Avery Mills and Omar Albakour had a difficult journey on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way, but not for the usual reasons. While many couples fight and accuse each other of infidelity or using the other person, Avery and Omar showed true love from the start. However, the couple had to overcome enormous criticism and obstacles to achieve their much-deserved happy ending.
Avery, who was just 19 years old when she debuted on the show, fell for Omar when she met the Syrian man on a Muslim dating app. The American teen had converted to Islam before meeting her Muslim beau, and they became engaged before meeting in person. Avery and Omar married upon meeting for the first time, as they knew they wanted to be together. Unfortunately, the couple had difficulties physically being together; Omar, a native of Syria, was unable to join his new bride in the U.S. While some might have given up, Avery vowed that she would join her man one way or another. After excruciating time apart, Avery and Omar recently announced the happy news that they are now living together. Since they couldn’t call the United States their home, the couple has settled down in Dubai. While living together has proven to be an obstacle, the couple also had to withstand considerable criticism throughout their relationship.
One of the people who had the most reservations about the relationship was Avery’s mother. The American mother was shocked to eventually discover that her daughter was not only planning to get married but that she might be moving to Syria. Some fans also criticized Avery for not being more open with her parents about her potential move. Avery has also received negative feedback due to her religious conversion, which angered some viewers. One of the most troubling rumors the couple had to combat was claims that Omar was controlling Avery. Critics have referred to Avery’s life choices as ugly, violent and a form of enslavement, but the American has remained steadfast in her beliefs. Mans fans also failed to grasp that Avery chose to convert before meeting her current husband, and she made the decision based on her own feelings and needs. Therefore, the young wife wasn’t forced into making any decisions to please someone else. Avery has always maintained that her religion is her choice and something that enhances her life greatly.
Avery also had to dispute claims that escalated into rumors of domestic violence. She has maintained that Omar never abused her in any way and that the couple is very much in love. Since these rumors have not been substantiated, it appears they came from critics who were disapproving of her religious choice. By staying true to her faith and husband and defending her choices, Avery has managed to retain her sanity despite constantly having to defend herself to critics. Fortunately, the sweet personality also has her fair share of supporters who approve of her and Omar’s relationship. Avery has also been outspoken about her beliefs, including when co-star and outspoken Trump supporter Deavan Clegg claimed that racism didn’t exist in America. Avery disputed the claim and pointed out that she was receiving public death threats in her comments due to her religion. The wise reality star clapped back with the message that it was everyone’s duty to stand up against hatred.
Omar and Avery now appear happier than ever. The couple has a joint Instagram account and they are also active on YouTube. Avery enjoys sharing cooking content and keeping fans updated about their lives, since she states they do not plan to return for any more 90 Day Fiancé shows. Avery and Omar are a shining example of perseverance through difficulty in order to be with the person you love. They are one 90 Day Fiancé couple that fans were thrilled to see succeed.
Kim Kardashian took her two daughters on a girls' trip this weekend amid rumors of divorce between her and husband Kanye West. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star has been making headlines for quite some time now, as she and Kanye seem to be having issues within their marriage. Neither Kim, Kanye, nor her famous family has spoken out about the recent rumors.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West first met in the early 2000s. The two began dating in 2011, around the same time Kim was finalizing her divorce with Kris Humphries. In 2013, the couple welcomed their first child, North West. Just one year later, they tied the knot with a romantic ceremony in Italy. North became an older sister for the first time in 2015 when her little brother, Saint West, was born. After a difficult pregnancy with numerous complications, Kim and Kanye chose to use surrogacy to continue growing their family. The couple had two more kids together, Chicago and Psalm. It is unknown who the kids will live with following Kim and Kanye's speculated divorce.
