Why We Still Love GG

[Bumblebee Tights]

On 7/4/2017 at 1:48 PM, itgetseasier said:

I forgot to mention that I also love this show for introducing me to Sam Phillips, who's now one of my favorite singers. The fact that listening to her now reminds me of my favorite show makes me love her all the more. I still get teary when Reflecting Light comes on. Luke can waltz... 

Yes! The waltz scene stops me in my tracks every time I see it, and Reflecting Light is a big part of the reason why. When it started to play as Lorelai and Rory were riding in the back of Luke's truck on the way to the wedding during Fall...say what you will about the revival, but I got goosebumps.

Other stand out Sam Phillips moments:

I know lots of people probably aren't crazy about Say Goodye to Daisy Miller, and there are definitely reasons why not to be, but I really enjoy it. The 'montage', for lack of a better word, at the end where we see Rory and Emily each getting ready for Europe, and leaving Lorelai and Richard (and Dean), is beautiful. 'If I Could Write' is so simultaneously lovely and melancholy, just like GG can be.

I also really love the bit in the pilot where Lorelai is considering going to Emily and Richard for Rory's tuition and overlooking pictures on the mantle, and 'Where the Colors Don't Go' starts to play. Again, a lovely and fitting song.

[FictionLover]

19 hours ago, Bumblebee Tights said:

Yes! The waltz scene stops me in my tracks every time I see it, and Reflecting Light is a big part of the reason why. When it started to play as Lorelai and Rory were riding in the back of Luke's truck on the way to the wedding during Fall...say what you will about the revival, but I got goosebumps.

Other stand out Sam Phillips moments:

I know lots of people probably aren't crazy about Say Goodye to Daisy Miller, and there are definitely reasons why not to be, but I really enjoy it. The 'montage', for lack of a better word, at the end where we see Rory and Emily each getting ready for Europe, and leaving Lorelai and Richard (and Dean), is beautiful. 'If I Could Write' is so simultaneously lovely and melancholy, just like GG can be.

I also really love the bit in the pilot where Lorelai is considering going to Emily and Richard for Rory's tuition and overlooking pictures on the mantle, and 'Where the Colors Don't Go' starts to play. Again, a lovely and fitting song.

I got the music to "if I could write" for my granddaughter to learn on her guitar. The music sets a warm and cozy backdrop for this show.

[theotherhalliwell]

I just wrote "because this show cures my depression" before I realized how flippant and insensitive that might sound. I fully realize depression is a serious illness that requires treatment beyond what a TV show can offer! But I can honestly say that this show has played a major role in alleviating my depression and keeping it at bay. It diverts me from the real world but also reminds me that the real world might not be so bad after all, not as long as we have books to read, movies to watch and mock, coffee to drink, and can daydream of towns that celebrate every aspect of life with crazy festivals and appreciate people for all of their oddities and quirks. 

As you all have quoted, it's not JUST a show. It's a lifestyle! 

[shron17]

I don't suffer from serious depression, but find it's impossible to continue feeling sad, angry, upset or depressed while watching GG.

Edited October 25, 2017 by shron17
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[Eva Marie]

I love that a studious, introverted girl is a multi-faceted protagonist. American TV has a terrible habit of stereotyping and humiliating introverts as if they suffer from some terrible affliction that prevents them from enjoying life until they are "brought out of their shell" *eyeroll*. The early seasons portraying Rory's introverted habits without judgement made me want to sing. This came to an apex in the ep where Chilton admin try to force her to socialise and it all ends stupidly and reaffirms Rory's quiet nature as not needing a fix. She also doesn't magically discover her inner party animal in the Spring Break ep either. Instead she gradually expands her world after meeting Logan.

I love the female-centric nature of the show too (not just with the leads, but the many other stereotype-bucking women we meet). Paris is my favourite out of the lot.

[stan4]

It doesn't usually drag.

There are lots of moments that make you smile-laugh.  You know that smile-laugh thing?  Where you smile instead of laughing but you mean it as a laugh.  Or a chuckle.

The fact that so many different kinds of people enjoy it.  Heck, even my 70 year old Indian engineer dad liked the show.

[slf]

TV is fond of funny characters with childish tastes but they're always almost men, like on Castle or Psych. The woman always has to be the straight man. And tv doesn't often let women/girls be funny and goofy without making them stupid/raging assholes. But GG was full of hilarious women (one or two were generally unpleasant but overall I think the women on this show were good-natured if snarky) that were allowed to have colorful personalities and interests. I like that Rory and Lorelai liked fuzzy clocks, watermelon flavored lipgloss, dressing up in costumes to go to the movies or ice skating, and ate like children. Sookie was a total oddball. Lane just wanted purple hair and to be a drummer. Etc.

Edited March 21, 2018 by slf