1. Romantic Comedy Justin Crum & Rebekah Ignatowic

2. Romance vs. Romantic Comedy Guy meets girl Serious situation/conflicts Life or death situation Girl meets guy More light humor, less serious conflicts

3. Typical Roles The Cute Dream Guy Dorky Loveable Guy Cute, but not too cute female Every female can relate to her Supporting Friend Familial Characters that are affected by the relationship

4. Typical Plot Girl meets guy Girl looses guy Circumstantial happenings Girl and guy get together Characters come to realize “what is important” in life Happy Ending

5. Typical Settings Big City Home Life Weddings

6. Romantic Comedy Examples Bridget Jones’ Diary My Big Fat Greek Wedding My Best Friend’s Wedding Meet the Parents

7. Assumptions Being alone is inadequate. Love will solve your problems Heterosexual relationships are acceptable Families never support your decisions

8. Isn’t that precious?

9. Circumstantial Happenings Comedic Elements: Mistaken identity Disfigurement Competition Family Problems Confusion Decision making/over-thinking situations