SPOILER WARNING! Turn back now if you haven't watched yet. But honestly, why would you even be looking at the blog if you haven't watched the episode yet? That's just silly.
Without further ado, I take you into the dual thoughts (with some editing) that immediately followed one of Mad Men's best episodes to date. This is lifted directly from our actual emails. We are clearly insane:
WOW. I KNOW I KNOW I KNOW OH MY GOD IT WAS INSANE CRAZY CRAZY.
Don has the worst day of his life and yet that was arguably the most hopeful episode of MM everrr. I feel the same. I feel so bad for Don as far as his personal life is concerned, but at least in his professional life he's a part of something he cares about and has helped to create. He won't have to sign any contracts and feel like property. And I loved the unity that occurred between the four of them. Glad to see Roger and Don reconciled.
DID BETTY LEAVE SALLY AND BOBBY FOR SIX WEEKS AND ONLY TAKE THE BABY??? WHAT IS THIS *******????? Is Carla watching them for 6 weeks??? I'M NOT SYMPATHETIC FOR BETTY AT ALL. AT ALL. WELL, EXCEPT FOR THE WHOLE "MY HUSBAND CHEATED ON ME THOUSANDS OF TIMES" THING. SHE WAS A ******* *****(FILL THOSE BLEEPS IN WITH WHAT YOU LIKE) IN THIS EPISODE. YOU KNOW WHAT I THINK WOULD BE A GOOD FAMILY HOME? DON, CARLA (NOT ALL THE TIME, SHE HAS A LIFE OF HER OWN) SALLY AND BOBBY. YEAH, THIS IS ALL IN CAPS, CAUSE I'D YELL THIS ENTIRE PARAGRAPH TO THE WORLD.
Henry Francis is still blahhhhhhhhh to me. So Betty's going to run off to Reno with 1/3 of her kids and some dude she's known a total of 2 minutes? She's such a moron. This does not make sense. She is acting like a child. Does she remember when she first met him?? He was hitting on a pregnant, married woman wearing a doily tied together with a pink bow. And because he's going to take her away and make *her* happy--SALLY WILL HATE HATE HATE HIM--Betty thinks everything's going to be perfect? BULLLLLLLSH*******T. I don't like Henry Francis at all. Not at all.
The Campbells are the s**t. Pete was hilarious. I think I love Pete and Trudy but who knows what will happen now that Pete and Peggy are gonna share a desk...Love the Campbells too. Also, they actually seem happy together, yes? God, I love Trudy--"I'll go change the sheets!"--HAHAHAHAH. Another good one, "Peter, may I speak with you for a moment?" So calm and collected, such a good wife, that Trudy Campbell. Also, I wouldn't mind having her wardrobe. Though this happened way later in the episode, did you see Pete's eyes catch on fire when he saw Peggy and Don happily walking in together? I mean, not only was she walking in, she was walking in with Don. Don, who just complimented him so well (Jon Hamm was so smooth in that scene, soooo smooooth). Sorry, Pete, you'll never be his favorite--not even his second favorite. I think it goes Peggy, and then Sal, yes?
Peggy + Don = MADE OF SO MUCH WIN. Mentioned a bit about this above, but yeah, they work so well together. I don't like Elisabeth Moss that much, but her character with Jon as Don, yeah, so good together. With this new company, I think Peggy's going somewhere. And that somewhere is not a place where she gets coffee for Roger Sterling.
