Mad Men

As an upstanding member of the advertising community, I decided – approximately 3 years after the cool kids – that it was time to start watching Mad Men. Aside from it being a popular show, I was always a little embarrassed when people would talk about it at work and I couldn't even say I'd seen a single episode. So, seeing as I’m currently living without cable (long story, hopefully to be resolved soon), I took the opportunity to hook-it-up at Target on one of my recent runs. I’m probably 85% through Season 1 (it only took about a week --- be impressed), and although I wouldn’t say I’m totally hooked just yet, I do like it. Plus, Season 2 is the one that's really supposed to suck you in.

A few early observations:

• At Sterling Cooper, the men drink heavily. All the time. At The Richards Group, we're a little more straight-laced than that. Too bad, really.
• At Sterling Cooper, they smoke. Again, all the time. This one they can have. I hate cigarette smoke.
• At Sterling Cooper, they dress like professionals. The men in suits, the women in their “smart” little outfits. We – for the most part – dress like we're in college. Jeans, flip flops, etc. (Our account people would argue that they do dress like professionals. Fair enough.) I'm a little torn on this one. Although I do love the Mad Men fashion, there is also something to be said for being able to roll out of bed and get ready for work in 20 minutes...
• And last, but not least, is the male/female dynamic. Although some people would argue that The Richards Group is still boy's club-esque, we (women) have come a long way. Not all the way, but nobody's called me sweet T!T$ lately. 1 point, TRG.