And it's hot - that kind of love???at first sight. That he chose her. And that she let him. Guh.
I really love Peggy's characterisation through the first episode. How (at first) we think she is meek and innocent. We think she hits on Don only because of peer pressure, "I hope you don't think I'm the kind of girl", etc. Then a drunken Pete comes stumbling to her door and Peggy just takes him for her bed. I like that Peggy was the sober one, taking advantage. Pete was just sad in that scene. I think he chose Peggy mostly because he was upset about Don, his hero, not coming to his bacholor party so sleeping with his new secretary was a twisted form of revenge. But there is the instant chemistry too. It IS like love at first sight, even though they had been bitching about each other in the office earlier in the day - they still noticed each other.
He's also a traitorous bastard, which makes me like S2 finale a lot more.
Pete still can't be trusted. In S1 he was going to betray Don to prove his loyalty to Cooper. In S2 Pete proved his loyalty to Don by betraying Duck. But I think it's interesting that Pete seems to care about impressing Don more than his own career, maybe because his father issues. I do think Pete sincerely loves Don and Peggy, but it doesn't mean he won't stick knives in them if he feels like it. He's such a drama queen.
Ken, the nicer one, the one who says it. These guys are so disgusting you can't help but fall in love with them.
Yeah, I find Ken, Harry and Paul can all be nice guys when we see them seperately. Ken says the nastiest things about Peggy's weight, but then he is also the most supportive of Peggy's copy writing. I'd actually love Ken/Peggy to hook up in S3 so we can see Pete implode over it. Sal would be crushed too. I'd love to see that!
there is no room for judgment because judgment would simplify them completely.
This is such a brilliant comment. Not only is it true of Pete/Peggy, it's true of all Mad Men characters. I wasted a lot of time judging Don for his affairs and his treatment of his brother. I'm only now appreciating how interesting he is. Pete too. Pete is actually less nasty than I thought first time round. Yes, Pete is mean to people but there are just as many people who are mean to Pete.
Thanks for meming! I've decided I'm going to make one for favourite Betty scenes once I've finished rewatching S2. You really should rewatch.
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And it's hot - that kind of love???at first sight. That he chose her. And that she let him. Guh.
I really love Peggy's characterisation through the first episode. How (at first) we think she is meek and innocent. We think she hits on Don only because of peer pressure, "I hope you don't think I'm the kind of girl", etc. Then a drunken Pete comes stumbling to her door and Peggy just takes him for her bed. I like that Peggy was the sober one, taking advantage. Pete was just sad in that scene. I think he chose Peggy mostly because he was upset about Don, his hero, not coming to his bacholor party so sleeping with his new secretary was a twisted form of revenge. But there is the instant chemistry too. It IS like love at first sight, even though they had been bitching about each other in the office earlier in the day - they still noticed each other.
He's also a traitorous bastard, which makes me like S2 finale a lot more.
Pete still can't be trusted. In S1 he was going to betray Don to prove his loyalty to Cooper. In S2 Pete proved his loyalty to Don by betraying Duck. But I think it's interesting that Pete seems to care about impressing Don more than his own career, maybe because his father issues. I do think Pete sincerely loves Don and Peggy, but it doesn't mean he won't stick knives in them if he feels like it. He's such a drama queen.
Ken, the nicer one, the one who says it. These guys are so disgusting you can't help but fall in love with them.
Yeah, I find Ken, Harry and Paul can all be nice guys when we see them seperately. Ken says the nastiest things about Peggy's weight, but then he is also the most supportive of Peggy's copy writing. I'd actually love Ken/Peggy to hook up in S3 so we can see Pete implode over it. Sal would be crushed too. I'd love to see that!
there is no room for judgment because judgment would simplify them completely.
This is such a brilliant comment. Not only is it true of Pete/Peggy, it's true of all Mad Men characters. I wasted a lot of time judging Don for his affairs and his treatment of his brother. I'm only now appreciating how interesting he is. Pete too. Pete is actually less nasty than I thought first time round. Yes, Pete is mean to people but there are just as many people who are mean to Pete.
Thanks for meming! I've decided I'm going to make one for favourite Betty scenes once I've finished rewatching S2. You really should rewatch.