Favorite Fictional Couples
It’s no secret that I love my wife, but the truth is, I love the concept of relationships. This was originally intended as a post in honor of Valentine’s Day 2007…better late than never. I thought it would be good to write about my favorite all-time fictional couples. These are couples from movies, books, or television, but they have to be fictional and there has to be romance of some sort (that rules out Jay and Silent Bob). So here goes:
Jesse and Celine from Before Sunrise and Before Sunset
Effortlessly played by Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, these lovers meet on a train to Vienna first in Richard Linklater’s film, Before Sunrise, originally released in 1995. Fast-forward 9 years (both in real-time and in movie-time) and you get the sequel, Before Sunset, a movie that eclipses the first.
Chandler and Monica from Friends
Sure, it’s predictable and cheesy, but I don’t care. Chandler and Monica are the perfect example of how important friendship and understanding is in a relationship.
Viola and Will from Shakespeare in Love
This is such a genius flick. The fictional telling of how Shakespeare came up with one of the most famous love stories of all-time is such a wonderful interpretation and is so brilliantly played by Gwyneth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes.
Lily and Marshall from How I Met Your Mother
Alli and I were thinking about starting a marriage and relationship blog called Lily and Marshall dot com (if you buy it, I’ll be annoyed).
Jim Big Tuna Halpert and Pam Beesley from The Office
A relatively new couple, but when you watch The Office, you know just how perfect they are for each other. The writers of the show just try to indicate tension (see the episode with Pam’s parents’ recent problems), but it never works and they know it.
Now, I want to hear yours. But I’d better not see Annie Hall and Alvy Singer. I thought that movie was good, but Woody Allen does not equal a good romantic lead. Leave your own list in the comments. But remember…Woody Allen is banned.
6 Comments to “Favorite Fictional Couples”
Xavier Onassis
Batman and Robin
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson
- 12:20 pm on 02 16, 2009
Jake
Jesse & Celine would definitely NOT be on my list of favorite couples. I know you guys love that movie, but I just don’t get it. I think the acting is terrible, and the dialogue is totally cheesy. But hey, they are YOUR choices.
1. Chandler & Monica, however, would be
2. Ross & Rachel would be on mine though! He’s her lobster! (Friends)
3. So would Lily & Marshall (HIMYM)
4. And Jim & Pam (The Office)
5. Zach Morris & Kelly Kapowski (SBTB)
6. Noah & Alli (The Notebook)
7. Christian & Satine (Moulin Rouge. you probably forgot this one)
8. Edward & Bella (Twilight. This is Kelly’s choice. Ok, I lied. It was mine. But Kelly totally agrees with me and thinks it should be number 1!)
That’s all i can think of. My list is awesome.
- 3:39 pm on 02 16, 2009
Alli
FYI…Ross and Rachel are NOT lobsters! Those two would never date – NEVER! Maybe how they were in season 1 but after that – no way!
TV Couple: Lily and Marshall
Movie Couple: Estella and Finn (Great Expectations)
Animated Couple: Shrek and Fiona
- 9:48 pm on 02 16, 2009
Jake
he’s totally her lobster! haven’t you ever heard of Opposites Attract?! Paula Abdul sang it best…
- 9:36 am on 02 17, 2009
Katlyn
o yea she totally rocked that song! haha (:
- 9:57 am on 04 30, 2009
Randumb Person
Nicole and Henry
Harper and Cecilia
Pam and Jim
Edward and Bella
Strat and Anna Sophia
Cam and Claire
Kyle and Kendra
Paige and Edvard
Molly and Peter
Allie and Noah
Robin and Maid Marian
Rhett Butler and Scarlett O’Hara
Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy
Tony and Maria
Romeo and Juliet
Danny and Sandy
Buttercup and Wesley
Ariel and Eric :)
Beauty and the Beast
Aanikin Skywalker and Padme
Princess Leia and What’s his name?!?!
Shrek and Fiona
Meg and Calvin
Anne and Gilbert
Jack and Rose
Johnny and Baby
Tarzan and Jane
This is my loooonnnggg list of favs. Hope you like! Sorry I didn’t leave what movie/book/show they are from… maybe you can guess:)
- 8:05 pm on 06 11, 2009
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