Valentine's Day is here! Over the years, people have redefined V-Day, and now Galentine's Day is all the rage. It reminds us that falling in love and finding “the one” come and go, but the power of female friendship is unparalleled.
Whether it's open communication or loyalty, female friendships have everything a romantic relationship is afraid to promise. Born from an American sitcom, parks and recreation, Galentine's Day has also permeated pop culture. We've put together a series of iconic fictional plots that celebrate female friendship and resonate all too well.
“And the real problem”, two broken girls
Max and Caroline prepare to retire for the day, and Max begins counting his chips. As he closes his cupcake shop, he is intercepted by hippie thieves who give him a tip in return. As the episode progresses, they are approached by Kim Kardashian's team, who offer to film the episode at their “cute” cupcake shop. wait a minute. They realize that they aren't actually “keeping up” with the Kardashians and spend the night at Sophie's house binge-watching the show.
“Breast Problems”, bold
Jane comes to terms with her mother's death while writing an article about breast cancer. Vulnerable as she is, Jane finds comfort in Sutton and Kat and decides to obtain her BRCA gene. Sutton and Kat never leave her side and unite to support her. This is what girlfriends do.
“The One in the Wedding Dress”, Friends
This episode is dedicated to a woman in her 20s who is facing an existential crisis. Rachel, Monica, and Phoebe, all at different stages of their lives, go to pick up a wedding dress for Emily, Ross' bride-to-be. Monica decides to try on dresses and pretend to be her bride. Phoebe, pregnant with her triplets, comes home in a wedding dress. Rachel rants about Ross remarrying and agrees to try on her wedding dress. The trio sits on the couch in their wedding dresses, eating popcorn and enjoying beer.
“The End Aiden Eller”, Sex and the City
Carrie Bradshaw realizes that she is not ready for marriage after her affair with Mr. Big as Aiden still trusts her. Although Miranda, Samantha, and Charlotte were unhappy with Carrie's decision, she made an effort to understand her point of view.
The representation of women in these fictional plots is still relevant and continues to influence women.
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Date first uploaded: February 14, 2024 17:03 IST
