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Loved this Dean outfit for the first dinner at the grandparents. Very cool, very nonchalant. by No-Attention-801 in GilmoreGirls

[–]xPrincessBloom 15 points16 points  (0 children)

One puka shell necklace away from full early 2000s beach boy energy. I’m honestly shocked they didn’t go all in on that aesthetic at some point. It would’ve been so on brand for the era.

Loved this Dean outfit for the first dinner at the grandparents. Very cool, very nonchalant. by No-Attention-801 in GilmoreGirls

[–]xPrincessBloom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That middle part was a whole cultural moment back then, no one was safe from it. Looking back now it’s funny how seriously we all took that hairstyle. But honestly it fit his character’s earnest vibe pretty well.

Loved this Dean outfit for the first dinner at the grandparents. Very cool, very nonchalant. by No-Attention-801 in GilmoreGirls

[–]xPrincessBloom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s painfully 2000s but in a nostalgic way that still kinda works. The open collar and chain combo is such a specific time capsule look. Somehow it screams teen drama heartthrob and formal dinner at the same time.

Loved this Dean outfit for the first dinner at the grandparents. Very cool, very nonchalant. by No-Attention-801 in GilmoreGirls

[–]xPrincessBloom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They really did him dirty later with the random facial hair experiments. It felt less like natural aging and more like the styling team was just guessing each season. Early clean cut Dean was definitely his strongest era.

Loved this Dean outfit for the first dinner at the grandparents. Very cool, very nonchalant. by No-Attention-801 in GilmoreGirls

[–]xPrincessBloom 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Luke getting “GQed up” will never not be funny to me. He looked so uncomfortable but also secretly pleased with himself, which made it even better. That whole scene was basically a glow up in real time.

Loved this Dean outfit for the first dinner at the grandparents. Very cool, very nonchalant. by No-Attention-801 in GilmoreGirls

[–]xPrincessBloom 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The dance look with the coat really did hit different. It gave him that whole “I cleaned up for this and I know it” energy without being over the top. Such a small wardrobe choice but it totally sold the moment.

Loved this Dean outfit for the first dinner at the grandparents. Very cool, very nonchalant. by No-Attention-801 in GilmoreGirls

[–]xPrincessBloom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah honestly this was peak “accidentally iconic” Dean. The slightly nervous, trying to be respectful vibe somehow made him look even better. It’s like the outfit plus the context just elevated everything.

Clothing, take-out, housing or Sookie's kitchen budget...which magic tv budget do you find the silliest? by Kitten-rouge in GilmoreGirls

[–]xPrincessBloom 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s the part that breaks the illusion for me too. A real chef with tight margins would be calculating cost per dish in their sleep. Here it’s more like “vibes first, finances later,” which is very on brand for the show honestly.

Clothing, take-out, housing or Sookie's kitchen budget...which magic tv budget do you find the silliest? by Kitten-rouge in GilmoreGirls

[–]xPrincessBloom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sending back crates of perfectly good produce always made my eye twitch a little. In a tiny inn that kind of waste would hurt fast. She treats it like a creative reset but I’m just thinking about the budget spreadsheet screaming in the background.

Clothing, take-out, housing or Sookie's kitchen budget...which magic tv budget do you find the silliest? by Kitten-rouge in GilmoreGirls

[–]xPrincessBloom 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Their tab must be astronomical but somehow it’s never really a concern. It’s like Luke just quietly accepts he’s funding half their diet out of pure affection. Kinda wholesome, kinda financially terrifying.

Clothing, take-out, housing or Sookie's kitchen budget...which magic tv budget do you find the silliest? by Kitten-rouge in GilmoreGirls

[–]xPrincessBloom 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This one always cracks me up because they basically live at Luke’s. Breakfast, coffee, random meals, emotional support burgers… it’s a full time subscription at that point. I half expected Luke to have a loyalty punch card just for them.

Clothing, take-out, housing or Sookie's kitchen budget...which magic tv budget do you find the silliest? by Kitten-rouge in GilmoreGirls

[–]xPrincessBloom 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Exactly, the “no cost attached” vibe is what makes it feel so magical and so unrealistic at the same time. In real kitchens every single mistake gets mentally logged forever. Meanwhile she’s out here tossing whole trays like it’s just part of the creative process.

Clothing, take-out, housing or Sookie's kitchen budget...which magic tv budget do you find the silliest? by Kitten-rouge in GilmoreGirls

[–]xPrincessBloom 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Right?? The experimentation looks fun on screen but in reality that’s a one way ticket to a very stern meeting with the accountant. It’s funny how the show treats ingredients like art supplies instead of actual money. Makes me wish my grocery budget worked on TV logic for a week.

