Be the Beck to my Jade?

By Isabel Teitelbaum

In the midst of early 2000’s fashion and musical talent, Jade and Beck are the main attraction on “Victorious.” Between the two of them, they have the best hair on the show. They’re like an offbeat, frisky cop duo that roams the halls of Hollywood Arts High School. Beck’s the good cop to Jade’s bad cop.

Finally, an edgy couple that takes teen shows into PG-13 ratings. While there isn’t PDA in every episode, there’s plenty of hot and heavy scenes where Jade and Beck’s make-out sessions go beyond the normal awkward teen pecks. We’re talking hands in hair, on hips, roaming around each other.

Beck has an effortless Candian charm and personable demeanor, so when he says, “okay, talk to Daddy,” obviously my only thought is “yes, sir.” Paired with Jade’s sassy and tough exterior, this makes for a passionate relationship full of witty back and forth. He’s a heartthrob and she’s a rebel—although Beck does resemble a certain dreamy bad boy in the Breakfast Club episode when he rolls in wearing a trench coat and fingerless gloves. 

It’s easy to relate to Jade’s blunt attitude; every girl can recall being mean or “flirting” with a crush. She’s one of the only main characters on Nickelodeon without some serious pep. It’s not that she doesn’t care, she just doesn’t appreciate Tori’s overly cheery attitude.

After their big break up, Beck realizes he needs her stubbornness and wild streak.  While he could get any number of girls, he prefers one who pushes back and challenges him rather than fawning over him.  Every girl needs a boy she can be sassy towards and who appreciates her attitude. Their time together was a message to girls that it’s okay to have a big personality. Clearly, these two are relationship goals.