Quote from Lorelai in In the Clamor and the Clangor
Lorelai: Hey, did you ever notice that in Stars Hollow death comes in fives? Rory: Do not try to lighten the mood! Lorelai: I'm not, it's true! Sookie: It is? Lorelai: Yeah, last year: Chester Thompson, Sarah Merrymen, Fran, and the Dublin twins. Sookie: That's right. Lorelai: Yeah, year before: Chuck O'Mishner, Santos Perez Jr, Santos Perez Sr... Sookie: [gasps] Perry Lewis and Charlie Slater, you're right! Lorelai: And now, Pinochle Downs, Mr. Angelotopolous. Sookie: Mrs. Krenz! Lorelai: And Stan. Rory: Wait a minute, that's only four. Lorelai: It is only four. Sookie: That means the fifth hasn't happened yet.