It has been quite some time since I last posted to my blog. Many great things have happened since then, and many not so great things have happened since then. I am in the process of chasing my dream which is to become a counselor/therapist. I figured why not continue to chronicle the random thoughts and ideas that come from this chase. As such, I've decided to continue this neat blog thing.
I don't believe I have mentioned this before, but I love Boy Meets World. The show is from the 90s, but I didn't discover it until the early 2000s. Because of this, I still consider it a part of my childhood. When I got to college a year or two ago, I developed such nostalgia for the show that I ended up buying all seven seasons on DVD. It is truly a delight. I've recently rewatched the entire series and noticed a few things. This is why my next few posts are going to be Boy Meets World themed. I am sure that is not going to be a problem...for some people at least.
It is very hard to find an appropriate starting place for such a lovely TV show, but I figured why not start with something I just noticed: Topanga as a real character. I am going to be so bold as to say that Topanga Lawrence, Cory's love interest throughout the entire series, does not become a real character for the show until the fourth season despite the fact that she is present since season 1. Why is this? It is because of a combination of character changes and a bigger focus on the character later on in the show. This change and bigger focus happens during season 4 of the show.
While Topanga is present during seasons 1-3, she doesn't stick out as a character in my opinion. She is at her most lively during season 1 starting with the kiss she gives to Cory. However, as time goes on, she loses what made Topanga so unique. I believe she sort of mellowed out and became normal over time. Eventually, she becomes Cory's love interest and seemingly just becomes another love interest character. Everything that comes from her character happens to further Cory's character. He says that he loves her first. Cory does everything for this relationship, and this is most evident when he runs away to Topanga when she leaves for Disney World near the end of season 3. My point here is that not only is she not a unique character by season 3, but Topanga just makes the relationship between Cory and her generic by that point as well.
But then Season 4 happens. In that season, Topanga cuts her hair and, in the process, becomes an actual unique character on the show. I often wonder why someone as beautiful and awesome as Topanga ends up with Cory, but this is because she is just as neurotic and somewhat crazy as he is. Season 4 shows this. In this season, we see that she is a very human character who cares about family and lies to Cory to hide the fact that she's not ready for a "physical" relationship. I think the best part about the season is when she shows that she becomes part of the relationship by running away to Cory. When her parents move to Pittsburgh, she runs away to Philadelphia because of how much she cares for that weird guy. In my opinion, I believe this is the moment where Topanga becomes a legitimate character, and it is the moment where Topanga and Cory's relationship becomes the most memorable. Realistic or not, I suppose Season 4-7 are the reason why I desire to have a relationship that is as strong and wacky as theirs is.
I suppose not everyone would agree with this. If you are reading this and think I am an idiot, please feel free to let me know. Season 4 is also a great season for Eric, Cory's brother. I plan on blogging about that in the near future as well so stick around if you want some good reading.
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