Literally me questioning how I forgot them rn
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Top 50 Duos: Counting the Seconds
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Johnny Unusual
(He/Him)
Source: The Lord of the Rings
Duo-Type: Po-Tat-Twos!
Frodo Baggins is a young hobbit living in Hobbiton, specifically in Bag End with one-time (literally) adventurer Bilbo Baggins. Frodo’s parents died in a boating accident and was eventually adopted by his older cousin who treated as his own. Bilbo would teach Frodo about Elvish languages and the two would go on long walking hikes. A hobbit, Frodo is shorter than more of the other prominent races but is excellent at hiding. He’s also brave and kind-hearted, though never having been on an adventure, a bit naïve. After his adoptive father Bilbo left the Shire on his 110th birthday, he found himself in possession of Bag End and of Frodo’s most prized possession, a magic ring that grants invisibility.
Samwise (Sam for short) Gamgee is a young hobbit living in Hobbiton. He acts as the gardener for Bilbo Baggins, a role he inherited from his father. Sam personally likes the simple life in Hobbiton and the hard work he does for the Baggins family. Eventually, when Bilbo left, he became Frodo’s gardener. Sam is steadfastly loyal to Frodo. He is also in love with Hobbiton resident Rosie Cotton. His life was nice and quiet until the day he overheard…
When the wizard Gandalf discovered Bilbo’s magic ring was in fact, the One Ring, a powerful tool for evil, he decided that Frodo, due to his strong will (and the fact that a more powerful guardian would cause more damage if corrupted by it’s evil), must take it to the crack of Mt. Doom to destroy it, lest the dark lord Sauron use it to conquer the world. When Sam overhears the conversation, he decides to have Sam join him to protect him and keep him on the right path. Though initially accompanied by adventurers, Frodo and Sam are separated from their friends and must alone set out to destroy it, traversing dangerous lands with the help of the treacherous creature Gollum.
Sam’s loyalty to Frodo is tested both as Gollum tries to drive a wedge between the duo and Frodo’s behaviour as he grows closer to being corrupted. Even before then, the two find themselves way in over their heads, as neither are fighters by nature and must sneak around the dangerous and foul lands of Mordor. With the situation looking grim, the two rely on each other for company and in the last length of their journey, Sam needs to help Frodo finish his mission. Though neither are men of real stature (outside of their small hamlet, where Frodo is well-to-do), both are a duo that feels both “knight and squire” but also friends who face their real first adventure together.
For much of the story, Frodo has a terrible burden and as the monsters and men war across the land, he quietly carries out his mission. But while Frodo leads the way, Sam acts as the guiding light, staying close to his friend and refusing to be turned away for most of the story. It’s why when Frodo does turn Sam away, it’s a sad moment and it’s so great when he returns to save his friend from a big spider. For a series known for it’s epic war elements, the heart is two men against the elements who can only trust each other while their friends hold back a seemingly unstoppable force from afar.
Iconic Moment:
But we already did Jonathon and Charlotte. Is Crono and Marle really that iconic?
Same. Hell yeah, crying bros!
I voted for Sam & Frodo (so far Peanut Butter is my only miss from the top 5), and certainly that moment was top of mind when I did so, but not from the films, but rather the books. I remember really enjoying those films at the time, but they've never really stuck with me afterwards. When I think of LotR, it's still the version I saw with my mind's eye as a child that comes most readily to mind.
Not as iconic as Gilgamesh and Enkidu.
I voted for 'em!
Final Fantasy Vian or Mesopotamian?
Don't forget us young people too! Although we were mainly introduced by our parents
Wait... Are you Gen Z or beyond?
