Rom-coms are a staple genre in modern media. Regardless of what one’s opinion is, viewers know what they’re in for. Two people, usually opposite at first, grow to realize they have more in common than they thought while overcoming obstacles. Rinse and repeat. While that formulaic structure makes them recognizable, it’s also a major source of ridicule. Rom-coms are so easy to mock because it feels like they all have the exact same plot. Just look at the hundreds of Christmas movies Hallmark and Lifetime churn out every year.