"Eighteen TV Spouses Whom Viewers Believe Excel Beyond Their Partners' Standing"
In a recent poll conducted by the BuzzFeed Community, several popular TV wives were identified as being too good for their husbands. Here are some of the notable mentions:
Edith and Archie Bunker from All In the Family share the top spot, with Edith often portrayed as the voice of reason amidst Archie's outbursts. Georgette, Ted Baxter's wife from The Mary Tyler Moore Show, also made the list, known for her patience and understanding towards Ted's eccentricities.
From the world of comedy, Carrie from The King of Queens, Claire from Modern Family, and Kitty from That '70s Show are all considered too good for their husbands. Carrie's resilience and wit, Claire's strong-willed nature, and Kitty's intelligence and wisdom are all admired traits that often go unnoticed by their husbands.
In the realm of drama, Cristina Yang from Grey's Anatomy is a standout. Her intelligence, ambition, and determination often clash with her husband Owen Hunt's more laid-back approach to life. Similarly, Rainbow from Black-ish and Beth from This Is Us are both portrayed as strong, independent women who are too good for their husbands, Dre Johnson and Randall Pearson, respectively.
From sitcoms of yesteryear, Louise, the wife of John McIntyre in M.A.S.H., is another notable mention. She is often depicted as the voice of reason amidst the chaos of the military hospital, while her counterparts Mildred/Lorraine and Louise, wives of Henry Blake and Frank Burns, also make the list.
Lastly, from the animated world, Lois from Family Guy and Harriet from Family Matters are both considered too good for their husbands, Peter Griffin and Carl Winslow, respectively. Lois's intelligence and independence often clash with Peter's childish antics, while Harriet's strength and resilience are often overshadowed by Carl's bumbling nature.
Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler from The Big Bang Theory completes the list. Her intelligence and independence often put her at odds with her husband, Sheldon Cooper, making her another TV wife who is too good for her husband.
These TV wives, each in their own way, embody strength, intelligence, and resilience, often going unnoticed or undervalued by their husbands. Their portrayals serve as a reminder of the importance of recognising and appreciating the qualities that make a partner truly exceptional.
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