If I actually calculated the amount of time that I spend thinking about television...well, there is a reason I have not done that. It would just be a ridiculous amount of time. I mean, well-functioning members of society could accomplish major goals in the time I spend thinking about television. Don't get me wrong, I am totally okay with this...I just know it's not exactly something to brag about in many social circles. Anyhoo, I have looked at some TV Couple top ten lists, and I do not agree with a LOT of them. It's downright enraging. So, I decided to come up with my own. There is also a blogger out there in the blogosphere that does top eleven lists, "because top ten lists are for cowards". I like this blogger, so I am following in that example.
1. Homer and Marge
I don't even really know how to start explaining the wonder that is Homer and Marge. I mean, their marriage has lasted for 20 years. Sure, they are cartoons and sure time is a little more fluid on The Simpsons. But, after everything they've been through, they still love each other and their family before all else. Maybe even doughnuts. If you want a glimpse of how truly touching their union is, just watch The Simpsons movie and try not to shed a tear. I dare you.
2. Mulder and Scully
Okay, Mulder and Scully are one of my absolutely favorite TV couples for a lot of reasons. The biggest reason being, they aren't terribly romantic. I mean for most of the series, there was sexual tension and adorably charming flirting, but they were partners. They had each other's back and respected each other. Ahh, respect.
As far as I am concerned, Bella and Edward can suck it. That is a different issue, but I just wanted to get it out there. She is a slayer and he is a vampire with a soul. As Giles pointed out the whole situation was, "rather poetic...in a maudlin sort of way." Their story didn't stop there. Nope. [SPOILER ALERT] In a moment of pure happiness, Angel loses his soul. Angelus is no sparkly vamp. We are talking evil. This couple survived that, a spin-off series, temporal folds, stupid Riley, and more than a few resurrections. Also, they fought along side each other...again with that respect thing.
Soul crushing moment, right there. Thanks, Joss.
Okay, so there is this thing called a constant... Okay, it's kind of hard to explain. Just trust me, they are amazing. AND, they named their son Charlie after our favorite, fictitious rock star. It was just the cutest namesake ever.
Ah, the 80's. They were both at that special bar where everyone knew your name...and just loathing each other. She was pretentious, independent, and really uppity. He was low-brow, sleazy, and a womanizer. It was the classic opposites attract scenario and it definitely worked. They were on again, off again for the first five seasons of the show. Then Shelley Long became too good for television and made classic films like Troop Beverly Hills. Regardless, Sam telling Diane to have a good life as she leaves Cheers gets me every time. 6. Jim and Pam
In an office full of insanity and awkward shenanigans, Jim and Pam are normal. They are kind, fun, and just so freaking cute that they make you want to choke. Cynical viewers all over hated themselves for how much they loved Jim and Pam. I personally think The Office deserves major props for not making them a, "happily ever after" kind of couple. Well done.7. Dan and Roseanne
Okay, we are not counting the ninth season because...well, why would we? They were a family...a dysfunctional family, sure, but an awesome, hilarious family. 8. Lucy and Ricky
Lucy and Ricky Ricardo were the first biracial couple on television! Yay, trivia. She wanted to be in the show, but she had no talent. Ricky said she couldn't be in the show, so Lucy said whatever and did what she had to do. Because this was the 50's, this was awesome. Even though the "real-life" marriage of Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball didn't work out, they remained very close. I know this because I watched the PBS special about I Love Lucy. Do NOT watch this special unless you want to cry like a newborn with colic. 9. Lynette and Tom
Tom and Lynette are the only couple on Wisteria Lane to not break-up at one point (knock-on-metaphorical-wood). That is pretty impressive over seven years of insanity, lies, and total deceit. They love and respect each other...and procreate all the time. They are also very real and hilarious because of it. I definitely love Team Scavo, so Marc Cherry better leave them alone...or it will kill me. 10. Ross and Rachel
Ross and Rachel are not my favorite couple on Friends. I mean, if I were to pick a favorite, it would be Joey and Chandler. However, they were the Sam and Diane of the 90's. He was stuffy and she was flighty. Were the on a break of not? Even though they weren't my favorite couple, I found myself rooting for them in the end. Well done, writers!11. Agent Dale Cooper and his cup of damn, fine coffee.
This Twin Peaks love affair was true and undying...maybe with a little pie on the side.
Honorable Mentions:
Sayid and Shannon
Okay, so yes Sayid loved Nadia and they were married. But, let's get some perspective here people. In life, you often love more than one person and that is also true on cosmic, metaphysical islands. Sayid was a former torturer and Shannon was self involved and materialistic. However, they saw each other for who they were and became the people they wanted to be as a couple. [SPOILER ALERT] Shannon's death was also the death of Sayid's hope. It's true, the LOST Encyclopedia said so!
Xander and Anya
I can't even explain how much I love them. Just watch them and you will see how great they are.Matt Albie and Danny Tripp
They were the amazingly cute writer/producer team. They loved and looked after each other through drugs and soul-crushing break-ups. It's too bad no one ever saw it because NBC ripped it mercilessly off of the air causing me to hate them forever.George Michael and Maebe Funke
"You can't touch your cousin! I mean my cousin!"
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