Can we discuss Mad Men a little more?

[TrudyCampbell]

I've been thinking a lot about Bob. He must be important, right? Why would they introduce him so late in the game? I feel like he's going to be really evil or something. I don't want Joan to get hurt!

[TrudyCampbell]

Jun 25, 2013 14:51:23 GMT -5 toledo said:

He's not evil; he's ruthless. He's the next generation's Don Draper.

Oh man, your siggy is the better version of mine! You beat me to it. 

[Kristinmo]

I just don't know. They made him out to be such a major character and I can't figure it out.

Did they ever address what happened with Joan and Ponds? Did that guy ever call?

[TrudyCampbell]

Jun 25, 2013 14:53:27 GMT -5 Kristinmo said:

I just don't know. They made him out to be such a major character and I can't figure it out.

Did they ever address what happened with Joan and Ponds? Did that guy ever call?

I don't think so! I was wondering the same thing.

[Kristinmo]

Jun 25, 2013 14:55:50 GMT -5 toledo said:

Jun 25, 2013 14:53:27 GMT -5 Kristinmo said:

I just don't know. They made him out to be such a major character and I can't figure it out.

Did they ever address what happened with Joan and Ponds? Did that guy ever call?

It was Avon, and according to an interview with Matthew Weiner, Joan landed the account.  Apparently the audience was just supposed to infer that?  He is maddening sometimes.

You're right, it was Avon.  I've been watching old ones where they were working on Ponds.

[pugz]

eh I think he was just thrown in for some diversity

[Ohhmm(bligo)]

Avon DID call Joan, but it wasn't in the show.
I think he's just gay. He's introduced a ton of conflict and helped move plots along, as well as brought the Dick Whitman/Don Draper figure back, and a ton of story this season has reflected the "You are who you are, and you can't escape yourself" philosophy, so I think he's supposed to mirror it.

[LaceyV]

I read an interview with Matt Weiner saying that Joan did get the Avon account, apparently there wasn't enough time for a scene to let us know that Pete is ALSO going to California with Ted, and that they don't even know if Bob will be back next season because he's on some other show.

blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/06/mad-men-season-7-8-burning-questions-and-matthew-weiners-answers.html

[Ohhmm(bligo)]

We do know that Pete's going, though. I'll be sad if Bob doesn't come back, unless the new show is "Adventures of Joan and Bob (and Trudy)".

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On slate.com, there is an article that discusses the Vietnam war and how it symbolically fit in with this season and it was pretty interesting (although I don't necessarily buy all of it). Joan was kind of a snooze to me this season.

[lolly]

I hope Bob comes back. I seriously almost peed my pants when Roger came in and there he was in an apron carving the Thanksgiving turkey.

[TrudyCampbell]

How can Bob not come back!? They set him up to seem so important.

[cleo29]

It was good (we finally watched it last night). I was annoyed with Ted and waffling with Peggy. Also, between the color of her hair and the style, Peggy just looks like ass.

I also predict that Don will head out to CA and start his own ad shop.

[papie]

I think Bob is a psycho. I keep waiting for him to stab someone.

[papie]

Jun 25, 2013 19:12:45 GMT -5 cleo29 said:

It was good (we finally watched it last night). I was annoyed with Ted and waffling with Peggy. Also, between the color of her hair and the style, Peggy just looks like ass.

What?  She looked AH-MAY-ZING.  I was like "look at her, she came such a long way from her pony tail in the first season"

[TrudyCampbell]

I thought Peggy looked great!

[Ohhmm(bligo)]

YOU LEAVE PEGGY ALONE, CLEO.

[Gato]

I thought Peggy looked great, too. In general, the female characters got so little screen time this year. I would have preferred much more Joan, Trudy, and even Betty. But less Megan.

So does everyone think Bob purposely drew attention to the fact that Pete couldn't drive a stick shift?

[TrudyCampbell]

Jun 25, 2013 20:44:02 GMT -5 Gato said:

I thought Peggy looked great, too. In general, the female characters got so little screen time this year. I would have preferred much more Joan, Trudy, and even Betty. But less Megan.

So does everyone think Bob purposely drew attention to the fact that Pete couldn't drive a stick shift?

Oh yes, Bob definitely did that intentionally. He's evil, I tell ya! But Pete sucks so I loved that. 

[papie]

Jun 25, 2013 20:44:02 GMT -5 Gato said:

So does everyone think Bob purposely drew attention to the fact that Pete couldn't drive a stick shift?

That was super obvious, no? He was loving every second of Pete's embarrassment.

[cleo29]

Jun 25, 2013 19:25:49 GMT -5 papie said:

Jun 25, 2013 19:12:45 GMT -5 cleo29 said:

It was good (we finally watched it last night). I was annoyed with Ted and waffling with Peggy. Also, between the color of her hair and the style, Peggy just looks like ass.

What?  She looked AH-MAY-ZING.  I was like "look at her, she came such a long way from her pony tail in the first season"

I don't think the dark hair looks that great on her. I like her character, but I have seen pictures of Elizabeth Moss with blond hair and think it suits her better. I'm not picking on Peggy! lol

And, she did look fantastic in that little black dress. Yowza

[Gato]

I don't know, I can never really be sure with Bob. Like, why would he come out to Pete, since that *never* happened back then? Was he trying to mess with Pete's mind? Or was he actually being sincere?

I guess I'm slow when it comes to Bob.

[cjeanette]

Is Megan coming back next season? I hope not.

I still want Don and Betty back together. Just call me Sally.

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[Gato]

Lol, I didn't know it was so obvious. Bob has always been a suspiciously genial character, but this is the first outright malicious thing he's done. Unless he really did introduce Pete to Manolo knowing Manolo was a grifter. I still don't think the writers have shown their hand with Bob.

I wonder if he will have any part in Stonewall next year?