Welcome to the Ben/Mischa Appreciation Thread



Welcome to the thread celebrating the chemistry and real life friendship between Mischa Barton and Benjamin McKenzie. There will likely be talk about how perfect Ben and Mischa are for each other in this thread; please keep in mind it's all in fun. We know Ben and Mischa aren't dating; we're all really here to admire the chemistry and appreciate the cuteness between Ben and Mischa. I'll explain the name the first couple threads: Ben and Mischa talk to each other constantly in interviews, and we talk ABOUT them constantly!



The Rules

1. This thread exists to celebrate Ben and Mischa's friendship and chemistry. If you don't think they have either, you're probably in the wrong place. To be blunt, no bashing of Ben/Mischa, separately or together.
2. Remember that Ben and Mischa are NOT dating, and excessive speculating into their private lives is inappropriate.
3. I'll start off by admitting I'm guilty of this myself, but let's try not to be TOO hard on Brandon Davis (Mischa's ex), m'kay? He's bound to come up, but let's stick to reports of him in the press and Mischa's quotes that refer to him. This thread really isn't about him at any rate.
4. Have fun!






Quotes

“There's a scene in Notting Hill where she plays a little girl and Hugh Grant asks her, 'Is this your first film?' and she says, 'It's my twenty-second.' That's Mischa.” -Ben on Mischa

“Ben has a really cool vibe.” –Mischa on Ben

When McKenzie first saw her photograph, he was gobsmacked. “I was like ‘I’m sorry?! This job just keeps getting better and better!”

“We have great chemistry. Ben is a great guy. He’s not hard to get along with.” –Mischa on Ben

“We’re totally friends, I love her to death.” –Ben on Mischa

“I think if you work with someone every day, you have a whole new kind of bond with them. It’s a friendship, but it’s a strange friendship because it’s something that’s so intense.” –Mischa on working with Ben.

“Yes, he is!” –Mischa in response to Oprah asking her if Ben is a good kisser

"No, it's not weird. She's cool." -Ben on whether or not kissing scenes with Mischa are awkward.

"I'd have to say Ben, because we hang out much more in real life. He's similar to me in a lot of ways. He has a New York background like I do, and I think that we just relate better. And I usually fall for the bad-boy types." -Mischa on whether she has more chemistry with Ben or Chris Carmack (Luke).

"I think it's fun. Maybe for Mischa it's work. She's a beautiful girl, and we get along great." -Ben on whether or not kissing scenes are hard to do.

"What makes Ben attractive is he's so intelligent." -Mischa on Ben




Things they have in common

1. They’re very smart
2. They’re very blunt
3. They think quickie celebrity marriages are a sham
4. They love Shakespeare and The Grapes of Wrath
5. They have the same hair color
6. They have close relationships with their families
7. They’re both dog lovers
8. They’re both indie whores
9. Their favorite curse word is f***
10. They both giggle
11. They both felt like shy loners as kids
12. They both feel like outsiders in LA
13. They're both self-proclaimed clutzes
14. They've both done theater work in NY prior to joining The OC
15. They both suck at being stealth.
16. They both love ice cream.
17. They both use the word perpetually.
18. They both wear cowboy boots
19. They both call each other cool
20. They both enjoy kissing scenes with each other.



Reasons they're cute

1. They get into water fights
2. They tease each other like grade schoolers
3. They're always touching
4. They add little touches to scenes that couldn't possibly be directed
5. They have conversations on boats
6. They're always looking at each other in interviews
7. Ben thinks Mischa is gorgeous
8. Mischa thinks Ben is really smart
9. In Ryan and Marissa's first scene together, Ben adlibbed lighting her cigarette with his own. Mischa was charmed.
10. Mischa can't stop smiling when she talks about him
11. Ben blushes when asked about her
12. They make the cutest dancing partners
13. They share a trailer on location
14. They have stealth!hugs! by trees
15. He thinks she's ghetto fabulous.
16. She thinks he's really adorable, so cute!
17. He teases her about all things car-related.
18. She eggs him on in golf.
19. He has to drag guys off of her when the cast goes out together.
20. They laugh the loudest in bloopers.
21. Mischa knows how much they have in common.



See Ben and Mischa's cuteness in motion!

I've uploaded the segment of TRL where Ben and Mischa co-hosted with Adam Brody. Yes, this is the friendship thread, but let's all be grown ups about it- they were flirting. Heeee. I originally got this from OC Trailers, so thanks for that!

Ben and Mischa on TRL

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We have a d.l name for this group. I dare not speak it in the main post, but here's two hints:





More pictures and a list you can be added to will be up shortly. Art is by Allybally and Totally Ben McKenzie. Enjoy!

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