Clothes make the woman

This week's episode of Gilmore Girls was the Pilot episode. It was kind of weird seeing how young everyone looked when the show first began. Even the filming of the show was completely different. Everything was in darker colors and everyone work a lot of dark, heavy make-up.

A sixteen year old Rory Gilmore is the genius of her public high school. However, the audience soon learns that she is accepted to the prestigious private school of Chilton.

Rory is in every aspect a typical teenager except for her intelligence. She likes rock music, eats a ton of junk food, and hangs with her best friend, Lane, every chance that she gets. But there is another thing that sets her apart--she is also best friends with her mom, Lorelai.

Lorelai is the fun loving mom, who likes rock music, eats a ton of junk food, and hangs with her best friend, Sookie (hmm...sounds familiar). Even though she may not act her age, Lorelai works hard as the manager of an inn and tries to be the best mom she can be to her daughter.

Rory and Lorelai both share their excitement over Rory's acceptance to Chilton. However, Lorelai realizes that tuition is a lot more than she can afford. This is the first time the audience learns about Lorelai's estrangement from her parents. Lorelai takes a big step to ask her parents for the money.

Lorelai's mom, Emily, is very controlling and always has to have her way. So she says they won't give her the money unless her and Rory attend Friday night dinners with them. Lorelai agrees not too happily, but for Rory she would do anything.

The Pilot episode was where every Gilmore-ism began. The inside jokes about crazy words such as, "Oy, with poodles." It began the coffee addiction 24/7. It began all the crazy love triangles that would form through out the seasons.

I think the writers did a good job the first time around and made all the character memorable. They have made Gilmore Girls into a 21st century icon.