I was thinking about pop culture today.
How many "nice" people do we actually see on television, in the movies, or in books?
It's a little disconcerting to think that my entire generation has grown up believing that "mean girl" is a term of affection.
Just when I was about to give up, I remembered the perfect example of a "nice" character.
And it just so happens he's from my favorite movie:
George Bailey from "It's a Wonderful Life."
Think about it.
Here's a man who continually sacrifices so that the people he loves and the place he calls home can be better for it.
He's never rewarded with money or fame, and at the end of the movie, even when everybody comes to help him out, he's only breaking even.
Still, the movie teaches us that he's a wealthy man because if you're good to people, it'll come back to you someday.
To this day, I can't watch that movie without getting choked up as soon as Harry Bailey appears to toast his big brother.
Then again, I also get choked up in the beginning when everybody in town is praying for George.
I also get--
FRIEND: You're a mess.
ME: Don't you love that movie?
FRIEND: I was more of an 'Ernest Saves Christmas' fan.
ME: It's just nice to see a movie where the good guy comes out on top.
FRIEND: Honey, every good guy comes out on top.
ME: I was speaking metaphorically.
FRIEND: Call it whatever you want, sweetie. It's all the same to me.
One last part!
When Violet says--"George Bailey, I'm glad I know you."
C'mon, is there any better compliment than that?
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