Calling all Mad Men fans

[BBinNYC]

Anyone glued to the TV on Sunday nights to watch Mad Men?

I've been a die hard fan since Season 1 Episode 1 and I would love to talk about the show with other BFP folks.

I have some theories about Betty Draper Francis that I think would find some favor here.

Let me know if you're interested in discussing this great show.


BBinNYC

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[BestButchBoy]

I'm all in. I'm more the on-demand type guy. Non-conformist. Outrageously good show!

[Mister Bent]

Been there since Episode 1, too!

One look at Joan and I was hooked, but it's Don Draper who keeps me coming back for more.

[BBinNYC]

Joan is admittedly hot and I love how she's finally letting her intelligence and in-charge nature take hold. Gotta love that.

I'm more of a Peggy fan myself. The innocence, brains and unpredictable boldness is a powerful combination.

It's great seeing such developed male and female characters.

I'm hoping Peggy's unhappiness with the art guy (who shares my last name, unfortunately) will mean that they are going to somehow bring Sal back. What do you guys think?

BBinNYC

[Isadora]

I grew up at this time. I find it amazingly accurate. The drinking. The sexism. The repression. The angst.

I am a new devotee.

I love Joan. I love that Draper hired someone to slap him during sex. Does that make me a pervert?

[BBinNYC]

Originally Posted by Isadora

I grew up at this time. I find it amazingly accurate. The drinking. The sexism. The repression. The angst.

I am a new devotee.

I love Joan. I love that Draper hired someone to slap him during sex. Does that make me a pervert?

I'm also a child of that time. I think Sally Draper is about a year older than me. Every time there's a scene with Sally and Bobby glued to the TV, watching the 60s unfold in their living room, I can relate. I saw all of that stuff on TV - demonstrations, police brutality, murders, assassinations, etc. When Betty said to Bobby, after he said he was bored, "go bang your head against the wall," I remember hearing that too, though my mother was a lot nicer than Betty.

BBinNYC

PS Some of the nicest people are perverts.

[Hack]

I was Don Draper in a previous life. And parts of that character still feel pretty familiar to me today.

And Joan...words cannot describe that woman. Good. Lord.

[Isadora]

Originally Posted by BBinNYC

I'm also a child of that time. I think Sally Draper is about a year older than me. Every time there's a scene with Sally and Bobby glued to the TV, watching the 60s unfold in their living room, I can relate. I saw all of that stuff on TV - demonstrations, police brutality, murders, assassinations, etc. When Betty said to Bobby, after he said he was bored, "go bang your head against the wall," I remember hearing that too, though my mother was a lot nicer than Betty.

BBinNYC

PS Some of the nicest people are perverts.

Yes, I squeeeeeeeeeeeeed when I saw Sky King on the little b/w. Took me back. I love Joan's clothes. I have to admit that my high school grad picture I have a "Peggy back combed and flip on the end do". Funny I love and wear the clothes and shoes but when it comes to "living in the 50's" no, thank you. I would never wish to go back to that oppressive culture.

Originally Posted by Hack

I was Don Draper in a previous life. And parts of that character still feel pretty familiar to me today.

And Joan...words cannot describe that woman. Good. Lord.

Once I walked into a state legislative meeting in a dress like Joan's, heh. Not only does she carry off the look, she owns her body and is getting more comfortable in her power...I was 35, tall, buxom impeccably dressed and in my power...Joan is a woman coming into her power and totally aware of her body. (I loved her reaction to the Japanese contingent. It is "well they are there aren't they?" And also the disdain that flicked across her face at the sexism. The interesting thing is that during this time the ad agencies also created the "image" of the perfect woman. An image they continue to create although it is unreachable by many of us.

P.S. I know a lot of perverts. I agree.

[Mister Bent]

Originally Posted by Hack

I was Don Draper in a previous life. And parts of that character still feel pretty familiar to me today.

And Joan...words cannot describe that woman. Good. Lord.

I think we all have a little Don Draper in us, certainly much about the character resonates with me, though I like to think I've grown up a little more than he has.

Don's internal struggles are worn oddly close to the skin, which is part of why he's so compelling to me. This season is already showing his demons catching up to him.

[Toughy]

Sky King and Penny.......doing the happy clappy dance.....

My 3 favorite TV series (in no order)

Mad Men
True Blood
Dexter

I hate I have to buy both Showtime and HBO...........

[Isadora]

Originally Posted by Toughy

Sky King and Penny.......doing the happy clappy dance.....

My 3 favorite TV series (in no order)

Mad Men
True Blood
Dexter

I hate I have to buy both Showtime and HBO...........

Is it wrong I wanted to be straddling Draper and slapping his face? He is hot and wrong and fucked up and dangerous and careless and damn... lol

[Isadora]

and everyone who repped me Yes...On the pervert question. Thank you. hahahaha My goodness gracious, y'all know me well, I just wasn't aware at how many do I try hard to live in my pervertness in open abandon *pours a martini*

[BBinNYC]

So here's my theory about Betty Draper Francis.

I think she's a Daddy's Girl and Don just didn't fulfill the Daddy role the way Henry (who's older and more nurturing in a way) does for her. Clearly, she is one messed up little girl, but a little girl nonetheless, which I think is why she's so hard on her own daughter.

Any thoughts?

BB

[lipstixgal]

Is this on HBO or Showtime because I don't have showtime just got starz, encore, and HBO!! So don't know what shows are on there??

[BBinNYC]

Originally Posted by lipstixgal

Is this on HBO or Showtime because I don't have showtime just got starz, encore, and HBO!! So don't know what shows are on there??

The great thing is, it's on AMC which is a free cable channel. No premium charges. And you can get the DVDs for the first 3 seasons so you can be caught up.

BBinNYC

[BBinNYC]

Gotta love this pic!

BBinNYC

[Jesse]

Well damn! I've never even heard of this show until I read this thread! After reading all of the posts I will definitely be tuned in this Sunday! Thanks

[Toughy]

Originally Posted by lipstixgal

Is this on HBO or Showtime because I don't have showtime just got starz, encore, and HBO!! So don't know what shows are on there??

well.........you are gonna have to get Showtime...........the new season of Dexter is coming.........

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Betty is just a mean ass narcissistic jealous bitch. I'm curious about the story line for Sally (the older public masturbating child). I'm going for being molested or she is just pissed off as shit for being treated like shit.

I also am seeing Don's drinking getting heavier and that may be a problem for him.....yeah yeah yeah........all the men.....all of them are drunks but it was the 60's. It was the time of smoking in buildings and the 3-5 Martini lunch on the expense account.

[BBinNYC]

Originally Posted by Tranzman

Well damn! I've never even heard of this show until I read this thread! After reading all of the posts I will definitely be tuned in this Sunday! Thanks

Great to hear, Tranzman. I hope you'll report back to us and let us know what you thought. We can catch you up if it's confusing to come into the middle of things.

BBinNYC