I have a question. Is it so wrong to have happy endings? (Please keep your mind out of the gutter on this). I don't understand why things just can't work out how they are meant to. "And they lived happily ever after." I know, I know. People say it's boring, predictable and cheesy. That it is not real life. Grow up kid; this isn't a Disney movie. Believe me I know. Even though many people see me as a baby, I've had my share of life experiences with many more to come I'm sure. And yes, I grew up on Sleeping Beauty, Aladdin, etc. So what? I enjoy the nice tied up endings. I'm also a realist and do not expect Prince Charming to walk through my door.
Do I like shows or movies that make it complicated and messy? Sure, just as much as the next person. However, with so much distress and ugliness within the world at large, isn't it comforting to be able to watch or read something with a fascinating story line, where the protagonists overcame the trials and tribulations and eventually got the happiness they deserve? I'm not going to lie, with certain shows or movies (I'm reading uneventful memoirs at the moment) I certainly side with the characters and empathize for them. I'm not quite at the point where I'm living vicariously through them, but obviously it's doing the job well, if we, as viewers laugh, cry, get infuriated, or are elated.
I realize I'm rambling about something ridiculous to some, but honestly if awful things are happening in the world, and my life at that moment is also for whatever reason not great, I don't need to watch or read something tragic. Don't we escape our surroundings by reading a good book, watching a fabulous movie/show or for that mind-numbing things? I don't want to escape into more break ups, deaths or loose ends; I personally just want some hope and happiness. So, especially as I am rapidly finishing up my TV series, I sincerely wish they can have the happily ever after.
Sidenote: I'm doing ok. This post is in no reflection of a funk.
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