Gilmore Girls was a very unique show, in that it was a mixture of both comedy and drama in a perfect blend. The show had a style ad approach that was relatable not only for women but for every kind of demographic.
With this kind of premise, there were hundreds of moments where valuable life advice was imparted to the viewer, and these quotes have an evergreen quality that can still be relatable today. With Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life reminding fans in 2016 why the show became so popular, it’s time to once again refresh minds with some of the best words of wisdom from this timeless show.
Updated on December 29th, 2020 by Saim Cheeda : The success of Gilmore is undeniable, with the series continuing to garner new fans as the years by. Since new viewers bring with them renewed introspection of the series, it's worth dissecting more words from the main characters in order to present further perspective to their characterizations. With this in mind, additional quotes have been added that are a mixture of comedy and emotions that the series evokes in viewers.
"You Have So Many Years And Screw-Ups Ahead Of You" - Lorelai
If there was one person who knew how to get back up after reaching their lowest level, it would have to be Lorelai. She was barely in her thirties when Rory was in high school, so knew very well how difficult things could get.
In her quirky manner, Lorelai knew how to give out the right kind of advice, as she claimed that making wrong decisions was inevitable but also necessary. Just one mistake didn’t spell anyone’s doom, as people spend their whole lives making one screw-up after another.
"I Made A List Of Enemies, Which I've Narrowed Down From 26 To 5." - Paris
For a character like Paris, character development came in the form of toning down her neurotic attitude. She went about doing just this, growing as a person by letting go of resentment against certain people, although still retaining it against others.
It’s both a funny and appropriate quote, seeing as nobody can claim to be so mature that they let go of their anger towards every single person that has wronged them. At least Paris was honest about keeping some enemies on her list.
"There's A Phone Call For You And If I'm To Fetch You Like A Dog, I'd Like A Cookie And A Raise." - Michel
Michel was a pushover by no means and could cut through someone with his brand of remarks. He didn’t have any fear for his superiors either, as he sent the same kind of one-liners their way if he felt wasn’t being respected.
There’s no reason to explain this quote since the words are more than self-explanatory. He knew he was very skilled at his job and could afford to be Mr. Attitude if need be. Plus, it’s always funny to see how imaginative he could be with his quotes.
"Pay For It This Time." - Dean
Dean’s characterization was topsy-turvy in the original series, as he went from being a nice guy to a jealous jerk of sorts. He became a much better person by A Year in the Life, where it was established he was remarried and very happy.
What’s great about this quote is how Dean denied Rory from having a moment with him with the cornstarch comment. It was through that where they’d had their first kiss, but the adult Dean simply asked Rory to pay for it this time since Dean had moved on from her for a long time.
"I Don't Like Mondays But Unfortunately They Come Around Eventually." - Lorelai
This is a statement that every person with a job can relate to. There’s this inevitability of Mondays coming around that people hate but can’t deny. Where Lorelai’s concerned, she found no reason not to voice out her frustration with this day of the week.
It doesn’t highlight any weakness on her part but shows how she takes every undesirable thing into stride and tries to make the best of it. After all, acceptance is the first step to begin moving on, even if it is something as menial as facing Mondays.
"I Cannot Do This Alone, I Need My Mommy And I Don't Care Who Knows It!" - Rory
When Sherry goes into labor and her business friends leave her alone at the hospital with Rory, the teen can only think of one person to call — her mom. "I need you, I need you here, I need you now, I cannot do this alone, I need my mommy and damn it, I don't care who knows it!" Rory pleads.
Despite Lorelai not wanting to be anywhere near her ex's girlfriend while she gives birth, she still comes to the rescue for Rory. We've all had rough moments that make us want our mommies, and Rory proved that it's totally acceptable at any age.
"Well, You Know My Babbling Capabilities Are Infinite." - Lorelai
The ability to talk nonstop is both a blessing and a curse, especially for Lorelai. There are situations where she talks herself deeper into trouble, but also times where her endless rants help her out.
In this case, she is rambling about not having anywhere for her dog, Paul Anka, to stay while she works late. She wants Luke to take him in for the night, but Luke wants to see how long she can talk. "Well, you know my babbling capabilities are infinite," she says.
"I Want To Get The Healthy Glow Of Someone Who Consistently Goes To The Gym Without Actually Having To Go, Of Course." - Kirk
If only it were this easy. At one point, Kirk puts himself on a juice cleanse, and he enjoys all his juice beverages at Luke's Diner. Of course, being surrounded by all that delicious diner food is rough since he's so hungry. Lorelai asks what he's doing and why he can't eat, and he responds with this gem of a quote.
Diets are always hard, especially when you're seeing everyone else munching on delicious meals. Going to the gym can be even more of a struggle. A juice cleanse could be a good idea, but maybe don't drink your juice at a crowded diner.
"I Need That Outfit. It Gives Me Confidence." - Rory
When Rory is struggling with a job hunt in A Year in the Life, she searches high and low for her lucky outfit — a red dress with a full skirt. Why does she need this outfit in particular for her meetings and job interviews? "It gives me confidence," she says.
We all need at least one good power outfit that gives us the confidence to slay an important day. Just make sure you don't lose track of the outfit when you're in-between living situations like Rory did.
"This Adult Stuff Is Hard, Isn't It?" - Lane
Adulting is hard. We'd give anything to go back to the easy days of cartoons and coloring. Rory is especially feeling the weight of adulthood when she's venting to Lane about her job hunt and her casual arrangement with Logan.
Despite the fact that Rory and Logan broke things off, she still finds herself reaching out to him more than once for comfort. Lane pats her on the back and agrees that adult life is difficult. We wonder if the thirty-something gang goes through crap like this.
