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General Hospital Discussion Group
The point of post isn't to be the usual "my favorite couple is...". Instead, I want to know what qualities do you look for in your soap opera couples. What makes you catch your breath, makes you giggle, and/or makes you angry. Whatever revvs you up to LUV your character pairs, let us know. AND then, share which character(s) embody these qualities.
My choices:
I love couples that seem to have natural chemistry with each other that can show through the way they touch each other, look at each other, or make comments under their breath. I love when they have a funny back-and-forth ribbing of each other. It's really cute when the couples have a little dark side, like one side of the couple is involved with some less than upstanding job or is untamed by any one else. I like when the woman is headstrong, without being overbearing; and I like when the man is a little stubborn, without being a jerk. And it don't hurt if they're attractive.
Couples I've enjoyed watching on GH:
--Luke and Laura (only reference I have is from 1995-around 1998--when Lulu was a baby and JJ was a young Lucky). Great rapport!
--Sonny and Brenda. Oh they were the reason I started watching this show. They were hot together and there was constant tension. Loved it.
--Ned and Lois. They obviously had chemistry (b/c they were married in RL). They were just so funny together. Star crossed lovers and such.
--Patrick and Robin (kinda falling out of love with them now). I absolutely adored the ribbing they had earlier in their pairing. They had some jokes for each other; they were cute together and clearly had chemistry on and off set. Unfortunately they lost a lot of this with making marriage seem boring. FYI writers: The show is seeming to pick up better now, but could really benefit by returning to the tension that existed earlier. But please no more fighting over couches or affairs. Luke and Laura seemed to master what I'm talking about, at least for a while.
--Lulu and Dante. These 2 are so freaking cute. There's so much energy between them. The way Dante looks at Lulu, the ribbing. I'm loving them right now.
I'll stop there, although I don't know if I can think of many more GH couples that I've enjoyed as much as those above.
So what are your "best couple" qualities and who fits them?
Can I cast a very deeply vote for Jasam???
I feel both actors have been X-CEPT=SHUN=UL this time round.
chris.pt
When they looked at each other there was so much communication we could read--no need for words. There was a kind of intimacy in their scenes, they meshed in a way that almost made you feel a bit like a voyuer for watching them. They could almost finish each others sentences and you could not imagine them keeping any secret from each other--that's where Guza got it all wrong. He never understood their special chemistry and screwed it up royally.
Luke was a slum kid who was a little loose on the law--well, a lot. But he longed for respectability. Laura was also a damaged teen, but her family (two doctors) had respectability and she was much concerned with others opinions of her--until she met Luke. She had been a passive/agresssive personality, and Luke pulled her out of that, just as she pulled him out of the mob. Scotty never had a clue how to handle her, but Luke could. L&L were both drawn to adventure and though Laura didn't like breaking the law, she could quickly fall into any part Luke dreamed up for them if they were on a mission. She was what stablized him, made him whole. He loosened her up to be more forthcoming, more mature and giving. You could see it happen between them as their story spun out.
Also, Monty wisely put off the bedding of Laura a whole year after the rape/seduction, until the anticipation was red hot. Thus there was tingle in every touch, every kiss. People were nearly holding their breath for the big moment--and it made for great romance and good TV. I knew people who actually put off their vacation for fear they would miss Luke finally, finally getting Laura to bed. And when it happened, it was beautifully done--not in the least lewd, but very warm and intimate and sexy and loving. That was the big thing. It was about love, not just lust. The way they could look at each other could make you blush.
Really!
Now that's chemistry!
1) its a cliche but LUKE & LAURA
2) Sonny & Brenda
3) Robin & Stone
4) Felisia & Frisco
5) sean & Tiffani
6) Old LUcky and Liz
7) liz & jason
8) sonny & carly ( running for cover *hides)
9)Edward & lila
10) lulu & dante
While I'm loving Dante and Lulu right now, in the past I've loved:
1. Kevin and Lucy. She was a nut. He was straight-laced. It all just totally worked.
2. Robin and Patrick. I still love them. They have great chemistry and they're a good fit. He has tons of confidence but didn't know what to do with a relationship/kid. She's lacking confidence but has inner strength and drive. They're a good fit; they're just stuck in "we're happy, now what do we do with them mode".
3. Jason and Liz. Not a popular opinion here, but I loved them. They had the whole doomed-from-the-start vibe. We knew it could NEVER work but still wanted to see how they'd try. I'm okay with them being over; it was a nice run.
Another is a sense of purpose & romance. Those two elements are sadly lacking on all soaps these days. There is almost never any real anticipation for the audience. It isn't about the romance anymore, it is all about the next sex scene 99% of the time today.
Along those lines is the lack of leaving much of anything to the audience's imagination. An imagination that, sadly, all too many Suits think the audience doesn't have. I can remember when much more was implied & people THOUGHT that much more was shown. The reality was that we didn't see everything, we actually saw very little, it was much more about where each audience member went w/their own mind.
More about Luke & Laura was about the two of them working together to overcome roadblocks & the anticipation of what would happen next--whatever that might be. Now it is JUST about sex & today's 'partner' and 'soul mate' will be an after thought halfway through the first sex scene.