Episode Report Card Pamie: B- | Grade It Now! YOU GRADE IT Rory's A Material Girl
By Pamie | Season 5 | Episode 8 | Aired on 11.08.2004
Luke asks Lorelai for her order. She says that nothing looks good. He says he'll make her a burger. Lorelai says she doesn’t want a burger. Liz tells Luke to make his gumbo, which is apparently incredible: "And great Mexican food." With homemade tortillas. And something called "garlic soup," which I think I'll stay away from. Luke interrupts Liz when she starts telling stories of her brother trying to find the perfect lasagna recipe. Liz says she has to go meet the realtor. She pronounces it "real-a-tor," which always drives me crazy. Liz leaves, and Lorelai complains to Luke that he's been holding out on her with his great food and amazing culinary skills. The man makes you food three times a day, Lorelai. Luke says he has many talents. Lorelai says she knows, what with the way he keeps his Mountie hat perfectly balanced on his head, even when they're... Luke interrupts, and warns her to stop thinking about the Mountie hat, before she forgets that there isn't one. Lorelai wants proof that Luke can cook these foods. Luke immediately takes up the challenge and says he's going to cook Lorelai the most amazing meal of her life. Hey, is the word "amazing" in every script? I know I've said it before, but I stopped looking for it, and I think maybe it is. Lorelai asks for it this weekend. Luke says if she stops making the Mountie jokes, she's on. Lorelai says it's a deal and asks for a muffin. That's right, it's still breakfast time. And he was going to make her a burger? Luke can tell that Lorelai is still picturing the Mountie hat on Luke's head. He asks how he looks. "I'll tell you this weekend," she says, and leaves.
Lane storms up to Lane 2.0, and tells her that she can't put any fliers up in the diner. She says she's surprised that MamaLane told Lane 2.0 that she could, because she can't. Lane tells her to stand on a street corner, just like Lane had to from ages six through fourteen. Lane 2.0 whines that she's so hungry. It's flaxseed muffin month, and she's feeling fatigued from a lack of real nutrients in her food: "I have trouble lifting my toothbrush." Lane sits Lane 2.0 down and feeds her fries. Lane 2.0 says that MamaLane told her that fries were the devil's starchy fingers. Lane says they're also hot and delicious and lacking in flaxseed. Lane 2.0 says that fries are a gateway food into pizza, movie popcorn, and deep-fried Snickers bars. Mmm. Lane 2.0 is singing me a sweet, sweet love song. Lane holds the plate of fries under Lane 2.0's nose. Lane 2.0 takes one and is in heaven. "Welcome to America," says Lane. Enjoy your freedom fries.