yakalskovich | The Great 'Mad Men' Catch-Up -- comprising episodes 5.09 to 5.12

5.09 -- Dark Shadows

Now, I must say I am rather apprehensive at how they're going to handle Betty being fat -- that is still so much of an issue today. Erm, they start with her right away. What horrible diet stuff she eats!
Seems Don is no longer sure he's got what it takes.
Baby Gene was born when? 1964 or so? He's about the same age as Teuvo, the first Finn I used to know. Odd idea.
Nope, Betty eating cream from a spray can is not a good thing. Stereotypes, here we come.
'Wine, for Jews, and now they want to make one for normal people' -- OUCH Roger!!
But Roger has to pay everybody cash to do extracurricular work. **giggles**
Betty actually learns to be helpful and considerate??
OMG Sallie can be as nasty as Betty now! She is horrible to Meghan -- and was set up by Betty so she would.
That Weightwatchers thing is making me puke. Eurgh eirgh eurgh the stereotypes! But then, they are meant to be, so it doesn't completely piss me off yet.
Heh -- that was a good gambit. Sallie doesn't give Betty the satisfaction to know about all the upset.

5.10 -- Christmas Waltz

The Hare Krishnas are so odd and serious -- back then, they were a big thing. Nowadays, they should probably be protected as a species.
Harry, no, oh no, that is embarrassing!
In the worst moments, Joan and Don stick together -- like when that snotty Brit was run over.
Meghan sounds so French when she's angry.
Now Lane is in deep hot water!

5.10 -- The Other Woman
I have no words...

But I cheered so much for Joan coming in with the partners, the cats got totally startled and spilled my tea. All over the table and me.

5.10 -- Commissions and Fees

This is January 1967. I exist at that point. Not just in potentia, but out there, bawling and having my first picture taken during my first bath...
Oh that's the museum from 'Night at the Museum'!
Did nobody tell Sallie that --- OMG is that the first time one sees menstrual blood on TV? I don't think I ever have.
Bah Betty can't even handle Sallie when she really needs her.
Creepy kid Glen Bishop alone with Meghan -- is that a good idea?
Once more, Don is the one that does the really dirty work and grabs the nasty by the tail.
Awww Don is teaching Glen to drive -- I can see he will be welcome with Don and Meghan as Sallie's boyfriend. They get on well with him.

New episode on Monday (for me!!).