Room or Run?
A look at who we think could be some of the best or worst fictional college roommates Jessica Day from “New Girl” would welcome you to your dorm with an extremely positive and welcoming attitude regardless of who you are, because she expects the same. She would be a great roommate because she is empathetic and patient. She would make a real connection and spend quality time with you. If you were feeling down, she would work to make you feel better, whether it was going out, staying in and making your favorite dish or having an impromptu dance party. While she may get on your nerves just like any roommate would, Jess knows when to give you your space. Jess is always interested in a good time, and will go to every college activity—definitely inviting you along. As a roommate, Jess has potential to be one of your best friends for life. Watch out though, she might show up one day with a youth group or some students who need extra help. If news came to Troy and Abed from “Community” that they were having a new roommate join them they would both be more than welcoming toward you as they host a housewarming party. Most of your time spent with them would consist of binging movie sagas together, creating blanket forts and joining the cast of “Troy and Abed in the Morning” when they do comedic skits. They are also very involved when it comes to activities around their school’s campus like freestyling with teachers and annual paintball competitions. Therefore, not only will you participate in some adventurous and at times weird college events, but you will also be surrounded by two genuine people. Imagine waking up in your dorm to the savory smell of Italian cuisine at your bedside. With Remy the Rat from “Ratatouille” as your roommate, the obstacle of spending too much money on low quality food will be non-existent. Now I know what you’re thinking, but Remy is a clean rat. He washes his hands before cooking and is against walking on four legs as he values personal hygiene and quality in food. Remy is very independent and determined when it comes to fulfilling his goals. Therefore, you and Remy will have a great relationship but will also both value each other’s privacy as you and he focus on your personal obstacles.
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Monica from “Friends” would be an extremely uptight roommate. When you move in, she would make sure that your decor matched hers and that it was aesthetically pleasing, not considering your opinion. Monica would get upset very easily by very small messes, making you frustrated and impatient with her. If people were invited over to your dorm, she would scrub for hours and make the event formal, despite the casual nature of most college hangouts. The most problematic part of being a roommate with Monica would be that if she disagrees with your ideas or methods of living, she will publicly disagree or shame you for not doing things her way. Now, Chewbacca might seem a little controversial when viewed as a bad roommate, but hear us out. Although Chewbacca has been to space and can be a great companion, in reality he is just one large pet covered in pounds of fur. He would just shed all over your dorm and smell, causing others to detour away from your dorm within the first week of school. Chewbacca often has tantrums and when something doesn’t go his way he lets out obnoxious howls that may travel down the dorm hallways, bothering everyone. Michael Scott from “The Office” may be the worst roommate on this list. He is a very judgmental and narcissistic person, meaning he will go to great lengths to prove that he is better than you. His insults throughout the day would be conniving toward you and others, preventing you from branching out and making other friends in college. Michael Scott would also try to be the center of attention in large social groups creating an uncomfortable environment. Not to mention, you would have to wake up every morning worrying about turning off his Foreman grill that cooks greasy bacon and avoid stepping on it when getting out of bed.
By Dylan Barbee and Alison Wade
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