Sepinwall also opined that it was one of the series' funniest episodes yet, while also working as a ``dramatic marvel'' and having considerable shock value through the lawn mower accident. Maureen Ryan of the Chicago Tribune exalted the hour as ``jaw-dropping awesomeness'' and expected Emmy wins for the writers and director, while praising both Christina Hendricks and Jon Hamm's performances. She directed special praise for Lesli Linka Glatter, saying that ``the way she staged the 'fete' at SC, the injury of Guy, and especially that scene in Kinsey's office was just right.
Maureen Ryan
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