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Who do you think Archie should tie the knot with?

Archie Comics has announced that in an upcoming issue, Archie will break up a 65-year-old romantic triangle by proposing to either Betty or Veronica – but the publisher won’t say which one Archie will choose. Who do you think Archie should tie the knot with: wealthy brunette Veronica, or blonde girl-next-door Betty?

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Veronica
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Veronica

Actually, in the final episode, Archie has become a Mormon and marries both of them.

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     - 10:06 am EDT on Thu May 21, 2009
    Veronica

    She has always been his life-long love....

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       - 10:22 am EDT on Thu May 21, 2009
      Betty

      Grew up on late 70s early 80s Archie. That time had a mean V and a sweet-strong B. My hope is that he chooses the B of my memories.

      {"commentId":7206432,"threadId":"583345","contentId":"2841932","authorDomain":"puffkinlove"}
         - 10:44 am EDT on Thu May 21, 2009
        Betty

        Betty is a more practical and down to earth girl. These are chacteristics your spouse needs if a marriage is to prosper and survive.

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           - 2:11 pm EDT on Thu May 21, 2009
          Veronica

          veronica was always a better lady around Archie, Betty was always a pushover. The choice is clear + V is so much better looking its crazy

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             - 3:47 pm EDT on Thu May 21, 2009
            Betty

            betty genuinely appreciates archie! veronica just wants him as a prize.

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               - 6:41 pm EDT on Thu May 21, 2009
              Betty

              Betty, plain and simple... they're both blonde... wahahaha... Betty's really nice... Veronica is such a brat...

              {"commentId":7221800,"threadId":"583345","contentId":"2841932","authorDomain":"djohnnix"}
                 - 8:19 pm EDT on Thu May 21, 2009
                Veronica

                Archie should marry Jughead! He's the one who loves Archie like he should be loved!

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                   - 1:23 pm EDT on Fri May 22, 2009
                  Betty

                  They are both great girls but Betty has that honest sweetness. I picked her for him about 38 years ago and she's still the one.

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                     - 8:20 pm EDT on Sat May 23, 2009
                    Veronica

                    Archie has always taken advantage of Betty, She deserves better.

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                       - 5:22 pm EDT on Mon May 25, 2009
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                      {"commentId":7187653,"authorDomain":"kmkennedy10"}

                      Just like Ken and Barbie...the men only want the superficial person...they don't want intelligent women...

                      they want to be needed and depended upon...

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                        Reply#1 - Wed May 20, 2009 1:59 PM EDT
                        {"commentId":7204178,"authorDomain":"yargy-yarg"}

                        No way. That percentage of guys who prefer the dipsy girls is actually really low. Most of us guys prefer girls who have are pretty, have a brain, are nice, and overall a great person to be with.

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                          #1.1 - Thu May 21, 2009 8:33 AM EDT
                          {"commentId":7287875,"authorDomain":"tyler"}

                          In these trying economic times...Veronica, right?

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                          #1.2 - Tue May 26, 2009 3:12 PM EDT
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                          {"commentId":7192246,"authorDomain":"jjohnston"}

                          Neither. I predict that Moose will announce he has AIDS, and die shortly thereafter. Archie will then marry Midge.

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                          Reply#2 - Wed May 20, 2009 4:57 PM EDT
                          {"commentId":7199551,"authorDomain":"ridgegirl-2000"}

                          LOL! Epic. Now here's someone whose really thought this through, Bravo.

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                            #2.1 - Wed May 20, 2009 10:13 PM EDT
                            {"commentId":7200980,"authorDomain":"owldance"}

                            oh that was rich, thanks for that! LOL!

                            {"commentId":7200980,"threadId":"583260","contentId":"2841932","authorDomain":"owldance"}
                              #2.2 - Wed May 20, 2009 11:34 PM EDT
                              {"commentId":7202553,"authorDomain":"princessklasik"}

                              Haha. Nice one. Never thought of that!

