I didn't read his reaction as "Ew, racism" but "Ew, Roger's making out with my old secretary."
Does anybody mind if I pass out?
Willow ,'Beneath You'
Cable Drama: Still Waiting for the Cable Guy to Show Up with the Thread Name...
To be determined... (but it's definitely [NAFDA])
Jessica - Aug 31, 2009 5:09:43 am PDT #2979 of 11998
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Barb - Aug 31, 2009 5:17:47 am PDT #2980 of 11998
“Not dead yet!”
I read his reaction as a universal "ew." Kind of like he can't believe that this is what he's worked his ass off for and that it's a setting in which, no matter what external trappings he may now possess, is not necessarily one in which he feels comfortable or as if he belongs. Hence, the reminiscences seeming totally natural coming from a guy who's usually so guarded.
Jon B. - Aug 31, 2009 5:21:29 am PDT #2981 of 11998
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
That's true that the whole country club setting could have set him off. I suppose part of my reaction is me seeing what I want to see.
Hayden - Aug 31, 2009 7:48:40 am PDT #2982 of 11998
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
I thought Don and Pete both looked horrified at the blackface routine, but for different reasons. I think Don appears to have a burgeoning social conscience of sorts, which is sorta uncomfortable because he's not exactly hero material. But I do think he understands the desire to be treated as an equal. Pete, on the other hand, probably thought that the whole display was the gauche sensibility of the nouveau riche.
sj - Aug 31, 2009 9:36:46 am PDT #2983 of 11998
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I'm wondering if Betty's offhand remark about the baby not moving right now is foreshadowing of a miscarriage.
Hayden - Aug 31, 2009 10:19:17 am PDT #2984 of 11998
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
There was a reference to Jackie O's pregnancy, too, and she had a stillborn child in mid '63, right?
sj - Aug 31, 2009 10:31:16 am PDT #2985 of 11998
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
There was a reference to Jackie O's pregnancy, too, and she had a stillborn child in mid '63, right?
I forgot about that reference, and yes she did.
le nubian - Aug 31, 2009 10:59:41 am PDT #2986 of 11998
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
sj -
yes. I would not be surprised if all is not well with the Draper baby.
Barb - Aug 31, 2009 11:00:49 am PDT #2987 of 11998
“Not dead yet!”
yes. I would not be surprised if all is not well with the Draper baby.
A Down's baby, perhaps? Remember what Betty said about wanting everything to be perfect in the season opener?
sj - Aug 31, 2009 11:23:00 am PDT #2988 of 11998
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I feel like I should watch all of the episodes from the beginning with every new episode, because there is so much that is really subtle until you start connecting it to other things.