I am a HUGE “Gilmore Girl” fan. Like, major. Like, I have all the DVDs, I put alerts out for myself when new ones will be coming out, I read all articles, watch all the characters’ movies, know a little trivia [Did you know that Sean Gunn’s (Kirk) brother is married to Jenna Fischer (Pam on “The Office”)?], etc etc. I’m also very opinionated. Plus, I like my Girls happy (or at least upset for the greater good of the storyline). Let me just say SPOILER ALERT now for those who do not want to know anything coming up. Are we good? Good.
One character grates my nerves. I mean, I can not stand to read fans’ comments on bringing this particular character back. I mean, it makes me furious which is saying a lot because, although I love my TV, I would hope I’m not invested in it THAT much. I wouldn’t letter write to complain, picket outside the studio, give up on the show or anything. It’s just, for me, the constant “Bring Jess back” is like nails on a chalkboard.
I have yet to read a comment or critique that would make me understand what I will call “The Jess Phenomenon”. To me, he was inconsiderate jerk who never deserved our little Rory. So, why does a good percentage of the GG audience love him? If it’s just because he’s cute, I will scream. Yeah, yeah, alright. I’ll give you the satisfaction that he is a mildly good looking guy, that Milo. And I have no qualms at all that Alexis and Milo are dating in real life. That I think is completely fine. For the audience to be enamored of the Rory/Jess relationship irks me to no end.
Having him pop up every year is completely stupid. AS-P, I’ll give you the benefit of Jess’ return earlier this season in waking Rory up to go back to school but I know you could’ve done it in other ways. Bringing Jess back again in April, however, better be good.
Alright, let me try to state my case a bit better. When Jess first appeared, I thought it would be a good thing for Luke. Luke needed his own family. We needed to learn more behind the blue baseball cap. As the tormentor of everyone in Stars Hollow, Jess showed no redeemable qualities. Trying to steal someone’s girlfriend is another unsavory quality. Liking to read, having the same taste in music does not make a great couple. Although Dean wasn’t always the sharpest tool in the shed, he tried. He got his grades up, he believed in Rory and he voiced his feelings and opinions. Jess, on the other hand, quibbled, distracted, steered Rory on the wrong path (literally…he got her injured) and grunted, not even that sometimes.
Jess would tell Rory he would call later and instead of telling her he wasn’t able to make plans, he would say nothing and would assume she would sit at home waiting for him. He didn’t tell Rory about dropping out of school and what makes him the best boyfriend, he gets on a bus and leaves without a word. I’m sorry; this is awesome behavior for a person that is supposedly in love with another person? This is the person I should believe is perfect for Rory? No, Rory yelling at the phone after receiving several calls on graduation day was totally valid. I am so proud of that moment for her.
He keeps popping in and out of her life. He left several times and came back and she should wait for him? For someone that treats her like that? No. Yes, I’ll give AS-P credit for finally redeeming him during his last visit to Connecticut. But, Rory didn’t need to see him; he could’ve called Luke and let him know what he was up to. Or, here’s an idea: his mother.
So, what do I expect for his next visit? Well, first off, he’s not in Connecticut. Yeah! Luke chaperones April on a school trip to Philadelphia. He checks up on Jess, so there should be some snarky remarks regarding Luke having an unknown child and Jess having a cousin. I also heard rumblings that Rory was going to go down to Philadelphia. If so, I will be really upset if she goes to see him. She doesn’t need him. He doesn’t deserve her.
In last night’s episode “Bridesmaids Revisited”, Rory discovered that Logan “cheated”. Well, in the “Friends”-like moment, they were on a break. It is reprehensible what he did, yes. But, he matches wit, brains, pop culture references, etc with Rory. I’m not even talking about Logan being from Rory’s grandparents’ world. They click a lot better than the relationship with Jess.
Matt Czuchry has signed on for about 12 episodes for next season. So he is going to be around for much longer. Milo, on the other hand, can barely get his pilots to air. His new show, “Bedford Diaries” will not have a second season, already! Now, I’m not saying it is his fault. He’s already attached to another pilot for 2006 – 2007, but let him move on. Let Alexis’ character move on. Rory deserves better than that schmuck with an attitude, Jess. There are thousands of girls in Philadelphia, get with one of them. Aight? Aight.