                              {"commentId":7202553,"threadId":"583260","contentId":"2841932","authorDomain":"princessklasik"}
                                #2.3 - Thu May 21, 2009 2:33 AM EDT
                                {"commentId":7203088,"authorDomain":"juneffer"}

                                Shouldn't it be Midge with the AIDS? She totally disregards Moose and goes out with everyone.

                                {"commentId":7203088,"threadId":"583260","contentId":"2841932","authorDomain":"juneffer"}
                                  #2.4 - Thu May 21, 2009 5:31 AM EDT
                                  {"commentId":7204833,"authorDomain":"lilchica240"}

                                  lmao ... that was fantastic!

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                                    #2.5 - Thu May 21, 2009 9:18 AM EDT
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                                    {"commentId":7192634,"authorDomain":"bobbi-ester"}

                                    I have the pleasure of knowing the original "Betty"...the dream girl next door who was the inspiration for the character. If Archie (or Arch) doesn't pick Betty, well, he just does't deserve her. I think Daddy Lodge should send his girl to Wall Street..

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                                      Reply#3 - Wed May 20, 2009 5:07 PM EDT
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                                      {"commentId":7196331,"authorDomain":"nyn8tv"}

                                      Betty has always been down-to-earth and true. No superficial airs about her.  I have always favoured Betty over Veronica and hope Archie chooses her.  Wow, this has been a long time coming.  I'm 53...get on with it, already!

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                                      Reply#4 - Wed May 20, 2009 7:22 PM EDT
                                      {"commentId":7196450,"authorDomain":"jcarolan"}

                                      Betty deserves better than Archie. Let Veronica have him and introduce Betty to someone who really deserves her. Some one with Veronica's money, Dilton's intellegence, and Jug's heart.

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                                        Reply#5 - Wed May 20, 2009 7:26 PM EDT
                                        {"commentId":7203032,"authorDomain":"fixated2"}

                                        Hell We All Need A Man Like That!!!!!

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                                          #5.1 - Thu May 21, 2009 5:11 AM EDT
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                                          {"commentId":7196897,"authorDomain":"juno-1"}

                                          Been a huge Archie comic fan for 45 years now. Love the comic, was always the best gift in my christmas sock when I was a little girl. Hope Archie marries Betty, she's the best for him.

                                          Good Luck Archie

                                          {"commentId":7196897,"threadId":"583260","contentId":"2841932","authorDomain":"juno-1"}
                                            Reply#6 - Wed May 20, 2009 7:47 PM EDT
                                            {"commentId":7196951,"authorDomain":"datrealtalk"}

                                            Veronica hands down. Shouldn't have to be asked or this voting shouldn't even exist. If you've read the comics and compare both, you will see Veronica outweighs Betty in every category. Read up on it.

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                                              Reply#7 - Wed May 20, 2009 7:48 PM EDT
                                              {"commentId":7200457,"authorDomain":"ldsundin"}

                                              I absolutely disagree. I'm 53 years old, and I say "It's Betty all the way!" First of all, Veronica's only reason for having Archie all these years and going after him in the first place, is so Betty can't have him. (Ever know a woman who doesn't want the man she's with, but at the same time "I don't want you to have him either!?"

                                              Betty on the other hand, wouldn't do that type of thing. She is the "typical girl next door" and I believe that a boy like Archie and she actually are more fitting for each other.

                                              Three Cheers For Betty!!!

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                                                #7.1 - Wed May 20, 2009 11:05 PM EDT
                                                {"commentId":7202081,"authorDomain":"ldlracing"}

                                                You are right blonds may have more fun but think of more fun you can have with money,I think Archie would be a Jughead to pick Betty.So Archie should pick Veronica.

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                                                  #7.2 - Thu May 21, 2009 1:18 AM EDT
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                                                  {"commentId":7196961,"authorDomain":"realtylaw"}

                                                  I've had bad luck with the girl next door type. Next time, I'm going for someone like Veronica. Archie, wise up!

