#1485: Friendship explain

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A Friendship is a close non-romantic relationship between two (or more) men, a form of affectional or homosocial intimacy.[1]

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1 Etymology

2 Characteristics

3 Portrayal of friendship

3.1 Celebrity and fictional friendships

3.2 Historical and political friendships

3.3 Gay-straight friendships

4 See also

5 References

Friendship is a portmanteau of the words friend and ship. Editor Dave Carnie coined the term in the skateboard magazine Big Brother in the 1990s to refer to the sort of relationships that develop between skaters who spend

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Celebrity and Fictional Friendships

A number of celebrities have engaged in friendships with fellow celebrities. Examples include Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, described as “perhaps the pioneering friendship in showbiz history”[9] which led to a hit off-broadway play

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Friendship on television has also become more commonplace, with some critics tracing its origins back to shows such as The Odd Couple.[14] In October 2008, TV Guide placed Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) and James

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The Japanese and Korean music industry actively encourages friendship among male celebrities (particularly members of boy bands) as part of the fan service to please the audience.[19][20]

In fiction, what had once been called buddy films have to a degree been rebranded as friendship films, although

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Politically, the relationship between Bill Clinton and Al Gore has been called a precursor to the friendship.[6] The relationship between George W. Bush and former press

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