matthew.

It's the day I always knew would come. I always hoped it would take longer to get here. but no. Due to strenuous production schedules, writers who are no longer up to par and a myriad of other reasons, it's over. Tonite will be the last new episode ofGilmore Girls.

I know. I know. It's just a TV show some will say. But no, it's more. So much more. What other show makes reference to obscure music and pop culture references as much as this show had? What other program would discuss the quality of music Rilo Kiley put out pre Jenny and Blake dating and post Jenny and Blake dating? Where else would one see Sonic Youth playing in the middle of a small town as a bunch of traveling musicians in a town that lost it's troubadour? Where else will I hear the "ba ba ba ba's" of Sam Phillips' voice? And what about when they had on Barbara Boxer? That's when I knew it was all too good to be true.

I should stop myself before I begin an evaluation of Lorelai's character played so lovingly by the wonderful Lauren Graham. Never was there a meal cooked on that stove in the old victorian home in Stars Hollow. Pop Tarts and various cheese items ruled the menu. Classic movies were always on TV, including Riding the Bus with my Sister, the made for TV movie in which Rosie O'Donnell plays a mentally handicapped woman.

I am going to start consuming the alcohol now and I'll heat up the Pop Tarts in a little bit. I know I have 7 seasons of shows to fall back on once they are added to my DVD collection. They will be my most prized possessions. There are so many memories. Even when Lorelai decided to go off and marry Christopher, I stuck with the show, and I'm glad I did. The end is here. Rory's all grown up. Lorelai and Luke...who knows what will be. Emily and Richard. Friday night dinners. Sarcasm sarcasm saracasm. Life will go on without the Gilmores.

And yes. This posting is entirely serious. In lieu of flowers, please send me copious amounts of alcohol and take-out to my home.