The West ladies needed to take some time away to clear their minds. Kim Kardashian showed off her "girls trip" with her daughters North and Chicago on Instagram. The ladies posed in pastel-colored bathing suits under the bright sun. The mom of four wore a lime green ribbed top with matching bathing suit bottoms. Oldest daughter North wore a shimmery pink one-piece, while Chicago shined in a silver suit. Both girls wore their hair down with flowers behind their ears. All three ladies let their long locks down for the mini photoshoot with nothing but smiles on their faces. While it is unknown if anyone joined Kim, North, and Chicago on their little getaway, it can be assumed Kourtney and her daughter Penelope tagged along. Kourtney posted on her Instagram story a photo of her daughter on the beach. Check out the adorable photos of Kim's getaway below:
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Kim's daughters are growing up so fast. Fans were shocked by how big both North and Chicago have gotten. Family friend Jen Atkin complimented the mother and daughter photoshoot, calling all three of them "cuties." She left a second comment, questioning when the girls had gotten so big. Many fans began to discuss who they think Chicago is starting to look like now that she is getting bigger. Most agreed Chicago resembles her older brother, Saint. Others mistook her for her cousin, Dream, Rob Kardashian's daughter with ex Blac Chyna. While many complimented both Kim and her girls, others reminded the SKIMS founder that there is still a global pandemic going on while she travels.
With all of the drama going on inside the West's home, a little girls' getaway sounds like a good break for the family. The breakdown of what went on between Kim and Kanye is set to be explained in the final season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, which premieres later this year.
James Cameron’s Titanic told the tragic story of the ocean liner sinking in the Atlantic all by itself, but the final cut ignored that in reality, the Titanic was not alone in the ice field. Approximately 20 miles away, the RMS Californian had stopped for the night, much closer than the Carpathia that eventually came to the rescue. While the Californian was left out of the final cut of the movie, a deleted scene taken straight from the true story of the Titanic explained why the other ship in the ice field didn’t come to the rescue.
In the deleted scene, the Californian’s wireless operator signaled to the Titanic to warn them about the ice. However, Titanic’s operators were too busy to give the message a proper response. They were swamped with messages from the rich passengers, complaining they would be up all night trying to get through the backlog, and the Californian’s message interrupted other messages they were trying to send and receive. The Titanic’s operator told the Californian to “shut up,” and the Californian shut down their wireless for the night, considering the warning passed along. Their seemingly small mistake led to the passengers of the Titanic dying in the ice only hours later, both in the movie and on the real Titanic.
Like many other events in the film, the deleted scene isn’t too far off from actual history. The real Californian did send a wireless message to ships in the area to warn them of icebergs. But the Titanic’s Marconi operator, Jack Phillips, was overtired and overworked and flooded with a backlog of messages that had suddenly hit his wire. As the two ships were so close, the Californian’s message drowned out the much more distant messages coming from land. Thus, the stressed-out Phillips ignored the other ship's wire and told his counterpart on the Californian to shut up, mistakenly not realizing it was an important message that should have gone immediately to the bridge. The Titanic later sent S.O.S. messages once the ship began sinking, but the Californian had shut down their wireless office for the night. The Californian also ignored flares sent up from the Titanic, as the captain assumed they were only “company rockets” meant to signal ships from the same line. If the Californian had arrived sooner, they might have saved hundreds of passengers who met their ends like Titanic’s Jack Dawson.
Despite drawing from fact, James Cameron chose to cut the scene to focus the movie back onto the people of the Titanic. As the movie evolved in post-production, he decided including the Californian for historical accuracy was not as important as emphasizing the self-containment of the Titanic. He wanted to focus solely on the world of the Titanic itself, lending to the ship being a metaphor for the end of the world, one in which no one came to save them until it was too late.
Titanic ignores some historical truth in cutting out the scene with the Californian in favor of keeping the story laser-focused on the people stuck in the tragedy with no way out. It's already a long film, running almost three and a half hours, and Cameron has no intention of releasing a Titanic director’s cut to restore the deleted scenes, stating the final movie already represents his vision. The Californian’s inclusion, however, may have deepened the tragedy of the Titanic, showing that another ship might have come to their rescue if a perfect storm of unfortunate circumstances had not doomed them all. Titanic sacrificed accuracy to keep viewers emotionally invested in the sinking ship that, in the end, had no hope of rescue.
Kat Dennings, aka WandaVision’s Darcy Lewis, loves her new official MCU Twitter emoji. WandaVision is Disney+’s first Marvel television series, starring Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany reprising their roles as Avengers Wanda Maximoff and Vision, respectively. While many new characters have been introduced, the show also features some other familiar faces from the MCU, like Randall Park, who first appeared as Agent Woo in Ant-Man and the Wasp, and Dennings, whose character originated in the first Thor film.
