Conventions of a romantic comedy

Conventions of a romantic comedy  

• Always a happy ending
• Never clear to the audience on what the female lead sees in the wrong guy
• Male lead has a best friend who is a lovable slob
• In teen romantic films the jock is considered a cruel self-absorbed idiot
• The dad is harried and befuddled
• Pushy but lovable mother
• The fat, mouthy but supportive friend who never has a date
• The two lovers cook together, cuddle on the couch or taking romantic walks
• Misfortune, financial reverses, car crashes and sudden divorces brings lovers together
• Gay neighbour or co-worker who knows what you’re going through
• It’s hard to find a good man or woman
• Dancing can save a marriage or a relationship
• The dead or the near- dead make excellent partners
• The girl never ends up with the man she was originally supposed to
• Teen romantic comedies contain a rich white kid who is exposed to vibrant inner-city culture