In New Amsterdam, at the end of the scene where Cooper has just explained to Don and Roger Pete Campbell’s value as a Sterling Cooper employee, Bertram “Yoda” Cooper whistles This Old Man.
WHY???
What’s it represent?
That this whole thing is a game? Like, a children’s counting game?
Is it a jab at Pete’s being a little brat, squashed by his father but ultimately saved by his mother?
Yup. I’m the one with the blog. And yet I say…
Discuss.
June 28, 2008 at 11:30 am
So, I’m re-watching scene after scenes from various episodes, working on our bible, and I come across this scene.
And I think it’s not about Pete being a little brat. I think it’s about Bert Cooper patting Don on the head and giving him a juicebox. His, There you go! All better. and big grin… terrificly patronizing.
So why not humor him with a little children’s tune on his way out the door. (An unconscious choice on the part of the character, I’m certain.)