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On another note: ZACH PROPOSED TO LANE!! Granted, AS-P wrote the episode and it was filmed awhile ago, but I think she heard my inner rumblings. For that, THANK YOU AMY!!
One character grates my nerves. I mean, I can not stand to read fans’ comments on bringing this particular character back. I mean, it makes me furious which is saying a lot because, although I love my TV, I would hope I’m not invested in it THAT much. I wouldn’t letter write to complain, picket outside the studio, give up on the show or anything. It’s just, for me, the constant “Bring Jess back” is like nails on a chalkboard.
I have yet to read a comment or critique that would make me understand what I will call “The Jess Phenomenon”. To me, he was inconsiderate jerk who never deserved our little Rory. So, why does a good percentage of the GG audience love him? If it’s just because he’s cute, I will scream. Yeah, yeah, alright. I’ll give you the satisfaction that he is a mildly good looking guy, that Milo. And I have no qualms at all that Alexis and Milo are dating in real life. That I think is completely fine. For the audience to be enamored of the Rory/Jess relationship irks me to no end.
Having him pop up every year is completely stupid. AS-P, I’ll give you the benefit of Jess’ return earlier this season in waking Rory up to go back to school but I know you could’ve done it in other ways. Bringing Jess back again in April, however, better be good.
Alright, let me try to state my case a bit better. When Jess first appeared, I thought it would be a good thing for Luke. Luke needed his own family. We needed to learn more behind the blue baseball cap. As the tormentor of everyone in Stars Hollow, Jess showed no redeemable qualities. Trying to steal someone’s girlfriend is another unsavory quality. Liking to read, having the same taste in music does not make a great couple. Although Dean wasn’t always the sharpest tool in the shed, he tried. He got his grades up, he believed in Rory and he voiced his feelings and opinions. Jess, on the other hand, quibbled, distracted, steered Rory on the wrong path (literally…he got her injured) and grunted, not even that sometimes.
Jess would tell Rory he would call later and instead of telling her he wasn’t able to make plans, he would say nothing and would assume she would sit at home waiting for him. He didn’t tell Rory about dropping out of school and what makes him the best boyfriend, he gets on a bus and leaves without a word. I’m sorry; this is awesome behavior for a person that is supposedly in love with another person? This is the person I should believe is perfect for Rory? No, Rory yelling at the phone after receiving several calls on graduation day was totally valid. I am so proud of that moment for her.
He keeps popping in and out of her life. He left several times and came back and she should wait for him? For someone that treats her like that? No. Yes, I’ll give AS-P credit for finally redeeming him during his last visit to Connecticut. But, Rory didn’t need to see him; he could’ve called Luke and let him know what he was up to. Or, here’s an idea: his mother.
So, what do I expect for his next visit? Well, first off, he’s not in Connecticut. Yeah! Luke chaperones April on a school trip to Philadelphia. He checks up on Jess, so there should be some snarky remarks regarding Luke having an unknown child and Jess having a cousin. I also heard rumblings that Rory was going to go down to Philadelphia. If so, I will be really upset if she goes to see him. She doesn’t need him. He doesn’t deserve her.
In last night’s episode “Bridesmaids Revisited”, Rory discovered that Logan “cheated”. Well, in the “Friends”-like moment, they were on a break. It is reprehensible what he did, yes. But, he matches wit, brains, pop culture references, etc with Rory. I’m not even talking about Logan being from Rory’s grandparents’ world. They click a lot better than the relationship with Jess.
Matt Czuchry has signed on for about 12 episodes for next season. So he is going to be around for much longer. Milo, on the other hand, can barely get his pilots to air. His new show, “Bedford Diaries” will not have a second season, already! Now, I’m not saying it is his fault. He’s already attached to another pilot for 2006 – 2007, but let him move on. Let Alexis’ character move on. Rory deserves better than that schmuck with an attitude, Jess. There are thousands of girls in Philadelphia, get with one of them. Aight? Aight.
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On another note: ZACH PROPOSED TO LANE!! Granted, AS-P wrote the episode and it was filmed awhile ago, but I think she heard my inner rumblings. For that, THANK YOU AMY!!
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