Show Notes
Happy birthday, Rory Gilmore! In honor of Rory’s birthday today, sisters Jackie and Catherine compare the highlights of her major birthdays, including her sweet 16 and the big 21.
We answer questions like:
Was Emily unreasonable not to give up her claim to Friday nights on Rory’s birthday?
Why did Lorelai wake Rory up early in the morning on her birthday?
Why doesn’t Rory ever seem to be involved in the planning of her own birthdays?
How did the men in Rory’s life show up for her birthday?
Did Rory really want that beaded bracelet Emily gave her?
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