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does anybody even gaf abt bitsmp anymore💔 cus i miss it soososos bad tbh

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JJ and Pope = Luffy and Usopp

Outerbanks and One Piece

I wish I could sit down and explain why their relationships mirror each other — Usopp and Luffy, JJ and Pope. However, I’ll just leave this thought here: a person on YouTube pointed out that JJ and Pope perfectly embody the phrase "Birds of a Feather," as they share many similarities in their characteristics. They deeply care for one another, recognizing each other's flaws and supporting and loving each other despite their imperfections.

If you're an Outer Banks fan, you know what I mean. Both pairs of friends clearly share one brain cell, are the very best of friends, and hang out beyond the "main plotline" — their bond exists even when the story isn’t focused on them. At one point, both friendships hit a breaking point that was obvious to the audience. There was a major dispute, but they managed to get past it without making a huge show of reconciliation — not in the "we need to sit down and unpack all this emotional baggage because I don’t trust you anymore" kind of way. It’s more like they argue, they’re pissed, but then they’re good again because the friendship runs deeper than the fight. It’s clear they’d still do anything for each other.

Here’s a minor Outer Banks spoiler: if Usopp were about to get arrested and he had a college scholarship on the line, Luffy would absolutely go to jail in his place. I could share more spoilers, but I won’t.

What I find interesting is how people view these friendships. For some fans, it’s obvious Luffy and Usopp — or JJ and Pope — are best friends. For others, it’s a debate, like people think a character can only have one best friend. And then there's the ridiculous take that if friends fight once, they’re no longer best friends. So stupid.

One thing that really stood out to me was a comment I saw on Reddit: JJ is John B’s best friend, but Pope is JJ’s best friend. That dynamic is super interesting because it highlights how “best friend” doesn’t always work both ways — someone’s go-to person might not see them the same way, but that doesn’t make the bond any less important. I think this mirrors One Piece perfectly — Luffy is Zoro’s best friend, but Usopp is Luffy’s best friend.

Luffy and Zoro’s bond is built on deep respect and trust — they’re unwavering partners in battle. But Usopp is the one who connects with Luffy’s heart in a more personal, emotional way. He’s the friend who brings out Luffy’s sillier, more vulnerable sides — the one who reminds him he’s still just a guy, not only a captain.

Also, Usopp and Luffy’s big tempers remind me of how Pope (when pushed hard enough) can match JJ’s chaotic, explosive anger. There are so many parallels, and I keep finding more.