Here at Comfy Cozy TV, it’s no secret that we all love the comfort of a romantic comedy. People adore rom-coms because they whisk us away into dreamy worlds of love and laughter, where every heartache is mended with a smile and a sweet gesture. These films make our hearts flutter with hope and happiness as we root for the charming characters and their adorable love stories. With their delightful storytelling and irresistible chemistry between leads, rom-coms have captured our hearts and become a cherished part of our movie nights, reminding us that love is truly something worth celebrating. But did you know that someone out there found out which rom-com was the most watched on a state-by-state basis? Can you guess what yours is? Let’s check it out!
Your State’s Favorite Rom-Com
An article by PRhub lists all states’ favorite rom-com, along with a top 5. They aimed to discover which romantic comedies have captured the hearts of audiences across the entire United States, from California to Maine and everywhere in the middle. Pretty Woman, Clueless, and When Harry Met Sally… seemed to be a lot of people’s choices as the titles dominate the map. Other movies like The Princess Bride, Bridget Jones’s Diary, and Your Place or Mine also appeared on the list.
You can check what your top 5 are, but here is a breakdown of each state’s favorite rom-com:
- Alabama: Pretty Woman
- Alaska: Bridget Jones’s Diary
- Arizona: Pretty Woman
- Arkansas: Pretty Woman
- California: Clueless
- Colorado: Clueless
- Connecticut: Clueless
- Delaware: Pretty Woman
- District of Columbia: Clueless
- Florida: Clueless
- Georgia: Pretty Woman
- Hawaii: Clueless
- Idaho: The Princess Bride
- Illinois: Clueless
- Indiana: Clueless
- Iowa: Knocked Up
- Kansas: Clueless
- Kentucky: When Harry Met Sally
- Louisiana: Pretty Woman
- Maine: Pretty Woman
- Maryland: Pretty Woman
- Massachusetts: When Harry Met Sally
- Michigan: Clueless
- Minnesota: When Harry Met Sally
- Mississippi: Pretty Woman
- Missouri: Clueless
- Montana: The Princess Bride
- Nebraska: Clueless
- Nevada: Clueless
- New Hampshire: Clueless
- New Jersey: When Harry Met Sally
- New Mexico: Bridget Jones’s Diary
- New York: When Harry Met Sally
- North Carolina: When Harry Met Sally
- North Dakota: When Harry Met Sally
- Ohio: When Harry Met Sally
- Oklahoma: Clueless
- Oregon: Clueless
- Pennsylvania: Pretty Woman
- Rhode Island: When Harry Met Sally
- South Carolina: Clueless
- South Dakota: Bridget Jones’s Diary
- Tennessee: Clueless
- Texas: Pretty Woman
- Utah: The Princess Bride
- Vermont: The Princess Bride
- Virginia: Clueless
- Washington: Clueless
- West Virginia: Clueless
- Wisconsin: When Harry Met Sally
- Wyoming: your Place or Mine
As for other movies in the Top 5s, we saw Valentine’s Day, Silver Linings Playbook, Say Anything, La La Land, and Knocked Up, among others. Have you seen your favorite rom-com in any of those top 5? It’s clear that these films hold a special place in our hearts. From the laughter they bring to the tears they evoke, rom-coms have a timeless appeal that transcends boundaries. Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or simply seeking a delightful escape, there’s a rom-com out there waiting to sweep you off your feet! Have you seen any of those on the list? Which is your favorite?
Valerie Anne is a Type 1 diabetic, mother, tree-hugger, self-proclaimed granola who loves a good horror story through literature, video games, and movies. She also streams art over at twitch.tv/8bitval.
