What's a Meet Cute?

In film and television, a meet cute is a scene in which the two people who will form a future romantic couple meet for the first time, typically under unusual, humorous, or cute circumstances. This type of scene is a staple of romantic comedies, though it can also occur in sitcoms and even soap operas.

Why is it called a meet cute?

The term “meet cute” originated back in 1938 in the film Bluebeard's Eighth Wife. Claudette Colbert and Gary Cooper meet while shopping for pajamas, and it turns into a delightfully cute conversation, hence the name.

What is an example of a meet cute?

Say a man and a woman both need something to sleep in, and they both go to the same men's pajama department. And the man says to the salesman, 'I just need bottoms. ' The woman says, 'I just need a top. ' They look at each other, and that's the meet-cute.” We want to see that one happen!