Johnny Unusual
(He/Him)
Source: Batman/DC Universe
Duo-Type: Dynamic
Batman is a superhero who battles crime and evil in Gotham City and across the globe. Having lost his parents to a shooting by a mugger at a young age, Bruce Wayne travelled the world to learn countless skills (fighting, science, detective) to be a great crime fighter, eventually returning to Gotham in his second identity as “the Batman”. Aided by his loyal butler Alfred, Batman fights criminals, terrorists and even monsters that plague his city and is dedicated to protecting the innocent. Though willing to use violence, Batman developed a code where he refused to kill, though he has threatened to descend into darkness on more than one occasion. And in his corner is…
Who is Robin? That all depends. The first, Dick Grayson, was part of a circus performing family whose act was sabotaged, leaving him the only survivor. The second was a scrappy street urchin who gained the crime fighter’s attention by literally trying to steal Batman’s wheels. The third was an inspiring young detective whose skills caught the original Robin’s eye and recommended he train with Batman. The forth was Stephanie Brown, an already established crimefighter named the Spoiler who began her career sabotaging her father’s criminal career. (DC also just keeps doing her dirty for some reason). And most recent is Damien Wayne, the genetically engineered 10-year-old son of Bruce Wayne raised by assassins.
After Dick Grayson’s parents died, Bruce Wayne took him on as his ward and eventually revealed to him his secret; he is Batman. The two began a long partnership of fighting crime together with Robin using his training and athleticism to fight crime. Eventually, the two would grow apart and Dick would reinvent himself as “Nightwing”. Batman would take on a series of proteges with different skills but all with the potential to be a crimefighter as great or greater than he. His most recent is his own son, who was raised by assassins and mostly wanted to be Robin because it seemed cool but despite his literal killer instinct eventually developed a strong sense of morality.
Many of the Robins have struggled with the controlling nature of Batman and despite their respect for him have often defied him, especially when Batman has made a bad call or has done something ethically questionable. It is not uncommon for in his darker hours for Batman to drive away his Robins but they all eventually return to help re-orient Batman’s goals and values. In most cases, Robin, whoever it is, also presents an optimistic counterpoint to Batman’s often dark and cynical worldview and in most cases, it is implied that as crime fighters, the Robins are more likely to be a more mentally healthy and balanced crimefighter than Batman is.
Robin is a character who, even for comics, requires an extra little suspension of disbelief as a man takes a child into his war on crime. Weirdly, it even inspired a LOT of imitators as it seemed mid-way through the Golden Age of comics, EVERY super-hero seemed to have a teen sidekick (before that, many of them had more “hapless comic relief” sidekicks). In theory, the idea is there’s a character for the young reader to relate to. The fact is, it really doesn’t work that way. But Robin weirdly does work. Not as a “point of view” character but rather as someone who reflects who Batman is, who he isn’t, and what he lost. I always feel that a good Batman story doesn’t just have the duo as Batman and Lesser Coloured Batman but to show the character’s vulnerability (both emotional and also seeing the young kid able to accomplish things he can’t) as well as this hurt man reaching out for a real friend who understands his pain.
Iconic Moment:
It’s tough. Lots of good stories with the two. Since he’s technically not Robin yet in Batman and Son, I’ll go with the wild Batman and Robin run from Grant Morrison, where Bruce Wayne is believed dead and Dick Grayson finally takes up the mantle of Batman. With Damien as the new Robin, the dynamic is a bit different but very fun; now it’s Robin who is perhaps a little bit too serious (and an absolute little shit) while Dick uses his performance background to play the role of Bruce, he finds himself being his own Batman. And eventually the two of them create a really great dynamic.
Oh, and for a more fun take, the slice of life comedy version of Batman is “Wayne Family Adventures”, featuring Bruce and some of the Batman family (including several Robins), hanging out and doing fun stuff.
Violentvixen
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I cannot recommend Wayne Family Adventures highly enough, it's fantastic.
I have it on good authority that Batman smells and Robin, at least once in his life, laid an egg.
I figured these two for the top spot all along, although looking at the point differential, if WildcatJF and myself had remembered A Boy and His Tiger they would have taken gold. It's us hi we're the problem it's us.
