In the years since, the moment has earned frequent reference, but Ryan Reynolds and Conan O’Brien apparently thought it needed a full-out reboot.
As a bonus, Reynolds also managed to put together his proposed cover for The Notebook sequel, again exactly like the 2004 film’s.
It also launched the career of leading man Ryan Gosling, who has since starred in A-list titles like Drive, The Ides of March, and Gangster Squad.
It’s been over 10 years since The Notebook first hit theaters, transforming into one of the most celebrated cinematic love stories of the 21st century.