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BY MELISSA BINNS
PUBLISHED JUL 20, 2016
(Source: The Talko)
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The movie is based on the self-help book 'Queen Bees and Wannabes', which is all about dealing with high school and super hostile cliques.
Below are some of the most important lessons Mean Girls taught us to help us survive high school... and life!
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Don’t Care What Others Think
She was missing out on a really fun hobby just because she was so worried about what other people think.
Calling A Girl Fat Doesn't Make You Skinny
Calling someone stupid doesn’t make you any smarter, and calling someone fat doesn’t make you any skinnier. This was an important realization for Cady to have, and something we should all keep in mind, too. Insulting others will not make us prettier. If anything, it will make us uglier. Judgment changes nothing about the outcome. It wasn’t the competitors’ appearance that helped Cady to win, it was Cady’s own intelligence. Grown-Ups Want To Help
You might just find they do know what they are talking about, despite what you initially thought.
Revenge Is Not The Best Idea
Elaborate pranks aren't the way to go when you're having issues with someone else. Let. It. Go! It’s hard being the bigger person sometimes, but it ultimately pays off, and that's a lesson we can all learn.
We Shouldn't Name Call
We definitely think this is one of the most powerful moments in the movie. It’s offensive and super hurtful. Don’t use hateful language to express your anger. We can learn this at absolutely any age.
Don't Play Dumb
It's totally okay to prove to the world how smart we really are.
Cliques Are The Worst
For instance, the Plastics are exclusive: there are only three (and at one point four) of them. If you separate yourselves into different cliques, you are missing out on friendships that could be made with people different from you. Try your best to not only include the new kid but kids that might not fit into your “circle” as well. You may end up making a life-long friend.
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Parties Can Get Crazy
Having a few friends over has become a full-blown house party and Cady has no control over the situation. Word travels fast, and a get-together can quickly turn into a party if you're not super careful. Tell only an exclusive, trustworthy amount of people if planning to have a little soiree. Otherwise, things can go crazy in a matter of minutes.
Your High School Friends Won't Be Friends Forever
Friendships can be complicated, but there are some great people out there who you can lean on and who’ve got your back. And if a friend majorly screws up like Cady did to Janice, it’s best to forgive them. Don’t hold onto it... and not even for their sake, but for yours.
The Homecoming Queen Crown Is Plastic
We often place value on things that don’t even matter. Even if we're way past high school, we still measure our worth by who got the promotion or who has the best handbag. It’s just not worth it! Cady was able to show the school that what was truly important wasn’t the number of votes she got, but the fun they could all have at the dance! She pointed out the beauty in others, even those that got made fun of a lot. We should all try and do the same. We're all beautiful, and we don't need a crown or anything else to prove that.
Be A Good Friend
Although they aren't perfect the whole time, people do really care about each other.
Don’t Kiss Someone Else's Boyfriend
Don’t go after one that’s already caught. It’s just not nice.
Don’t Drink Too Much
This results in some super embarrassing moments. You don’t need alcohol to be brave. Know your limits and don’t be a mess! You’ll definitely regret it.
Don’t Let Popularity Go To Your Head
This is definitely one of our main takeaways from the movie. When you begin to see who you have truly become: someone who is not the girl her parents raised in Africa. She quickly comes back to her old self and becomes truly happy when she does.
Stay True To Your Weird Friends And Your Weird Self
Wherever you are, whatever your environment, don't be a shark. Be like Cady and float around. Be friendly. Talk to someone different from you. Even if others don't follow your lead, you'll be happy knowing you're doing the right thing. And that's why we love Mean Girls so much! We think this calls for another viewing.
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