The problem of Pepper

I really don't think I'm the kind of slasher who hates canonical female love interests. I had a lovely daydream involving John Sheppard kissing Teyla. I've written Ron/Hermione. And Ray K/Stella, for crying out loud. I thought Steve Rogers and Agent Carter in "Captain America" were adorable.

But I watched the two "Iron Man" movies this week (not for any particular reason [shifty look]), and -- look, am I the only one who can't stand Pepper Potts?

I mean, maybe she was better in the comics? Maybe it's just the way the scriptwriters wrote her that I don't like? Or the way Gwyneth Paltrow performed her?

( Cut not so much for spoilers as for Res's spoiled whining )