Every character inGilmore Girlshas frustrating moments, but Lorelai’s behavior in one scene makes me realize how aggravating she can be.Gilmore Girlsis among themost rewatchable TV showsout there, and some scenes spur new reactions upon another viewing. It’s easy to get caught up in the chaos of Lorelai’s and Rory’s lives the first time around. However, revisiting their story allows viewers to look at certain moments and storylines in a new light. And every time I watch the show, one Lorelai moment gets to me.
It’s no secret that Lorelai’s feud with Rory inGilmore Girlsis a low point of the series, and both characters act in infuriating ways as it continues.One of Lorelai’s worst moments occurs inGilmore Girlsseason 6, episode 4, when Sookie asks her and Rory to become her kids' godmothers. It’s a futile attempt to get them to make up, which ultimately results in more hard feelings between them. And Lorelai’s behavior during the baptism never fails to annoy me, as it highlights one of her character’s most unfortunate traits.
Lorelai Interrupting Sookie’s Kids' Baptism Was Her At Her Most Selfish
She Holds Up The Service To Start An Argument With Rory
Gilmore Girlsdoesn’t hide the fact that Lorelai is a flawed individual, buther behavior at Sookie’s kids' baptism puts her worst qualities on display. InGilmore Girlsseason 6, episode 4, “Always a Godmother, Never a God,” Lorelai interrupts their baptism ceremony in order to air her frustrations with Rory. This episode is in the midst of Lorelai’s and Rory’s falling out — one of the most controversial storylines inall seven seasons ofGilmore Girls— and the two prove incapable of holding it together for Sookie’s and Jackson’s sakes.
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Upon learning that Sookie spoke on the phone with Rory,Lorelai pulls her daughter — and both of Sookie’s children — out of the serviceto start an argument. She believes that Sookie has Rory’s new phone number while she doesn’t, and she can’t wait until after the baptism to confront Rory about it. It’s terribly rude, as the two of them interrupt the whole ceremony. And although Rory’s so rarely in the right during this season, even she notes that they shouldn’t be holding things up.
This scene shows Lorelai at her most selfish, as she makes an event that should be about Sookie, Jackson, and their kids about her.
This scene shows Lorelai at her most selfish, as she makes an event that should be about Sookie, Jackson, and their kids about her relationship with Rory. While Sookie doesn’t seem too upset about it,this is a trend for Lorelai throughoutGilmore Girls. This is probably the worst example of it, but she has a tendency to make things about herself when she shouldn’t.
Being Selfish & Self-Centered Is One Of Lorelai’s Most Frustrating Traits
One of theharshest realities about Lorelai’s character inGilmore Girlsis thatshe can be incredibly selfish and self-centered. This comes up in her interactions with family, in her romantic relationships, and even in her bond with Rory. Lorelai often puts her feelings first, regardless of who gets hurt. She projects her own regrets and wants onto Rory, expecting her daughter to just follow her lead. She also acts impulsively in her love life, which leads to hurt feelings on both sides. And while her parents aren’t angels, Lorelai sometimes makes things worse; just look at Richard’s funeral.
Some of the worst examples of Lorelai being selfish actively hurt her relationships with the people she cares most about.
Lorelai’s selfish tendencies are more frustrating because she doesn’t always act this way. She shows repeatedly that she can be selfless, whether it’s by agreeing to weekly dinners for the sake of Rory’s education or planning a birthday party for Luke’s daughter, April.Such instances make it difficult to grapple with Lorelai’s more selfish behavior, which often gets more attention. After all, some of the worst examples of Lorelai being selfish actively hurt her relationships with the people she cares most about.
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This storyline hurts the characters as individuals, too, as neither Rory nor Lorelai leaves a great impression during these seasons. Lorelai’s behavior, as seen during Sookie’s kids' baptism, is incredibly immature. And Rory remains frustrating until she returns to Yale and begins to find herself again. Needless to say,Gilmore Girlsgoes downhill during this period — and sadly, it never returns to the same heights as before.
