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Big Time Duos: Carlos/James

WARNING: SPOILERS

This is going to be long, for obvious reasons. But that's okay, because boy was it fun to analyze this iconic duo—or, as I like to call them, Chaos Squared.

"Big Time Party": We are off to a strong start. Who could forget the Hollywood Super Party Kings of Hollywood? Raise your hand if you'd attend one of their Social Gatherings. ✋

"Welcome Back Big Time": Matching outfits? Check. Matching "tough guy" acts? Check. Matching delusions? Double check.

"Big Time Pranks": They made sure that everyone else got pranked first, before trying to prank each other. Teamwork really does make the dream work.

"Big Time Reality": We learned that their favorite things to do together included playing video games while eating pie. I don't know about you, but this is my ideal friendship. Even when they were "fighting" in front of the camera crew, they never got too rough. But we all know that if one had been eliminated, the other one would've thrown hands with Snake Timmons.

"Green Time Rush": If someone asked me to sum up James and Carlos' relationship with one episode, this is what I would show them. This scene in particular was pure gold:

"Big Time Moms" (HONORABLE MENTION): As soon as it became vaguely possible that James might leave the band, Carlos had an absolute MELTDOWN. This wasn't a subplot, but still a hilariously wholesome moment.

"Big Time Rocker": Unlike Kendall and James, they didn't let their crushes on Lucy strain their bond. Instead of viewing it as a competition, they wished each other luck and fully agreed that it was up to her to decide. Seriously, we should all learn from them.

"Big Time Contest": With a sudden refusal to enable bad choices, Carlos kept having to put James (who took "Mr. Steal Yo Girl" way too far) in his place. Why was James such a buttmunch in this episode, anyway? And for that matter, why was Carlos the most levelheaded person in this episode? The world may never know.

"Big Time Secret": James really went the extra mile for his Best Bud. It almost (almost) made up for his previous buttmunchness. Once again, like true bros, he and Carlos would not let a girl come between them.

"Big Time Double Date": While his constant meddling in Carlos' love life was a bit much, you've gotta respect James' dedication to the wingman role. His "older brother" protectiveness never gets old.

"Big Time Decision": Of all the things I would've expected to cause tension, a bottle of weird green liquid was not on my list. But then I remembered the pair we're discussing, and it made a little more sense.

"Big Time Babysitting": They were forced to babysit Katie. Honestly, the jokes wrote themselves. It didn't make it any less amusing, of course. Two words: 🤜*KATIE CAGE!!*🤛

"Big Time Gold": The way they feed each other's lunacy just kills me, and this plot was a prime example. It's also clearly contagious, as it even rubbed off on Kelly and Gustavo.

"Big Time Camping" (HONORABLE MENTION): I loved their little action sequence in the Paramount—ahem, Colossal Studios lot. Watching them forage like chipmunks was pretty good, too.

"Big Time Lies": Say hello to the only Carlos/James storyline in season 4. The lunacy-feeding was still very much in full force, though. A simple game of soda bowling ended in a Cowboy Pirate being sent to jail. Also, I think that's a brand-new sentence.

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Summary: Their interactions over the course of the show basically went like this:

They started with one plotline, had a whole bunch of plotlines sandwiched in, and then ended with one plotline. Still, every single time they were together, it was peak comedy: Whenever it became obvious that they should've tapped the brake, they floored the accelerator. And that's what I love about them.

Favorite moment: Cow. That is all. Though, I definitely wouldn't pass up the Hollywood Super Party Kings of Hollywood, either.

What's your favorite Carlos/James moment?

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Or that Kendall can play guitar? And James can play piano? And Logan can beatbox??

Why was the fact that the boys can skateboard mentioned in one episode help ??

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Happy Father's Day!

To celebrate, here's a picture of all the Big Time Dads together—or, as I like to call it, "Big Time Rush in 30 Years":

From left to right: Jeffrey Henderson, Kent Schmidt, Carlos Pena Sr., and Mike Maslow.

Side note: This is Kendall's first Father's Day as a dad. ☺

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Big Time Rush's line distribution was so unbalanced during their Nick days. Either one member would dominate, or one member wouldn't get a single verse (or both). Fortunately, now that they've reunited as an independent band, it's much more equal.

And on that note: I'm excited to hear their latest song, "I Want You Here All the Time"! ☺ Kendall's comment gives me high hopes.

They did Carlos so dirty on the songs, he always got the leftover verses and he never really got much of a chance to shine. He didn't even have verses on some songs, like Oh Yeah (despite the fact that he came up with the chorus for it on the show), or the original Paralyzed.

#justiceforcarlos

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Big Time Duos: James/Logan

WARNING: SPOILERS

Here we have yet another Odd Couple. Surprisingly, they hung out nearly as much as James and Carlos, coming in second for Most Plotlines. The writers clearly knew that opposites dealing with each other is hilarious.

"Big Time Dance": During their first interaction, Logan enlisted James' help in courting Camille. I like how he knows James is a doofus, yet fully trusts him in the world of relationships. He relies on James for his street smarts; James relies on Logan for his book smarts. I guess this is why their friendship works.