I figured these two for the top spot all along, although looking at the point differential, if WildcatJF and myself had remembered A Boy and His Tiger they would have taken gold. It's us hi we're the problem it's us.
- Abbot & Costello
- Peanut Butter & Chocolate
- Jeeves & Wooster
- Lupin III & JIgen
- Mario & Luigi
- Daisy & Luigi
- Wile E Coyote and Rood Runner
- Smothers Brothers
- Fred & Barney
- Snoopy & Woodstock
- Lina & Gourry
- Burger & Fries
- Ratchet & Clank
- Chips & Dip
- Chip & Dale
- 60's Batman & Robin
- Steak & Onions
- Bacon & Eggs
- Laurel & Hardy
- Dr. Forrester & TV's Frank
- Palom & Porom
- Sakura & Karin
- Varrick & Ju-Li
- Arnold & Gerald
- Fish & Chips
- Max Caulfield & Chloe Price (Life is Strange)
- Tom Servo & Crow T. Robot (MST3K)
- Jim & Pam (The Office)
- Sue Bird & Lauren Jackson (Seattle Storm)
- Strong Bad & The Cheat (Homestar Runner)
- Frodo Baggins & Samwise Gamgee (The Lord of the Rings)
- Komaram Beem & Alluri Sitarama Raju (RRR)
- The White Stripes
- Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett
- Ultros & Chupon (Final Fantasy VI)
- Beer & Pizza
- Inigo Montoya & Fezzik (The Princess Bride)
- Eleanor Shellstrop & Chidi Anagonye (The Good Place)
- Miles Morales & Gwen Stacy (Spider-Verse film versions)
- Chocolate & Peanut Butter
- Charlie Pace & Hugo "Hurley" Reyes (Lost)
- Sans & Papyrus (Undertale)
- Merry and Liz (Merry Hell)
- Wander & Agro (Shadow of the Colossus)
- 2Pac & Dr. Dre (sure it was only one song, but California Love was the summer of 1996)
- Harold & Chester (Bunnicula series)
- Jon Stewart & Stephen Colbert
- Han Solo & Chewbacca
- Bugs Bunny & Daffy Duck
- Turbo Duo
Mine was quite (extremely) different from the list
1. Calvin and Hobbes (Calvin and Hobbes)
2. Tom and Jerry (Tom and Jerry)
3. Bread and Butter (Entire World Cuisine)
4. Sam and Frodo (Lord of the Rings)
5. Light and Ryuk (Death Note)
6. Beans and Rice (Latin America, India, East Asia, US, etc. Cuisine)
7. Batman and Robin (DC)
8. Scott Pilgrim and Ramona Flowers (Scott Pilgrim, most notably Scott Pilgrim Takes Off)
9. Ash Ketchum and Pikachu (Pokemon)
10. Chips and Salsa (Latin American Cuisine)
11. Eirika and Ephraim (Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones)
12. Chrom and Robin (Fire Emblem Awakening)
13. Mario and Cappy (Super Mario Odyssey)
14. Pit and Palutena (Kid Icarus: Uprising)
15. Kirby and Elfilin (Kirby and the Forgotten Land)
1. Calvin and Hobbes (Calvin and Hobbes)
2. Tom and Jerry (Tom and Jerry)
3. Bread and Butter (Entire World Cuisine)
4. Sam and Frodo (Lord of the Rings)
5. Light and Ryuk (Death Note)
6. Beans and Rice (Latin America, India, East Asia, US, etc. Cuisine)
7. Batman and Robin (DC)
8. Scott Pilgrim and Ramona Flowers (Scott Pilgrim, most notably Scott Pilgrim Takes Off)
9. Ash Ketchum and Pikachu (Pokemon)
10. Chips and Salsa (Latin American Cuisine)
11. Eirika and Ephraim (Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones)
12. Chrom and Robin (Fire Emblem Awakening)
13. Mario and Cappy (Super Mario Odyssey)
14. Pit and Palutena (Kid Icarus: Uprising)
15. Kirby and Elfilin (Kirby and the Forgotten Land)
Here are mine:
And just for fun, here are a bunch of my cuts that I don't think anyone else has mentioned yet:
- Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman / MythBusters
- Key & Peele ✔
- Syd & Olivia
