Betty or Veronica???

Due to the lack of interesting things going on in my life, I've decided to dedicate this entry to one of the long time loves of my life: Archie comics. Honestly, I haven't sat down and read one cover to cover since I was about twelve, but those cheesy little comic strips pose some very intersting questions about life.
For instance, what type of girl to guys prefer...Betty or Veronica? On one hand, there's Veronica, the saucy, sexy, drop-dead gorgeous vixen and daughter of a rich millionaire who tends to sometimes be a b****. On the other hand, there's Betty, you're typical cute, blonde, All-American girl. I'd say that picking Betty is a no-brainer, but Archie is in a constant struggle, continuosly being pulled from one girl to the other. He keeps going back to Veronica despite the fact that her father despises him, and she basically treats him like crap. She has him wrapped around her finger and he's basically a triained dog around her, always catering to her every whim. She takes him for granted and doesn't appreciate his good-humoredness about her wearing the pants in the relationship. However, Betty worships the ground he walks, enjoys playing sports, and is not afraid to get her hands dirty...basically a very low maintenance girl...aka a good girlfriend. I guess Archie keeps going back to Veronica because like any guy, he sees her as an obstacle he has to overcome, a battle he has to win. Getting Betty is just too easy, it makes too much sense and presents no challenge. Oh, when will the boys ever learn?
Analyzing this brings up a few more pertinent questions. Like why does Betty keep forgiving Archie for blowing her off so he can see Veronica? Or why do Betty and Veronica even like Archie? He's a nerd, and he's not even good-looking!!! That hair cut he has is terrible!!!! And why do the two of them remain best friends even though they are constantly in competition with one another for the same guy? No doubt the answers to these questions will provide keen insight into the female condition.