Is it weird that I don’t have a huge list? I think this is because I generally favor the bad guys in movies–they’re often much more interesting, in my opinion–and obviously they just wouldn’t make very good boyfriends. The other problem is that I can’t just like a character because they’re “hot”. They also have to be brave, smart, funny, etc., and that’s asking a lot. However, there are a few movie characters I could see being acceptable dates:
Aragorn from The Lord of the Rings. Does it even get much better? He’s a king in exile who’s just as adept fighting goblins as he is singing Elvish love poetry. Sigh. I blame J.R.R. Tolkien for ruining my expectations of men forever, for all time.
Possible date night complications: restaurant overrun by orcs; possibility of hobbits tagging along; bails out on date night because “the beacons of Gondor are lit”.
Daryl Dixon (The Walking Dead) or Murphy McManus (The Boondock Saints)…either way, Norman Reedus seems to have no problem fighting off the bad guys. Also, he loves cats. He would have to take a shower before our date, though.
Shaun from Shaun of the Dead. Actually, it’s less about Shaun and more about Simon, who (I think) is hilarious. But Shaun’s not bad either. He does a great job of stepping up to protect his friends from the zombie apocalypse, which surely counts for something.
Peter Bishop from Fringe. Brave, brainy and never batting an eye at the bizarre, he was also perfectly fine sharing butt-kicking duties with his girlfriend rather than insisting on always being in charge. This one comes with a wacky parent attached, but then so do about 50% of the potential mates out there, so that’s a small pitfall.
Jason Bourne (the Bourne movies). Basically an unstoppable badass; will go to any and all lengths to protect and avenge the woman he loves. Downside: you think your boyfriend has trouble remembering your anniversary…
Thor (The Avengers). One of the very few times it’s acceptable for a dude to have long hair. Hope he buys his own shampoo, though.
Which TV or movie characters would you go on a date with? Tell me in the comments!
24 Comments
Elle Sees
have you ever seen Spaced? One of my fave series–even though I miss so many of the references, I still love it.
Martha Woods
I haven’t yet! I keep meaning to track it down on DVD!!
Shivi@COSMOCHICS
I too like Aragorn from Lord of the Rings!
Nice fun read!
Martha Woods
Thanks :)
Katrin
Love your list, Martha! Please let me know how your date with Aragorn turns out. :)) I am sure that would be interesting! And of course we agree on Murphy MacManus and Daryl :) Hehe, I hoped he would be on your list too. :) I also agree on Shaun/Simon! So hilarious! Love all the movies with Simon Pegg!
Thanks for linking up! <3
Martha Woods
I had a feeling we would both pick Norman!! I really need to dig out Shaun of the Dead and watch it again. So funny!
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Martha Woods
Thanks :) Glad you enjoyed reading it!
Yun, The Polish Hideout
Great list hehe! I second Aragorn and Peter Bishop! :D
~ Yun
Martha Woods
:D Aragorn is definitely a good reason to watch those movies over and over.
AiringMyDirtyLaundry
Yay Peter!
I actually have a blog post I’m going to share next week about TV Men that make my heart go thump, thump, yum. One of them on the list? Jim from The Office…(there are more!)
Martha Woods
Aw, he seems like a good one too!!
Tejinder Kaur
wow..lovely post n great list
I like Thor (The Avengers).
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Martha Woods
:)
Dream It Up Nails By COLLEEN
I have to agree with Aragorn! It makes me want to see the Lord of the Rings again (for like the millionth time haha)! :)
Martha Woods
Heehee, I’ve watched those movies more times than I can count!!
Jannatul JFR
awww Dixon, I don’t mind if he refuses to take shower ! haha !
Martha Woods
LOL :D
lissa
all great choices, although I’m with you the long hair. guys just aren’t appealing with long hair. for me, I always go for the good guys only because they’ll treat you better and they do sometimes do whatever it takes to make you happy.
have a great day.
Martha Woods
There’s just something about it…I’m not keen on huge beards either! Thanks for stopping by :)
Amanda Rose
Looks like you love yourself a powerful man! hehe!
Martha Woods
LOL, yep :D
K. Petrova
I would go with Jon Snow immediately! :D and recently I fell in love with a bad guy Charles Vane from Black sails. And there are also a couple more I would like go on a date with, Aramis (BBC’s The Musketeers), Damon Salvatore, Rob Stark, Captain Hook (Once upon a Time) and Cesare Borgia. Would have been busy week of dates :D
Martha Woods
But a FUN week, I bet! I haven’t watched Black Sails yet. Jon Snow is a cutie too.