History Recap / MadMenS3E6GuyWalksIntoAnAdvertisingAgency

* ShoutOut: To the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Profumo_affair Profumo scandal]], of all things, when Joan and Hooker are discussing what to do for the British execs' visit.[[note]]Though it should be noted that the ''actual'' British Prime Minister at the time, UsefulNotes/HaroldMacmillan, wasn't personally implicated in the scandal; the writers likely implied that he was because most American viewers simply wouldn't have believed that a government could have been brought down by a sex scandal involving a comparatively junior cabinet minister[[/note]]
--> '''Joan:''' We could hire some prostitutes. I know your Prime Minister enjoys their company.

* ShoutOut: To the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Profumo_affair Profumo scandal]], of all things, when Joan and Hooker are discussing what to do for the British execs' visit:[[note]](Though it should be noted that the country's ''actual'' Prime Minister at the time, UsefulNotes/HaroldMacmillan, wasn't personally implicated; the writers likely implied that he was because most American viewers simply wouldn't have believed that a government could have been brought down by a sex scandal involving a comparatively minor cabinet member)[[/note]]

* ShoutOut: To the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Profumo_affair Profumo scandal]], of all things, when Joan and Hooker are discussing what to do for the British execs' visit:

The title of this episode is [[ActorAllusion a reference to TheSopranos]] (Episode 14, A Guy Walks Into a Psychiatrist's Office) a previous creator Matthew Weiner TV work.

--> '''Paul:''' He might lose his foot.
--> '''Roger:''' Right when he got it in the door.

* ChekhovsGun: Actually, his lawnmower.

* CaptainObvious: Don points out the obvious flaw on Connie's idea for an ad campaign for his hotels featuring a cartoon mouse.

But it isn't bad for everyone; Ken Cosgrove has just brought in an account with John Deere, complete with his own riding lawnmower which everybody takes turns riding and HOLY SHIT WHAT JUST HAPPENED??!!

Ultimately, Lane's replacement gets his foot run over by a drunken Lois on the lawnmower and then amputated. With no ADA coming for another 25 years, he's fired, Lane stays on, Mr. Hooker is still the office manager, and Joan is out.

---> That is such a handsome man.

* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: After Guy's accident the PPL executives rather callously declare that they'll have to make him redundant, as they can't see how a man with just the one foot can be of any use in their business. This is TruthInTelevision, as this was before the movement for fair treatment for disabled people really got started.

* WeHardlyKnewYe: Guy [=MacKendrick=] is introduced as Lane's replacement in this episode ... and then gets his foot run over by a lawn mower, resulting in its amputation. As far as his superiors are concerned, ''that's his career over'' as the PPL high-ups don't see how he can be a high-level advertising executive with just one foot, given that he won't be able to play golf with clients. Guy plays no further part in the show.

* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: After Guy's accident the PPL executives rather callously declare that they'll make him redundant once his health has sufficiently recovered, as they can't see how a man without a foot would be any use in their business. This is TruthInTelevision, as this was before the Disability Rights Act in the early 1990s and just when the movement for fair treatment for disabled citizens was just getting started.

* BloodyHilarious

* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: After Guy's accident the PPL executives rather callously declare that they'll make him redundant once his health has sufficiently recovered, as they can't see how a man without a foot would be any use in their business.

* AfraidOfBlood: Peggy faints when she sees how badly the replacement was injured.

So everything's back to normal, except a little bit worse. [[ParksAndRecreation Bully]].

* CrowningMomentOfFunny: Paul Kinsey randomly playing the guitar.
** Harry applauding an end to layoffs.

Ultimately, Lane's replacement gets his foot run over by a drunken Lois on the lawnmower and then amputated. With no pesky disabilities act, he's fired, Lane stays on, Mr. Hooker is still the office manager, and Joan is out.

Ultimately, Lane's replacement gets his foot run over by the lawnmower and then amputated. With no pesky disabilities act, he's fired, Lane stays on, Mr. Hooker is still the office manager, and Joan is out.

The British executives come to New York (on Independence Day, no less) with a keen interest in Don. Betty is also intrigued, albeit her understanding of England seems to come from MaryPoppins. Unfortunately, this visit cuts into Joan's going-away party. More unfortunately, Joan will have to get her job back because her husband can no longer be a surgeon in New York. And Lane's getting [[ReassignedToAntarctica reassigned to Bombay]].