1.) Heather Havrilesky's insight on Mad Men is that it, "...resonates so clearly at this point in history." She goes on to describe this opinion upon the hit AMC show by elaborating on its' characters and their metaphorical existences to the idea of the American Dream. "While Mad Men's detractors often decry the empty sheen of it all, claiming that it has no soul, clearly that's the point. The American dream itself is a carefully packaged, soulless affair."
2.) She asserts her authority from the entirety of the Mad Men reference. She cites the scenes she talks about, has a well grounded sound about what she's talking about, and speaks of the 'recent' premier of the show. She's as up to date as any viewer could be, giving her the authority over other's unaware or ill-informed of the show.
3.) She talks about the desperation of Americans, or people striving for the American life style, and relates it to the reality of our lives. "Instead of staying connected to the divine beauty and grace of everyday existence -- the glimmer of sunshine on the grass, the blessing of a cool breeze on a summer day -- we're instructed to hope for much more." She brings in idols of many ages such as, "Snow White, Pokémon, Ronald McDonald, Lady Gaga..." and presents their cases to us in a way that reveals the absurdity of everyone sharing the same social status.
4.) Well, I wanted to watch the show before. Now I know something awful happens with a lawn mower, so I'll cringe any time that's on the screen when I binge watch the entire series. From what I know, it sounds like she's talking about the show I've seen on ad's or from interviews.
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