Who is Dirk? What is a dirk? And why is Jess calling himself Dirk Squarejaw? We take on one of our most obscure Gilmore references yet, which is an obscure reference even within the bounds of the cult TV fave Mystery Science Theater 3000. We watch the characters of MST3K watch the 1950s sci-fi movie Rocketship X-M, and they watch movies a lot like Lorelai and Rory do. But is that the only connection between the two shows? You can bet we’re here to figure that out. Plus, a strange turn of events on You’re the Best/You’re the Worst!

You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Nicknames on Gilmore Girls

Other pop culture we ref: Murder, She Wrote; Casablanca; The Waltons; This Is Spinal Tap; Rocketship X-M; Destination Moon; Lloyd Bridges; The Martian; Zoom; Angry Video Game Nerd; All About Eve; The Favourite; Shazam!