Just a Classic Couple

So the other day, I blogged (here) about taking the Classic Dames Test and finding out I'm Myrna Loy. Well, not Myrna Loy herself – I'm not talking reincarnation or anything. But I'm a Myrna Loy type. Which delighted me no end because she's one of my favorite stars from the classic films of the '30s and '40s. I always loved her in those "Thin Man" movies with William Powell and Asta.

And it just so happens that "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House," the movie she stars in with Cary Grant, has always been a favorite of mine and a favorite of my husband's as well. In fact (and if you're familiar with the movie you'll understand this), that film is probably one of the main reasons we've never thought seriously about building our own house. If you haven't seen it, and you're planning to do any construction soon, I'd recommend renting the movie and watching it first.

Anyway, I thought the Classic Dames Test was so much fun, I roped my hubby into taking the male equivalent, the "Classic Leading Man Test." And we were both amazed (well, I was amazed – he seemed to think it was a perfectly plausible outcome) to find that he's Cary Grant!


His results said:

"You are the epitome of charm and style, the smooth operator who steals the show with your sophisticated wit and quiet confidence. You are able to catch any woman you want just by flashing that disarming smile. When you walk into a room, the women are instantly intrigued and even the men are impressed. When you find yourself in trouble, you are easily able to charm your way out of it, or convince others to help you. You're seen as dashing, suave and romantic. Your co-stars include stylish women who know a class act when they see it. "

Hmmmm. Well, he can be very charming when he sets his mind to it. And he's definitely witty and confident. He does have a disarming smile, and he can even pass for sophisticated when the situation calls for it. I'm not so sure about the "smooth operator" label, or that "dashing, suave and romantic" part. I think that might be pushing things a bit.

But, at any rate, it's obvious we were made for each other – or maybe we were just made for the same classic movies.

Of course, that bit about his co-star being a stylish woman – now that's something I'm really happy to hear.

One Classic Dame

So I took one of those online personality test thingies – the Classic Dames Test, to see what kind of "Classic Dame" I am. That's classic dame from the movies, of course. And it turns out I'm the Myrna Loy type. Which is great – she's always been one of my favorite movie stars from the 1930s and '40s. Actually, I was hoping I'd get to be Myrna Loy. Yay!


The results said:

"You are class itself, the calm, confident 'perfect woman.' Men turn and look at you admiringly as you walk down the street, and even your rivals have a grudging respect for you. You always know the right thing to say, do and, of course, wear. You can take charge of a situation when things get out of hand, and you're a great help to your partner even if they don't immediately see or know it. You are one classy dame. Your screen partners include William Powell and Cary Grant, you little simmerpot, you."

Simmerpot?

And the numbers were:

Grit = 45/100 You scored 21% on grit, higher than 45% of your peers.
Wit = 61/100 You scored 29% on wit, higher than 61% of your peers.
Flair = 21/100 You scored 29% on flair, higher than 21% of your peers.
Class = 77/100 You scored 38% on class, higher than 77% of your peers.

Hmmmm. I would have thought Myrna Loy would have scored a little higher on grit, wit and class, wouldn't you? I mean, she helped William Powell solve all those Thin Man mysteries, didn't she? That took a lot of grit. And she was always pretty darn witty and classy all the while.

Ya think maybe I'm expecting a tad too much of the Classic Dames Test? Oh, well, maybe I should just be content with that part about being the "perfect woman." My husband should be amused to hear that it's finally official: I've been telling him that for years!