Connection: Beings who drift through the vastness of space and whose stories explore the internal state of humanity. Contrasting in that the Prince explores the universe through the lens of innocence, empathy, and wants to make human connections, while HAL views everything through the lens of cold, amoral logic, and will do anything to complete the mission, even if it means murdering the crew.
For me, it's gotta be the Bear against a Dolphin
Characters stuck in a repetitive loop involving making food with mechanical efficiency but are on opposite ends of the emotional spectrum. Jeanne views it as despairing prison that brings nothing but joylessness and monotony while SpongeBob views it with extreme optimism, joy, and passion. Also Jeanne works part time as a sex worker while SpongeBob is asexual.
I thought it would be fun to spotlight this underrated duo
Bonus points if the moment is non-romantic/non-sexual too
Excluding the theme song
Connection: Lives centered around constructs: John has the power to create powerful constructs influenced by his architectural and military background while Fionna's entire existence and universe was a construct from Ice King's mind (really Prismo's). They contrast in that John was a regular architect and marine soldier until he was chosen by the Guardians of the Universe to become a Lantern while Fionna's life started off fantastical until Simon lost his powers, to which the world suddenly became non-magical. They also contrast in that John is stoic, disciplined, and has his life together while Fionna is impulsive, immature, neurotic, and definitely does not have her life together. John one of the most iconic African-American variations of a hero (though do note Green Lantern is a job/title) while Fionna is one of the most known genderbent variations of a hero (She is alternate universe of Finn). Meta sequel to the infamous SuperThingsOnCups battle Hal Jordan vs Finn the Human.
Upbeat '70s pop songs with a bouncy electric piano part
By "new", I just mean, characters we haven't seen in pride merch yet
Theme from Cheers vs Theme from Friends. Iconic opening tunes to famous sitcoms about how even when life is tough, you can always find comfort and friendship.
'90s R&B songs that, in the full versions, start with very beautiful slow instrumental intros. Also used as wedding songs.
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