Oy With the Poodles Already!

Gilmore Girls, a television show created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, which aired from 2000 to 2007 starring the lovely Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel, is arguably one of my favorite television shows of all time. Between the pop culture references, the quick and witty dialogue, the plot development and the quirky and loveable cast of characters, its a wonder how I ever convince myself to watch anything else on TV - this show encompasses everything that I love in a show. (Minus, perhaps, the blood and guts and crime-y things)

I fell in love with Gilmore Girls during my junior year of high school, and got my mom obsessed with it the summer before my senior year. Now,  its become something my mom and I bond over and discuss constantly - and we've even managed to rope my older sister into our obsession. 

Since very few episodes are available online, and I wasn't able to bring my DVD sets down to Florida with me, its been a while since I've taken a trip to Stars Hollow for an hour or two (or, lets be honest - five or six). Now that I'm home, however, I've decided to rewatch the entire series from the beginning - quite a trip because usually I just skip around to my favorite episodes and seasons (seasons being 3 and 5, respectively). 

In honor of this decision, I wanted to take a second to talk about the Top Five Reasons I Love Gilmore Girls...so, here we go!

5. The Clothes -- the costuming in GG is impeccable and definitely envy-worthy. Lorelai and Rory's wardrobes match their personalities to a T, and even "supporting" characters have fantastic closets (I'm looking at you, Lane and Emily!).

I loved this scarf so much, I started knitting one for myself!

4. The Books -- all of the characters on Gilmore Girls are incredibly literate and reference random books constantly. I love this. I love that they show Rory reading and studying and don't make it look like she just instantly gets great grades and goes to Yale with no problems. Plus, about 98% of my "To Read" list came from books either referenced on GG or what Rory was reading throughout the series.

3. The Music, Television and Film -- like books, the Music, TV and Film referenced on GG is definitely noteworthy. They all have great taste in music -- I've actually discovered some favorite bands through the show -- and the movies and TV that Lorelai and Rory watch have unintentionally become staples in my apartment. I've decided that Lane has just about the best taste in music...ever. 

2. The Boys -- let's face it, the boys on Gilmore Girls are gorgeous. And how could they not be, when the show features such beautiful, smart women? All of Rory's boyfriends were handsome -- Jess being my favorite, personally, closely followed by Logan -- and Lorelai didn't have too shabby taste either. Plus, each Gilmore Boy had a great back story and personality to go with their charming looks. Jess is my favorite of all of Rory's boyfriends (and I've debated this with my mother to no end), and I definitely ship Luke and Lorelai until the end. 

Jess. kdslhgjasj.

1. The Gilmore GIRLS -- you didn't think I could make a list like this without mentioning the lovely ladies themselves, did you? Lorelai and Rory (portrayed by Lauren and Alexis, respectively) make this show. From their distinct personalities to their witty banter, you want these girls to be your best friends...like now. That is, if you aren't secretly (or not so secretly) wanting to be them. While I'm not going to argue that they are perfect (both made mistakes throughout the course of the show: some monumental, some small), it just proves that they are human and real and great role models in the best possible way.

Did you ever watch Gilmore Girls? Do you still watch it like I do? Don't you looooove it?