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http://www.figandplum.com/ jessica
mutual respect. no fear of hugging. free exchange of life advice, such as not being afraid to give oneself a little present once in a while, like a new shirt from a men's store, or a catnap.
http://twitter.com/Grathio Steve Hoefer
I say Ernie & Bert. But the friendship between those two… It's been a few years since I've sat down and properly watched it but… Yeah I can't really argue against it. The really good friendships aren't between two identical people, but between two different ones with the same goals. Agent Cooper definitely needed someone to help him make sense of the complicated currents in Twin Peaks and to keep him grounded. Harry needed the insight that an outsider could bring to their closed world. But they were both lawmen and thinkers, and since they had the same goals they were naturally drawn together and did their level best to help the other.
http://www.kimwerker.com Kim Werker
Exactly. No sports. No talk of the ball 'n chain. No beer. *None* of the damn ubiquitous-on-television cliches of superficial male friendship. Hell, none of the ubiquitous cliches of female friendship, either.
Mutual respect and understanding.
This show is so damned refreshing. And it's twenty years old.
That's both depressing and wonderful.
Angela
Now, since I was never a viewer of Twin Peaks, I can not reflect upon their friendship. My best example of male friendship on TV was the mini series Lonesome Dove. Augustus McCray and Woodrow McCall are my best example of male friendship and the best example of of men in general. Strong, loyal, trustworthy and endearing… very male, yet not condescending. Definitely, not a John Mayer type. Right?
http://www.kimwerker.com Kim Werker
You know, I've never seen Lonesome Dove. :)
Rhiannon
Best? I dunno. What about Sponge Bob and Patrick?
http://www.knotsewcrafty.typepad.com/ Alexis
I agree. And I miss Twin Peaks too! I'm going to find my DVD and watch tonight. Thanks for reminding me of the greatness!
http://wildwoodflwr.wordpress.com/ haley
I agree. Their mutual respect for each other is refreshing. What I think is very real about their friendship is the fact that they have nearly nothing in common with each other. They are from two completely different worlds but they see each other as someone to be respected and honored and their friendship, I believe, comes from that. It's beautiful.
http://www.kimwerker.com Kim Werker
Ok, yet another I haven't seen. :)
http://www.kimwerker.com Kim Werker
I'd also consider Adama and Tigh for the list, but not as high on it as Dale and Harry.
http://www.kimwerker.com Kim Werker
It is beautiful. That's what I find so striking about it. I witness real-live men in friendships like theirs, but I don't think I've ever seen it portrayed on television like it was in TP.
Rhiannon
Honestly, it's been a while since I've seen Twin Peaks. I think a re-watching is in order. I was mostly inspired to mention SpongeBob and Patrick because of a “Bitch” article I read years ago.
I love SpngeBob. What other child cartoon centred an episode around the main characters trying to hide the body of a health inspector they were convinced they had killed?
http://twitter.com/jennynance jennynance
Agreed for all of the above reasons. I still think Twin Peaks is the best thing to come out of television!
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Also, a healthy amount of donuts and coffee get consumed, so… ;)
http://www.knitgrrl.com knitgrrl
Also, a healthy amount of donuts and coffee get consumed, so… ;)
http://www.knitgrrl.com knitgrrl
Also, a healthy amount of donuts and coffee get consumed, so… ;)
Tonyrobbins
You KNOW there relationship had to have been sexual at some point.
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