Those of you who know me know I love stories about friendship. My favorite movie of all time is Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid, not just because it has the best dialogue in the history of film outside the Coen Brothers, but because the whole focus of the movie is on the relationship between these two guys who love each other, hate each other, and ultimately would die for each other.

“Die for each other?” “You first.”

There’s another story going on right now about two guys whose friendship is funny and awesome and touching, and no doubt you’ve seen the pictures online. I’m talking about the most unlikely of friends: Professor X & Magneto.

Seen here with New Mutant Elmo.

These two brilliant idiots (who have a combined age of nearly 150) have been running around all over New York acting like teenagers and pulling faces for the camera in the oddest of spots since 2013. And keep in mind, these guys are knights. Actual knights.

I mean, seriously, look at SirPatStew’s face. He’s hysterical.

It all started with their show on Broadway, Waiting for Godot, and some could argue, as a publicity stunt for the play.

This corn dog is all the profit we made the first week.

But recently they’ve started appearing without their signature bowler hats and doofing around while taking a poke at American football during the Super Bowl.

La SúperBowl de Fútbol! Viva los Broncos!

Their relationship has grown so close that Sir Ian McKellen was even the officiant at Sir Patrick Stewart’s wedding to his human embodiment of Viagra, Sunny Ozell, in September.

Credit: Jon Von Pamer

There’s nothing quite like having a best friend. Doing stupid stuff, pulling pranks, getting in trouble, running from the cops, fighting Peter Dinklage…these are the moments that make real friendships priceless.

I’ll get you next time, Gandalf and Jean-Luc!

Outside of spouses & children, the deepest relationships we will ever have is with our besties. We’re more fun, more energetic, and more…well, more ourselves when we’re going an an adventure with the guy or gal we love best. So give your best buddy a call today…and go do something stupid together.

And grab some matching hats so everyone knows you’re a couple.

~A.R. Witham

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