Twitter emojis to pair with hashtags have become a staple of any big pop culture moment. Big studios like Marvel and Lucasfilm use them to promote new releases. Artist Truck Torrance, aka @100soft, works with both of those companies to translate their characters into emojis in his "kawaii" style. With the release of episode 4 of WandaVision, which explored characters outside the creepy town of Westview, Torrance added three new emojis to the MCU collection: Jimmy Woo, Monica Rambeau, and Darcy Lewis.
Darcy actress Dennings appeared very pleased by her new, adorable Twitter emoji (above). She tweeted: "I HAVE A #DarcyLewis EMOJI?! Goodbye I have passed away." Going straight to the source, she also shared with the artist how much she loved it (adding a crying emoji for emphasis). Torrance replied with some more news -- Darcy Lewis has a WandaVision Instagram sticker as well. Dennings responded with an enthusiastic, "Aaahhhhh!!!"
Despite the fact that Darcy Lewis existed in the MCU long before Wanda or Vision, the latter couple has received the emoji treatment before, while Darcy’s emoji is brand new to WandaVision. Of course, as Avengers, Wanda and Vision are bigger characters. However, it also has to do with the fact that Darcy’s major appearances were in 2011 and 2013 before Twitter emoji, also known as Hashflags, was a common marketing practice. Though hashflags debuted for the 2010 World Cup, it didn’t become a popular branding strategy until around 2015.
WandaVision fans have been trained to keep a close eye for easter eggs and any hints that might unravel the show’s many mysteries. With that in mind, it might make sense to study the WandaVision character emojis for clues, but it doesn’t seem like there’s a lot to be discovered from Darcy’s hashflag or the other supporting characters. It wouldn’t be totally out of the question, though: the upcoming Black Widow movie emojis may have revealed a major spoiler about Rachel Weisz’s character.) Regardless, the Darcy emoji is a very cute companion to WandaVision and an excellent addition to the Marvel Cinematic Emoji-verse.
Although 90 Day Fiancé season eight fans saw Andrew Kenton and Amira Lollysa’s Mexico plan go down the drain, the light at the end of the tunnel seems to be a trip to Serbia. However, as revealed by Andrew via his various receipts, it was Amira who planned the Mexico sojourn in the first place. Now, it looks like Amira had vacationed in the country before, as per Andrew and Amira’s multiple unseen pics on her social media.
Filing paperwork for visas and waiting for them to be granted before visiting America is an ordeal that every 90 Day Fiancé couple goes through. While Amira and Andrew did their waiting for a year after a hasty proposal in Las Vegas, the French-Egyptian woman’s visa arrived during the coronavirus pandemic. With former President Trump having shut down American borders, Amira and Andrew did something no 90 Day Fiancé pair had done before. As Andrew waited for his princess in Puerto Vallarta, Amira went to Amsterdam and took a one-way flight to Mexico City, where she was detained. The nightmare of living without a phone or a watch for three days strained Amira’s already taxing relationship with Andrew, as 90 Day Fiancé fans named him a jerk for enjoying Mexico without her. The TLC couple, however, seems to be adamant about meeting within the 30 ticking days of Amira’s visa to get married and settle in America. Even if their vacation might have been enjoyed by Andrew alone, Amira visited Mexico with Andrew in tow just a year before the visa drama.
While Amira might not have many pictures of herself or any selfies with 90 Day Fiancé’s Andrew on her Instagram, her Facebook tells a different story. Over on Facebook, Amira Lollysawho has become a fan-favorite thanks to the hardships she has been through on the TLC show, shares a lot more personal details about herself. One such memory Amira shared on her FB page is a set of images from her 2019 trip to sunny Mexico with her fiancé, Andrew. Posted on December 27, 2019, Amira captioned the album with “Cruising to Mexico where it was 32°C” in French.
One can see Amira and Andrew had then been to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and, of course, Puerto Vallarta, the site of the drama in their 90 Day Fiancé storyline. The pictures range from Amira with dolphins, Andrew with seals, both of them seated on a camel, and a lovely sea-facing dinner on a cruise. But most interesting of all is a prom-style set of pics of the 90 Day Fiancé pair, where Amira and Andrew, dressed to the nines, look oh-so-in-love when in each others’ embrace.