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                                                    Reply#8 - Wed May 20, 2009 7:49 PM EDT
                                                    {"commentId":7196983,"authorDomain":"Writeway"}

                                                    I have been reading archie comics ever since I can remember and Betty has always held a special place in my heart. She is everything in a woman that any man could ever wish for, definitely wife material. She has brains,looks,kindness,endurance (she never gave up on archie) and an extreme love that could stand the test of time for archie. She would also make the perfect mother. When it all comes down to it money and looks dont last but brains and love does. If archie picks Veronica everybody will be extremely disappointed with Michael Uslan . Also Jughead should be best Man. The only way I can see them coming to a final decision though unfortunately is if Betty or Veronica dies that way its offical and no turning backs or what ifs.

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                                                      Reply#9 - Wed May 20, 2009 7:50 PM EDT
                                                      {"commentId":7196999,"authorDomain":"ceb1294"}

                                                      Hopefully, it will just be a dream. I want the The Archies to keep going. I have been reading these comics since I was a kid 30 Years). My husband thinks I'm crazy for still reading them.

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                                                        Reply#10 - Wed May 20, 2009 7:50 PM EDT
                                                        {"commentId":7200350,"authorDomain":"lt-generalhall"}

                                                        Right on...I agree..no marriage...let them stay highschoolers forever...What? You want to see Dennis the Meance grow up too?

                                                        {"commentId":7200350,"threadId":"583260","contentId":"2841932","authorDomain":"lt-generalhall"}
                                                          #10.1 - Wed May 20, 2009 10:58 PM EDT
                                                          {"commentId":7202727,"authorDomain":"jovigirl"}

                                                          I find it disheartning to hear they are changing things so drastically. Its always been a love triangle and if they take that away (along with the high school setting).....it won't be the Archie comics I have always known. (since the mid 70s) IMO, I think they should keep things the way they are. Don't make this Archie on Melrose Place (with him being grown up now)

                                                          Remember when they wanted to change the look of Bugs Bunny? The backlash was major on that and they didn't go with the "modern" look after all. I hope whoever made the decisions to change the Archie/Betty/Veronica storyline realizes its not such a great idea!

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                                                            #10.2 - Thu May 21, 2009 3:21 AM EDT
                                                            {"commentId":7205561,"authorDomain":"ann-mawhinney"}

                                                            If Archie and the gang grow up then I have to too! Let's keep them in high school! But if Archie has to get engaged AND married, then let it be Betty. Veronica is just too ... too!

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                                                              #10.3 - Thu May 21, 2009 10:02 AM EDT
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                                                              {"commentId":7197037,"authorDomain":"KellyLeighCrutcher"}

                                                              I've always liked both Betty and Veronica, but in a choice between compassion and money, I'd choose compassion. Betty's been "true and down to earth," as Viva-412118 said. Let Archie and Betty find happiness together.

                                                              Veronia shouldn't just get dumped though; she should get married to someone who likes her and who she likes in the same issue.

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                                                              Reply#11 - Wed May 20, 2009 7:52 PM EDT
                                                              {"commentId":7197043,"authorDomain":"juno-1"}

                                                              Been a huge Archie comic fan for 45 years now. Love the comic, was always the best gift in my Christmas sock when I was a little girl. Hope Archie marries Betty, she's the best for him.

                                                              Wedding Bells will chime for Archie and Betty........I hope

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                                                                Reply#12 - Wed May 20, 2009 7:52 PM EDT
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                                                                {"commentId":7197048,"authorDomain":"heather-angel92"}

                                                                betty is awesome, veronica is a snobby,coniving @!$%#!! enough said?! besides, veronica needs to learn she can't have everything she wants just b/c of her social standing.

                                                                {"commentId":7197048,"threadId":"583260","contentId":"2841932","authorDomain":"heather-angel92"}
                                                                  Reply#13 - Wed May 20, 2009 7:52 PM EDT
                                                                  {"commentId":7197058,"authorDomain":"drug-free420"}

                                                                  wait so after whoever he picks... are they gonna stop publishing the comics?

