Yes, "Gilmore Girls" made a reference to the Menendez brothers in the episode titled "The Lorelais' First Day at Yale," which is the first episode of Season 4. In a conversation between Rory and her friend Paris, they discuss a situation involving some boys and Paris mentions the Menendez brothers, who were famously convicted of murdering their parents in the early 1990s. This reference is one of many cultural touchpoints that "Gilmore Girls" is known for, reflecting its characters' knowledge of pop culture and current events.
Did Gilmore girls make a reference to the menendez brothers?
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In the episode "The Lorelais' First Day at Yale" (Season 4, Episode 1) of "Gilmore Girls," the reference to the Menendez brothers occurs around the 16-minute mark. In this scene, Rory and Paris are having a discussion about the boys at Yale, and Paris mentions the Menendez brothers in relation to some of her thoughts on their behavior. If you'd like to rewatch that scene, it should be around that timestamp.