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Why do we have to pretend we're not hungry
I just finished season one of Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and I loved it. I loved the stand-up, the fast-paced witty dialogue, and the screwball comedy plots. I liked how Jewish it was, and not just in a they-have-Jewish-names sort of way, although I did have a few quibbles. (Mixed sex seating in a temple in 1958? Bitch, please). As a fellow Mawrtyr, I was tickled pink that the college flashbacks were actually filmed in Bryn Mawr. I lived in that dorm! I ate in that dining hall! We did not have monogramed butter in my day, although the food was really good. Anyway, it was a nice touch.
This may be fandom heresy, but I actually think Midge and Joel are well suited together. They have a similar sense of humor and obsession with pretense. Of course, it was that very obsession which destroyed their marriage, but whatever. By the end of the season, Midge is on the way to figuring out she's better off being herself, but Joel still needs to get over himself and his need to be a seen as a conqueror. Neither of them should be parents though. God, they're so self-involved and both treat their kids like accessories to show off their perfect marriage.
Anyhow, I love the show. Susy is the best and I'm looking forward to season 2. Here's hoping I can get through it before my free trial of Prime finishes!
This may be fandom heresy, but I actually think Midge and Joel are well suited together. They have a similar sense of humor and obsession with pretense. Of course, it was that very obsession which destroyed their marriage, but whatever. By the end of the season, Midge is on the way to figuring out she's better off being herself, but Joel still needs to get over himself and his need to be a seen as a conqueror. Neither of them should be parents though. God, they're so self-involved and both treat their kids like accessories to show off their perfect marriage.
Anyhow, I love the show. Susy is the best and I'm looking forward to season 2. Here's hoping I can get through it before my free trial of Prime finishes!