16 Memorable 'Gilmore Girls' Quotes That Prove It's The Best Show Of The 21st Century
As memorable as Rory’s white sweater, Lorelai’s love for coffee, and Luke’s love for Lorelai are, NOTHING is more memorable than Gilmore Girls’ dialogue. The show's fast-paced nature and witty banter solidified it as a singular piece of media, and also meant scripts were basically twice the length of regular drama scripts at the time. From recognizable moments in the series to lines that consistently make us laugh out loud no matter how many times we rewatch, here are the best Gilmore Girls quotes of all time.
"Oy! With the poodles already." — Lorelai Gilmore
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This might just be the most iconic Gilmore Girls quote of all, and it captures everything we love about the show: it's a little confusing, a little quirky, and oh-so-memorable. Not to mention the fact it's totally quotable.
"No, it's National Baptism Day. Tie your tubes, idiot." — Paris Geller
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Paris Geller never fails to provide a sassy one-liner, and this one is, without a doubt, her best. This quote comes when, after Rory and Paris run into their dorm literally dripping rainwater, a classmate asks them if it's raining. Classic.
"Where you lead, I will follow." — Carole King
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Gilmore Girls truly wouldn't be the show we know and love without its iconic opener. The Carole King song highlights Rory and Lorelai's loyalty & love, and the fact they'd truly do anything for one another.
"He kissed you and you said thank you? Well that was very polite." — Lorelai Gilmore
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One of my favorite GG moments is when Dean and Rory share their first kiss in Doose's Market...and then Rory says "thank you" and runs out of the store. Her conversation with Lorelai is both hilarious and genuine, and it feels like the kind of conversation I would have had with my mom if I were in Rory's position.
"People can live a hundred years without really living for a minute." — Logan Huntzberger
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Logan might come off as a playboy, but this Gilmore Girls quote is incredibly profound. It's important to live every day to its fullest (although we don't recommend jumping off a high surface with an umbrella).
"I live in two worlds. One is a world of books." — Rory Gilmore
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Oh Rory, the great reader. Just like Harry Potter's Hermione Granger, Rory inspired a whole generation of young women to read more, and we love her for that! (I'm also convinced if she were a teen in 2024, Rory would love Sarah J. Maas).
"No men. Just lots and lots of Chinese food." — Paris Geller
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There's nothing left to say here, except to share our 10 Quick Chinese Recipes You Can Make At Home.
"Who cares if I'm pretty if I fail my finals?" — Rory Gilmore
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Rory Gilmore is ALWAYS reminding us where to put our priorities. (Although she still looks very, very pretty).
"This is a jumbo coffee morning. I need coffee in an I.V." — Lorelai Gilmore
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As the sun starts rising later, and setting earlier, I'm definitely going to need more coffee. Because during Daylight Savings Time, every morning is a jumbo coffee morning.
"It takes a remarkable person to inspire all of this." — Richard Gilmore
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Not only does this Gilmore Girls quote hype up Lorelai the way the single mom/beloved inn owner deserves, but it also finally gives us (and Lor) a really beautiful moment with Richard. They share a lot of the same wit and mischief, and he doubtlessly sees a lot of himself in her.
"I smell snow." — Lorelai Gilmore
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Gilmore Girls is definitely a fall show, but thanks to this iconic quote from Lorelai, I also think of her when it snows.
"We’re almost there and no where near it, all that matters is that we’re going." — Lorelai Gilmore
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Lorelai might be talking about a literal journey (AKA the roadtrip to Harvard), but this is also a great reminder about the journey of life. All that matters is that you're moving!
"WHY did you DROP out of YALE." — Jess Mariano
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This GG quote shows how much Jess cares for, and understands, Rory. And it's been immortalized thanks to the internet.
"I'm so hot I may hit on myself tonight." - Sookie St. James
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Sookie's never one to sugar coat things (well, except dessert), and that includes talking herself up! Let this be a lesson for us all.
"Life's short, talk fast." — Lorelai Gilmore
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Gilmore Girls in a nutshell.
"It's like my life isn't even real to me unless you're there, and you're in it, and I'm sharing it with you." — Luke Danes
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There are very few Gilmore Girls quotes that sum up our favorite show like this one. GG is all about spending time with people you love. If you ask me, there's nothing sweeter.
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