Cause if not, it seems to me like she was being an ungracious twit.

This.

She's a twit.

Kristin, lots of vibes for a peaceful and as-easy-as-possible result for your grandmother, mother, and yourself, of course, as well.

Typo Boy, I think this friend missed the whole point of getting a present.

And now, for the reason I skipped: I need DVDs (both tv and movies) recommendations, for fun and light and yet interesting stuff.

It's for my friend B who is currently in the USA (with its wonderful library systems) who will undergo a medical procedure soon and will have to be in bed for a few days.

She really liked "Gilmore Girls", for example (well, the first seasons, anyway), and if I understood her correctly, she's looking for something of that sort - lots of fun dialogue, with fun characters, but not just the on-the-surface stuff. By the way, she's the friend I used to watch BtVS et al with, so these excellent options are moot. [Edit: it doesn't have to be new stuff, as long as it's out on DVD so the library may have it.]

So, oh, all knowing hivemind, any suggestions? And thanks in advance!

How about "Sports Night" or "Northern Exposure"?

How about "Sports Night" or "Northern Exposure"?

She watched "Northern Exposure" at least once, but it's so delightful (I love it myself) that I will definitely remind her of it. Oh, and I don't think she's ever watched "Sports Night" (I've only watched several episodes myself, but enough to know what's the what) and it's just perfect - it seems just like what she's looking for.

Thanks, javachik!

Sure thing. I got out the dvds and re-watched with my boyfriend (who'd never seen it)over the holidays and it really holds up!

Maybe your friend would like News Radio, Nilly?

I don't actually believe anyone's good at being a grown-up. Everyone who seems to be is just good at pretending.

This. Either this, or the pretending is what it means to be good at being a grown-up.

Typo, your friend is a twit.

OMG, one of my friends was on the Rachel Maddow Show tonight.

That's so cool.

For those who find Cute Overload too twee, there's Fuck you, Penguin;

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