... stories of a good ensemble of characters, I’m likely to keep coming back for more and more. But Madmen goes a long, long way beyond the simplistic writing of most soap operas, and even exceeds ... J G Ballard and Harlan Ellison were asked in to consult. They might have come up with something not dissimilar from Madmen. There is a thread of paranoia and hyper-realism threaded through the show, ...

I have several friends and relatives, who I have begged to watch MadMen. I am just wondering if getting the first season MadMen DVD for some of them is a good idea. I mean you can lead a horse to water, but the horse might want something stronger. Anyway I know these folks would love the show if they gave it a chance. My question is should I bother or not.

First, MadMen. OMG. That season finale was FANTASTIC. It shook me a bit to see Don Draper so...broken.I cannot stand Betty Draper. She's a tool. And, sure Betty - that new "suitor" is going to whisk you away and everything is going to be perfect. Sure, head to Reno (hope you see Lieutenant Dangle there) and everything will work out perfectly.I ADORE Peggy Olsen's relationship ...

... order to eat at the expense of others. This caused them much suffering and great want. They were persecuted by their friends and relatives and by the citizens generally, both rich and poor, of all ranks, who derided them as madmen and fools, because at that time no one spontaneously left his own goods to beg from door to door." Saint Francis of AssisiLegend of the Three Companions - 33 T

... I FUCKING ADORED HIS BOOK! Of City of Saints and Madmen collects together four novellas, all of which take place in the city of Ambergris.  ... perfectly justified.  I was so impressed by City of Saints and Madmen that I immediately bought VanderMeer's other Ambergris ... read this book yet is that when you buy City of Saints and Madmen you'll get a whole heap of extra Ambergris stories ...

08:29 #MadMen rocked last night. Betty, I've defended you in the past but no more. You're an idiot, not for leaving Don, but for trusting Henry. # 08:31 And, you left your kids at Christmas? I don't think Nordic emotions can explain that coldness and narcissism away. #MadMen # 13:39 @probert06 I don't hate Betty, but as a modern mother, I have a really hard time understanding ...