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Best Cold Opens?

I don't think that there's an answer to this, but I've been thinking about it during this re-watch, and I just want to hear what everyone likes.

I'm watching Process Stories right now, and that has a great one for me as Sam closes the door, because I enjoy any one which has me chuckling as the opening titles come in.

Are you like me? Or, do you like a more serious note?

EXAMPLES PLEEAASSEE!

I'm a glutton for opinions, without arguments!

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u/Such-Tree-8709 — 12 days ago

Tomorrow

Can I be a jerk and say that I still have no idea what "tomorrow" means as the last words of the series? Like... I suppose it means "the future" like Bartlett is going to keep going and do more stuff. But... why is that the last thought?

And why isn't it "What's next," as a statement, not a question.

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u/coffeeatnight — 11 days ago

Y’all. I legitimately got this question in a political survey. Am I misremembering or is this the exact question Joey, CJ, and Toby discussed in one of the episodes where they were talking about polls?

u/ddubs41 — 12 days ago

Black and White Tie Events

Over the years, some of the West Wing characters attended a number of black tie and a few white tie events. Most seemed like some official Government function like welcoming the leader of another country, but at least one looked to be an event for party fundraisers. Apart from the President and First Lady, all the other characters seemed to attend these events solo. Are they considered to still be on the job at these events or would they have the option of bringing a Plus One irl? I'm thinking, for example, Congresswoman Wyatt might have enjoyed listening to Yo-Yo Ma. If they can't bring a partner because they are still on the job, what is Mallory doing there? I figured originally maybe she was Leo's +1, but then noticed nobody else brought dates.

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u/FullOcelot7149 — 12 days ago

The name of the group is Heifer International. I was under the impression it was going to be a cow.

u/alpert8 — 13 days ago