As the opening act for each Ciddies, the Most Likely To Get Together award is entitled to a little bit of veneration. It has particular poignancy, given the sheer number of relationships that have been borne of Eyes on Final Fantasy. This, friends, is not something to take lightly.
However, it is often seen as one of the more comedic and less reputable awards. Joke nominations come in spades, and those that tickle the funny bones of members receive votes. I find that a little disheartening, that we would laugh so readily at something that is actually a major part of our EoFF experience. Are we merely holding a silly mirror to ourselves? No, I don’t think that’s quite it.
Loony BoB has informed me that one of our nominated couples for Cutest Couple got together post being nominated for this award. Though it may not have actually prompted the relationship to begin, you cannot deny that this Ciddie does not, in its own way, reflect strongly upon the love lives of its members. After this, Loony BoB bragged about how it was him personally who set up x amount of EoFF couples and I kind of zoned out a little bit; nobody likes someone ready to toot their own horn, son.
I’m not saying the Ciddies shouldn’t be fun; they most certainly should be, as this is a grand opportunity to laugh and be merry and celebrate our very existence! Super serious is bland and boring. Blech. But remember, boys and girls: the birds and the bees have their needs and the people you nominate might just end up in the (virtual or otherwise) sack together!
Let’s have a round of applause (you can actually clap, like I will, or just imagine clapping in your head if you’re at work or just a terrible human being) for our nominees, and may they find happiness in the arms of someone else for a change.