The Snake is a fascinating part of the Chinese zodiac. While some of their traits make them appealing, particularly their curiosity and their graceful, sympathetic nature, there are some dark sides to them that can make them a bit difficult. In particular, they can sometimes be a bit jealous and suspicious, and they do have an unfortunate tendency to be materialistic.
As this description makes clear, these dualities make them a perfect sign to enjoy the genre of the romantic comedy, which so often brings together love and humor (often with just a dash of conflict). Obviously, not all romantic comedies are made alike, and some will appeal to the snake while others are best avoided.
Love: Pretty Woman (1990)
Snakes will enjoy this film for many reasons, not the least of which is their tendency towards the material things in life. If there’s something a Snake would love more than Edward’s money, it would be his freeness in spending it on Vivian. The movie also brings out the Snake’s tendency toward both passion and jealousy- playing on both their positive and negative traits and balancing the movie for them.
Hate: Notting Hill (1999)
There’s not a lot going on in this movie that will appeal to the Snake. They enjoy someone with determination, and William and Anna lack it almost entirely- flipping back and forth with what they want the entire movie. The entire film only plays to a Snake’s negative traits, and what a Snake wants in a romantic comedy meant to make them feel good definitely isn’t something that only appeals to the worst in them.
Love: Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
Leaning a little more towards the comedic side for the genre, it will definitely engage the Snake’s tendency for humor. Since most of the movie follows Peter and his determination to do what the title says should also appeal more than a little to a Snake’s resolve.
For their darker needs, there’s plenty of jealously featured in the movie to keep it from being too sickly sweet for the Snake to enjoy.
Hate: You’ve Got Mail (1998)
This film is a fairly straightforward romantic comedy that should appeal to most people, but the Snake may find it lacking. There isn’t much straight humor in it to appeal to them, and the rancor between Joe and Kathleen for much of the film will clash with their softer tendencies. The greediness of the Fox bookstore chain will only make the Snake see the darker parts of themselves.
Love: The F Word (2013)
The F Word actually ticks a lot of boxes for the Snake- it’s a very soft sort of film that practically oozes the charm and grace that are some of the Snake’s most defining features. Nothing is too overblown, giving the entire movie a gentle humor. Played by Daniel Radcliffe, Wallace’s dedication to pursuing Chantry will definitely click for the Snake. To keep it from being too saccharine, there’s just enough jealousy sprinkled in.
Hate: Groundhog Day (1993)
The only thing a Snake would find appealing in this movie is Phil’s determination to woo Rita- after he stops trying to manipulate her and genuinely falls in love with her, at least. The rest of the movie is filled with all of a Snake’s negative qualities like a tendency to greediness and materialism. If the movie had just a little more positive for the Snake in it, it would be a hit, but as it is it will fall flat.
Love: Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001)
Snakes will love Bridget Jones herself and pretty much everything about this film. No matter when she was born, Bridget is the personification of the Snake- she’s humorous, witty, determined, and passionate.
She’s also materialistic, jealous, and more than a little suspicious. If she lacks one thing a Snake would want, it’s making a choice between Daniel Cleaver and Mark Darcy, but as Bridget could tell them- not everything can be perfect.
Hate: While You Were Sleeping (1995)
Sandra Bullock brings the charm and humor to the movie for the Snake to enjoy, but that’s just about where the list of likes end. The entire premise of the film is based on Lucy’s deceit of the Callaghan family, even if it was for good reasons- at least in some ways. With the entire focus being on Lucy keeping up the charade while falling in love with someone else, it’s a turn off for a Snake.
Love: The Philadelphia Story (1940)
The Snake will be drawn in by the charm and grace on display in this classic rom-com- something inevitable with three of the greats of the Golden Age of Hollywood in the cast. Hepburn brings her usual passion to the role, another sure draw for the Snake. If there’s one turn off, it’s the materialism of Tracy’s family- the Snake won’t like the reflection of themselves.
Hate: 10 Things I Hate About You
This movie is way out of line for a Snake to enjoy. It brings some humor to the table along with its genre, but even that is the sort that the Snake won’t enjoy in a vacuum that lacks other positive things. Even Heath Ledger won't save it- the entire movie is built on negatives the Snake will see themselves in- jealousy, suspicion, deceit, and materialism- and they won’t like it one bit.