Galentine’s Day: From ‘And The Reality Problem’ to ‘The One With The Wedding Dresses’, fictional plots that are too relatable

Be it open communication or loyalty, female friendships have it all that love relationships dread to promise.

Galentines' Day: Relatable fictional plots

Valentine’s Day is here! While people have redefined V-Day over the years, Galentine’s Day is now all the rage—it is a reminder that falling in love or finding “the guy” comes and goes but the power of female friendship is unmatchable.

Be it open communication or loyalty, female friendships have it all that love relationships dread to promise. Originating from the American sitcom, Parks and Recreation, Galentine’s Day has made its way to pop culture. We have collated a string of iconic fictional plots that celebrate female friendships and are too relatable.

‘And The Reality Problem’, 2 Broke Girls

When Max and Caroline spend the night watching ‘Keeping Up With Kardashians’

Max and Caroline were all set to retire for the day when the former began counting the tips. While shutting their cupcake store, they are held up by a hippy thief—who gives them a tip instead. As the episode progresses, they are approached by Kim Kardashians team, which proposes to film an episode at their “cute” cupcake store. But wait. They realise they never actually “kept up” with the Kardashians and spend the night binge-watching the show at Sophie’s place.

‘The Breast Issue’, The Bold Type

When Jane decides to get tested for the BRCA gene

Jane makes peace with her mother’s death while working on an article on breast cancer. Vulnerable Jane finds comfort with Sutton and Kat and decides to get tested for the BRCA gene. Sutton and Kat never leave her side and come together to support her. This is what girlfriends do.

‘The One with the Wedding Dresses’, F.R.I.E.N.D.S.

When Monica, Rachel, Phoebe wore wedding dresses

The episode is dedicated to women in their 20s dealing with existential crises. Rachel, Monica and Phoebe—all three in different phases of life—go on to pick up the wedding dress for Ross’s bride-to-be, Emily. Monica ends up trying the dress and pretends to be a bride. Phoebe, who is pregnant with triplets, arrives home in a wedding dress. Rachel rants about Ross getting married again and agrees to try on a wedding dress. The trio lands up on the couch in wedding dresses, gorge on popcorn and enjoy beer.

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‘The End Aiden Era’, Sex and The City

A still from Sex and the City

Carrie Bradshaw realises she is not ready for marriage as Aiden still trusts her after her affair with Mr Big. Though Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte were unhappy with Carrie’s decision, they put effort into comprehending her point of view.

The female representation in these fictional plots is still relevant and continues to influence women.

Shruti Kaushal

Shruti Kaushal is a social media sieve and catches’em trends before they grow big, especially cinema. She has been a journalist for 5 years and covers trends, art and culture, and entertainment. ... Read More