Rom-Com Blind Ranking Game: Rank The Best Rom-Com Movies
Think you've got nerves of steel, like Bridget Jones at a family dinner? 🥴 Time to find out! Welcome to "Blind Ranking," where we toss a lineup of rom-com classics your way — one at a time — and you must rank each instantly from 1st to 7th. Sounds simple, right? But here's the twist: you have no clue what's next! 🎬💥
Once you lock in a rank, there's no turning back—no swaps, no edits. Will you accidentally crown a dud before You've Got Mail even makes an entrance? Only one way to find out! 😱
There's just one rule: trust your heart... and brace for a whirlwind of romantic regret (just like my ex). Tap to start — and may your rankings always be 'As you wish'! 💕🎥
What unhinged rom-com lives rent-free in your head? I'll go first — George of The Jungle
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The Duke's Return in 'The Gilded Age' Causes Problems for Bertha and George
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When they are alone, Bertha plays the protective mother card to George; all she wants is to give Gladys everything. The last thing she wants is for this to be 'wrecked by Billy Carlton.' She says Billy's name like a curse word, but George reminds her that he told Gladys she could marry for love. Bertha counters this as she is building their daughter a golden life, which is more important than a hasty promise. Despite their opposing sides, they find common ground in a long overdue kiss. The following day, George tries to reason with his daughter that while he disagrees with Bertha's methods, she offers Gladys 'an astonishing opportunity.' Gladys has zero desire to become a Gilded Age influencer and wants to be her own person. It isn't game over for Billy because George promises to hear Billy's case for marriage. It should be no surprise that Gladys is not backing down from what she desires because she has grown up with parents who refuse to take no for an answer. 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Buzz Feed
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- Buzz Feed
Celebs Who Are Actually Nice In Real Life
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He sat and talked to all of us for about 30 minutes before we went back into the restaurant area, then held the door for us. Super down-to-earth! Not sure if he will ever read this, but if so, thank you, Dan, for being so nice to a star-struck college kid!" "I met Joe Pesci in a bar in NYC in 2003. He was with several security guards who were trying to keep people away from him, but a friend and I waved at him, and he came over and talked to us. We chatted for several minutes. He was extremely kind and funny!" "I used to be a lift-op at Aspen Buttermilk ski area. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell would frequent our lift with their little kids, one of whom was Kate Hudson, who was probably 6 years old. They were the nicest folks and would always chat with us (unlike most other celebrities). Kurt is such a laid-back and down-home dude. Kudos." "One that might be surprising is Colin Hanks. It would be easy to assume he's some privileged nepo baby who has no comprehension of reality. 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It was such a personable conversation that it felt like we were sitting with an old friend." Who's the nicest celebrity you've ever had the pleasure of meeting? What was your interaction like? Tell us in the comments or share anonymously using this form. Note: Submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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