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Mad Men is the Name... Addiction is the Game
Addiction seemed to be a running theme throughout tonight's episode; its apparent in the death of Marilyn Monroe splashed on the newspaper headline and in the streaming mascara of the secretaries. However, addiction seemed to be weaved through the various stories of the characters, for instance: Frank's addiction to drink, or Betty's addiction to finding evidence on Don's affairs (rifling through his desk drawers). Addiction wreaks havoc on those who succumbed; Frank lost his job and suffered an embarrassment to his name/reputation. Betty lost her vitality, due to her constant (and understandable) attention on Don's indiscretions.
Although this show has many intertwined stories and nuances, the episode's thrust on addiction was riveting and poignant.
Frank's name is Freddie.
You want to talk about addiction - how about all of us who are so addicted to this show!
Amen, Zerelda! from one Maddict to another!