Chick Flicks and Half Baked

So I have decided that there are only certain times when watching a chick flick is a good idea. Following are my stipulations:

1. When you are with a friend - It is better to watch a movie where the perfect guy falls for a not-so-perfect girl and rescues her from her imperfect life when you have someone else there. Preferably someone who you can mourn with over the fact that those kind of men don't really exist. And someone who can appreciate the romantic moments and overlook the lack of sophisticated plot. Don't get me wrong, I love chick flicks. Just not when I'm watching them by myself.

2. When you've had a really bad day - This can be connected with woman problems (of the monthly variety) or just when a guy has made you feel like you want to punch every man with a ... well, every man. There's something about seeing a good-looking man with his shirt off who both looks good and is truly sensitive to the needs of a woman that can turn any girl's bad day into a better one.

3. Only when you have Ben & Jerry's Half Baked to accompany it - Enough said. Chocolate makes everything better, and pint-size ice cream makes the world go around, so Half Baked is the perfect marriage of both.

That being said, there are also certain times when a chick flick is a bad idea.

1. When there are guys around - Unless the guy can also be utilized as a shopping buddy, or he owes you one because he picked an action movie the last time you watched a movie together, it is usually not a good idea to make a guy sit through a chick flick. He just won't be able to appreciate the qualities which comprise a truly wonderful romantic comedy.

2. When you're having relationship problems - Going through a rough patch with your boyfriend and having to watch a movie where the guy says all the right things at the right times is not a good combination. This can only make you more unhappy with your current choice of a romantic attachment.

3. If there is no Ben & Jerry's to be had - That is all I can say about this particular point. Although, Sparkling Grape Juice is a wonderful alternative, but only when used in the direst of emergencies.

I'm sure there are more do's and don'ts of watching a chick flick, but I cannot think of them right now. Until later, grab your best friend and some Half Baked, and pop in your favorite romantic comedy - the night is young!