Don and Betty's scene was INTENSE. And he was scary as hell but (andthisissooooohorrible) a leeeetle bit hot when he was drunkenly accosting Betty. I know, I'm ashamed. Many feminists are probably rolling in their graves. But when he called her a whore...pot calling the kettle black much? But really they're both pretty whorey. Great scene. And he's right...he's a better parent than she is. AGREED AGREED AGREED. MY GOD. SO THAT'S WHAT DON DRAPER'S LIKE WHEN HE'S HURT/OFFENDED/SAD/FRUSTRATED/MADE A CUCKOLD OF. I've been waiting for this moment for a while. And yes, so bad, but I LOVED the way he YANKED her out of bed with one arm. Don't you love how she thought she could just tell him to be quiet, but then the moment Henry Francis was mentioned, she knew she was in trouble? And when he called her a WHORE, oh so good. And I LOVED it when he said he wants the kids: "God knows they're better off." SO TRUE. Betty is selfish and does not know how to parent Sally and Bobby. Don is such a better parent than she is. Also loved Don's line about her being "so good" and everyone else in the world is bad. She's totally a spoiled little rich girl who's fantasy didn't pan out the way she thought. And really, it doesn't seem like she even wanted kids. Just seemed more like the obligatory thing a newlywed in the 1950's does. (Wow, I think I need to read some feminist manifestos. --MK)
I've decided I'd rather see the goings-on of Sterling Cooper Draper Price than blah blah Betty and Henry F. And lol at Don's poor weepy secretary. HAHAHA. "WE'VE BEEN ROBBED!" Hahah, yeah, like I've been saying, I DON'T LIKE HENRY FRANCIS.
Ehh I would have taken Ken over Harry but I guess they need their TV guy...and no Sal...my only real dislike in this ep was the Don flashbacks. But everything else was perfection. JON HAMM BROUGHT IT...HARD. He's knocked it out of the park these past few weeks. Sorry Hugh (if you don't know which Hugh we're speaking of, then you shouldn't even be reading this blog). I hope they bring Ken Cosgrove on. I need Ken Cosgrove and his short stories. And his hair. And his carefree attitude towards life. I'm thinking Don will bring Sal back to head their Art Department? But then again, Lucky Strike is staying on as a client so...maybe they'll keep it under wraps? I hate Lee Garner Jr. Quel jerk. And yeah, the Don flashbacks meant nothing to me. I mean, they usually mean a little something, but this time, they meant nothing. Glad to know Don was raised on moonshine though.
JOANIEEEEEEEE Look at her go. Just look at her go. She really is the best at her job, isn't she? And she looks fantastic doing it. I know that Greg will probably kill her, but someone will most likely kill him in Season 4 so that matter should be taken care of somewhat soon. And Roger and Joan(ie) will be in close proximity again, hmmmmmm.
SO EXCITED FOR NEXT SEASON. It's only a year away....I'm all jittery now and I should go to bed...I think I may have gone overboard here, we won't have anything to v-chat tomorrow...but I couldn't help myself! Need your thoughts pronto! CAN'T WAIT. CAN'T WAIT. See, this is what Mad Men does. It's one of the few television shows where I actually start anticipating the next season, the minute the previous season ends. Ugh, July 2010 is too far away.
Oh and I really want to see "Up in the Air." George has still got it! I can't wait to see it! Definite Oscar contender. That George. And good for the girl from Twilight. Really, that is awesome for her. And there are sooo many people in the movie whom I love. (Obligatory off-topic deviation. --MK)
Additional favorite moments:
Right when Don walks into the house, Betty: "Go upstairs" So warm and compassionate towards her kids. Gee, Mother of the Year, that one.
- Um, sure, Henry Francis and Betty didn't commit adultery but Man in Random NY Bar and Betty DID commit adultery. But, Don has also cheated..with many women...in many NY bars...and apartments...and hotels.
- Kramer vs. Kramer moment, wow that family conference. I cried. Actual tears fell from my eye sockets. And it's because of that KIERNAN SHIPKA. I love love love how much Don and Sally love each other. She's his little girl. And you know she would so rather live with Don. I hope he fights for them. I mean this being the 60's and all, I doubt it. But if we get little Kiernan on the stand, it could happen. Also, Don looked GOOD in that sweater set.
- Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce getting their first ever call from Harry Crane, because he needs to be reminded of the room number. Harry provides the funny. Also, I loved it when Bert put his hand on Harry's shoulder--they have a cute relationship.
- Roger telling Don to leave the doors of Sterling Cooper unlocked--that'll show 'em.
- Trudy bringing lunch for everyone--that Trudy!
- I hate Betty.
I think Mad Men is one of those television shows that I could definitely watch year round. Imagine it. Every Sunday at 10. Someday....actually, no that would never happen. Dammit
Here's to Summer 2010!
(Aside from saying I totally agree with all the above, this was one of the best season finales I've ever seen. And I've seen a lot. If you're not watching this show, you should start. --MK)
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