Dear reader,
This article is about Winston. I know I'm a history major, but I'm not talking about Winston Churchill. I'm talking about a much more important Winston. Winston from New Girl. No, not Winston Schmidt. Winston Bishop, the often forgotten, but my favorite character on New Girl.
I am so sorry for your classic Winston prank, but there is nothing wrong with the character Winston Bishop or the actor that plays him.
Not only does Winston deserve his own show for the amount of pure life he brings that show, but he along the way also teaches us how to be a friend. Here's how:
1. He is a pure child
One of the best things about Winston is that he is always willing to be a kid. When it comes to pranks or any other way to get involved, Winston is there to make you remember not to take life too seriously. Now does he go above and beyond expectations to the point of endangerment and ruining a certain wedding? Yes. But he never puts his ego first and is always ready for a game, puzzle, and new life adventure.
2. He doesn't care what others think
Winston is the kind of friend you can be yourself and party with.
3. He is compassionate
I think we all can learn a thing or to for Winston's pure love for the true queen of the show, Ferguson, Winston's cat.
4. He shows up
We all should be a friend who is willing to show up and go the extra mile for his friends.
5. He keeps his friends accountable
Winston is always there to tell the truth about any crap that's happening in their friend group.
6. He is willing to be the minor character
What really stands out about Winston is his ability to care for others.
We live in a world of performance, and to do this we assume that we all singularly are the center of own universes. But Winston is different. He listens to others, helps them out before he asks for anything in return, and constantly forgives his friends when they leave him somewhere in their "more important" romantic moments. He helps others achieves their goals, supports them on their journeys, and is there for any pranks along the way.