Quote from Rory in Knit, People, Knit!
Rory: [on the phone] Do I have to pledge Dad, too? Lorelai: No, no, he's just a spectator. Although, you know what he's doing? He's going on a man-date with Jackson. Rory: Cute. A mandated man-date? Lorelai: Yes, it was suggested enthusiastically.