Is a kropog real?

Trivia (4) While the "Kropog" is fictional, the story is based on a MIT fraternity prank. In 1958, MIT student Oliver R. Smoot lay down repeatedly on the Harvard Bridge and his frat brothers marked the bridge in "Smoots." The bridge still has the markings.

Is kropog a real Yale thing?

Logan, Richard, and Emily know the term as a unit of measurement specific to Yale--it was named after a student whose last name was Kropog. The season five episode is even called "How Many Kropogs to Cape Cod?" The whole joke seems to be fictional, but it is still a little unnecessary.

Is Stars Hollow a real town?

If you're a fan of the television show, Gilmore Girls, you know that Rory and Lorelai Gilmore made their home in the fictional town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut. Although the charmingly quaint New England town is not on the Connecticut state map, its inspiration can be found throughout the Litchfield Hills region.

Does Yale look like it does in Gilmore Girls?

Instead of shooting on location. Alexis Bledel and her co-stars shot interior Yale scenes on a soundstage on the Warner Bros. lot, much like the rest of the series. The production team shot exterior shots of Yale involving Rory and her mother on location at both Pomona College and the University of Southern California.

Why is Rory short for Lorelai?

Rory's full name was revealed early in the first season when Emily Gilmore sent out invitations to Rory's party. Her full name was written as Lorelai Leigh Gilmore. It was never explained why Rory wasn't given her father's last name.

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Why is Rory called ACE?

Once he and Rory fell for each other and began dating, the fact that Logan continued to use that nickname showed that underneath his layers of sarcasm, he did have a heart. So while calling Rory "Ace" began as a method to tease her, it became a sweet term of endearment that showed just how much he cared about her.

How old was Alexis Bledel season 1?

Alexis Bledel just turned 19 years old when she began acting as 16-year-old Rory Gilmore.

What was Rory's major at Yale?

At Yale, Rory majors in English and pursues her interest in journalism; she wants to be a foreign correspondent and her role model is Christiane Amanpour.

What is Chilton based on?

Chilton is actually based on a real Connecticut prep school named Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford and it's one of the leading private boarding schools in the U.S. Choate boasts an impressive list alums, including President John F. Kennedy, playwright Edward Albee, and actress Glenn Close.

Can you visit Stars Hollow?

Any fan of the Gilmore Girls knows that Lorelai and Rory Gilmore lived in the charming town of Stars Hollow, CT. Even though the town was fictional, you can nonetheless visit the area from which Stars Hollow took its inspiration.

Is there a real Luke's Diner?

Willams Hardware is actually a real store there (or, it was at the time of filming the pilot), so they decided to turn it into Luke's Diner for the episode. While they eventually moved to a different set on the WB lot once the series was picked up full-time, Williams Hardware remained the location of Luke's Diner.

Why was Gilmore Cancelled?

Warner Bros had considered bringing the series back for a limited eighth season. However, they opted to pull the plug on the fan-favorite dramedy. Finances were said to be a contributing factor to the show's cancellation, as the stars were unable to reach an agreement about their salaries for a possible eighth season.

How much was Rory's Chilton tuition?

It can be assumed that tuition at the school is less than $25,000 per year, as Lorelai's $75,000 check paid her parents back in full for the entire three years Rory spent there, and in later episodes Lorelai and Rory mentioned there was some money left over from the loan in order to help pay for her Yale tuition.

What is Rory Gilmore full name?

The parallel is set up from the series' very first episode, when, even before Lorelai points out how similar the two of them are, we learn that Rory's full name is actually Lorelai.

What is a kropog?

Trivia (4)

While the "Kropog" is fictional, the story is based on a MIT fraternity prank. In 1958, MIT student Oliver R. Smoot lay down repeatedly on the Harvard Bridge and his frat brothers marked the bridge in "Smoots." The bridge still has the markings.

How can I be like Rory Gilmore?

Are there schools like Chilton?

No, not exactly. There is no Chilton School in Connecticut. While there are a few school districts that bare the name Chilton, they are not the prestigious prep school that Rory was said to attend. Rory's school is a work of fiction, but a real school inspired it.

What town is Stars Hollow based on?

Though fictitious, Stars Hollow was inspired by quaint, quirky hamlets across New England. Show creator Amy Sherman-Palladino has revealed that the town Washington Depot, CT, first inspired Stars Hollow for her.

What degree did Lorelai Gilmore get?

Lorelai attended Hartford Community College and earned an Associate of Arts degree in business while running the Independence Inn.

Why didnt Rory marry Logan?

Rory made the right choice when she said no to Logan's marriage proposal because she was able to continue on her career path and follow her heart.

Why is June 3rd in Gilmore Girls?

It was the date of Rory's court date when she got arrested for stealing the boat and then it was the original date for Lorelai and Luke's wedding before being called off.

How old was Lorelai Gilmore in season 7?

When Gilmore Girls came to an end for the first time, after season 7 in 2007, Lorelai was 39-years-old, with each season of Gilmore Girls spanning from the latter half of one year (generally around the time of Rory going back to school/college) and ending just before the summer.

How old is Lorelai in season 6?

Lorelai Gilmore — Age: 48

And while she might freak out about now being 48, with a little bit of coffee I'm sure she'll be fine! Lorelai famously had Rory when she was just 16 years old and by the last season of the Gilmore Girls she was just approaching 40.