and Harassment
On the initial vigil , Tristan ’s cocky bad - boy determined attitude surely made some viewers swoon , but on the re - watch , Tristan ’s persistence was kind of unnerving . Tristan was wager by Chad Micheal Murray , a renowned heartthrob of the 2000s , so it hold sense that his character ’s defect were originally ignorable , but his unrelenting plan of attack just register as creepy today .
Tristan was clearly being ready up as a sexual love interest for Rory before his actor leave in the following seasons , but without a redemption arc , his never-ending teasing and unwanted advances make the role irritating to find out . His behavior is framed as typical adolescent dalliance , but Rory ’s logical rejection and discomfort after he attempt to acquire her over make Tristan seem like an entitled productive boy who ca n’t take no for an answer .
5Christopher’s Return Wasn’t Fair
Evaluating the Impact of His Re-entry into Lorelai’s Life
Christopher ’s return to Stars Hollow in episode 15 was not mediocre to Rory . After being absent for most of Rory ’s upbringing , Christopher yield and expects Lorelai to light for him again by promise a stable life-time that he did n’t actually have .
Not only is that unfair on Lorelai , who is being made to finger like she ’s push her kid ’s father out of her child ’s living , but it ’s unbelievably unconsidered to Rory , who is perceptive enough to understand her sire ’s intentions . Christopher does n’t take answerableness for his action or absence seizure , and even complicates matter further for Rory , like when he asks her to lie for him after his carte decline . Lorelai ’s lingering feeling and Rory ’s admiration of her father seem to pardon Christopher for his unbelievably problematic behaviour , and the character should ’ve faced more aftermath for his actions .
4There’s Nothing Wrong With Being A Homemaker
Challenging Stereotypes About Domesticity
In instalment 14 , Lorelai and Rory mock the concept of a traditional housewife after watchingThe Donna Reed Show . Rory does attempt to cover the idea for Dean , but the show treats it as a joke .
The treatment of the homemaker archetype is problematic for several reasons . Gilmore Girlsis incredibly dismissive of those who choose to be a homemaker and enjoy traditional gender persona . It blend against the purpose of feminism , which is a woman ’s right to choose how to expend her life . Additionally , when the idea of a homemaker is explored further within the show , it is not only done in a comedic manner but only done because Rory wants to please Dean , which further alienates the lady of the house archetype as being a respectable life history decision that a woman is allowed to make .
3Lane’s Dreams Were All For Nothing
Discussing the Disappointment of Unfulfilled Aspirations
It ’s almost heartbreaking to re - watch the series 24 old age after after construe howLane ’s storyline resolve inGilmore Girls . Throughout the totality of season 1 , the audience is introduced to Lane as a sheltered teen who is do-or-die for exemption and independence .
So it ’s voiceless to view her young and more hopeful self on screen without an impending good sense of dread .
learn Lane pilot the world with wonderment and ambition while knowing what occur in late seasons , makes every fit with her robustious effort at independency seem largely depressing . In the former seasons , Lane get back into married life with a lackluster honeymoon and an immediate unplanned pregnancy , neither of which is portrayed as incredibly fulfill to Lane , who had dreams of whirlwind romances and man tour concert . So it ’s voiceless to watch her immature and more bright self on screen without an impending sense of apprehensiveness .
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2Rory Really Should’ve Addressed Her Academic Anxiety
Exploring the Consequences of Ignoring Mental Health
When re - watching episode 4 , where Rory breaks down after getting a bad grade at Chilton , there ’s an improbably clear issue within Rory ’s plot line . She absolutely should ’ve addressed her academic anxiety .
Rory values her intelligence above everything else in the show , and has hard-and-fast dreams and a hard-and-fast plan regarding her academic career . However , with her high standards taking a price on her mental health so early in the show , it ’s seeming that Rory should ’ve come up to the immense press send upon her to succeed . specially when the same pressure conduct to Rory impulsively drop out of Yale in the later season of the show . If Lorelai or anyone around Rory had noticed her anxiety , rather than view as it a oddity , she likely would ’ve had a much easier fourth dimension in her later seasons .
1Emily Did Not Go First
Examining the Mother-Daughter Dynamic and the Importance of Prioritizing Needs
In an emotional moment in installment 10 , after Richard terminate up in the infirmary , Emily fight with her denial of his condition before eventually asserting that he has no choice but to be ok , because she has determine she will “ go first . ” It was a teardrop - jerking moment on the first watch and oversee to still leave a similar impression after nigh two decades , because of the irritating knowingness that Richard does , in fact , " go first . " In a show so central to lovemaking and life , it ’s natural that the harshest reality will be in the presence of death , and the show does an awe-inspiring job of write about it . Despite its many flaws , Gilmore Girls’harshest realities could never cave what a beautifully layer story each character create .
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