[s1e17] Ate The Hamburgers, Wearing The Hats [Cross-Platform]

The guide to this episode is really a guide to She spent years building a "shield" of pop culture, junk food, and independence. When Rory "wears the hat," Lorelai feels that shield cracking. Essential Quote:

It refers to the idea of participating in the silly, performative rituals of the wealthy. [S1E17] Ate The Hamburgers, Wearing The Hats

The phrase is Lorelai’s shorthand for selling out. The guide to this episode is really a