2 broke girls

So I watched the 22nd episode of 2 broke girls, called the disappointing unit of season 4. I think this episode definitely passed the Bechdel Test, event the whole series of this TV show have passed the Bechdel Test since the starring of 2 broke girls are two female actors.

Let's get back to talk about the 22nd episode of 2 broke girls, season 4. This episode talks about Max and Caroline, who are the main characters of the show, are going to attend their friends, Sophie and Oleg's wedding. So for the criteria of the Bechdel Test, this episode of 2 broke girls has met the first criteria---A show/movie must have two or more named characters. Max, Caroline and Sophie are all female characters who appear in this episode and have their names. Actually these three female characters are well-known for their names and personalities in the show. Also, Max and Caroline of course talks to each other in it because their settings in the show are best friends, sweet roommates and even business partners. And for the last criteria of the Bechdel test, I would say this episode almost did not pass it. Max and Caroline talks about man all the time during this episode, in fact throughout the whole series of the show. However, it finally has passed the test since there are still so many things other than man that Max and Caroline talk about in this episode. For instance, they discussed a lot about how could they make their cupcake business thrive. And max is always pessimistic about their business while Caroline tends to be more optimistic. But Max also inspires and encourages Caroline in a unintentional way. Like in 22nd episode, she said "We have our own business. The High isn't our failure. We already have our very own failure, called Max's Homemade Cupcakes. And if we stay here, we're building someone else's dreams, not ours." So I would say it does not only pass the Bechdel test, but also it is very inspirational for people, especially those women who start up their own business just like Max and Caroline.

Bechdel test criteria are important for understanding how women are represented in a show because the criteria require the respect, certain playing roles and intelligence(so they are not only talking about man all the time) of female characters in a show/movie. And as I said above, 22nd episode of 2 broke girls is a good representation of women since it shows the struggle, independence and ambition of women. Like I found it is quite inspirational since it proves that women still can do their own business successfully thought it's sometimes rather difficult.