- mozzarella sticks and marinara sauce (or almost any other tomato-based sauce except for ketchup)
- Pinky and the Brain ✔
- The Slow Mo Guys / Gavin Free and Daniel Gruchy
- Calvin & Habs
- Penn & Teller
- Garfunkel and Oates / Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci
- Bob Kevoian and Tom Griswold from The Bob & Tom Show
- Henchman 21 and Henchman 24 from The Venture Bros. ✔
- William Hanna and Joseph Barbera
- Ren and Stimpy
- Bill & Ted ✔
- Kamina and Simon the Digger from Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
- Cheech & Chong
- Sergeant Colon and Corporal Nobbs from Discworld series
- Beavis and Butt-Head
- Statler and Waldorf from The Muppets ✔
- The Righteous Brothers / Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield
- Tina Fey and Amy Poehler
- Abbott and Costello ✔
- Bulk and Skull from Power Rangers
- Biggs and Wedge from Final Fantasy series ✔
- Rock 'n' Roll Express / Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson
And just for fun, here are a bunch of my cuts that I don't think anyone else has mentioned yet:
mouse & keyboard, X & Y (coordinates), time & space, Boris & Natasha, Rhett & Link, Siskel & Ebert, sword & shield, thunder & lightning, the 2 guys from original Contra, Bimmy Billy & Jimmy Lee, Alex & Ryan from River City Ransom, Gene Wilder & Richard Pryor, Burt Reynolds & Dom DeLuise, Bandit & Snowman (from Smokey and the Bandit), Bob & Doug McKenzie, John & Hank Green, Nice Peter & EpicLLOYD of Epic Rap Battles of History, George & Ryan from Lost In Vegas YouTube, Andy & Alex from YouTube, Harold & Kumar, Art Carney & Jackie Gleason, Carol Burnett & Vicki Lawrence, Conan O'Brien & Andy Richter, Harvey Korman & Tim Conway, Laverne & Shirley*, Lenny & Squiggy*, Simon Pegg & Nick Frost, The Everly Brothers, Hall and Oates, Steely Dan, The Carpenters, The White Stripes, Sonny & Cher, Roxette, Eurythmics, Tears for Fears, Air Supply, Loggins & Messina, Savage Garden, Wham!, Peaches & Herb, Erasure, Seals & Croft, Tegan & Sara, Rocky & Bullwinkle, Cagney & Lacey, Ice Climbers, Bebop & Rocksteady, Ilana & Abby from Broad City, Rhythm & Blues, Kang & Kodos, Mork & Mindy, yin & yang, arts & crafts, Pete White & Billy Quizboy, Watch & Ward, Johnny Carson & Ed McMahon
Señor Senior, Sr & Señor Senior, Jr (from Kim Possible)
*sad note - out of this duo of duos from the show only Michael McKean (Lenny) is still alive
Señor Senior, Sr & Señor Senior, Jr (from Kim Possible)
*sad note - out of this duo of duos from the show only Michael McKean (Lenny) is still alive
Good pulls there.
This was my 2nd option for my "guess" as to what the #1 entry would be.
Now that's a name I've not heard in a long time. A long time.
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Johnny Unusual
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I want to thank you to everyone who participated. This was a fun list to host even though I chose to do it at a really challenging time and I think under the circumstances it worked out well! I hope everyone will also participate in the next list; hubworlds in gaming.
Oh man, those are some great ones that all could’ve made my list if I’d thought of ‘em!
Thanks for running, Johnny! I’ll post my full list with some notes when I’m not on mobile.
This was a good pullSergeant Colon and Corporal Nobbs from Discworld series