JuniorMark: These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things™
There are a lot of reasons that make Junior and Mark one of my favorite pairings, but most of them aren't big, dramatic moments. They're all the little things they do over and over again. So, in no particular order here’s a few that never fail to make me love them…
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1.Their Demon/Angel Agenda
There is a long-running joke that Junior is a demon and Mark is an angel, and somehow it manifests in a thousand different ways. Every mascot, random person, and living creature instinctively bullies Junior before immediately turning to Mark with giant cartoon heart eyes.
Look. We all get it.
2. They genuinely make each other better people.
They're complete opposites personality-wise, but instead of trying to change each other, they appreciate those differences. They constantly talk about how much they've learned from each other and how they've grown because of the other person. It's one of those things that's easy to see even without them saying it—but they also do keep saying it, which is very convenient for me.
3. Junior's lifelong battle with Mark's hair.
Junior is obsessed with Mark's hair. He's always touching it, patting it back into place, running his hands through it... and then there's the story of the first time they met. Junior has told this story approximately 4,000 times, and every single version goes:
"The first thing I noticed was that he had long, fluffy hair."
Followed immediately by:
"I didn't like it."
Every. Single. Time.
Ever since Mark cut it short, I genuinely think Junior wakes up every morning thinking, my vision has finally been realized.
But honestly, the sweetest part is how much Mark trusts him. Mark isn't naturally a very physically affectionate or open person, so the fact that Junior is constantly fussing with his hair says a lot about the comfort they have with each other.
4. The "Mark is deeply unimpressed" cinematic universe.
They have this ongoing bit where Junior is dramatically flirting with or being affectionate toward someone else... and then the camera slowly pans over to Mark looking completely, utterly unimpressed.
I love a recurring bit and it's just so cute and funny. It's okay Mark, he'd never leave you.
5: The Chin Touches™
This deserves its own category because they do it constantly.
There are two versions:
Junior holds out his hand, and Mark automatically walks over and rests his chin in it.
Mark sneaks up behind Junior and casually rests his chin on Junior's shoulder.
Both are ridiculously cute. No notes.
6. Junior's "this is MY man" victory lap.
Every time Junior gets to hug Mark, there's about a 70% chance he'll make direct eye contact with the nearest camera or audience member while holding onto him just to make a face that says "Yeah. That's my man. Stay jealous."
We understand, Junior.
7. And finally: just the fact that they're the go to choice for selling devotion.
If you need to instantly convince an audience that two characters are in love? Cast Junior and Mark.
If you need unwavering loyalty, quiet devotion, complete trust, or the feeling that two people have chosen each other over and over again? Cast Junior and Mark.
No really, this is a known thing that directors have mentioned in interviews. The chemistry between these two is legendary.
That’s enough I think, but honestly, I could keep going.
I didn't even get into the thumbs-up heart thing they do, Mark's little slaps every time Junior inevitably refuses to listen to him, or the cheekies.
That will have to wait. Or save me the effort and tell me what you like about these two 👉👈