"Big Time Girlfriends": Sadly, James betrayed Logan by—GASP!—kissing Camille. Which makes no sense, because James had explicitly stated that she wasn't his type, and they'd never shown any romantic tension ever. Also, there was way more focus on James/Logan, and not nearly enough on Logan/Camille. It honestly felt like James had cheated. Anyway, after making up, they suddenly started hanging out more.

"Big Time Sneakers": Pretty simple plot—they teamed up to buy shoes. Naturally, it grew more chaotic as it progressed, and somehow culminated in one of the show's biggest physical fights. Unlike their previous riff, we never saw it get resolved. But that's okay, because it was a stupid riff that they probably forgot about the next day. Side note: Why was Logan's Sneaker Strut better than James'? A bit of foreshadowing, perhaps...

"Big Time Guru": Logan finally exacted revenge on James by stealing his swagger (ok, "revenge" was never actually implied, but I like to think it was). This made for one of the funniest storylines. They both tried to adopt the other's persona, but ultimately decided to leave things as they were. Good choice.

"Big Time Songwriters": James and Logan paired off to craft the "Yeah" song, a defiant answer to Kendall and Carlos' "Oh" song. Once again, their areas of knowledge came through: James knows how to get in touch with listeners' emotions (i.e. how to charm girls), while Logan understands the technical side of songwriting (i.e. verse, connotation).

"Big Time Prom Kings": Many people remember the ending of this one. Based on the image I pulled from it, it's easy to see why. But everything prior to Prom King Logan and Prom Queen Jamie was just as notable: The two of them creating a blockade by dancing obnoxiously? Logan casually getting beaten to smithereens while James asked out Kristen Aubrey Stewart? Gold.

"Big Time Strike" (HONORABLE MENTION): At the request of @day-dreams22, I'm including their infamous sign scene. It's pretty quick, but just this exchange alone earns it a spot:

"Big Time Merchandise": This one was also short, but worth a mention. James once again embraced his "nerdy" side by helping Logan concoct a perfume. He royally screwed up, of course. Guess "Big Time Guru" didn't teach him as much as we'd thought.

"Big Time Rescue": They rushed to save a bunch of puppers from being put down. Instant 10/10.

"Big Time Invasion": Season 4 was just starting, but James and Logan had already duo'd up. Against Kendall and Carlos, too—anyone else getting déjà vu?

"Big Time Cameos": In this weird little subplot, they suffered repercussions at the hands of a most formidable enemy: Yo Gabba Gabba's Foofa, Brobee, and Plex (yes I had to look that up). Carlos was too busy chasing his fifth disposable love interest, so Logan had to fill in as James' foodie in crime.

"Big Time Tour Bus": After having their last fight of the series, James realized that Logan's not such a bad friend to have around. The end.

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Summary: They went from having very few interactions, to nearly having the most interactions in the show. Because Smart + Airhead = It Just Works. Also, if I had a nickel for every time they teamed up against Kendall and Carlos, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice, right?

Favorite Moment: Logan absorbing James' swagaliciousness, and James being ludicrously dramatic about it. A close second is when they were FREAKING OUT over trashed sneakers.

What's your favorite James/Logan moment?

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Big Time Duos: Carlos/Logan

In most of season 1, some of season 2, and all of Big Time Movie, these two butted heads. Uptight Nerd + Goofy Gremlin = Constant Bickering. Also known as the "Odd Couple" trope.

This makes them my favorite duo. Not only because their dynamic is funny, but because it evolved so much over time. They didn't just end up getting along—they almost became equals. And as the chart shows, their interactions were the most consistent.

Just look at how they slowly began to exist in chaotic harmony:

"Big Time Terror": We all remember this one. Carlos being determined to catch the ghost, and Logan mocking him relentlessly but still choosing to participate.

"Big Time Sparks": Towards the end of season 1, they suddenly morphed into one entity: the Good Luck Patrol. This was the first time we saw them interact without snarking at each other, and it's delightful. I love that Logan gave Carlos a hard time for chasing ghosts, yet was perfectly okay with this. At what point did they decide to form this little "agency", anyway? They'd obviously been doing it for a while.

"Big Time Beach Party": This time, they partnered up to search for treasure. Money often tears people apart; luckily, it did the opposite here.

"Big Time Break-Up": Technically, this wasn't a team-up; Logan was trying to steal Carlos' helmet. But it's still a legitimate storyline, so I had to include it. Obviously, the butting of heads wasn't resolved yet.

"Big Time Surprise": They only got one episode in Season 3, but it marked a shift in their relationship. From ridiculous ninja stunts, to "Solo Record Dance (in My Solo Record Pants)", to kidnapping Griffin in a freaking dumpster...this was one of the craziest, most random subplots in the show. It honestly felt more like a James/Carlos thing, but the fact that it was Logan/Carlos made it even better.

"Big Time Scandal": They were now trying to create good press for their band, and failing miserably. It was both endearing and painful to witness. Hilariously, Gustavo suffered more than anyone else.

