With Thanksgiving being only a few days away, one of the most awaited events of the season is about to happen. I'm not talking Thanksgiving feasts or even the beginning of the Christmas season, no I'm talking about the "Gilmore Girls" revival! Four new episodes spanning a year in the life of Rory and Lorelai, and our favorite town: Stars Hollow. With what I'm sure will be four episodes full of drama, answered questions, and lots of fast food, an avid "Gilmore Girls" fan has to do major prep for the reveal.
1. Coffee -- and lots of it
If Luke's were real, we'd be stocking up on cup after cup of the famous joe. But since we, I mean I, missed the pop-up Luke's Coffee Shops (not bitter or anything), some k-cups will have to suffice to get us through the 360 minutes of Gilmore magic.
2. A Re-watch
I'm not suggesting that you go back and re-watch the entire seven seasons of "Gilmore Girls," but that's just because there isn't any time for that. A strategic re-watching, season premiers and season finales, will be enough to bring back the fond memories of Stars Hollow and its medley of characters. Jot down any question raised during your re-watch and keep your fingers crossed that they get answered in the revival!
3. The Food
This year, the 25th of November means one thing: Leftovers. Grab that pumpkin pie and set it on down next to a bowl, or four, of leftovers from your feast the day before. Four 90-minute episodes means that you will get hungry -- and there is no time to pause the revival to get a snack. Be like Rory and be prepared.
4. Tissues
From what we've seen from the trailers, it looks like the revival may be more emotional than a pregnant Sookie. Richard has sadly passed away, Lorelai and Rory both seem to be feeling lost, and there are THREE ex-boyfriends returning. Add this all together and it means tears, happy or sad, so make sure tissues are within reach.
5. An Open Mind
Every "Gilmore Girls" fan has an idea of where they think Lorelai and Rory's lives have taken them. For me, Lorelai and Luke are still together in Stars Hollow and Rory is in NYC with Logan (OR JESS I CAN'T DECIDE!) taking on the Time's. But we can't always get what we want, and in order to appreciate this revival to its fullest, fans need to go in simply appreciating the fact that the gang is back.