December 7th 2024.
Let's talk about Netflix's beloved holiday rom-coms. They've become quite the sensation, giving the Hallmark channel a run for its money. But have you ever stopped to wonder why we, as a collective, are drawn to these films? Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there's a rather depressing explanation behind our infatuation with the leading men in these movies.
Take for example the film "Hot Frosty," where a snowman magically transforms into a handsome guy and falls in love with a widow played by Hallmark sweetheart Lacey Chabert. When I first heard about this film, I was immediately hooked. I mean, who doesn't love a good, cheesy Christmas love story? But little did I know, there's a deeper reason why these characters tug at our heartstrings.
You see, these fictional male leads are not like your typical men in society. They haven't been socialized in the same way, which makes them incredibly endearing to their mostly female audience. Allow me to elaborate.
In "Hot Frosty," the snowman, aptly named Jack, learns how to act by watching television and observing the behavior of 13-year-olds. It's childlike innocence at its finest, and the townspeople simply accept him as a man because, well, he's just so darn charming. But let's be real, how can Jack possibly understand modern dating woes like gaslighting and ghosting when he was literally just born yesterday? He hasn't had the time to be socialized and learn from other men, and that's what makes him so enchanting.
This isn't the first time Netflix has dabbled in this type of whimsical storytelling. Remember "The Knight Before Christmas" from 2019? It starred Vanessa Hudgens and Josh Whitehouse, and it was a modern-day fairytale about a medieval knight who gets transported into the present day for a quest. Like any fictional knight, he's gallant, kind, and chivalrous, but completely clueless when it comes to modern technology and customs. And that's exactly what makes him so irresistible to Brooke, the female lead.
But let's not forget about the hit film "Last Christmas," where Emilia Clarke's character falls in love with a man who turns out to be a ghost. I know, it sounds bizarre, but bear with me. This man, though deceased, is wise, kind, and has learned the errors of his ways. He even uses his afterlife to help out at a homeless shelter. Now, he may not be a time-traveling knight or a snowman brought to life, but a ghost who has evolved and found redemption is still pretty far from your average modern man.
But it's not just the magical elements that make these leading men so appealing. They can also be a widowed dad, a prince, or the owner of a local inn who takes care of a woman with amnesia. These may not be as far-fetched, but they still offer a glimpse into a life that's different from the norm. And let's be real, there's something alluring about a prince or duke from a fictional land, right?
Ultimately, these films tap into a desire for something out of the ordinary. We're all looking for that fairytale romance, even if it means falling for a man who has never been socialized by modern society. But let's face it, living snowmen are a bit hard to come by, so we'll just have to stick with our dating apps for now.
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