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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)

Published: May 28, 2020, 5 a.m.

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Listen as host Kyla and special guest Madison discuss the 2003 romantic comedy How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days! What makes a romcom a romcom? Why does every mom have a crush on Matthew McConaughey? And are our romcom math skills up to snuff? Listen to find out!

Essential romcom checklist:
1. Ridiculously good-looking leads
2. Plucky, comic relief best friend(s) who steals the show
3. Lead(s) has unconventional relationship with their boss
4. The location/city is central to the story
5. A memorable soundtrack
6. A scene of singing (even though this is not a musical)
7. An older, veteran actor who is not particularly known for their work in the romcom genre appears\\xa0
8. A ridiculous degree of suspension of disbelief is required for the premise to work
9. The lead(s) has somewhat of an unusual job
10. Most of the presented social life of the lead(s) revolves around work
11. An obstacle to the relationship occurs as the couple falls deeply in love
12. There is a race against the clock for a romantic reunion
13. A line or action during the emotional climax hearkens back to a previous moment of bonding for the central couple

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