Considering Amira and Andrew’s Serbia plan may have been a success, the 90 Day Fiancé twosome could be married and currently in America. If they really are on good terms, who could stop the season eight pair from planning yet another trip to Mexico to make up for the one Amira missed out on?
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Like Batman, James Bond has been portrayed by several actors across many films. There are the iconic ones like Sean Connery and Daniel Craig who played the character across a multitude of adventures. However, two actors in the history of Bond only briefly played the role and those are George Lazenby and Timothy Dalton.
These actors were not popular choices for the character when they debuted. However, over the years both Lazenby and Dalton received a renaissance from fans with their respective films getting more praise. The question is: who is more underrated and why?
10 Dalton: Return To Form
With the Roger Moore era, James Bond evolved to become more family-friendly with outlandish adventures. Films like The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker delved more into science fiction rather than gritty spy thrillers like Goldfinger or From Russia With Love.
Starting with The Living Daylights, James Bond was no longer a pun-tastic super spy with fancy gadgets and over the top plots. Bond was back to being a highly-skilled MI6 operative with a license to kill. Dalton portrayed Bond closer to how Sean Connery played him while still adding his own flavor.
9 Lazenby: Also A Charmer
George Lazenby did not hold a candle to Sean Connery but throughout, Lazenby is giving maximum effort to the role. Lazenby provides wit and charm throughout On Her Majesty's Secret Service. For what was his first acting role, George Lazenby could have been much worse.
This definitely comes through with his chemistry with Diana Rigg's Tracy. Lazenby also carries over the tradition of Bond having fun and surprisingly pleasant conversations with his villains. His rivalry with Blofeld in On Her Majesty's Secret Service is some of the best parts of the film despite continuity errors.
8 Dalton: Superior Action Star
Most times, Bond actors let the stuntmen do their respective jobs. However, like Mr. Daniel Craig, Timothy Dalton was not afraid to do things himself. Most of the on-screen stunts seen in The Living Daylights and Licence To Kill were performed by Dalton.
This includes the very dangerous opening action sequence in The Living Daylights. When the truck is speeding down the road with James Bond on top, that is indeed Timothy Dalton hanging on for dear life. Lazenby also performed many of his own stunts although his Bond was less action-oriented than Dalton's.
7 Lazenby: He Only Got One Movie
When it comes to actors in a certain role, they get better as they go. For example, Sean Connery was leagues better in From Russia With Love than Dr. No, practically perfecting the character in Goldfinger. Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig also gave stronger performances as their tenures went on.
Lazenby was unfortunately not given that opportunity to grow. After conflicts with the director of On Her Majesty's Secret Service and advice saying that Bond was a dying franchise, Lazenby moved on. Many fans agree that if he had gotten even one more film, his tenure would have been more respected.
6 Dalton: Ahead Of His Time
What sets Timothy Dalton's era apart from the previous eras is that the two films were much darker, grittier, and more akin to action movies at the time. Fans of Bond originally thought that the films were too dark and way too violent.
This is especially ironic because this style of James Bond would come back with much praise in Casino Royale. Every Daniel Craig film since then has followed in the much more gritty and grounded take on the character. Craig's version was praised yet Dalton technically did it first, especially in Licence To Kill.
5 Lazenby: Better Romance
James Bond is known for his tendency to seduce multiple gorgeous women in one film. While that certainly is the case with On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Bond does find love. His romance with Tracy Draco is one of the best on-screen pairings with a Bond girl in the series.
This is also a testament to the acting abilities of Diana Rigg. Their love story which starts right from the beginning of the film is what helps in establishing Lazenby's take on Bond. This romance was actually so well done that it would affect later sequels.
4 Dalton: He Was Screwed Out Of The Role
Timothy Dalton loved the role of James Bond but he was never even the first choice. Originally, Pierce Brosnan was offered the role but lost the role due to contracts with Remington Steele. So Dalton got the role and was able to play James Bond for two films.
Originally, Timothy Dalton was going to feature in a third film but due to legal matters and the opening in Pierce Brosnan's schedule, Dalton was replaced. This was not exactly fair to the actor has he more than likely would have made a great third film. On the plus side, Pierce Brosnan ended up being perfect to carry on the franchise.
