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03-24-2022, 04:49 AM
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BY XANDRA HARBET/MARCH 23, 2022 2:44 PM EDT
"Gilmore Girls" is one of the most beloved shows (https://www.looper.com/777060/25-shows-like-gilmore-girls-you-can-watch-next/) of the early aughts, and it's not difficult to see why. The family drama has something for everyone: a deeply desirable mother-daughter relationship, a relatably terrible mother-daughter relationship, daddy issues, teen drama, and a single mother who can't quite get a handle on her dating life. No matter where someone is in their life, there's no doubt a "Gilmore Girls" character they can relate to. Even better? The show is wrapped up in a bow of small-town charm with some pointed criticism of privileged lifestyles.
Through the lens of mother-daughter duo Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and Rory (Alexis Bledel) Gilmore, the show manages to be compelling, heartwarming, and captivating, yet there are still many moments that go way too far. Between romanticizing toxic relationships, glamorizing eating disorders, brushing over critical social issues, and failing to offer proper representation for multiple groups, "Gilmore Girls" is both a product of its time — and way behind in many cases. Here are some of the most questionable things about "Gilmore Girls" we all ignored.
BY XANDRA HARBET/MARCH 23, 2022 2:44 PM EDT
"Gilmore Girls" is one of the most beloved shows (https://www.looper.com/777060/25-shows-like-gilmore-girls-you-can-watch-next/) of the early aughts, and it's not difficult to see why. The family drama has something for everyone: a deeply desirable mother-daughter relationship, a relatably terrible mother-daughter relationship, daddy issues, teen drama, and a single mother who can't quite get a handle on her dating life. No matter where someone is in their life, there's no doubt a "Gilmore Girls" character they can relate to. Even better? The show is wrapped up in a bow of small-town charm with some pointed criticism of privileged lifestyles.
Through the lens of mother-daughter duo Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and Rory (Alexis Bledel) Gilmore, the show manages to be compelling, heartwarming, and captivating, yet there are still many moments that go way too far. Between romanticizing toxic relationships, glamorizing eating disorders, brushing over critical social issues, and failing to offer proper representation for multiple groups, "Gilmore Girls" is both a product of its time — and way behind in many cases. Here are some of the most questionable things about "Gilmore Girls" we all ignored.