Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life is cause for celebration. Here are the essential items you will need to throw a bash worthy of a Gilmore!
Six-hours worth of new Gilmore Girls material is about to hit Netflix. If you, like me, have been waiting since 2007 for those final four words than excitement levels are at an all time high!
Don’t let that haze of wonder and joy cloud your rational thinking! You need to go into this viewing experience with a plan.
The Guest List
Are you a solo viewer or do you plan to invite people over to watch? The company is essential. You don’t want one person to ruin the experience for you or anyone else. Here is a handy pro/con list to reference before you send that text welcoming others into the sacred Gilmore space.
The Snacks
Get to the store and gather up the necessary snacks. Of course, purchase items that are to your liking, but if you are a tried and true Gilmore fan, you’ll want a few of the necessities.
Here is a suggested eating order to maximize your Gilmore sized appetite:
- Winter: Coffee, Pop-tarts, frozen waffles, mini-doughnuts, leftover pie
- Spring: Marshmallows, Red Vines, popcorn, work your way up to some mac and cheese
- Summer: Pizza, burgers, fries
- Fall: More coffee, Chinese food takeout, ice cream, and your favorite comfort food because it’s about to end
If you’re in America, chances are you are already on your way to the food store to prep for Thanksgiving dinner. Make sure to set aside some of those leftovers for your viewing experience!
The Games
Gilmore Girls bingo anyone? Print out the cards below and use it per episode or per season!
The Drinks
Of course, you will need to stay hydrated during this long endeavor. Water, though not a particular Gilmore approved drink is essential. What else will you need? Coffee, coffee, coffee! (And we do mean three separate cups!)
Other Essentials
If possible, hook your Netflix up to a big screen. There is some intimacy when it comes to watching the series solo on your computer or tablet. But this is the first time you get to see Gilmore Girls in HD! Enjoy it!
Gather up all the blankets, pillows, and large sweaters you can find. You’re about to embark on a six-hour journey. Make sure you are warm and comfortable.
One final piece of advice: Do not rush the process. Settle in for one installment at a time. Take breaks! In fact, Amy Sherman-Palladino urges fans to go for a walk around the block, take in some sunlight!
The final four words will be waiting for you no matter what your binging schedule looks like.
How are you planning to watch ‘Gilmore Girls’ this weekend?
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life premieres Friday, November 25 at 3:00 a.m. ET on Netflix.