Let me start off by saying that I have a huge crush on
Thought Catalog, aka. One of the best, funniest and wittiest blogs out there right now. It makes me laugh obnoxiously outloud to myself almost everytime. Yesterday, I read a post entitled "
The 10 Best Fictional Boyfriends" and it inspired me. I have literally been thinking about my top 10 fictional boyfriends for almost 24 hours and I thought to myself "I can do this. I'm going to make my own." So alas, here is
my version of the 10 best fictional boyfriends.
1. Marshall Eriksen, How I Met Your Mother
Marshall Eriksen, whom is perfectly portrayed by yet another man I would like to make mine, Jason Segel, is hands down THE best fictional boyfriend there is. He's loyal, caring, hilarious, manly but sensitive and he legitimately loves his wife (And their new baby! Spoiler alert.). Oh, their love story is one for the books. Or I mean, one for a TV show. They are, to steal a "Friends" quote, each other's lobsters. They're meant for each other. Another great thing about him, is that he has made me fall even more in love with him each season. Usually characters, no matter how perfect, lose their zest (or whatever) at one point in their TV show life, but not Marshall. No sir. He's perfect and I would be his girlfriend in a nanosecond.
2. Chandler Bing, Friends
If you must know one thing about me, it's that I ADORE Chandler Bing more than life itself. Okay, alright, that's a little dramatic (I'm sipping on a venti iced white mocha right now, it's getting to my head.) but Chandler Bing is actually my favorite character in the history of television. He is the perfect boyfriend/husband/friend. I can't even put into words how much I love him, I mean, he's Chandler Bing! Plus, who can resist a sweater vest? Could that BE any more attractive?
3. Jack Dawson, Titanic
Does this even surprise you one bit? I know every word to "Titanic." Every damn word. Now, before you judge me, I have an argument for why he would be the best boyfriend. He is so worldly, first off. I mean, he has traveled so much for a man with so little. He's smart, he's really smart, I mean, he saved Rose's life! And although their love affair lasted a mere few hours, it was magical. Like, I would let Jack draw me naked. I would let Jack take me up to the edge of the boat and sing in my ear. I would let him "love me" in a rich person's car. I would let him take me to a real party. I would let Jack Dawson do anything to me, and in return, I would attempt to save him. Not that I think Rose didn't try to save his life, but I would try harder. And, as if I need another reason, it's 1997 Leonardo DiCaprio and that is my favorite version of him. Ever.
4. Kevin, 27 Dresses
First off, I think "27 Dresses" is a highly underrated romantic comedy. It's so good. I love the chemistry between Jane (Katherine Heigl) and Kevin (James Marsden) and I yearn to have that. I look for a love like that. They didn't like each other in the beginning, but they eventually fall in love with each other because of life circumstances and such. It's a great love story because it's so realistic, I see myself in the both of the characters. Plus, the fact that he can make me love him with moppy hair and running shoes kind of proves the whole "love is blind" thing. Or whatever.
5. Noah Calhoun, The Notebook
RYAN. GOSLING. Need I say more? No, I don't need to, but I will. Noah Calhoun is my favorite Nicholas Sparks character. Ever. I've become really cynical over the years and sometimes I don't like the really romantic gushy love stories, but this one is SO good, you guys. He builds her a dream house (With a wrap around balcony!), he writes love letters (A year's worth of them, mind you.), he rows boats (And looks really attractive whilst doing so. Hello back muscles!), he's a good kisser (I'm assuming after watching the movie so many times...) and he never stops loving Allie. It's so romantic. And he says really cute things, "So it's not gonna be easy. It's going to be really hard, we're gonna have to work at this everyday, but I want to do that because I want you. I want all of you, forever, everyday. You and me... Everyday." I MEAN. With lines like that, who wouldn't want to date him? (Oh, and yeah, this one was necessary of a GIF because like, this nose scrunch is actually the cutest.)
6. Peeta Mellark, The Hunger Games
Peeta Mellark, let me count the ways I love thee. I'm in love with the movie Peeta Mellark AND the literary Peeta Mellark. That's rare. I fell in like with him in the movie so much that I even read the book. Now, that is falling in real like, my friends. If you just watched the movie, without reading the books, you may think "But his love is so corny!" but like Kate Winslet's character in "The Holiday" said, "I like corny. I'm looking for corny in my life." Same here, Kate Winslet. Even though Peeta is corny, he's genuine about his love for Katniss Everdeen. Even if it did take being forced to kill her on live TV in front of the whole world to admit it, he still admitted it and that was brave. Yes, he's weak, but I find it endearing. Also, with corny quotes like this "'...My nightmares are usually about losing you,' he says. 'I'm okay once I realize you're here.'" it makes him even cuter. I mean, SO corny, but so cute. And, I'm not going to give anything away, but their love story is real and heartbreaking, but so rewarding. I want it. Minus the whole Hunger Games situation because I have had multiple conversations about what would happen if I was in the competition and my chances don't look too great, if we're just being honest.
7. Ron Weasley, Harry Potter
So, what I'm gathering from my fictional boyfriend list is that I look for someone who is funny, witty and genuine. I've used those words way too much throughout this list. But c'est la vie. At least I'm certain about what I want. Now, who wouldn't want to date The Boy Who Lived's best friend? I know I would. He kind of reminds me of Peeta Mellark in a sense because while he's not the strongest character, he is my favorite and I couldn't imagine the series without him. He's also similar because I love the movie Ron and the literary Ron. Yes, he's poor, but he makes up for it in his character. Just like Jack Dawson. Wow, I'm learning so much about my love life right now...
8. Jake Perry, Sweet Home Alabama
I can't take credit completely for choosing this boyfriend, I have to give the credit to my friend
Elin. But I agree and she chose a good fictional boyfriend. I think my favorite part about Jake (Other than the cute Josh Lucas playing him.) is this quote right here...
Melanie: "What do you want to be married to me for, anyhow?"
Jake: "So I can kiss you anytime I want."
This quote gets me every freaking time. I love it. I told you I live for corny. Also, I like the fact that Jake waited for Melanie (Reese Witherspoon) forever. I'm all for long lost love, evidently. Long lost love, soulmates and corny. Ugh, who am I today?
9. Matt Flamhaff, 13 Going on 30
Matt Flamhaff (Mark Ruffalo, moment to swoon, please.), is perhaps one of my favorite romantic comedy characters. He loves Jenna (Jennifer Garner) SO much. And I mean, he gives her a magical doll house, eats Razzles with her and he knows the entire "Thriller" dance. If that's not love, I truly don't know what is. You should know that my dream is to do a choreographed dance with a huge group of people.
10. Jim Halpert, The Office
Granted, "The Office" has gone down the pooper as of late, but Jim Halpert is one of the best male characters out there. I can't take complete credit for this one either, but my sister made a very good point. He's witty, attractive, caring, romantic and funny. He makes me want to work in a boring office. Now THAT is saying something. Oh, and I have a crush on John Krasinski, so there's also that.
