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11/10/09
She keeps being criticized for "having a life raft" Has everyone completely forgotten this was the early 60s and even her own family lawyer told her she'd be fucked with a capital F if she left him?
Not to mention the only way to divorce was to go to Reno?
She wants out and she's doing what it takes, perhaps she is just smart enough to see Harry as someone she can USE to get what she wants?
And the constant hatred for her mothering skills? I also think people are not looking at the show in the context of WHEN it was. Parents probably treated their children vastly differently then than they do now, from the stories my mother tells me [she was born in '59] Betty doesn't seem that far off.
The whole "self-esteem" movement and children being the center of the universe was still a ways off from when this show was set. #madmenseasonfinale
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So much tension. #madmenseasonfinale
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Because I heard the latter. And it would change my view a bit on why Peggy does follow Don to the new company. #madmenseasonfinale
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He just needs to provide Betty the same consideration. #madmenseasonfinale
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In one fell swoop beloved characters were at the forefront where they belonged again.
And how many thought something horrible was going to happen to Don? Well it didn't; he lost his marriage but woke up and discovered his true family at Sterling Cooper Draper Lane.
I cheered when Joan strutted back into the office! I sighed when Betty took off with Henry Francis because my gut tells me she is making a bad choice.
I whooped when Roger and Don made up, and I teared up during Don's plea to Peggy.
Just wonderful. There were many, many amazing moments. #madmenseasonfinale
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I actually really like Betty as a character. I don't praise her actions, but I think she does it because she feels trapped. We say she should try to be independent, and this Henry Francis thing is probably going to be a total shitfest, but to Betty this is the only way out. I don't think she's deluded in thinking Henry Francis is her prince charming - did you notice that little look she gave Francis when he said that he would take care of her kids? It didn't seem like she completely believed him. But to her being a single divorcee is social suicide - which is still somewhat prevalent today, with Bush and how he pushed funding for the protection of "traditional families."
However, I'm hoping for the next season that Betty dumps Francis after being swept off her feet by a resident hippie, burns her bra and takes her kids to Woodstock. #madmenseasonfinale
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It really irks me when people dismiss Don's behavior (well that's how men were in the 60s) and don't provide the same courtesy to Betty. They are both products of their upbringing and their generation. It doesn't mean we have to enjoy their behavior, but we should at least be sympathetic. #madmenseasonfinale
11/09/09
Don rouses Bets out of bed, grabs her by the gown, calls her a "whore" & more, was stunning in its power. I felt tremendous sadness for these two characters.
Don climbing into bed with Sally.
Don holding Bobby whilst Betty starts crying was also remarkable.
Don stating "So we are negotiating" was thrilling.
Joan sweeping in to save the day.
Stellar episode on all counts. #madmenseasonfinale
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By the way, all I have to say to Don etc is "don't know what you got, till it's gone..." #madmenseasonfinale
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Also, isn’t it great that the Sterling in Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce will be Roger, and not his father?
I think Don will end up happier for everything that has transpired this season. He will have a big exciting challenge in building a new agency where he is back in control; he might meet a woman with strength and tenacity and actually be in a healthy relationship with her instead of just screwing around with her behind Betty’s back. Does he deserve this happiness? Who knows? But one thing is certain in my mind…..things are gonna get real bad for Betty in this Henry Francis mess before they get better.
Oh and hey hey hey, the Joan Holloway Harris Pen of Power has returned! #madmenseasonfinale
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I think Lucky Strike is really a "big account for now" type thing. They'll use it to get started but once the ball starts rolling they'll hopefully pick up another big client. Perhaps a car company? Didn't car advertising start to skyrocket in the60's/70's? I say that completely unsourced and too lazy to research but something like that.
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Also, they probably knew he was pissed off at not getting the promotion (missing work, not showing up at the wedding, etc.) and guessed that he might be getting his clients together in order to jump ship anyway. Though Roger did call him a little shit at the bar in offended tones, which was awesome!
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They may not have consciously recognized that, but it's definitely going to be a factor in their future success. #madmenseasonfinale
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Trudy would bring a lovely bundt cake. #madmenseasonfinale
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