Let us not mourn

Last week brought some sad news for romance and comedy lovers alike. Will Arnett and Amy Poehler announced plans to divorce after nine years of marriage.

I normally don’t like when people get all riled up about celebrity divorces, but this split is particularly sad because of how well these two comedic genius’ worked together. Representatives of both comedians said that the divorce was amicable, and many have expressed a hope that this would not affect the two’s working relationship.

The news of this divorce upset me not because I am under the delusion that it somehow affects me, but because I had so much respect for both these actors and appreciated their collaborations. As such, I will not use this post as a lamentation about the awfulness of divorce, a speculation of why it could have happened, or an emotional rant as if I am somehow apart of this couples union.

Instead, I shall use this post to revisit and rejoice in the work they have done together, while trying to include videos as much as possible. And what better way to compile a collection of wonderful comedy moments than in a list?

So here’s my top 10 favorite (in no particular order)
Wamy Poehlnett moments:


1. HOW THEY MET


2. POWER OF COMEDY- In November 2011, Poehler was awarded at the annual Power of Comedy event to recognize her contributions to comedy. This video not only features other comedians raving about Poehler’s talent, but includes a clip of an interview with the couple claiming their two son’s are the funniest members of their household. D’awwwwwwwww!


3. THIS PICTURE

4. THIS GIF


5. PARKS AND REC- Arnett guest starred on the second season of Poehler’s hit sitcom “Parks and Recreation” as an arrogant MRI technician who goes on a blind date with Poehler’s character Leslie. The date escalates horribly till Leslie actually gets an MRI while being asked creepy questions by Arnett’s character. You can watch the full episode (and series) if you haven’t already on Netflix, but here’s a link to youtube video of an extended cut. (Watch how hard it is for the two to keep from cracking up!)


6. WEBBY AWARDS- Arnett and Arrested Development cast member Jason Bateman Poehler with a Webby award for Best Actress in a new series. Hilarity ensues with some teleprompter confusion between the two on-screen brothers.


7. 2011 EMMY’S- Arnett takes over for Ryan Seacrest to interview his wife.


8. THIS PICTURE

9. BLADES OF GLORY- In 2002, the couple starred in Blades of Glory as the evil incestuous brother and sister skating duo.

10. LAST AND MOST IMPORTANTLY- Arrested Development. Poehler starred in five episodes of Arnetts sitcom (and arguably the best television series… uh, ever) as Arnett’s character’s, Gob, wife. Their characters did not know each other well (in fact, Gob never even learns the name of his wife) but got married as a result of some escalading dares. Their marriage, like the marriage of the actors who play them, eventually ends, but not without some outlandish antics that were worth whatever end was met. They did not make a huge mistake.