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Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Mad Men become Unconcerned Men

Um, I generally enjoyed this week's episode of Mad Men but I find it utterly out of character and incomprehensible that NO ONE would give a flying fig about Don and his whereabouts. I understand that Pete seems to think it's within his lying nature that he disappeared but how could Roger simply shrug his shoulders and say gosh gee he must be at the beach working out his marital troubles?!? Given all we've seen happen between Roger and Don, you think the man might be a tad concerned? Also, given what we know of Bert Cooper, it seems radically out of character for him to not be even a tad miffed that Don is in deriliction of his duties. Was Pete able to capture any new aerospace business on his own? If yes, shouldn't someone ask how Don was able/not able to assist with that and if no, shouldn't Pete be running around blaming Don to the high heavens? Even loyal, loyal Peggy can only bring herself to ask mildly curious questions about his whereabouts and hold on to the blind faith hope that he will return. Personally, I'm a real stickler for duty and responsibility and I just can't believe that Don could just run out on his life with no consequences - indeed, he's going to make $500,000 (in 1962) by being absent! I'm sorry, but while I enjoy each of the plot lines in a vacuum, the complete disinterest in Don is just ridiculous.

Mad Men question of the week: Is Betty pregnant and spotting? Anyone got an idea? Sure all will seemingly be revealed next week but inquiring minds want to know.

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