The “heroic duo” is a narrative device that dates back to the earliest forms of storytelling, ranging from the Ur-example of Gilgamesh and Enkidu all the way through the ultimate adventure pals Phineas and Ferb. Even when one of the characters is more of a sidekick (like Doctor Watson, or Chewbacca) two cool things can easily combine into a doubly cool team.
The MS-QOTD (pronounced, as always, “misquoted”) allows you to retort: Which pop-culture duo reigns supreme?
Calvin and Hobbes. I will be getting a Tyrannosaurus flying an f-14 tattoo to celebrate their greatness and their influence on my life.
There are so many great duos: Han and Chewie, Jay and Silent Bob, Bulk and Skull, etc.
Since I’m certain “any asian twins” isn’t an acceptable answer, I think I’ll go with C-3P0 and R2-D2.
Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney, definitely. :P
How about Stan Lee and Jack Kirby?
Blue Beetle & Booster Gold are up there. 7th Doctor & Ace are also pretty good.
First thing that popped into my head:
Sam and Max! Freelance Police.
I was going to say “Funk and Wagnall’s” but I think that would show my age. “Simon and Schuster?” too literary . . . “Simon and Garfunkle?” too soft rocky . . . so I guess it has to be Rocky and Bullwinkle.
Tango and Cash :)
They couldn’t split up Tango and Cash. (That’s also true.)
My real vote is for Deadshot and Catman… best bromance ever.
Country AND Western
I was going to say Jake and Elwood, but I think Antonio beat me to it.
Going off the board on this one and will suggest:
Sam & Dean Winchester – Supernatural
Is Supernatural big in the US? I enjoy it….