In all seriousness, I'm gonna miss the guy.

I can't agree. I found Betty's phone call to be a considerate step in the direction of humanity. And for what it's worth, I think whatever pride (or relief) Betty felt is understandable given her general cluelessness as a mother. It must be hugely reassuring to find you are still your child's 'go to' at those moments…

I can't agree. I found Betty's phone call to be a considerate step in the direction of humanity. And for what it's worth, I think whatever pride (or relief) Betty felt is understandable given her general cluelessness as a mother. It must be hugely reassuring to find you are still your child's 'go to' at those moments…

Unpopular? Unpopular you say? Poppycock! I've got 30 LIKES (and counting) that says Jones did indeed bring it this week.

Unpopular? Unpopular you say? Poppycock! I've got 30 LIKES (and counting) that says Jones did indeed bring it this week.

Next week on Mad Men: Pete opens a series of doors, and enters a series of rooms! What a season finale!

Next week on Mad Men: Pete opens a series of doors, and enters a series of rooms! What a season finale!

I read your original post and enjoyed the insights a great deal. Then I went back and read it, a second time, but in the voice of Lane Pryce. I enjoyed it even more the second time, is what I'm saying.

I read your original post and enjoyed the insights a great deal. Then I went back and read it, a second time, but in the voice of Lane Pryce. I enjoyed it even more the second time, is what I'm saying.

I see I'm just in time for the gallows humor.

I see I'm just in time for the gallows humor.

Now, THIS is a review! Thank you Meredith for going from my favorite AV Club writer to my SUPER-favorite writer. Somehow you managed to include personal thoughts that enhance, rather than overwhelm, your very thorough review.

I don't know. I think I'd get sycamore Justin Timberlake.

Did the reviewer say Jay Pharaoh seemed petrified?

yes

I wood watch this episode again because it's 'elmed by Maya rudolph.

You cannot underestimate the positively psyche-warping fear under which Southern whites lived, starting with emancipation. For one thing,  the burden of guilt must have been such that the mere suggestion of a shared humanity with their former slaves was enough to drive Southern society, reflexively and defensively,…

If that beard could talk…

I could still listen to 'Amoreena' on repeat for hours.

If musical taste is any indication, you and I may have been separated at birth. Every word rings completely true to my own feelings.