3 Lazenby: Humanized Bond
Sean Connery is legendary as James Bond but his take on the character was very much a superhero. Nothing was capable even making Bond flinch most of the time and he was indestructible. With On Her Majesty's Secret Service, the filmmakers went back to the style of the original books.
Bond was much more human and Lazenby portrayed that well. He showed more emotions: happiness, sadness, anger, fear. George Lazenby's best example of his range is in the final scene in which his newlywed wife Tracy is killed. His heartbreak is subtle but effective in making a very tragic ending for a Bond story and if Lazenby had been given a sequel, he likely would have done well in a revenge story.
2 Dalton: Book Accurate Bond
As mentioned, Timothy Dalton adored playing James Bond even to the point of reading the original novels on the set between shooting. This is why Bond in the Dalton era is so different: he's more of a reluctant agent. Ian Fleming never wrote Bond to be quippy and constantly using one-liners.
While there are definitely elements of that in Dalton's performance; fans of the book have pointed out that not only does Dalton perform closer to the book but he also looks almost identical to how Ian Fleming describes the character.
1 Lazenby: Fans Were Unfair To Him
Fans are how movie franchises continue but that doesn't mean they are fair all the time. Back in the 1960s, the idea of replacing an actor who was iconic for a role was unheard of. That's why replacing Sean Connery as James Bond sounded like sacrilege.
As a result, fans were quick to denounce George Lazenby. Many did not even give him a chance and simply wrote him off as "not Sean Connery." This is similar to how fans always react when a new actor takes on Batman. So as a result, George Lazenby had to wait several decades before he got the appreciation that he deserved.
While the finale somewhat tarnished its reputation, How I Met Your Mother is widely regarded as one of the best and most creative sitcoms of the 21st century. The show consistently generated acclaim for its performances, writing, creative use of time, and the unique blending of comedy and heartfelt drama.
One of the most underappreciated aspects of the show's production is its incredible soundtrack. Like Scrubs, How I Met Your Mother always had a penchant for finding little-known songs and utilizing them to absolute perfection in a certain sequence. A great song choice can go a long way in perfecting a scene.
10 This Modern Love
Season one ended in spectacular fashion. Ted "made it rain" for Robin, and Lily called off her engagement to Marshall. While Ted makes his way over to Robin's, Bloc Party's "This Modern Love" begins playing in the background.
The song is used to perfection throughout the proceeding sequence - like rising when Ted and Robin finally kiss and fading out as Ted sits on the steps with a broken Marshall. It's a great song, and it caps season one in amazing fashion.
9 Shake It Out
Florence + The Machine's "Shake It Out" plays at the end of the seventh season episode "No Pressure", and it couldn't have made for a more perfect fit. Robin admits to Ted that she doesn't love him, and while Ted puts on a brave face, he is crushed by the admission. However, he admits that Robin's admission has allowed him to finally move on.
When he emerges from the bar, the street is filled with yellow umbrellas while "Shake It Out" rises to a triumphant crescendo. It's a gorgeous symbol, and it's paired with a gorgeous song.
8 The Funeral
The season eight premiere, Farhampton, ends with Klaus explaining the concept of "lebenslangerschicksalsschatz". As he explains, Band of Horses' "The Funeral" begins playing over a montage of the characters in their private lives.
Klaus then explains to Ted that if he has to "think" about finding The One, then he hasn't actually found her. The scene then flashes forward to when Ted meets the mother, as she arrives at the Farhampton station with her yellow umbrella.
7 Here I Dreamt I Was An Architect
It's a fittingly-titled song, that's for sure. Season two's Ted Mosby: Architect is primarily concerned with Robin's feelings toward Ted. She grows paranoid about Ted's behavior and begins to suspect that he is cheating on her.
As a means to make up with Ted, Robin brings donuts to his work and reaffirms her commitment to Ted and the relationship. The Decemberists's "Here I Dreamt I Was An Architect" plays while Robin walks to Ted's work, and it serves as a beautiful and touching little moment.
6 Prophets
How I Met Your Mother always knew how to end a season, and the fourth season finale is no different. Marshall decides to make the literal leap across buildings while Ted decides to make a metaphorical leap into his new job as professor of architecture.
A.C. Newman's "Prophets" plays in the background as the characters leap across buildings. The song is both tonally and lyrically fitting ("One by one by one by one"), and it sends the fourth season off in style.
