I saw Superbad tonight with some friends. It was so awesome. Michael Cera is my favorite actor on Arrested Development, and he was fantastic in Superbad too.
Although the whole movie is ridiculous and hilarious, my favorite scene was near the end when the two main characters (Seth and Evan) say how much they mean to each other (although they’re pretty drunk when they say it). I love stories where two straight best friends express their (strictly platonic but mildly gay) love for each other.
I’ve always wanted someone with whom to share that (strictly platonic but mildly gay) friendship. Telling friends you love them is often awkward and weird, even when it’s true. I don’t know why it’s so hard to tell people you love that you love them.
I had a (straight) roommate in college who I would hug if I ever needed one. I could walk up to him and give him a big hug, and then after letting me stay there for a bit, he would ask me what was wrong so that I could vent. He’s taller than me, so he gave great hugs. He’s still one of my good friends, but we’re not as close as we once were. Now that he has a girlfriend, I don’t see him as often. I also don’t hug him so randomly anymore; I’m not sure what the protocol is for that.
I need another friend like him. There are days when I could use a really big hug.
