RORY: Each of us have to follow a chick through its entire growth process. Everything has to be logged. Eating habits, sleeping habits.
LORELAI: Houdini habits.
Harry Houdini, born Erik Weisz (1874-1926) was an Austro-Hungarian born American illusionist and stunt performer, known for his sensational escape acts. An international star, Houdini was a headline act in vaudeville for most of his career, and for many years the highest-paid vaudeville performer.
The Annotated Gilmore Girls 