5 I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
Season two's Arrivederci, Fiero is a rather insignificant episode of How I Met Your Mother, but it's still a ton of fun thanks to some strong writing, good jokes, a relatable storyline (finally saying goodbye to a beloved car), and a killer soundtrack.
Part of said soundtrack is The Proclaimers' "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)". The song plays whenever the episode flashes back to Marshall's past, as the cassette was stuck inside the Fiero and it's all that he and Ted listened to on their road trips.
4 Oxford Comma
Vampire Weekend is a widely beloved band, and their song "Oxford Comma" made its way into the fifth season opener, Definitions. The song plays during the episode's opening sequence, which displays a quick shot of Columbia University and sees Ted beginning to write "professor" on the chalkboard.
The song certainly doesn't last long, and only the first couple of guitar notes are played. But it's still utilized well - especially the jarring cut to silence as Ted realizes that he doesn't know how to spell "professor."
3 Run Off The Road
The season six premiere, Big Days, concerns Ted briefly reuniting with an old fling named Cindy. Cindy is at MacLaren's with another female, and Ted believes that this female is her roommate. As Ted goes to introduce himself, Ola Podrida's "Run Off the Road" begins playing in the background.
The song has a beautiful acoustic tone, and it fits the touching scene wonderfully - especially when the music rises after Ted witnesses Cindy kissing the woman. He then explains that the woman was Cindy's girlfriend, not her roommate and that they went on to adopt a child together.
2 Nice Dream
The season three finale, Miracles, opens in a somewhat intense fashion. Ted is riding in a cab when the cab is t-boned by a speeding car. All the other characters get a call from the hospital, telling them that Ted has been injured.
They all stop what they're doing and rush over to the hospital as Radiohead's melancholic Nice Dream plays in the background. It's all very morose and somewhat depressing stuff. Of course, the tone is significantly lessened when the characters finally arrive at the hospital, as Ted is perfectly fine (and is even eating a tub of jello).
1 Murder Train
Murder Train was specifically created for the show, as it's performed by Simon's inappropriately-named band The Four Skins. The song is quite terrible, but it's utilized to perfection throughout the show. It typically plays whenever the show flashes to an act of violence, such as Marshall brawling with his brother and Ted battling the goat.
Perhaps the best utilization is found in Sandcastles In the Sand, as the song plays in-universe over an Adopt-A-Puppy segment. The segment actually proved successful, as many of the in-show viewers thought that the puppies were going to be murdered, leading to many adoptions.
The concept of the odd and unlikely friendship is a common TV series trope. It has been seen again and again, whether it's on a sitcom, drama, police procedural, or any other genre. Sometimes, the friendship develops despite the two people having polar opposite personalities – think Sherlock and John on Sherlock. Other times, it's because the individuals come from very different backgrounds and so it seemed like they wouldn't have much in common.
They may have been forced to converse because of school or a job. Or maybe they met by accident and somehow realized they had more in common than they realized. Or maybe it's a mentor-mentee situation (think Steve and Dustin on Stranger Things). Whatever the case, the unlikely friendships are often the most interesting and memorable ones when it comes to the small screen.
10 Penny And Sheldon Cooper (The Big Bang Theory)
The fact that Penny became friends with any of the guys on The Big Bang Theory is a mystery since they are complete opposites: the guys are nerdy scientists while Penny is the stereotypical popular girl who probably bullied people like them when she was younger. But the unlikeliest of friendships of all was between Penny and Sheldon.
Despite their differences, it turns out that each was able to truly help the other through some of the most important moments in their life because of them. Penny helped Sheldon understand social situations and was the only person who knew how to really get through to him, while Sheldon helped make Penny a softer and more loving person who began to appreciate things she never thought she would, like comic books, Star Wars, and Star Trek.
9 Walter White And Jesse Pinkman (Breaking Bad)
Was it really a friendship? That is still up for debate. That said, Walter White, a high school chemistry teacher, and Jesse Pinkman, a drug-dealing high school dropout, are about as unlikely a pair of friends as one could imagine. But the Breaking Bad duo managed to make magic together on screen.
