I used to believe that Once Upon A Time and Happily Ever After meant that everything in your life was perfect. That you would meet prince charming that he would come and sweep you off your feet and then you would live happily ever after. No problems, no fights, and definitely no tears. Whenever there was a problem or a fight or a long night full of tears I would always think, "well thats it, this isn't my happily ever after."
My roommate introduced me to the show, "Once Upon A Time" and I instantly became hooked. I couldn't get enough of it. That was all I wanted to do, watch, talk and dream about Once Upon A Time. This is when I realized that my Once Upon A Time and Happily Ever After was going to include problems to overcome, fights to resolve and tears to wipe away.
In this TV show fantasy meets reality as fairytale characters are forced to try and find their happily ever after in our world. Problems would always arise (as they always do) but instead of giving up on each other they decide to come together to work things out. Of course they are never perfect but the characters always find their happily ever after. These problems, fights and tears would bring them closer together as they learned to really trust, cherish and love one another and make their Happily Ever After even sweeter.
Ok, this is seriously one of my favorite shows as well. I think it is really good at promoting family values and perseverance despite obstacles. I also really like how clean it is. I can see why you're hooked! :)
ReplyDeleteI got super sucked in to "Once Upon a Time" for awhile as well. (In fact, why did I stop watching that??...I've got to catch up.) I think one of the factors that hooked me was how they interweave beloved children's fairy tales into a new plot. It is cruel really how they lure you in because you just have to see what they do to change the story of Snow White or Pinnochio. It is like they are introducing you to old friends that you haven't seen in so long and really need to catch up with.
ReplyDeleteI too am guilty of the "Once Upon a Time" addiction. I just love to see how they intertwine the stories. I'm also a little surprised that new fairy tale characters keep showing up. Its funny to think that this type of media that was originally for smaller children has become so applicable in my life now as an adult.
ReplyDeleteAwesome post! I love this show too! :)
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you posted about this show. It is so good, just when I get sick of it, it gets that much better!
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ReplyDeleteThank you for posting about this! I totally believe that "Happily Ever Afters" are full of imperfect moments. I, the same as you, dreamed of this perfect fairy tale life growing up, but now that I am married and have gone through some less than perfect moments with my husband, I know life is not perfect, it is full of ups and downs, but we can still have our happily ever after! Thanks again! Also, now I really want to watch this show! I haven't heard much about so thank you for exposing me to its greatness! I'm glad it relates to real life, too. I'm glad it teaches the lesson that life isn't perfect but it is still full of happiness!
ReplyDeleteI've only seen a few episodes of this, but I thought it was interesting. I really like your insights about 'happily ever after'. It is so true, relationships aren't perfect. Life is hard and comes with it's difficulties. It is important to be patient with others, especially our spouse, and work together to make life better.
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