Gilmore Girls: In Omnia Paratus

by Jeannie Ruesch

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was one of my favorite characters introduced onto Gilmore Girls.Β  (Of course, if you think about the fact that Paris Geller was written because the actress, Lisa Weil was so fantastic, it blows the mind imagining this show without Paris.)Β  However, I digress…

Since I imagine many new and old fans alike are binge-watching Gilmore Girls on Netflix (not like I’m doing that, even though I own all the DVDs…. really…), I just finished watching one of my favorite GG episodes from Season 5β€” I Jump, You Jump, Jack.

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To me, this episode marks the true beginning of the Logan/Rory romance.Β  While I know there are many claims as to which of Rory’s men was the best match for her (we’ll debate that another day very soon), my choice was always Logan.Β  He was her equal, he brought out the best in her, stood back and supported while she wallowed in the worst in herself, and he always allowed Rory to be exactly who she was and needed to be in that moment.Β  A product of not being allowed to be who he wanted to be for most of his life, I imagine.

This episode shows Rory digging into something called the “Life or Death Brigade”, a secret society at Yale which of course, Logan is a member. Their motto? In Omnia Paratus which means Ready for Anything.Β  Very fitting for Logan and how he viewed the world.

Rory has been invited by Logan to see what the secret society is all about and here, she decides to take the leapβ€”literallyβ€” into Logan’s world.Β  It was a shift, a change for her, and I loved watching it unfold.

I love this line:

When they are at the top of the structure:

Rory: (looking at the group of guys and girls watching from the ground) Why do they all look so worried?

Logan: We are low on champagne.

This episode also shows Luke’s first true interactions with Richard and Emily Gilmore as Lorelai’s significant other.Β  They’d met Luke before, but of course, he was of little consequence at that time.Β  And there’s nothing quite like disagreeing with Lorelai’s choice of a boyfriend to bring two controlling parents together.Β  This episode marks yet another turning point, in my opinionβ€” the reconciliation between Richard and Emily.

Here is a bit of dialogue from just as they are arriving at the Gilmore home for their dinner with Emily:

Lorelai: Open with that. That’s a great icebreaker. Now listen, I want you to be careful about your consumption of booze.

Luke: I’m not going to drink too much.

Lorelai: No, no, no. You’ve got it backwards, there, Pablo. Ride the pink elephant, baby,Β  because it’s your only defense against Emily Gilmore unless you’re packing a Kalashnikov.

Luke and Lorelai are also one of my favorite all-time TV couples… In fact, they might be 1.Β  But that’s for another post.

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9 comments

Amy H October 16, 2014 - 10:30 am

Yes! In fact I was very upset when she broke it with Logan at the end!! I was a huge fan of Gilmore girls. My youngest daughter is named Lorelei. It wasn’t my first choice, but hubby didn’t like anything I picked. Anyway, I also liked Luke and Lorelai, but April in the mix got it weird. I also secretly hoped Lorelai and Rory’s dad got back together(his name escapes me at the present).

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Jeannie Ruesch October 16, 2014 - 7:58 pm

I was SO upset that she broke things off with Logan at the end. I thought they were perfect together.

And I love the name Lorelai β€”no daughters in sight for me, but I’ve always thought I’d name a character after her. πŸ™‚

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Amy H October 17, 2014 - 10:21 am

I still have no idea how they get the nickname Rory from Lorelai! I chose Lorelei because of the German legend of Loreley. She is a Siren! I am very into mermaids!

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Jeannie Ruesch October 19, 2014 - 12:35 pm

I don’t get that either! Maybe Lori…Rory? I don’t know. I’m reaching. LOL

Mermaids are awesome!

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Tracy Goodwin October 16, 2014 - 11:45 am

Someone at TVline asked if the Netflix deal meant that they were gearing up for a Gilmore Girls movie. The answer was no. ;(

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Jeannie Ruesch October 19, 2014 - 12:36 pm

Well, as long as Amy Sherman-Palladino continues to keep that final line of the show secret, I’ll keep hoping. LOL She said she knew from the beginning what the last line of the series would be…and she’s not sharing.

So as long as she keeps NOT sharing that, I’ll believe that some day, we’ll see Luke and Lorelei and Rory and (please!) Logan again some day.

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Tina B November 18, 2014 - 7:55 pm

I love Gilmore Girls! I was a fan of Rory and Logan and agree with you that he brings out the best in her. He may have been the only one who actually challenged her, in my opinion.
And Luke and Laura were years in the making. I was anxiously awaiting their get together. πŸ™‚

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bn100 December 2, 2014 - 6:46 pm

Interesting characters

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sandra June 9, 2015 - 4:47 am

Definitely a Rory and Logan fan. I feel that they really grew together and that was an exciting campus relationship. Loved the chemistry and banter between them too πŸ™‚

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