"Don't Hate Me Cause I'm Beautiful"...Gilmore Girls, Fatphobia, and Pretty Privilege

Women of Questionable Morals

02-09-2022 • 45 mins

Welcome back! For this week’s episode we’re jumping into fatphobia, pretty privilege, and the role that they play in the world of our beloved Gilmore Girls. We dissect what it means for the show, the characters, and of course Rory’s infamous ballet recital review. Stay tuned until the very end for a sneak peek at the final two episodes for this season!

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Core Episodes:

  • S4E8: "Die, Jerk"
  • S7E8: "Introducing Lorelai Planetarium"

Context Episodes:

  • S1E3: "Kill Me Now"
  • S1E12: "Double Date"
  • S2E6: "Presenting Lorelai Gilmore"
  • S4E3: "The Hobbit, the Sofa and Digger Stiles"
  • S4E19: "Afterboom"
  • A Year in the Life: "Summer"