It definitely was not setup at this point (this is literally the pilot) but Roger did have the exact same experience with a previous client with a female head; the dog food company which got public scrutiny for using horsemeat like every other dog food company. Similar to Don, Roger also had a relationship with her.
For Jews, shrimp isn't Kosher, and yet they served Rachel Menken cocktail shrimp. All the fuss they did to find a Jew in the building, and they overlooked the shrimp.
Many Jews don’t keep Kosher though, in my experience living in NYC, the only Jews I’ve learned to assume always keep it are the Hasidics and other Orthodox which Rachel’s character clearly is not. This isn’t to say other Secular Jews like her don’t keep Kosher at all, it’s just more common that those like her do not.
@@linhhoang1725 the dietary laws about keeping Kosher have been in the Torah since it was written specifically Leviticus 11,3 and Deuternomy 14,6. I am of the impression more Jews actually keep Kosher now than did in previous generations. Many who first came to America did not do so as a means of assimilating, the same kind who anglicized their surnames. I am of the impression more Jews keep Kosher now on the fact the Hasidic population is larger, more Kosher food businesses have started and other such factors. Point being yes I agree things change over 60 years but at the time this took place, I am of the impression Jews like Rachel did not keep Kosher as those who did appeared much more religious and in my experience those who keep Kosher now are more likely to state it outright.
Ha ha ... I don't know how I didn't notice this huge detail before ... but they're trying to get the business of a Jewish owned department store, so they decide it's a good idea to serve shrimp (and sit there happily gorging on it 1:38).
And Don not even knowing his own co-worker (but added in) as an ornament to pander to her. Should have taken her business elsewhere to teach them not to be so lazy.
It's really not a good comeback by Don, Rachel is correct that people will shop at stores that are seen as expensive specifically because of that brand image. And she is correct that offering those 10% coupons will impede that viewpoint of an expensive store. What Rachel is wrong about/overlooking is that Jewish department stores had to overcome antisemitism (even post-WW2) and it would be an uphill battle to be viewed that way. We do see later on that Menkens is able to court that success but it is ultimately with another advertising firm (which evidently is more tailored to Jewish companies by happening to be primarily Jewish).
No kidding. I love the comments that people think Rachel is "special" and should have been with Don. As in Don, who is Don, lol, no one was that special to Don, ever.
the way she puts out that cigarette in the shrimp bowl..ice cold
I also love that this is a 1950s woman running the meeting, and Roger at I guess 2:52 has to tell Don not to get emotional.
This episode takes place in 1960, yes the 1950s feel is still in the room but at this point it’s officially the 1960s.
It definitely was not setup at this point (this is literally the pilot) but Roger did have the exact same experience with a previous client with a female head; the dog food company which got public scrutiny for using horsemeat like every other dog food company. Similar to Don, Roger also had a relationship with her.
For Jews, shrimp isn't Kosher, and yet they served Rachel Menken cocktail shrimp. All the fuss they did to find a Jew in the building, and they overlooked the shrimp.
Many Jews don’t keep Kosher though, in my experience living in NYC, the only Jews I’ve learned to assume always keep it are the Hasidics and other Orthodox which Rachel’s character clearly is not. This isn’t to say other Secular Jews like her don’t keep Kosher at all, it’s just more common that those like her do not.
She puts out her cigarette in the shrimp ... amazing fun little detail.
@@Concrete-xe5uc I would assume that Jewish culture in America drifted and grow over time. It's 70 years since what happened. Perhaps things changed
@@linhhoang1725 the dietary laws about keeping Kosher have been in the Torah since it was written specifically Leviticus 11,3 and Deuternomy 14,6. I am of the impression more Jews actually keep Kosher now than did in previous generations. Many who first came to America did not do so as a means of assimilating, the same kind who anglicized their surnames. I am of the impression more Jews keep Kosher now on the fact the Hasidic population is larger, more Kosher food businesses have started and other such factors. Point being yes I agree things change over 60 years but at the time this took place, I am of the impression Jews like Rachel did not keep Kosher as those who did appeared much more religious and in my experience those who keep Kosher now are more likely to state it outright.
Simplemente muestra la falta de conocimiento de la Cultura Judia en esa época y en especial de Roger Sterling ya que el Organizo la Reunión.
She is stunning
You clearly have low standards.
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Ha ha ... I don't know how I didn't notice this huge detail before ... but they're trying to get the business of a Jewish owned department store, so they decide it's a good idea to serve shrimp (and sit there happily gorging on it 1:38).
I've probably rewatched this show 7 times and I've never picked up on that until these comments
And Don not even knowing his own co-worker (but added in) as an ornament to pander to her. Should have taken her business elsewhere to teach them not to be so lazy.
David Cohen. Now there's a character they should have done more with. Might have merited his own spinoff.
one of the rising stars of Mad Men
save him for the sequel set in the 1980s
3:20 - CLASSIC
Damn, served....
- It works for Chanel.
- Menken's is not Chanel.
It's really not a good comeback by Don, Rachel is correct that people will shop at stores that are seen as expensive specifically because of that brand image. And she is correct that offering those 10% coupons will impede that viewpoint of an expensive store.
What Rachel is wrong about/overlooking is that Jewish department stores had to overcome antisemitism (even post-WW2) and it would be an uphill battle to be viewed that way. We do see later on that Menkens is able to court that success but it is ultimately with another advertising firm (which evidently is more tailored to Jewish companies by happening to be primarily Jewish).
Be careful. That's Jax Tellers woman
hey cut that out!
On that note her mother in law is a tough Jew too, perhaps that’s where she got the spark from.
He did good as a man
Don was a tool. Not just here
No kidding. I love the comments that people think Rachel is "special" and should have been with Don. As in Don, who is Don, lol, no one was that special to Don, ever.
Rachel is a man in a wig for christs sake
I agree. Very mannish looking.
Probably would get more respect were that true she's a business owner so that's why she acts that way she's not a housewife like they are used to.
Probably would get more respect were that true she's a business owner so that's why she acts that way she's not a housewife like they are used to.
Calm down, virgin. You think about men in wigs quite a bit, huh? 😂
Men who criticize women's looks are usually bald and obese. Handsome men are too secure in themselves to bother.