Initially, the friendship was purely business, only because each had something to offer the other: Jessie had connections and knowledge of the underground drug world while Walter possessed the scientific knowledge to make drugs. The "friendship" grew beyond that, and they protected and cared for one another, even if it was only in their own weird ways.
8 Calvin Butler And Dave Johnson (The Neighborhood)
While this series is one of the more underrated ones of this decade, the very premise of the story is the idea of an unlikely friendship. The Johnsons, a stereotypically white, middle-class family move into a predominantly Black neighborhood and their neighbor Calvin Butler isn’t too happy about it.
But as they get to know one another, the hard-nosed Calvin begins to warm to the quirky and corny Dave. Both buck stereotypes about race, and with their wives becoming instant friends in a heartbeat, their friendship completely transcending race, it's an inspiring show about inclusivity, acceptance, and not passing judgment.
7 Felix And Oscar (The Odd Couple)
The name says it all: this sitcom from the '70s (other iterations have followed) was all about two men who couldn't be more different from one another living together. Despite their very different outlooks on life, they learn to love one another and sort of become friends.
Both men are divorced and trying to start over. Felix is a neurotic neat freak who can't stand Oscar's fun-loving, free-spirited attitude, and his ability to make a huge mess.
6 Barney Stinson And Ted Mosby (How I Met Your Mother)
Under most circumstances, Barney and Ted would never be friends. Barney is an older womanizer who was all about material things and one-night stands. Ted, meanwhile, was far more laid back and desperate to find lasting love.
They did make great friends on How I Met Your Motherin that Barney was never afraid to act as Ted's wingman ("Ha-ave you met Ted?") That said, if Barney hadn't almost forced himself into the groups' lives, Ted might have simply rolled his eyes at his actions and walked away while Barney would have declared Ted a lost cause.
5 Grace Hanson And Frankie Bergstein (Grace And Frankie)
Another series with the entire premise predicated on the concept of an unlikely friendship, Grace and Frankie is about two older women of the same names who have known each other for ages but don't really like one another. Grace is the uptight, prim, and proper businesswoman while Frankie is the free-wheeling hippie.
Of course, as the trope would dictate, circumstances lead to them having to lean on one another for support and even move in together. While their differences bring things to a head many times, eventually, they begin to appreciate what the other has to offer. In the end? They easily became roommate goals.
4 James T. Kirk & Mr. Spock (Star Trek)
Who could have ever predicted the friendship between the captain of the starship USS Enterprise and a human-Vulcan mixed heritage science and first officer? It says a lot about accepting those who are different from you, considering these two were literally of different species. Not surprisingly, their adorable friendship on Star Trek has become the thing of memes.
It's no surprise that their friendship was not only the most beloved by fans of the series, but they also complemented one another so well. Kirk was impulsive and passionate while Spock was consistently the logical thinker, always there to reign the captain back in if he went too far.
3 Daryl Dixon And Carol Peletier (The Walking Dead)
In the pre-apocalypse world, Carol, the doting battered housewife, and mother, and Daryl the low-life redneck, would never have crossed paths. And if they had done so by chance, they would never have given one another more than a passing glance.
Yet in this new world, they became fast and close friends, looking out for one another and willing to literally put their lives on the line for the other. The friendship has been so beautiful that it's no surprise a spin-off series starring the pair had already been confirmed prior to the end of The Walking Dead.
2 Daniel LaRusso And Johnny Lawrence (Cobra Kai)
What's amazing about this friendship is that it's the story of one-time arch-rivals coming together, decades later, for a common goal. Through Cobra Kai to date, Johnny and Daniel have held on to their long-time rivalry, which began back in high school. Now in their 50s, their lives couldn't have gone on more different paths: Daniel became a wealthy and successful businessman with a wife and kids while Johnny was single, living in a rented apartment, doing odd jobs, and drinking too much.
But by the end of season three, they had finally accepted that they are actually a lot more alike than they realized and come together to help one another.
1 Johnny & Moira Rose And Roland & Jocelyn Schitt (Schitt's Creek)
The fish out of water premise of this multi-Emmy-winning Canadian series that sees a once-wealthy family forced to move to a small town and interact with the average town folk, is hilarious, especially when you add Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara to the mix. One of the funniest, yet also heartwarming, aspects of Schitt's Creek is the unlikely friendships that grew between members of the Rose family and others in the town.
