Flow of Madness

1. He never changes for anyone unless he realizes he needs to change because it is what’s best for him.

2. His wit and snark never fails to make me laugh and make me smile.

3. He is a dependable and reliable friend.

4.  He is willing to dance to shitty music in order to save his Girlfriend from a zombie attack or his best mate from getting his heartbroken.

5. He was the only one not to treat Nick like he was crazy when he said he wanted to help Matty.

6. He is intelligent and quick minded.

7. He is well versed in music, movies, history, and politics.

8. He is passionate about everything he loves and everything he hates. One of the most dedicated Skins characters.

9. I love the way he throws his phone and throws tantrums when he is upset it is actually quite adorable.

10. I love that he plays the bass it fits him and being a bassist is important.
 11. I love his twitter and facebook statuses they are filled with wit and social commentary that makes me happy.

12.  I love that he loves biscuits.

13. I love that he thinks that biscuits are the cure all of all emotional issues.

14. I love the way he loves Grace so completely.

15. He is a character with a great sense of self.

16. Underneath that sarcastic exterior lies a sensitive and kind person.

17.  That even though he may hate things he still goes along with it to make Grace and Alo happy….even when he is bitching about things.

18.  He is a problem solver and he always tries to figure out a way to solve an issue.

19.  He is one of the most genuine and honest Skins characters.

20. I love that he calls his parents by their first names.

21. The way he moisturizes daily.

22. He is an old soul and I love it.

23. Alex Arnold who plays Rich beautifully and it is another reason to love Rich. Alex portrays Rich with such truth and Alex is unbelievably sexy.

24. I love Rich’s deep sarcastic drawl.

25. His one liners are hilarious and unforgettable.

26. He was never afraid of Blood and stood up to him.

27.  His tattoo is sexy and has amazing meaning.

28.  The fact that his assault of choice is a head butt.

29.  That everyone is afraid to tell Mini to do anything and Rich never backs down with Mini.

30.  That he tried to give Grace a fairytale happy ending.

31.  I love his fashion for both Series 5 and Series 6. The jean jacket, the leather jacket, the band shirts, the metal bowtie, it is all fantastic.

32. I love that he likes to role play by dressing up as medieval characters and zombies.

33.  That he is emotionally honest and is not afraid to tear up.

34.  That he was awkwardly shy and charming at the beginning of the series.

35.  That he is the friendliest and funniest drunk ever who sings Top 40 songs.

36.  That he is not skirt chasing guy and hates when things don’t mean anything. He hates bullshit.

37.  That he speaks his mind.

38.  That he would rather wear a pink tank top with a heart on it then buy clothes he won’t even wear again, because beach wear is not really the metal scene.

39.  That the only thing he ever asked of Grace is to be who she is and be honest with who she is.

40.  He uttered the line “Ah-ha you’re gay for your parents.”

41. He is willing to pedal his little heart out on a small ass bike to stop Grace from leaving.

42. That he takes everything Grace says repeats it and then makes it more Rich. Like “I have butterflies in my stomach” to “I have moths.”

43.  That he is a character that has obviously grown and matured yet he is still consistently Rich.

44.  That he promised Grace he would never change.

45.  He has the best facial reactions in the world that make me laugh whether they are happy, sad, sarcastic, exasperated, amused, etc. They are all fantastic.

46.  That he said to Grace that she was the most beautiful woman he has ever seen and he meant it.

47.  That he doesn’t say things unless he means it. He is not a premature “I love you” guy and he is not melodramatic about his feelings. That way when Rich does say things that are sweet you know he means it.

48.  That he believes in the empowerment of music.

49.  He is a soldier. A soldier of love, of friendship, of competence, and of being an individual.

50.  That he does what is right even when it’s hard. Going to talk to Blood when he realizes Grace is being moved to concede to keep Grace. Comforting Blood. Keeping Mini/Alo’s secret despite getting in fights with both of them.

51.  He is a snarky, intelligent, decent, beautiful, and passionate individual.