Thank you, phonetic reader!

I don't mind the television-friendly fact of its happening, but the scene, with the smiles and the turning to the studio camera and the credit music coming up … it's too much of a big beat.

You're right, very condescending, very Pygmalion. I hate that.

You're right, very condescending, very Pygmalion. I hate that.

Not creepy at all.  She wasn't actually uninterested. She was actually antagonistic for reasons that had nothing to do with Dan personally. I think it's great when Dan gets his comeuppance (last week) for thinking dealing with Rebecca (one way or another — letting her down easy or snagging a date) would be a slam…

Not creepy at all.  She wasn't actually uninterested. She was actually antagonistic for reasons that had nothing to do with Dan personally. I think it's great when Dan gets his comeuppance (last week) for thinking dealing with Rebecca (one way or another — letting her down easy or snagging a date) would be a slam…

See, I love the pie exchange, but I kinda hate how it's timed to be over right as they start the show. It's a bit … convenient.

See, I love the pie exchange, but I kinda hate how it's timed to be over right as they start the show. It's a bit … convenient.

Yes, it's just devastating. So simple, yet uncovering so many complexities, and utterly riveting television. Masterful.

Donna will do nicely. Thank you again.

Donna will do nicely. Thank you again.

Thanks, B. McP.!

Thanks, B. McP.!

Much appreciated!

Much appreciated!

Thank you very much, sir or madam.

Thank you very much, sir or madam.

The Weak Interactions blog does a good job talking about the science (and TV-science) behind Walt's cooking techniques.  Recommended!

The Weak Interactions blog does a good job talking about the science (and TV-science) behind Walt's cooking techniques.  Recommended!

Style, baby.