Betty or Veronica?

Since I'm on a roll with this whole 'this or that' theme, I will continue with one more of life's little questions. From the famed Archie comics series, Betty and Veronica chronicles the age old love triangle story between these three characters. Since 1944, Betty and Veronica have dueled one another within a High School web of intrigue and romance, with the affections of Archie as the grand prize. They have each had their share of victories and defeats, but 54 years and countless comics later, the question of Who Lands Archie has yet to be resolved.

There is even a syndrome. According to Wikipedia, Betty and Veronica syndrome is a term used in comics, television series and movies for when the protagonist has two potential romantic interests, thus assuring that neither relationship will come to full fruition without the protagonist having to choose one or the other. Essentially you have Betty Cooper who is the sweet blonde wholesome hometown "girl next door," in contrast to the brunette Veronica Lodge, a spoiled, rich, and often selfish only child.

Now I'm sure we have all had this type of dilemma once our lives. Who do you choose between these two kinds of girls? That is, if in fact, you are one of those lucky bastards like Archie, where you have two women who think you are everything and are willing to compete for your attention. Not to mention, they happen to be best friends themselves.

Anyway, clearly Vernoica is the hotter, more sexy, and has more money kind. But because of this, you will have to deal with the tantrums and arroggant snobby behavior as well. If you are ok with being a doormat, then the high society lifestyle that comes with a girl like this, might be enough to compensate for the lack of substance. There is always that foolish hope that you can someday change her. This is unlikely however. The only thing left is the sex and the money. If both are free flowing and good then by all means put up with the all the other crap.

Betty now is the kind of girl that you've known all your life living next door. She knows you and is someone you can talk your problems with. She will play any sport or video game with you and probably beat you. She doesn't spend as much time in front of the mirror nor does she go to a Hair Saloon. She probably wears 'normal' clothes and thinks nothing of it. But make no mistake, the potential of her looking hot is there. She doesn't have the financial backing of daddy, but at least a date to McDonalds won't piss her off and put a hole in your pocket. If all else fails, she can cook you dinner.

So? Who do you pick? Who is better? To keep it simple, if you want to marry her, pick the Betty type because in the long run she will be better. If marriage is not for you, then if you get a chance, the Veronica type is for you.

But for the ultimate woman, find someone who has a little of both.