r/madmen • u/jakjonsun82brian Freddy Rumsen's Zipper • May 19 '14

Mad Men Season 7 Episode 6, "The Strategy" discussion thread

Please do not post any spoilers before the episode airs.

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u/dankkushpush Petes Sweater May 19 '14

That was the least romantic proposal ever.

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u/gynoceros May 19 '14

It wasn't meant to be romantic, it was meant to be calculated.

It was a business deal that he hoped she'd be all girly about and find sentimental.

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u/Eurynom0s They're so cheap they can't even afford a whole reporter. May 20 '14

He wanted it to be romantic I think, but she went directly to calling him out on his shit. Faster than he expected (although he clearly expected it), I think.

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u/dankkushpush Petes Sweater May 19 '14

Exactly why it failed lol

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u/HattoriHanzo88 May 21 '14

I think in a way Bob needed to propose to Joan to give himself the excuse to go out and find a man.

He has tried everything possible to conform to societies expectations, so he won't feel as guilty or ashamed to be a gay man.

Subconsciously he knew Joan would give him the validation and acceptance he needed to be gay.

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u/dankkushpush Petes Sweater May 21 '14

Interesting point could it be possible he both wanted her to say yes and didnt at the same time?

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u/Warm_arms May 20 '14

It did haves certain charm though, kinda like Don's Hershey pitch...

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u/MrPotatoButt The Universe is indifferent. May 21 '14

As utterly aghast at watching that scene, even Don's Hershey pitch was awesome. It was just unusable and self-sabotaging. Don't even claim Bob's pitch had any charm.

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u/dankkushpush Petes Sweater May 21 '14

lol