AboutMel Expertise Can Dylan solve quadratic equations? What makes up a "mega-burger"? Believe me, if an
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Experience Well, I began watching "Beverly Hills, 90210" at the tender age of 9 and a half, during its original run. By 11, I was a huge fan; 13, obsessed; 14, growing bitter. I don't like the later seasons as much. But, technically, I still watch all of them in some way. Do this for 19-plus years and you'll remember the darndest things. Well, I began watching "Beverly Hills, 90210" at the tender age of 9 and a half, during its original run. By 11, I was a huge fan; 13, obsessed; 14, growing bitter. I don't like the later seasons as much. But, technically, I still watch all of them in some way. Do this for 19-plus years and you'll remember the darndest things.
Education/Credentials I'd like to say I've earned a "degree" on the life and times of the original eight, with specific concentration on Seasons 1 thru 5, any Jack McKay drama, Dylan/Kelly together or apart, and the guest stars of 1992-1994. Season 4, I think, was the best and strikingly different from any other. My only real weakness might be later-season 'stand-in' characters like Matt and Noah, and the ever-changing ownerships of The AfterDark.
Education/Credentials I'd like to say I've earned a "degree" on the life and times of the original eight, with specific concentration on Seasons 1 thru 5, any Jack McKay drama, Dylan/Kelly together or apart, and the guest stars of 1992-1994. Season 4, I think, was the best and strikingly different from any other. My only real weakness might be later-season 'stand-in' characters like Matt and Noah, and the ever-changing ownerships of The AfterDark.
Question why do people beleive dylan and kelly to be true love?
he tells brenda and toni that he loves them ,actually uses the words over and over again. he cries for both of them,over and over again. with kelly his so called soul mate he cant ever say the words even on the phone? i find this very odd and unbeleivable as true love. dylan did infact break up with kelly (the only person he has ever broken up with) in season 4 vital signs, she says we were wrong this isnt fixable and he says your right we should see other people. that is him making the decision to break up. his love for brenda never went away hence there close bond all through season 4, and numerous attempts to get her back whilst with kelly. in the beggining of season 5 he is visibly upset and angry brenda did not return and so pursues kelly(drunk) as second best again.
with all this evidence it seems amazingly ridiculous for me that people still think she was the love of his life.
i was just wondering what your thoughts were.
Answer Hi Charlotte,
Well, there are various reasons why fans believe Dylan and Kelly to represent true love, and not all of their supporters hold the same view. First, let me address some of the specifics you mentioned, though. The characters actually did have telephone "I love you"s, it's just that no big production was made. I'm thinking of "Greek to Me" and "Labors of Love" in S4. It's implied that they have such exchanges in private and alternative ways of expressing the same thing are often used. Other people also pry the truth out of them. I wrote a really long response to this from a questioner a few months ago (can be found on here) which goes through the whole subject matter and every example I thought was relevant. Basically, though, public "I love you"s, in those exact words, for the audience are unnecessary to determine how Dylan or Kelly feel. And she, specifically, has issues with admitting where her heart's at. It doesn't make sense for them, by virtue of character type. But the 'no ILY' notion is still technically a myth. "I was thinking of coming a long way from the girl who thought the only reason I fell in love with her was because ...", "Then I realized you were gonna marry someone else. I didn't want to see that", and so many other lines make the sentiment unquestionable for some, as well.
The S4 break-up. Some debate there, but a lot of fans consider it mutual because, after all, Kelly is the one that first questions whether their relationship is "fixable", then says that it isn't before Dylan can do any of the breaking. And the way he starts out with that is by reiterating her position, that she was right the first time. Kelly's not heartbroken. You're right in that usually it's Brenda and Kelly breaking up with him. Dylan's not very big on ending relationships. But Kelly is not the only one he's broken up with. Consider Gina, for one. Moreover, though, I don't see why a break-up, or even numerous ones, have to mean that they weren't in love or a rootable couple. All the best relationships have conflict, and this show worked hard to give them curveballs that fit their development (S3 and S4, mostly). It wasn't all about their exes, and often it was for the purpose of coming back together stronger (the "Take Back the Night" to "Windstruck" period). Dylan did share a close bond with Brenda and there were times of temptation, but I guess this is not a deal-breaker for Dylan/Kelly fans because he never gave in, they got through it, there were other elements to their relationship besides jealousy, etc. I see it as perfectly legitimate that Dylan/Kelly can affect each other's lives in a really positive way (through loving each other) and Brenda/Dylan still have a torch to carry that sets up their end of S4 reunion. For the majority of the season, Dylan and Kelly stuck it out, which is a choice in itself.
In S5, what's in focus, by and large, is the fact that he misses Kelly and wants her back. The real heartbreak is pushed, sentimental music and all, once he's sober. And yes, he's upset about all broken relationships - Kevin, Suzanne, Erica, Brenda, Kelly, Brandon, Jim ... Dylan feels alone and ashamed, and angry over the trust he has in others that's constantly broken. His new family was a scam that left him destitute, Brenda let him down by not returning after a rekindling of their romance, Kelly and Brandon betrayed him (at least in his mind) by dating each other. He didn't even expect she'd be over him (not that she is). And the list goes on.
People believe Dylan and Kelly to be true love mainly because Dylan was the first man to love her unconditionally, treat her with respect, and encourage her to be not only her true self (as opposed to the public image of "Kelly Taylor") but a stronger person. I know these are not what their critics see as happening, but they are the tenants of "Home and Away", "Senior Poll", "Take Back the Night", and "Stormy Weather", to name a few, in terms of literal, technical dialogue, and the scope of the whole show if you're a fan. Basically, we're supposed to believe that he showed her she was worth loving and could be valued beyond sex or status. In the other direction, Kelly opens Dylan's heart back open on numerous occasions, and her personal development serves as an inspiration for him to maintain faith in himself since he sees her as someone who's gone through a similar experience growing up, often living in the shadow of false reputation. Dylan feels that neither of them are seen for who they really are, and it would be liberating to at least see the truth in each other. Without family, he relies on her for a sense of roots. Also, helping her to not be so emotionally guarded keeps him in check for doing the same, and he's drawn to the complexities of her inner struggle.
When they're in trouble, feeling low, or just reflective, they turn to each other, as friends do. At the same time, they're great at having fun and throwing caution to the wind together. As for physical attraction, that's been played up immensely by the show, helped in part by the regular denial of their ability to be together. They're also humorously snarky. So we have all those factors, then the childhood connection is just an add-on to their history from S1, and some people take the soulmate theory to heart (hypnosis, etc), although I always saw it as a temporary impetus to get Dylan to boldly go against Brandon by asking Kelly to return to him.
