Caroline Gerdes
Caroline Gerdes is a contributor at Thought Catalog, HelloGiggles and Bustle. She is also a National Geographic Explorer — which is totally a real job title.
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Caroline Gerdes
20 Weird Things That Never Happen In Real Life But ALWAYS Happen On TV
Creepy Gestures IRL Are Actually Romantic Dates On TV: Standing outside of someone’s window holding a stolen blue French horn is creepy.
41 Classic Television Female Friendships That Have Us Shipping Hard
Ann and Leslie were the true love story of the show. Their friendship challenged them and helped them grow. And, Leslie’s love and admiration for Ann was displayed through epic gift-giving and amazing compliments; for example, “Ann, you poetic, noble land-mermaid.”
19 Sitcom Characters Who Were Actually Just Mean
When the privilege and lack of self-awareness doesn’t make these women children (the feminine plural of man child) appear blissfully ignorant and awful, their juvenile actions are what’s unappealing.
24 TV Boyfriends That Were Actually The Worst — I’m Looking At You Danny Castellano
Dean Forester, Gilmore Girls. The collective dating history of the Gilmore Girls were, to quote Phoebe Buffay, a who’s who of human garbage. And, Dean is the most garbage.
25 Of The Most Angsty Teenage TV Daughters That Fuel Our Binge-Watching
Dana Brody, Homeland. Dear Dana, you ran away with some guy for a season and still no one cared. Please grow up. Love, Homeland fans everywhere.
54 Of The Most Snarky And Hilarious Quotes From All Your Favorite TV Characters
“I don’t care. I’ll start my own group. Rejection from society is what created X-Men!” Liz Lemon
25 Of Our Favorite Sex Positive TV Characters On TV Now
Frankie Bergstein from Grace & Frankie. To quote Frankie, “Personal lubricant is for everybody!”
28 Quotes From Your Favorite TV Characters To Get You Through Your Next Big Heart Break
Couples from Ross & Rachel to Nick & Jess Totally Understand.
26 TV Couples You Totally Forgot Were Even A Thing
5. Friends: Rachel & Joshua, (OK, this relationship was mostly in Rachel’s head, but still, no one really cared about Joshua.)
From Khaleesi To Liz Lemon: 30 Smart Pieces Of Career Advice From Your Favorite TV Boss Ladies
“I am no ordinary woman, my dreams come true.”
–Daenerys Targaryen, Game of Thrones