Blanche Devereaux

If you're feeling sad at the news of Rue McClanahan's death and need a hit of her flirtatious "Golden Girls" character, Blanche Devereaux, here's a compilation video of her appearances on the hit TV series.

Does Blanche remind you of anyone, like say, the fabulous modern day uber-cougar Samantha Jones on "Sex and the City?"

There's a good reason for that. All the SATC characters bear some resemblance to the "Golden Girls."

Carrie, (closest to maternal Sophia Petrillo) Miranda (clearly the Dorothy Zbornak) Charlotte, (definitely the ditzy Rose Nyland) and Samantha (a dead ringer for man-crazy Blanche) were clearly inspired by these feisty old "Girls who combined sexy banter, earthy comedy, 'Real Housewives' personality clashes,  rivalry, true friendship and great comic timing.

Which reruns do you enjoy more? "Golden Girls" or "Sex and the City"? And who's funnier? Do you prefer the veiled innuendos of Blanche or the shockingly graphic remarks from Samantha?