None is as unlikely, however, as Johnny and Moira befriending the town mayor Roland and his wife Jocelyn. At first, it was reluctantly. Johnny and Moira are used to fine wine and designer clothing and Roland and Jocelyn cheap beer and discount jeans off the rack. But left to lean on one another, they develop a mutual appreciation and affection.
Veronica Green is serving looks, comedy, and live performance on RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 2, and the fans are loving it all. The second season of Drag Race UK is well underway, and Veronica is one of the clearest frontrunners in the series thus far. Before this UK edition of the show premiered on the BBC, most Drag Race fans thought that the queens across the pond would be all about live performance and comedy. On season 1, that general assumption turned out to be sort of true, but that's not to say that there weren't also great queens turning looks.
So far on Drag Race UK season 2, the queens are delivering plenty of charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent. Every single elimination has felt harsh at this point, with fans are putting into question if the right queen was sent home. Alas, the beautiful truth is that the fans simply don't want to lose any of the 12 contestants that were put in this cast. It's been a while for the fandom to have such a strong positive reaction to an entire Drag Race cast, and that proves just how special this group of girls really is.
34-year-old Veronica Green has already earned her first RuPeter badge on RuPaul's Drag Race UK after winning the "Rats: The Rusical" maxi challenge in week 2. She was clearly flying under the radar in the competition but stepped up to the challenge when it came time for her to sing live and serve full Broadway diva. Veronica is originally from Rochdale but now lives and works in London. Her drag persona came from drawing comic books as a kid and being inspired by her little sister. The queen has a background in musical theatre and is inspired by all sorts of movies and Broadway productions. However, Veronica is the first to admit that she doesn't do celebrity impersonations, so she's worried about the Snatch Game.
If Veronica Green's track record serves as an indicator, she could get very far on Drag Race UK season 2. But the series is known for deliberately messing with the final edit of each episode in order to throw off the viewers and make even diehard fans second-guess themselves, which means that anything can happen from here on out.
A lot of fans will be rooting for Veronica Green all season long, and she deserves it all! Tune in to find out what happens to this amazing group of queens next.
RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 2 airs Thursdays at 11am PT / 2pm ET on WOW Presents Plus in the US and select territories worldwide, day-and-date with its airing on BBC iPlayer in the UK.
Taking care of a virtual farm in Stardew Valley is a great way to relax and find an escape from the day's stresses. However, Stardew Valley has been out since 2016, and even with its regular updates, many fans have explored most of the content the game has to offer. For those looking to make Stardew Valley fresh and challenging during a new playthrough, there are ways to invent new objectives and limit resources, pushing a player to try new strategies.
While Stardew Valley's 1.5 update has recently added a good deal of new endgame content to explore, players may feel like giving themselves a new set of challenges to accomplish in order to make gameplay more rewarding, especially if they start a new save file to enjoy the 1.5 update from the beginning of the game.
To test their financial skills, Stardew Valley players could take on a challenge to sell nothing for a full in-game year. A budget can be set in advance, as the player won't be able to make money while the challenge is going. The player can also choose how far into the game the challenge year will take place, which will affect the difficulty level. For example, if the challenge begins on a save that is several years into the game, the player will have more access to upgrades and resources. However, if the player only gives themselves a single season in a new game to prepare, this Stardew Valley challenge will be quite difficult, forcing them to be strategic on how their saved money is spent.
Players could also choose to play a game where the only way they're allowed to make money is selling artisan goods and cooked items. This challenge encourages Stardew Valley fans to convert raw materials and resources into more complex items. Players who made the majority of their money on raw crops and gemstones previously may find themselves learning how to utilize a truffle oil farm in Stardew Valley, for example, or find themselves filling their farm with sheds to store spinning wheels and cheese makers. This is a great challenge for a player who wants to create a specialized farm, like a winery or dairy farm.
Many players make their money farming high-profit Stardew Valley crops like strawberries. For those who want a particularly hard challenge, playing a game where only one pack of seeds can be purchased for each crop - and then only the seed maker can be used to make more - may create an interesting strategy experience. This type of playthrough requires players to gamble on the seed maker for the productivity of their farm. Challenges like these can help keep Stardew Valley gameplay fresh and exciting.