                                                                  {"commentId":7197058,"threadId":"583260","contentId":"2841932","authorDomain":"drug-free420"}
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                                                                  Reply#14 - Wed May 20, 2009 7:53 PM EDT
                                                                  {"commentId":7197167,"authorDomain":"masonmop"}

                                                                  Archie and Jughead need to fess up, go to Iowa and finally tie the knot! Heh! ;)

                                                                  {"commentId":7197167,"threadId":"583260","contentId":"2841932","authorDomain":"masonmop"}
                                                                    Reply#15 - Wed May 20, 2009 7:58 PM EDT
                                                                    {"commentId":7200147,"authorDomain":"chatabox"}

                                                                    that would be a hilarious ending!!!

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                                                                      #15.1 - Wed May 20, 2009 10:47 PM EDT
                                                                      {"commentId":7201034,"authorDomain":"owldance"}

                                                                      Oh that is priceless too...I think they should see what's being suggested here before committing to their own plans. I like the Archie/Jughead/Iowa thing too!

                                                                      {"commentId":7201034,"threadId":"583260","contentId":"2841932","authorDomain":"owldance"}
                                                                        #15.2 - Wed May 20, 2009 11:37 PM EDT
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                                                                        {"commentId":7197237,"authorDomain":"heather-angel92"}

                                                                        to resolve the whole best man thing... let himand betty just get married by th justice of the peace?? simple easy solution

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                                                                          Reply#16 - Wed May 20, 2009 8:01 PM EDT
                                                                          {"commentId":7197357,"authorDomain":null}

                                                                          Lets be real....Veronica in a leather corset and heels.....no contest.

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                                                                            Reply#17 - Wed May 20, 2009 8:07 PM EDT
                                                                            {"commentId":7197384,"authorDomain":"jackierose1184"}

                                                                            Archie is not the all-American boy, he's The Great Gatsby, fatally attracted to The Rich Girl. If he chooses Betty, it will be the most unbelievable grand finale since Dallas.

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                                                                              Reply#18 - Wed May 20, 2009 8:08 PM EDT
                                                                              {"commentId":7197452,"authorDomain":"ignatz-horowitz"}

                                                                              Neither. It'll be Jughead.

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                                                                                Reply#19 - Wed May 20, 2009 8:12 PM EDT
                                                                                {"commentId":7197559,"authorDomain":"bravestar1989"}

                                                                                he should pick Veronica. Betty should end up with Jughead. She's the only girl he can really be around comfortably. Veronica can be a bit of a brat but she's fun.

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                                                                                  Reply#20 - Wed May 20, 2009 8:18 PM EDT
                                                                                  {"commentId":7201875,"authorDomain":"CptnA"}

                                                                                  I agree with that:) archie is always broke which is perfect for veronica.. and betty is a great cook which is perfect for juggie.. also both juggie and betty are nice and even if juggie eats alot and isnt really interested in girls he could grow attached to betty because she is understanding and doesnt jusge jughead that he eats alot, and she is nice so she doesn require to be pampered alot like V and jughead doesnt really pamper so its perfect..

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                                                                                    #20.1 - Thu May 21, 2009 12:51 AM EDT
                                                                                    {"commentId":7203856,"authorDomain":"freakofavampire"}

                                                                                    I love Betty but I hate how all of these years Archie strung Betty along and hurt her to go out with V. I think that he should be stuck with V and Betty should move on to the person that has always stood by her. JUGHEAD x3

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                                                                                      #20.2 - Thu May 21, 2009 8:04 AM EDT
                                                                                      {"commentId":7204259,"authorDomain":"carolanne1210"}

                                                                                      Want a real surprise...how 'bout this...VERONICA marries Juggie and Daddy has a coronary and disowns her!

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                                                                                        #20.3 - Thu May 21, 2009 8:39 AM EDT
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