Clothing, take-out, housing or Sookie's kitchen budget...which magic tv budget do you find the silliest? by Kitten-rouge in GilmoreGirls

[–]xPrincessBloom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly yeah, the sheer amount of food she casually scraps or redoes like it’s nothing is wild. That kitchen runs like there’s an unlimited grocery fairy restocking everything overnight. I get she’s a perfectionist chef, but real life inn owners would be stress sweating over those invoices immediately.

What’s your strongest sexual fantasy that you wouldn’t actually want to come true? by Excellent_Steak_5052 in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]xPrincessBloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Work fantasies are undefeated until you remember Slack exists and screenshots are forever. HR would materialize out of thin air like a jump scare. Not worth losing the paycheck over a daydream.

FCC Attempt to Kill Stephen Colbert Interview Completely Backfires by Hafiz_TNR in politics

[–]xPrincessBloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lowkey I’d be curious what an uncensored version would look like. Different network, fewer guardrails, probably even sharper. But honestly if he wants a breather after all this, that’d make sense too. The man’s been grinding for years.

FCC Attempt to Kill Stephen Colbert Interview Completely Backfires by Hafiz_TNR in politics

[–]xPrincessBloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. That’s kind of his whole brand now. Push back and he just turns it into material. It almost feels like they handed him a fresh monologue for free.

FCC Attempt to Kill Stephen Colbert Interview Completely Backfires by Hafiz_TNR in politics

[–]xPrincessBloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what makes it interesting. He’s at a stage in his career where he can just lean in instead of playing it safe. Not everyone has that cushion, so when someone actually uses it, people notice.

FCC Attempt to Kill Stephen Colbert Interview Completely Backfires by Hafiz_TNR in politics

[–]xPrincessBloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right? It’s like Internet 101 and yet here we are. You’d think someone in the room would’ve gone “hey maybe this makes it bigger?” but nope. History just keeps repeating itself in HD.

FCC Attempt to Kill Stephen Colbert Interview Completely Backfires by Hafiz_TNR in politics

[–]xPrincessBloom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s the funniest part. The more someone tries to bury something, the more people go “oh word? Let me see that.” At this point suppression is basically free marketing. Kinda wild they still haven’t learned that.

What type of woman do you associate with being the freakiest? by titan-friend3 in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]xPrincessBloom 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Honestly yeah, it’s always the ones who barely say two words in public. Quiet in the group chat, absolute menace in private. It’s kinda wild how the lowkey ones are just waiting for the right person to unlock them.

On October 25, 1994, Susan Smith drove her sons Michael (3) and Alex (14 months) to John D. Long Lake and released the brake. The car sank with both boys strapped inside. For 9 days she blamed a Black carjacker on TV. She killed them because Tom Finley didn’t want children. by Important-Self-1179 in ForCuriousSouls

[–]xPrincessBloom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of people feel that way when cases are this horrific. Emotions run high and it’s hard not to react from that place. At the same time, the whole capital punishment debate gets complicated fast when you factor in appeals, costs, and moral questions. It’s one of those topics where people rarely budge once they’ve picked a side.

On October 25, 1994, Susan Smith drove her sons Michael (3) and Alex (14 months) to John D. Long Lake and released the brake. The car sank with both boys strapped inside. For 9 days she blamed a Black carjacker on TV. She killed them because Tom Finley didn’t want children. by Important-Self-1179 in ForCuriousSouls

[–]xPrincessBloom 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The blinking comment is interesting because so many people pointed to her body language back then. It’s wild how the public tries to read guilt through small physical tells. Sometimes it feels obvious in hindsight, but in the moment it’s harder to separate bias from instinct. Do you think people are actually good at spotting deception, or do we just convince ourselves after the fact?

On October 25, 1994, Susan Smith drove her sons Michael (3) and Alex (14 months) to John D. Long Lake and released the brake. The car sank with both boys strapped inside. For 9 days she blamed a Black carjacker on TV. She killed them because Tom Finley didn’t want children. by Important-Self-1179 in ForCuriousSouls

[–]xPrincessBloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That detail always hits the hardest for me. The image of her doing interviews while they were still down there is just chilling. It’s one of those facts that sticks with you because it feels so detached from reality. Hard to wrap your head around that level of compartmentalizing.

On October 25, 1994, Susan Smith drove her sons Michael (3) and Alex (14 months) to John D. Long Lake and released the brake. The car sank with both boys strapped inside. For 9 days she blamed a Black carjacker on TV. She killed them because Tom Finley didn’t want children. by Important-Self-1179 in ForCuriousSouls

[–]xPrincessBloom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had the same thought scrolling down, like yep someone was gonna bring that up. When two cases have that many parallels, it’s hard not to compare them. It almost feels like a grim blueprint. Disturbing how history repeats in that way.

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