There aren’t many “chick flicks” that resonate with the masses and transform into cultural, nostalgic classics. Similar to Clueless, “as if,” Mean Girls was the next to take materialistic, high school popularity to a whole new level. Cher may have had some big heels to fill, but “The Plastics” took on the challenge.
Even though this won’t be in our Burn Book, we will be publishing and throwing this article throughout the halls. Luckily, even if you are in Africa, you don’t need to read this in Swedish, and stop staring at the back of Aaron Samuels’ head to pay attention for a minute. So “get in loser, we’re going shopping!”
Why are We So Obsessed with Mean Girls?
Whether it’s Africa’s own Cady Heron, the HBIC Regina George, or the heir to the Toaster Strudel empire, Gretchen Wieners, or if you can tell when it’s raining with only your breasts like Karen Smith, this movie has something for everyone. The ridiculous highjinx of a few popular teenage girls made this the perfect high school comedy, and some may say Christmas movie.
Maybe you weren’t wearing pink on Wednesdays, and you were more of a Janis Ian fan. Had a gay best friend who knew all the drama, and you were a witty goth girl that has a “lesbian crush” on someone you hate. You could plan your strategic warfare against an “army of skanks” to get your revenge on the bullies.
We were all taught that high school could be compared to the jungle with a little more drama. The food chain is just a little bit different with cute boys, popular girls, Mathletes, and drug-pushing math teachers. Mr. Duvall didn’t leave the South Side for this, but we were so glad he did!
You Can’t Sit with Us!
If you don’t have the proper outfit on, don’t even think you can sit with “The Plastics!” We already mentioned wearing pink on Wednesdays, but don’t even think about wearing any vests. So be careful if you’re dieting on Swedish bars that may or may not work in your favor.
You could also benefit from the situation. I mean, ask Glen Coco. “You go, Glen Coco!” Mean Girls teaches the audience many valuable lessons. For example, you can’t just ask people why they are white. You learn that butter is a carb and that if you put on mouse ears on for Halloween, then damn it you’re a mouse!
For you history buffs, we learn that Brutus was just as cute as Caesar in a weird school presentation. And don’t act like you didn’t start singing “Jingle Bell Rock” with the rest of us. A little surprising, Kevin G didn’t get a record deal with Young Money, but we can talk about that later.
So if you have a “cool mom,” cheer up by going to Taco Bell, get on a four-way with your “best” friends to talk s*** about each other, or “grool” is your favorite word, Mean Girls has a special place in your heart. Just remember, “I don’t hate you because you’re fat, you’re fat because I hate you!”
Final Thoughts
If you were a “homeschooled jungle freak” or if “she doesn’t even go here,” you have to admit Mean Girls is one of a kind. Regardless of who your favorite is, most of us can relate to knowing some of the characters back in high school. If you’re wondering how I know that, well, let’s just say “I’m kinda psychic, I have a fifth sense.”
Hope you enjoyed reliving some of the great moments that happened twenty-two years ago. Now I understand “why you are so obsessed with me!” I don’t need a Burn Book to know that. “I’m sorry that people are so jealous of me, but I can’t help it that I’m popular!” Remember to celebrate the movie every year on October 3rd!
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