"Big Time Tests": Logan finally admitted that Carlos was his "Good Luck Chum" (though, this was already established in "Big Time Sparks", but whatever). So, Carlos took one of the hardest tests in the world for him. If that's not a true friend, I don't know what is.

"Big Time Rides": They obsessed over their beloved childhood wagon, restored it, and took it out for a spin. Again, it felt like James had called in sick and gotten Logan to fill his place.

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Summary: Clearly, they'd decided that if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. They literally went from

to

They may not have had a ton of moments together. But when they did, it was pure insanity. A true testament to quality > quantity.

Favorite Moment: The entirety of "Big Time Surprise." Them sobbing over a water bottle, followed by more Solo Record Pants dancing, is just the cherry on top.

What's your favorite Carlos/Logan moment?

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@gotta-live-it-big-time's post inspired me to do this. Here is the site we used, by the way.

S - Can't imagine the show without them. Obviously not perfect, but who's perfect? Carlos. He's perfect.

A - Great character. The worst part is their lack of screentime/development.

B - Bland and/or annoying at times. Still good.

C - Tolerable. But when they do something crappy, it's pretty crappy. Their only redeeming quality is the ability to make me laugh.

D - What are you doing here. Get out. (Had to add extra characters because I hate them so much)

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I'm rewatching "Big Time Dance", and now I'm wondering how many of these Future Logan is forced asked to attend.

What if this is how the movie introduces him?

Kendall (with the rest of the gang): Hi, we're here to see Logan.

Hospital Receptionist: Oh, you mean Dr. Mitchell? I'm sorry, he's at a Handsome Doctors Convention. May I take a message?

James: What?! Why wasn't I invited???

Kendall: ...James, you're not a doctor.

James: Um, I am a certified love doctor...of love. *cue sexy guitar riff*

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Big Time Duos: Kendall/James

Whenever the show made two of the guys join forces, it was hilarious. So, I'm dedicating a whole series to it. Every Friday, I will make a post analyzing each friendship and its evolution (or lack thereof, lol).

And because I'm bored, I made this guide to show how many plotlines each duo got:

This does not include every single interaction; just the storylines that focused on them.

First up: Kendall and James! (WARNING: SPOLIERS)

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As we can see, these two got the least amount of plots—they didn't interact much at all in season 2. This honestly surprises me a little. When you think about it, their friendship basically led to the founding of Big Time Rush:

In the pilot, it was Kendall who convinced James to pursue his dream.

Gustavo chose Kendall after he went on a James-defending rampage.

Kendall decided to call Gustavo back, but only after James had said his piece.

But I digress; it didn't make them any less entertaining to watch. Let's break it down:

"Big Time Terror": Their efforts to force out Gustavo were hysterical. It makes sense that they would be the ones to do it, since they were the first to clash with him. I wish they'd teamed up against him more often.

"Backstage Rush": It was fun to watch them try to beat *NSYNC's record (side note: It also made me happy as an *NSYNC fan).

"Big Time Returns": They suddenly started interacting (and fighting) more once a girl came into the picture. Figures.

"Big Time Surprise": But at least they were able to put those tensions aside to defeat Beau. Bonus points for Jett being involved.

"Big Time Tests": They fought once again...all because James was sad and whiny about Lucy leaving. It was still pretty funny to watch them "break up", though. Also, the pep talk Kendall gave James was rather reminiscent of the pilot.

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Summary: Their dynamic started off strong, suddenly went flat, suddenly got tense, and was somewhat revived in the last season.

Favorite Moment: Kendall defending James in the pilot. Though, I love "Big Time Tests" (especially the part where James gives Kendall his stuff back 😆).

What's your favorite Kendall/James moment?

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They can get...interesting.

Some of my favorite comments from big time rush lyric videos

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📺 You think you've seen the whole show, but this is just the intro... 📺

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Actually, no, because the characters were originally supposed to have different names:

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I just thought a bout this and I need to share. We know Logan and James were the first two casted for the show/band, and as I understand it, Nickelodeon wanted the names of the main 4 to be the same name of the actor that played each of them. So with that in mind, do you think every other actor named James or Logan that wanted to audition just got told no immediately because they already had people with those names and the couldn't have repeats??? I would feel so bad for those young actors if it was something that actually happenned

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"Name a remix that changed your life."

Me:

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And then, in season 2, he spent an entire episode trying to prove that BTR rocks. If that's not character development, I don't know what is.

that btr episode where gustavo was like “this doesn’t rock! GREEN DAY rocks!” was so funny like. 1) you wrote the damn song man. idk what to tell you and 2) green day is an entirely different genre of musicccc bro i can’t….

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Looking at buff shirtless stubbly vacationing bandana Logan selfies.

my favorite pastime is looking at 2014-2017 era kendall schmidt beard selfies on pinterest with god awful lighting and either too much light exposure in the room or too much contrast on his face

what's yours

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I did a deep dive of the old BTR Tumblr...and you know what? These posts still apply today.

(Pictures belong to their respective owners)

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You know what I love about YouTube's auto-generated captions?

Even they get distracted by Logan's accent.