Whole Lotta Love: My Favourite Fictional Characters (Part 1)

Okay, so I maybe lied about the Golden Globes. But to make it up to you, I've come up with a Top 5 Super Special: My Top 12 (yes, TWELEVE! I'm that dedicated!) favourite fictional characters. It's gonna be a long post, so I've split it into two parts. The list is in chronological order - from my first ship ever to my most recent - and probably subject to upgrades in the future!

The Phantom x Christine, The Phantom of the Opera


First of all, yes I’m aware that in Leroux Land, the Phantom’s name is Erik. But I’m not talking about that particular version of the character. I find ALW’s Phantom much more compelling. And yes, I’ve read the novel.

I like them because...actually it’s hard to say why. Christine royally breaks his heart in the story – I mean, was it necessary to sing “All I Ask of You” with Raoul in the boat? No, missy, it wasn’t. And as for the Phantom, well, he’s a murdering, stalking weirdo. But there’s still an incredible connection between them, and you know that deep down inside, Christine loves him. I think one reason why I heart them so is because the Phantom is one of the most tragic characters of all time. I can’t fathom never having love in my life. To spend your whole life being shunned, hiding yourself away from the world, never having anyone to call a friend, let alone lover....well, it’s heartbreaking. I just want run up on stage and give him a big hug. As it stands, I’m usually in my seat, sobbing uncontrollably into a Kleenex. And then I need to take a nap because I’m too emotionally drained to do anything else. (I think I have issues.)

Christine and the Phantom, my OTP (since I was six, almost 20 year ago. Wow, I’m old.)

Zack x Kelly, Saved By The Bell

I feel that this is cheating a little, because who didn’t like Zack and Kelly? You can’t call yourself a SBTB fan and dislike these two together. In fact, they may have been one of the first supercouples to exist. All right, so maybe this was a shoddily written show with confusing timelines. And maybe the characters all came down with amnesia, or were alarmingly nonchalant about their exes dating like 50 other people (I always found it so weird that with the exception of, like, one episode, neither Zack nor Kelly, or any other couple that broke up, cared when the other started dating someone else). But damnit, I’m still not over the Jeff thing, and that’s pretty powerful, all things considered. And I have to admit, knowing these guys got married after college makes me happy. They might not have been the perfect couple, but I still loved them and always rooted for them.

Sean x Tamira, Breaker High

It was such a dorky show, and Sean and Tamira were two of the dorkiest characters. But they were so cute together. I love the way he was just so crazy about her and such a good friend to her. Like when they were in Ireland and he is able to get her and Cassidy to make up, and then he takes her river dancing. It’s all so sweet. (Especially when he calls her princess. Adorbs!)

It was really sad when they broke up, because you know how much Sean loves her but isn’t getting it in return. And the moment during the Seandevouzs episode, when he could’ve said something to her about them being perfect for each other, but doesn’t? It still breaks my heart. Nerd love is so darling!

Jack x Rachel, Boy Meets World

I’m pretty sure I’m the only person in the world who still cares about this couple. But dammit, they we great together! I loved how they kept their relationship a secret (or tried to, anyway). It was fun seeing them fall for each while trying to not hurt Eric. And they were a great contrast to all of the serious, heavy relationships on the show.

Melanie x Peter, Clearwater Crossing

Right, so I’m guessing that no one knows what I’m talking about. The CWC series was, strangely enough, a book series with a strong religious pretence. (Strange because I’m not a religious person at all.) But I liked the books a lot. And I liked the Melanie/Peter pairing that lasted for only a couple of books. It was fun to watch the do-gooder church boy and the popular atheist cheerleader fall for each other. Peter ends up with Jenna (which is gross because by the end of the series, his brother and her sister get married - Jenna is Peter’s sister-in-law, or cousin or something, ew!) and Melanie ends up with Jesse, but I liked Melanie and Peter. Jenna was annoying – especially by the end of the series – and her feelings for Peter came out of nowhere, except for perhaps jealousy. I don’t mind Jesse, even if he became a Gary Stu by the end. Melanie and Peter felt much more organic than any of the other relationships in the series. It’s too bad they ended by the fifth book.

And the final couple for part one?

Jackie x Hyde, That ‘70s Show

One of my favourite, most beloved ships of all time. They were PERFECT together. She was less selfish and shallow and he was softer when they were together. They brought out the best in each other without actually trying to change one another. Plus, it gave the writers the chance to develop Hyde, who has always been the most interesting character on the show. They actually got Mr. I Hate Everything to fall in love with someone and that’s always incredible to watch. Damn the writers for smoking too much dope and having freaking Jackie and Fez end up together. WTF? Even Jackie and Kelso would have been better than that.

Stay tuned for Part 2, coming soon!