Terrible Rom Coms We Love Twitter Discussion

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When you're in the mood to watch a romantic comedy film, generally you can't beat an old favourite. Classics of the genre like Notting Hill, Bridget Jones's Diary and Dirty Dancing deliver time after time. I have a friend who can quote virtually every line in the Pretty Woman script, from the iconic "Big mistake. Big. Huge" right down to "Fifty bucks, Grandpa. For seventy-five, the wife can watch."

But over the years, you'll probably have watched a lot of rom-coms that don't find the same perfect blend of humour and heartwarming courtship. Some of these films are too cheesy, others a little far-fetched, but often, well, you kind of love them anyway. Entertainment journalist Dana Schwartz acknowledged this last night when she asked her followers: "What is your favourite TERRIBLE romcom?"

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What is your favorite TERRIBLE romcom? I don't want your The Holidays or Bridget Joneses. I'm talking LEAP DAY. THE DECOY BRIDE. MADE OF HONOR.
— Dana Schwartz (@DanaSchwartzzz) April 6, 2018

The responses she received are a nostalgic reminder of teenage trips to the cinema, so many DVD nights, and those hungover Netflix sessions when you just can't be bothered to put on something "good."

Warning: you might find some of people's choices controversial. Does Music & Lyrics starring rom-com icons Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore really deserve a mention in this thread? And I know a few people who'll be willing to defend the Kate Hudson - Matthew McConaughey vehicle How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days.

Also, have you ever heard of Penelope? Where Christina Ricci has a pig nose but James McAvoy still loves her? Yeah that’s shocking.
— Shirleigh (@ShirleighShirlz) April 6, 2018

Keeping the Faith. Jenna Elfman falls in love with childhood friend Ben Stiller, who happens to grow up to be a rabbi, while also sexually confusing their other friend the PRIEST played by Edward Norton. Will watch it every time.
— Harper Zielonko (@hzielonko) April 6, 2018

27 Dresses and Life as We Know It. I need Katherine Heigl to start making bad romcoms again. https://t.co/prWnblniwW
— Amy Amatangelo (@AmyTVGal) April 6, 2018

ONLY YOU where there are such immortal lines as "I was born to kiss you," (yikes) and "I know he would kill tigers for you."
— Julia Claire (@ohJuliatweets) April 6, 2018

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. I judge all rom-coms by that yellow dress reveal scene. pic.twitter.com/OfhcXoe9Rr
— Hoai-Tran Bui (@htranbui) April 6, 2018

I'd forgotten about Chalet Girl. I fell asleep to that every night for like a month.
— Kori (@YAMavenThoughts) April 7, 2018

so then, Chasing Liberty. or any Mandy Moore one, because shes my queen pic.twitter.com/XxvLqiA4RD
— kat (@awwkitten) April 6, 2018

Is Music and Lyrics terrible?
— Brian Boone (@brianbooone) April 6, 2018

Confession: I've actually seen Penelope - the rom-com where Christina Ricci has a "pig nose" - more than once. And I enjoyed it both times.

Anyway, if all this talk of rom-coms has made you want to watch one, why not check out our guide to the greatest romantic comedies of all time?

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