Scene in a Mall

Season 4, Episode 15, Aired
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Kirk branches out from dog sitting for Lulu into a new canine-centered career; Paris goes into germ-phobic overdrive when Rory gets a cold; Lane gets an apartment with Zach and Brian and faces a frigid reception from her aunt and mother.In order to spend some time together, Lorelai and Rory decide to play hooky and go window shopping in the mall, where they run into Emily in the middle of a shopping binge meltdown; As always, Luke is there to help Lorelai when she needs it. Emily has difficulty connecting with Richard.moreless
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  • Emily causes a scene at a mall, Luke notices something about Dean. Exciting episode.

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    By stewie1423, Jul 08, 2008 Report Abuse
    This was a great episode, Emily and Richard's marriage is perhaps in trouble. In fact it is, judging by the final scene anyway. I liked how Lane got a new apartment, it was funny when that girl changed upstairs, she wouldn't shut up. Plus Zach and the other band mate arguing was funny too. I hope she and Mrs Kim make up soon.

    Dean is obviously overwhelmed with married life and it shows. We see wife for the first tome this season and she seems to love him. But we end up knowing that Dean still loves Rory when he stares at her while talking to Luke. Plus the fact that he's at an arcade all the time isn't good.

    Lorelai and Emily connecting was a nice scene, shame what Lorelai said didn't work. It was very amusing to see Emily just buy everything she could, well order it to be bought. I'm glad Luke paid Lorelai the money, still can't wait for them to get together.moreless

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  • I just love this show lol

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    By karatiz, Dec 24, 2007 Report Abuse
    To find a way around the problem of last episode, the missed calls and all, they started writing emails to each other lol

    I prefer calls but emails are cheaper...
    Lane moved to her new house, she is sharing it with the band guys. And Luke is so sweet, Lorelai didn't ask for the money officially but he knew she needed it, he gave her the money. That's how much he cares about her. The last message was the best "thank you".

    The Lorelais finally are face to face and I'm glad. The windows shopping thing was a really bad idea, all the mental notes lol

    That Korean girl was annoying!!! Really!!
    But the guys are sweet, they save a whole shelf for Lane, they will share the other left...

    And then Emily shows up at the mall, she was the prototype of a rich woman, buying everything, bossing around. And the explosion lol

    I was so funny seeing Emily Gilmore eating junk food! That was a way good way to keep her mind off Richard.
    Richard doesn't appreciate her, that's what I think.moreless

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  • Another great episode.

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    By Alliemp12, May 27, 2007 Report Abuse
    This episode is fantastic like most all are. I love the scene with Loreali and Luke at the diner.
    The rose was a classic Gilmore moment. The idea of window shopping like ladies in old movies was hilarious to watch them suffer. THen trying to hide behind thier hands from Emily.
    I love Emily's crazy shopping and Loreali's reactions like the "taillights" and the shoes. Then when in the food court where Emily didnt know existed, I'm glad she enjoyed the food that the girls eat soo often.
    Its really sweet when Emily says "I was just admiring your mothers life" then Rory responds all casually "Oh I do that daily."
    Very good episode for Season 4. & no Jason thats a plus!moreless

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  • rory and lorelai go to the mall

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    By amfarley84, Nov 12, 2006 Report Abuse
    i thought that this episode was really good. i thought that the conversation that lorelai and rory had about going to the mall was amazing and really funny. i thought that it was really funny that emily acted like a little child in the middle of the mall and that she never knew that there was a food court in it. it was great that lane moved in with zack and brian. i really did not like the way that lane mother acted when lane was there to get her things. i did not understand why she was like that with her only child.moreless

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  • Its never fun when you are broke - so the scene in the mall makes one realize how life truly sucks when you just don't have the money to blow, and you gotta skint.moreless

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    By valm1, Apr 04, 2006 Report Abuse
    Luke loans Lorelai the money, gosh that was so sweet of him and the writing and sliding the napkin moment was a little silly but really fun and nice.

    The scene in the mall, was so much fun between mother and daughter who finally get to spend time together and then Emily shows up and causes a scene all over the mall, big embarrassing moment for all but Lorelai finds a way to save the day.

    Luke discovers all along that he was right about Dean who is not coping with his new marriage life and this is the beginning of Dean's marriage spiraling out of control.

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    • When Rory and Lorelai are window-shopping, Rory's wearing red nail polish, but later that day when they're taking inventory at Luke's, the nail polish is gone. Edit
    • The mall scene in this episode takes place at the Burbank Town Center in Los Angeles, CA. The store they first enter "to get rid of the bored feeling from window shopping" is Forever 21, and the store where Emily goes nuts is Macy's. Edit
    • On the table at Luke's when Lorelai and Rory are sorting through what Emily bought them towards the end of the episode, several items, including the blue and pink little clutch purses, change spots and positions throughout the scene. Edit

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    • German episode title: "Kaufrausch", meaning "Shopping Frenzy". French episode title: "Oh Les Vilaines Moustaches", meaning "Ugly Whiskers". Edit
    • Yanic Truesdale (Michel), Melissa McCarthy (Sookie), and Chris Eigeman (Jason) do not appear in this episode. Edit

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    • Kirk: Does anyone know who this is? Lorelai: No. Luke: Yeah. It's Snuggles. Lorelai: You know Snuggles? Kirk: It's not Snuggles. It's the dog that looks like Snuggles. Snuggles owner picked him up. No-one picked this guy up and he has no tag. Luke: You have a dog left over? Lorelai: You know Snuggles by name? Kirk: I don't have time for chit-chat people! Luke: I have no idea whose dog it is. Lorelai: Me either. Rory: Sorry. Kirk: I don't even know his name. I was using random sounds, trying to see if he'd respond. Poku. Noki. Nini. BliBlo... Nothing. Edit
    • Lorelai: Is it okay if I work on my laptop? Luke: Does it make noise? Lorelai: No, but I do sometimes. Luke: You always do. Edit
    • Tom: What's with the flower? Rory: It's so my mom and I will recognize each other. Tom: Girl thing? Rory: Yeah. Tom: I'm not into girl things. Rory: You're a contractor. Edit

  • Allusions

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    • Rory: (To Dean in his construction worker outfit) Can I have your autograph? Oh, I'm sorry, I thought you were one of the Village People. The Village People was a band from the 70's where the members all dressed like a construction worker, a cop, an Indian chief, a soldier, a biker and a cowboy. Edit
    • Lorelai: (Holding a Manolo Blahnik) Me wants them! My precious!! Lorelai is imitating the character, Gollum, from the novels, The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. In the story, Gollum is consumed by his want of the ring and frequently calls it "his precious." The voice that Lorelai uses imitates the voice of Andy Serkis's Gollum in the movie adaptations by Peter Jackson. Edit
    • Lorelai: It's just when I picture letter writing, I picture Charles Dickens. Luke: Charles Dickens wrote more letters than other people? Charles Dickens was a famous English Author of the 19th century. He did actually write more letters than other people of his day, thousands upon thousands of letters in fact. Edit

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