The Golden Girls season 3 episode 12 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In this episode of "The Golden Girls,"
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Buddy Rourke?
Buddy Rourke is an old friend of Rose's late husband, Charlie, who visits Rose and claims to have served with Charlie in the war.
What is the main conflict involving Dorothy in this episode?
Dorothy's main conflict revolves around finding a suitable dress for a banquet and dealing with her mother Sophia's snide remarks about it.
How do Dorothy and Blanche react to their dress dilemma?
Dorothy and Blanche discover they have bought the same dress for a banquet and argue over who should return theirs.
What moral dilemma does Rose face in this episode?
Rose faces a moral dilemma about moving to Boston to live with Buddy without being married.
What is Sophia's view on the dress Dorothy chose?
Sophia makes sarcastic and critical comments about the size and fit of Dorothy's dress.
How does Buddy Rourke know so much about Rose's life?
Buddy knows about Rose's life because he worked in the Army Pension Office and read Charlie's file, not because he actually knew Charlie.
Why does Rose decide not to move to Boston with Buddy?
Rose decides not to move to Boston with Buddy because she realizes her feelings for him are more about her memories of Charlie than about Buddy himself.
What does Rose do with Charlie's watch that Buddy gave her?
Rose returns Charlie's watch to Buddy, realizing that she doesn't have genuine feelings for him.
What stance does Blanche take on living with a man without being married?
Blanche surprisingly opposes living with a man without being married, citing the importance of tradition and marriage.
How does the dress dilemma among the women get resolved?
The dress dilemma remains unresolved as both Dorothy and Blanche refuse to return their identical dresses.
What is Sophia's perspective on little lies?
Sophia believes that little lies can bring happiness and pleasure, as illustrated in her made-up story about a young peasant girl and Winston Churchill.
Does Buddy Rourke have a romantic history with Rose?
No, Buddy does not have a romantic history with Rose; his connection to her is based on a lie about knowing her husband.
What was the main source of humor in the dress shopping scene?
The main source of humor in the dress shopping scene was the sarcastic and witty exchanges between Dorothy, Blanche, and Sophia.
What lesson does the episode convey about relationships and memories?
The episode conveys that relationships and memories can be complex, and sometimes feelings for someone can be intertwined with memories of another person.
How do Dorothy and Blanche react to discovering Buddy's deception?
Dorothy and Blanche are determined to tell Rose about Buddy's deception but find that Rose has already decided not to go with him.